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Jenn Mantin, Executive Director

Jenn is proud to be from a town with such a thriving and diverse community of retailers, restaurants and services.

“Watching our community evolve year after year, has grown my passion for celebrating what Downtown Truro has to offer.”

Jenn is motivated to make Downtown Truro a welcoming and thriving town center that attracts and supports businesses, enhances living and working and promotes the development of community events. The Downtown Truro Partnership is focused on advocacy, beautification, promotion and membership engagement for the businesses and organizations in downtown Truro – and Jenn
will make it happen by creatively generating newideas, approaching challenges
and producing positive results.

Contact:
902.895.7800 (Direct)
902.223.6768 (Cell)
jenn@downtowntruro.ca

Carla Connolly, Events Coordinator

Carla has called Truro home since 2014 and is genuinely excited and energized by the changes she’s witnessed since then. FUN FACT: Carla worked as a summer student in Truro in 1999 and “the changes from then to now are incredible! The exciting new businesses, services, events, and public spaces are perfect to attract and keep people living and visiting the Truro area.”

Carla is very pleased to be working with Jenn and all members of the Downtown Truro Partnership community and maintaining the wave of positivity washing over the area.

Contact:
902.895.9259 (Direct)
carla@downtowntruro.ca

Nicole MacDonald, Administrative Coordinator

Our newest addition Nicole moved to the area in 2011. When looking for a new home in the Maritime’s she knew Truro was the place to be. With its small town and close community feel it was the perfect place for her little family. In the short time she’s lived here she’s witnessed the positive changes throughout the community and the growth of the downtown area.

Nicole is excited to be a part of a growing and thriving community, and is proud to be a part of the Downtown Truro Partnership team.

Contact:
902.895.9258 (Direct)
nicole@downtowntruro.ca

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As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

Dropwise Aromatherapy does not use plastic shopping bags (and never has ) we use paper or quite often due to our small products many customers opt out of those too. We also have a bottle recycling program. You can bring in our empty bottles to either refill with the same product for a .25 discount; we will also wash bottles and sell them as used for any DIY'ers looking for inexpensive bottles; for those containers that cannot be reused customers can still bring them back and I will see that they are sent for recycling.

Thanks Dropwise Aromatherapy for reducing single use!!

Do YOUR part this month and take the pledge to #reducesingleuse. To take the pledge, go to bit.ly/2lrDUeH . All entries will be entered to win one of two great prize packages which include reusable YETI cups, straws, bags, bottles, and more!

For additional information on events and initiatives, follow the Reduce Single Use October Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ReduceSingleUseOctober

Downtown Truro Town of Truro Divert NS Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce @ColchesterWRM
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As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

The Marigold Cultural Centre will be using cans instead of pouring from bottles into one use plastic glasses.

Thanks Marigold Cultural Centre for reducing single use!!

Do YOUR part this month and take the pledge to #reducesingleuse. To take the pledge, go to bit.ly/2lrDUeH . All entries will be entered to win one of two great prize packages which include reusable YETI cups, straws, bags, bottles, and more!

For additional information on events and initiatives, follow the Reduce Single Use October Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ReduceSingleUseOctober

Downtown Truro Town of Truro Divert NS Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce @ColchesterWRM

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4 days ago

Voting is Now Open for Downtown Truro Entertainer Of The Year Award!

Vote Here: podio.com/webforms/23510020/1687951

The 2019 Entertainer of the Year Award nominees are (in alphabetical order): Alan Syliboy and The Thundermakers, Aquasocks - Aquakultre & Ghettosocks, Erin Costelo, Jenn Grant, T. Thomason, and Willie Stratton. ... See MoreSee Less

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As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

Great British Grub has been using paper straws for the past couple of months. Last month we started to use cardboard take out boxes instead of Styrofoam, and encourage staff to use the paper sauce cups rather than the plastic ones. I have now managed to find wooden knives, forks and spoons to use instead of single use plastic ones. I am currently researching takeout soup containers and trying to find paper bags of the right size, and strength.

As you can see, we have been trying to reduce our use of single use plastics for a few months now. 😀

Thanks Great British Grub for reducing single use!!

Do YOUR part this month and take the pledge to #reducesingleuse. To take the pledge, go to bit.ly/2lrDUeH . All entries will be entered to win one of two great prize packages which include reusable YETI cups, straws, bags, bottles, and more!

For additional information on events and initiatives, follow the Reduce Single Use October Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ReduceSingleUseOctober

Downtown Truro Divert NS Town of Truro Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce @ColchesterWRM

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As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

At Enchanted Forest we pledge to: expand our selection of zero-waste products. Also this month we've switched to using wrapping paper that is both recycled and recyclable.

-use only recycled & recyclable paper bags, not plastic, and encourage the use of re-usable cloth bags
-regularly email/call our vendors and manufacturers to persuade them to minimize consumer packaging and shipping packing waste. formally unsubscribing from and refusing junk mail advertising
-email receipts, resources, etc
-have a digital rewards system, no paper stamp cards needed
-offer re-usable cloth hand towels in our bathroom rather than disposable paper towels
-focus on carrying products that fit several of the following criteria: made in North America, designed to replace disposable products and reduce waste (cloth diapers, feeding/mealtime products, menstrual products), organic, natural fibres rather than synthetics, minimally packaged or unpackaged items, designed to last through several children

Thanks Enchanted Forest for reducing single use!!

Do YOUR part this month and take the pledge to #reducesingleuse. To take the pledge, go to bit.ly/2lrDUeH . All entries will be entered to win one of two great prize packages which include reusable YETI cups, straws, bags, bottles, and more!

