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March 2011
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As the winter begins to fade and spring arrives, we are very excited for what this season will bring to Academy Road. Spring fashions are arriving in the shops, and the window displays are brimming with color.

It is wonderful to see people out walking, laughing and enjoying what Academy Road has to offer. I recommend, you go and check out the new pocket park and historical plaque that is located on the west end of Academy Road, a perfect little place to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring!

Save The Date! “Academy Road Live!” is set for Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Don’t miss out on the summer event of the year

We are excited about our latest venture. Stay in touch with the latest Academy Road BIZ event listings, conversations and promotions offered by the unique shops on Academy Road by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

We are always open to your feedback. Drop me a line at info@academyroadbiz.com.
Hope to see you soon!

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Jenny Tasker
Chair, 2011
Academy Road BIZ
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New business  

Divine Intervention on Academy Road

 

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Divine and Conquer is Academy Road BIZ’s newest women’s fashion boutique that focuses on Canadian designer fashions that are actually produced in Canada. Shannon Klymchuk, owner of Divine and Conquer, has made it her professional goal to fully support Canadian designers, and many are exclusive to her store in Winnipeg.

Klymchuk and her team proudly offer a variety of services like personal shopping and styling, which is a great option for busy women. Divine and Conquer features such labels as Narcissist, Lilkoi and Nada to name just a few. With a variety of designers to choose from, women will find business, casual and evening fashions to suit their budget. Flying off the shelves this season is D & C’s signature piece, the fabulous Narcissist designer “Pamela” dress. Amazingly, this dress can be worn 12 ways and should be a staple in every woman’s closet.

Klymchuck is very excited to be a part of the Academy Road Biz and looks forward to becoming a part of this tight group of exceptional businesses.

Divine and Conquer is located at 400 Academy Road, (204) 415-7656.

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Academy Road BIZ is always alive with activity, especially when it comes to new businesses opening up in the area. Here's what's new to check out.
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Average day on Academy

 

ATTENTION RESIDENTS:

A Call Out for Your Historic Photos and Stories

The Academy Road BIZ is looking for photographs and information about the history of Academy Road. The new sitting plaza at the corner of Academy Road and Wellington Crescent South features a stone cairn which will include 4 interpretive panels. It is to be installed in early 2011. These 4 panels tell the history of the Uptown Theatre (now
Academy Uptown Lanes at 394 Academy), The Julia Clark School (615 Academy), Academy Road Service (591 Academy) and St. Mary's Academy, for which Academy Road was named. More streetscaping projects are in the works. Projects will include more historical panels with the goal of interpreting the unique history of our neighborhood while enhancing the pedestrian experience of Academy Road. In addition to historical buildings, topics will include famous neighborhood houses, famous people associated with the neighborhood, the streetcars which used to operate on Academy Road, and many more. If you have photos or stories please let us know at info@academyroadbiz.com or contact Jeff at info@paradiseart.ca.

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Our featured business

Give your living space a little CharismaCharisma1

Charisma, the design experience is an interior design firm that provides complete interior design services to commercial and residential clients. Charisma was established in 1986 and moved to Academy Road in 1998 when their current space became available. Kim Schroeder, owner of Charisma had always envisioned a retail store front with a small town feel to showcase her work, and that is why she chose Academy Road. The charm and history of the area appealed to her, as it does to many of us Winnipeggers.

Kim is also the principal designer who heads up the design team at Charisma; she graduated from the University of Manitoba with the gold medal in Interior Design. In 1986, Ms. Schroeder established Charisma with the vision to make “good design” more accessible to the average consumer. As a result, Charisma has earned a reputation for professionalism, creativity and accessibility. Some of their clients include Rae & Jerry’s, Coughlin Insurance Office, Gondola Pizza and Huron Windows Showroom.

At Charisma, they believe "an effective living space enhances your lifestyle, soothes the spirit and delights the eye!" The most successful way to do this, is to enter into a partnership with the clients to help them reach their design goals. With the extensive experience that Charisma has acquired through working on a large variety of projects and by really listening to their clients, they create environments that are functional and aesthetically pleasing. “Each client is unique and their interior must be an extension of their personality, not ours,” says Schroeder.

CharismaCharisma’s 'Concept to Completion' design system leads you from imagining your dream home or office, to living or working in it. Through their unique design process, The Design Experience TM and Charismas extensive sourcing and sample library, they design a complete project from the architecturally styled conceptual phase to the fully constructed and furnished interior.

For all your design needs, whether big or small, starting with the top-rated professionals at Charisma is your first step to project completion. At Charisma, their design goals are to create living spaces for their clients that reflect their lifestyle and personality... a place they can call home.

Visit Charisma at www.charismadesign.ca for more information about their services.

 

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ARB business directory   Win a gift certificate

The Academy Road BIZ website contains a complete business directory including contact information and descriptions for many businesses. Click here to go to the directory.

 

In each issue of the Insight newsletter, you can enter to win a $25 gift certificate from an Academy Road BIZ business of your choice!

This issue's trivia question is:
Some things in life really are free. Where on Academy can you go to experience a room full of candy colour?

HINT: check out the local events.

Know the answer? Click here for a chance to win. Include the answer and your full name.

