Regina versus Nanaimo…

By Greg Hluska

(Disclosure – I once worked with Don Power and the cat taught me a whole lot)

When I grow up, I would like the Regina Streets magazine to belong to the Regina Chamber of Commerce.  Not only is belonging to the Chamber a great networking opportunity, I think it would be a very strong statement about where our publication hopes to fit within the Regina media scene.

Because of my love of and interest in our local Chamber of Commerce, I find myself constantly watching their web site.  And, I frequently compare their offerings to the services provided by Chambers in other markets.  Luckily, I read a whole lot of blogs so the opinions I read are quite diverse.  Don Power is Nanaimo based business strategist who frequently writes about the business scene in Nanaimo. Read more »

Real Estate Development in Downtown Regina

By Greg Hluska

Avision Young’s 2010 Spring/Summer national newsletter has some interesting news about future real estate development in Regina Downtown. Perhaps the most exciting piece of news hit the news on Wednesday, when plans for 1827 Albert Street were announced.

That development, which calls for a four-storey office building, totalling approximately 80,000 square feet of office space, is set to start in 2010 with occupancy starting in 2011. Another 80,000 square feet of office space will add some variety to downtown Regina and help revitalize that particular part of Albert Street. Read more »