We were told at the many meetings that city hall had, that once Carden street was completed, there would be a plan implemented that would bring people back. I have seen very little in terms of publicity, advertising or events of any kind. Other than the splash pad – which now introduces a third competing […]
Category: Retail
Re: Guelph’s newest splash zone creating some waves for merchants
Some Carden Street businesses don’t have a parking problem; they have a marketing problem. I’m amazed at the urban vitality springing up from the re-construction of Carden Street in downtown Guelph. First the skating rink, now the splash zone and transit hub are truly transforming the area. Opening the street to pedestrians-only during festivals will […]
Guelph Farmers' Market – Wednesday Opening Pilot
The staff assessment is that Week 1 got off to a great start and, in fact, exceeded expectations! Approximately 25 customers were anxiously waiting outside at market opening! We counted over 675 customers and a total of 41 vendors present. We had a very good mix of vendors present (ie. farmers, re-sellers, crafts and prepared […]
Potential West end development
Having read the Guelph Mercury article, http://www.guelphmercury.com/iphone/news/article/737041–councillor-hails-costco-plans I’d like to express my concerns and opposition to potential further “big box” development in Guelph, whether they be Costco (as mentioned), IKEA (as rumoured), or any others. I understand that previous councils voted in favor of these developments, but would argue that any decisions made 7 (?) […]
The year of OX
A new downtown restaurant idea. Well, we’re off! With the new year, plans are flying around with all the excitement of newness and renewal combined. As many of you know, Jeff Sample and I, with full endorsement from the Bookshelf, are opening up a new restaurant based, in part, on the products we sell at […]
Council approves promotion program for impacted businesses
The following article appeared in the September 7 edition of the Guelph Mercury: City councillors have committed up to $175,000 for a promotional shot in the arm for downtown businesses impacted by five years of construction. Council endorsed a staff report Monday night establishing a promotion program for businesses on Wilson Street and portions of Carden […]
Market Square Business Promotion Program
I’d like to respectfully submit my comments on the proposed Market Square Business Promotion Program. As an avid downtown supporter and frequent customer of downtown shops and restaurants, I’m looking forward to the completion of the improvements. Meanwhile, I sympathize with the business owners who have endured extraordinary construction-related frustrations and hardships. The proposed program […]
Carden Street re-opens to traffic on Saturday, August 13
Carden Street re-opens to traffic on Saturday, August 13 One-way traffic and parking on-street as construction continues in Market Square Starting tomorrow evening, vehicles will be able to travel on Carden Street while construction continues on the rink, water feature, pavilion, seating areas, trees and landscaping in Guelph’s Market Square. “Crews are still working on […]
carden/wilson street shopping spree
On behalf of participating Carden and Wilson Street business owners I would like to bring to all of our your attention a contest we are running. Starting Wednesday August 3rd 2011 we are having a “Pool” to “Guess When Carden Street Will Re Open”. Participating stores have agreed to donate gift certificates to the lone […]
Target sets sights on Zeller’s site
The following article appeared in the May 27 edition of the Guelph Mercury: You know Walmart, now meet Target. Long awaited news of where the second largest discount retailer in America would put its Canadian stores came Thursday. Guelph and Fergus are among the first 105 locations that are coming to 10 provinces — 45 […]