NEWS RELEASE
June 1, 2010
Mayor Dean Fortin Launches Humboldt Valley Commercial Precinct June 8, 2010
VICTORIA – The Humboldt Valley Merchants Association welcomes His Honour Mayor Dean Fortin to hoist the final banner to launch the Humboldt Valley commercial precinct on Tuesday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m.
The HVMA recently partnered with the Downtown Business Association (DVBA) to develop an area identity program. Anonymous Advertising was selected to create the identity and logo, which has been applied to new fuchsia banners that will line the commercial precinct along Humboldt Street from Blanchard to Government.
The banner hoisting event on June 8th signals the installation of the banners and launches the area as a dynamic new commercial precinct in downtown Victoria.
The Humboldt Valley Merchants Association was formed in 2009 by a handful of merchants who had begun setting up shop in the newly developed Humboldt Valley. The group’s membership has increased to over 20 businesses this year to include the major hotels, galleries, real estate offices, gift shops, restaurants and cafes that line the Valley.
Members include: Winchester Galleries, Café Mela at the Belvedere, The Sky is the Limit Design, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Executive House Hotel, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Brown’s Social House, HSBC, Church of our Lord, Macdonald Realty Victoria, Armeni Jewellers, Side Street Studio, Kiva Design, Budget Car and Truck Rental, Sotheby’s Realty Victoria, 5 Star Whale Watching, Miniature World, Willow Stream Spa, Nootka Traders, Union Club of B.C., Pescatore’s Fish House and Oyster Bar, Scala Boutique and Roger’s Chocolates Soda Shoppe.
“If you haven’t walked along this part of Humboldt Street recently, you may be surprised to find that it has become an attractive destination for Victorians and visitors alike,” says Elizabeth Levinson, chair of the merchants association. “We’re all excited to be part of this dynamic residential and business community.”
Contact:
Elizabeth Levinson
Winchester Galleries Humboldt Valley
250-382-7750 elizabeth@winchestergalleriesltd.com
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