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Our MissionOur Mission | Our History | Our Results | Strategic Directions | Our Board | Our Staff | Our Partners CentreVenture Development Corporation, an arms-length agency of the City of Winnipeg, is an advocate and catalyst for business investment, development and economic growth in downtown Winnipeg. CentreVenture's staff, under the guidance of a volunteer, private-sector board of directors, develops and implements strategies to identify and capitalize on economic, physical and social development opportunities in Winnipeg's downtown. CV is charged with fostering the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg through strategic management and financial and other support, where possible, of downtown development. CentreVenture expedites development in Winnipeg's downtown by promoting private-public cooperation and innovative partnerships. CV encourages new retail, entertainment, housing and commercial ventures, along with public sector investment in public spaces, amenities and services. CV puts particular emphasis on the rejuvenation of the City's heritage buildings, development of vacant or underutilized downtown property, and on identifying development opportunities linked to area megaprojects such as Red River College's downtown campus and Manitoba Hydro's new head office. Under the Asset Agreement with The City of Winnipeg, CV markets surplus city-owned properties for sale and redevelopment. |