The International Pop-Up Market @ Ferguson Station received My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase vibrancy in Hamilton, Ontario
October 15, 2024 – Hamilton, ON –The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that the International Pop-Up Market @ Ferguson Station was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator initiative, and has received support to bring a series of vibrant events to the heart of Hamilton’s downtown core this fall.
The International Pop-Up Market @ Ferguson Station will be a significant event for Hamilton, drawing visitors to its main streets. Centered around the historic Ferguson Station, the International Pop-Up Market will feature local entrepreneurs, celebrations of cultural diversity and public events. The project is made possible thanks to community partners, including the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, the Hamilton Business Centre, YWCA Hamilton, Empowerment Squared and the International Village BIA.
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My Main Street is built on the principle of supporting community economic development and creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods which will enhance the overall quality of life for residents while also promoting sustainable and inclusive community development. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), and supported by a Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Learn more about the My Main Street program at mymainstreet.ca.
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“The International Pop-Up Market embodies the City of Hamilton’s commitment to supporting local entrepreneurship while celebrating the rich diversity and inclusivity that makes our city stand out. Coming together around a landmark destination in Downtown Hamilton boosts the local economy while celebrating the contributions of local entrepreneurs. I invite all Hamiltonians, and our neighbours from across Ontario, to visit us downtown for an Autumn filled with music, empowerment and festivities.”
- Mayor Andrea Horwath, City of Hamilton
“We are happy to see that the International Pop-up Market @ Ferguson Station (being coordinated by the City of Hamilton) is helping to activate our commercial corridor that is Hamilton’s oldest BIA International Village. It’s a great initiative to support and welcome new entrepreneurs to the area and enhance vibrancy in the downtown core.”
- Susie Braithwaite, Executive Director, International Village Business Improvement Area
“International Pop-Up Market @ Ferguson Station is an impactful placemaking project happening across Ontario’s main streets thanks to the federal government’s investment in My Main Street Community Activator projects. Placemaking supports healthy, vibrant main streets and millions of Ontarians who live and work around them. Hamilton’s International Village has been empowered to leverage community events on their main street to create a hub of social and economic activity, setting long term change in motion.”
- Mary W. Rowe, CEO and President, Canadian Urban Institute
“The Canadian Urban Institute and the Government of Canada are investing in community projects, such as the Pop-Up Market @ Ferguson Station. These projects attract visitors to our main streets, support local businesses, and revitalize our communities – helping shops, restaurants and local economies thrive. Together, we’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.”
- The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
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Media Contacts
Karol Murillo Corrigan
Senior Business Development Consultant
Hamilton Economic Development
karol.murillo@hamilton.ca
Samantha Staresincic
Communications Manager
My Main Street
Media@mymainstreet.ca
Edward Hutchinson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
edward.hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca
Background:
About My Main Street: The My Main Street program has returned with an additional Government of Canada investment, building on an initial investment in 2021, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to spur local economic recovery. To date, the initial investment has supported nearly 4,500 businesses and organizations, nearly 7,500 jobs and leveraged nearly $19 million in additional investment. The funding aims to revitalize neighbourhood main streets with a healthy retail mix while generating inclusive economic opportunities. The program now features two streams – Business Sustainability and the Community Activator. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI).
About Canadian Urban Institute (CUI): The Canadian Urban Institute is a leading organization dedicated to advancing urban solutions. CUI collaborates with city builders, researchers, and community leaders to create thriving, equitable, and sustainable urban spaces across Canada.
About FedDev Ontario
For 15 years, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation, growth and job creation in Canada’s most populous region. The Agency has delivered impressive results, which can be seen in southern Ontario businesses that are creating innovative technologies, improving productivity, growing revenues, creating jobs, and in the economic advancement of communities across the region. Learn more about the impacts the Agency is having in southern Ontario by exploring our investment profiles, our Southern Ontario Spotlight, and FedDev Ontario’s X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.