Last issue's trivia contest winner was Jennifer Laforce.

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Local events
The Academy Road BIZ makes every effort to list current event information. Details may change without notice. Contact the business itself for updated information.

Pilates Manitoba

1. Pilates for Men - 10 class pass for only $175 total (includes tax). Every Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30 pm

2. Get Ready for Golf Season - Golf Pilates gets you into the swing of things! 10 class pass for only $135 total.

    Every Thursday 5:15 - 6:15 pm

3. Picture Perfect Pilates - Get ready for poised, perfect posture for your wedding photos! 10 class pass for only $135. Makes a great engagement or wedding gift. Bring the whole wedding party! Get fit and have fun together!

4. Boot Camp - Tues through Fri morns, 6:45 to 7:45 am to get you ready to start your day and put Spring in your step!

5. Pain Management - Pain is exhausting so give yourself freedom from back and joint pain for good! Pilates WORKS and gives you an education to last a lifetime so it prevents further damage. The best gift you will ever give yourself or someone else - a liberated spine and pelvis!

Pilates Manitoba is Winnipeg's largest, independent, full service Pilates studio and movement
education centre! Come and learn and have fun with us!

Pilates Manitoba
Pilates for Academy Road Business Owners & Staff - We love Acacemy Road as much as we love Pilates! Enjoy 50% off Mat Pilates for all Academy Road business owners and staff. Come together at lunch or after work! You pay $67.50 for a 10 class pass and will save $67.50. This is pass is good for 10 classes at your level. The pass is good for 6 months from date or purchase. This offer is valid till March 31 so take adavantage and get fit for Spring! Call 487-2287 to register!

Paradise Art
Registration for Summer Art Camps and Spring Art Classes.

Register now for our week-long full day camps for children ages 6 to 14. Choose from 5 different weeks. Draw, paint, sculpt and even produce animated and live action films! Spring Art Classes teach the fundamentals of drawing, painting and clay sculpture for ages 6 and up. Our 7 week session begins May 7. Choose after school or Saturday classes.

Paradise Art 565 Academy Road 488-5944 www.paradiseart.ca

Academy Chiropractic Centre
2-525 Academy Road
985-6750

Wednesday, March 2 2011
Recipe Night
6:30-7:30pm
We are handing out recipes from our advanced plan meals for our potluck. Yes, healthy food, tastes great, not like cardboard.

Saturday, March 12 2011
40 Day Challenge 3rd Meet
9:00-10:00am
Be there to find out!!

Monday, March 14 2011
Community Dinner

6:15-7:30pm
Patients invite family and friends for dinner

Saturday, March 19 2011
Surge Boot Camp

Time: To Be Announced
An intensive exercise and an energizing workout in only 12 mins. It will kick the pants off of you!!!

Saturday, March 26 2011
40 Day Challenge Final Meeting

9:00-10:00am
40 Day Challengers do a weigh-out and testimonials of their Miraculous results!!!

Monday, March 28 2011
St Patrick’s Patient Appreciation Day

7:30-10:30am
3:00-6:00pm
Patients refer friends and family for evaluations

Please call Academy Chiropractic Centre at 985-6750 for more details about any of these events.

Woodlands Gallery
535 Academy Road
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E2
(204) 947-0700
info@woodlandsgallery.com
www.woodlandsgallery.com

Libations, Lollipops, and Lines of Longitude

Solo Exhibition of New Paintings by Angela Morgan
April 7th to 23rd, 2011

Opening Reception: Friday April 8th, 2011 - 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Angela Morgan, from Fernie, B.C., will be joining us for the Opening Reception. Enjoy refreshments, a gallery full of candy colour, whimsy and meet Angela in person! All are welcome!

The Garden Room
Furniture Early Booking
Save 10-15% by buying your Patio Furniture before Apr 30th , 2011

March 1st – Apr 30th , 2011

444 Academy Rd

 

487-1151 email: info@gardenroom.ca website: www.gardenroomshop.com

Sharon's Linens China & Gifts
580D Academy Road
488-4451

Now that March is here, we are very excited. New merchandise is arriving on a daily basis. Home decor, Shower Gifts, Wedding Gifts are but a few of the items we have for sale. Come and see new patterns of china in formal and informal
patterns. Please visit us soon. Our hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
and Saturdays 10 till 5:00.

Saucers cafe
30 Days...10 Desserts...One Big Craving!!

Join us for ChocolateFest 2011
April 1-30, 2011
Featuring all chocolate desserts, from chocolate pate to Death by Chocolate.
Open evenings until 11 pm.
Saucers cafe
570 Academy Rd.
489-9204

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What is a BIZ

Academy Road BIZ is a member of the umbrella group, Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone Association, in which a volunteer board works to create awareness for the merchants, patrons and residents of each zone that they represent.


Consumers and businesses typically notice positive changes when businesses gain control of their business area and oversee functions like streetscaping and marketing.


A BIZ can serve as a tool for organizing businesses toward cooperative efforts and is often key to developing a more attractive physical environment and a more successful business area.

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Contact

email - info@academyroadbiz.com
web - www.academyroadbiz.com
addresss - 535 Academy Road, Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E2

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