For additional information on events and initiatives, follow the Reduce Single Use October Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ReduceSingleUseOctober

Downtown Truro Town of Truro Divert NS Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce @ColchesterWRM

#NothingWasted #ReduceSingleUseOctober #RefuseToWaste ... See MoreSee Less

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As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

@dropwisearomatherapy does not use plastic shopping bags (and never has ) we use paper or quite often due to our small products many customers opt out of those too. We also have a bottle recycling program. You can bring in our empty bottles to either refill with the same product for a .25 discount; we will also wash bottles and sell them as used for any DIY'ers looking for inexpensive bottles; for those containers that cannot be reused customers can still bring them back and I will see that they are sent for recycling.

Thanks @dropwisearomatherapy for reducing single use!! Do YOUR part this month and take the pledge to #reducesingleuse. To take the pledge, go to https://bit.ly/2lrDUeH . All entries will be entered to win one of two great prize packages which include reusable YETI cups, straws, bags, bottles, and more!

For additional information on events and initiatives, follow the Reduce Single Use October Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReduceSingleUseOctober

@downtowntruro @townoftruro @tc_chamber @divert_ns @ColchesterWRM
#NothingWasted #ReduceSingleUseOctober #RefuseToWaste

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Posted @withrepost • @myhomemercantile Today is World Homeless Day- a day to raise awareness and to ignite a passion in you to help those in the greatest need.
Today, in @downtowntruro in partnership with @trurohomeless outreach society we are collecting spare change for our local shelter.
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This is a cause near and dear to my heart and no matter what day of the week, remember we all have a story. ❤️ #worldhomelessday .
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#myhomemercantile #endhomelessness #giveback #makeanimpact #truro

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Posted @withrepost • @divert_ns Truro/Colchester businesses...! Register to attend our Reduce Single-Use Workshop! Co-hosted by Colchester Solid Waste.

#ReduceSingleUse #NothingWasted #ReduceSingleUseOctober #RefuseToWaste

@downtowntruro @townoftruro @tc_chamber @thetareshop @trurovet @trurofarmersmarket

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Do YOUR part this month and take the pledge to #reducesingleuse. To take the pledge, go to https://bit.ly/2lrDUeH . All entries will be entered to win one of two great prize packages!

Prizes include:
From @ColchesterWRM one large and medium size cooler bag, two reusable straws with brushes and silicone tips.
From Divert NS produce shopping bag, reusable shopping bag made from recycled materials, a food container, stainless steel water bottle, bottle opener, Beezy Wraps, and shopping list.
And a 20oz YETI Rambler Tumbler!! For additional information on events and initiatives, follow the Reduce Single Use October Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReduceSingleUseOctober

Downtown Truro Town of Truro Divert NS Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce @ColchesterWRM
#NothingWasted #ReduceSingleUseOctober #RefuseToWaste

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October is "Reduce Single Use" month in Truro! @downtowntruro in partnership with the @townoftruro, @tc_chamber, @doc ert_ns and @ColchesterWRM have teamed up to encourage residents and businesses to reduce their waste and to reduce single use items!
Please take the pledge and highlight the ways in which you will "Reduce Single Use" during the month of October! All those who commit to pledge will be entered into a draw to win a great prize package which includes reusable items! Take the pledge here: https://bit.ly/2lrDUeH
For more information, and to obtain additional information on events and initiatives, head on over to Facebook and check out the Reduce Single Use October Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReduceSingleUseOctober

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Don't let your car hold you back from attending #InternationalFoodHop!

There are 199 free parking spaces in #downtowntruro mere steps from the restaurants where the Food Hop is taking place!

Even better - leave your car at home and call a 🚖 taxi! 🚖 G&DTaxi - (902) 893-2150
🚖 Laytons Taxi - (902) 895-4471 🎟 A handful of tickets still available! Call / email to purchase!
(902)895.9258 or info@downtowntruro.ca
🎟 $60 each (incl. tax + gratuity) available at the @downtowntruro office - 605 Prince Street (inside the Marigold Cultural Centre) Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm. eTransfer, cash or cheque.

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We’ve given away all our free money today, but no worries, we’ll be back next month!! .
Still curious about Downtown Dollars? Come see me at the market and we can chat or visit us online at downtowntruro.ca
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@downtowntruro #downtowndollars #trurofarmersmarket #downtowntruro

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Come see us at the Farmers Market in Truro today! We’re giving away free Downtown Dollars 🤑
When buy $40 in Downtown Dollars (that’s a straight $40 for $40), you will get $5, $10, or $20 free!!! Yes, FREE 😃 .
We’re also selling International Food Hop tickets here!!
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@downtowntruro #downtowndollars #freemoney #downtowntruro #trurofarmersmarket @trurofarmersmarket

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Such a cool event happening in @downtowntruro Saturday, Sept. 28th. Be sure to check out Night Market presented by @kicktalkdanceproductions! See you there!

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11 Oct

As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

@dropwisearomatherapy does not use plastic shopping bags (and never has ) we use paper or quit… https://t.co/L8Zu7t1HLF

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11 Oct

Are you attending the #SmallBusinessExpo Wednesday, October 16th (4-7pm) at the @bwglengarry ?

It's FREE to attend with giveaways, door prizes, free cake and obviously, all of our amazing Small Business Vendors!! 🎉Door Prizes include🎉:
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10 Oct

As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

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10 Oct

Posted @withrepost • @myhomemercantile Today is World Homeless Day- a day to raise awareness and to ignite a passion in you to help those in the greatest need.
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9 Oct

As part of the #ReduceSingleUseOctober campaign, each day in October we will be featuring a business who is doing their part to reduce their use this October!

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