Episode 55: Erin Esiyok-Prime, Director of Marketing and Communications for Events East Group

Published: Aug. 31, 2021, 4 a.m.

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After a brief summer hiatus, we are back with an in-person interview with Erin Esiyok-Prime, Director of Marketing and Communications for Events East Group. Erin will be talking to Allana about the re-emergence of events in Downtown Halifax, and how conventions, events, and festivals will play a crucial role in the economic recovery of the Downtown area. She\\u2019ll also tell us about some upcoming events to look forward to this fall.

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On Biz Buzz, we have some business updates and milestones to share, we\\u2019ll tell you about our new Placemaking Manager, Jonathan Goldson, we\\u2019ll talk things to do this September in Downtown Halifax, and we\\u2019ll touch quickly on patio season, parking in Downtown Halifax, and the new Merchant Validation Program with HotSpot for businesses.

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Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

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Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

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104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

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(902) 423-6658

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Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

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Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

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Esiyok-Prime, Director of Marketing and Communications for Events East Group https://www.eventseast.com/

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Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

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Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

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Music: \\u201cPatching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)\\u201d by Bigideas

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Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

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Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

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Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

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