Red Deer Downtown Business Association
Downtown Business Spotlight: Paris Aesthetic
This week’s Business Spotlight shines on Paris Aesthetic! This unique spa is located at #2, 4820 Gaetz Ave. We spoke with Nathalie and Charley to learn more!
What is your business?
Nathalie: My business [Paris Aesthetic] is a spa and I am a beautician.
When did your business open?
Nathalie: September 1st, 2020.
What makes your business unique?
Nathalie: We are a quiet, intimate and discreet space open to women but also to men. We actually see more men than women!
Charley: We should also add that Nathalie took all her training in France. That is something very unique about her!
What are some products/services that you offer?
Nathalie: Waxing, body-scrub, pedicure and massage therapy.
Charley: I am a fully registered massage therapist. I do lots of fire-cupping, and my disciplines are mostly deep-tissue massage and therapeutic, but I do relaxation and even Lomi Lomi, which is a Hawaiian relaxation massage. I direct bill for absolutely everybody I can find, and the price is the same for relaxation or therapeutic. Everything is included – if you want stones, if you want cups – and we’re open every weekend till 9!
Why did you choose Downtown Red Deer as the location for your business?
Nathalie: The busy road attracts more customers.
What do you think makes Downtown vibrant?
Nathalie: The old, historic buildings, the decoration and the Patio on Ross Street.
Charley: Christmas time when they have everything out, the extra lights and street lights they put up, they’re so pretty.
Finish this sentence: I love Downtown because…
Nathalie: …of the cafe’s and night-life.
Visit Paris Aesthetic for you next spa day! Follow them for updates:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisaestheticreddeer
Website: https://parisaesthetic.net/
City of Red Deer
Council boosting budget for Downtown Business Association
Council approves 2024 DBA budget, increased investment in events
“The DBA remains steadfast in its objective to build on the growth seen in 2023. The collaboration between The City of Red and the DBA is at all time high and with the pending actions set to be delivered through the Downtown Activation Playbook, I know there are many great things to come that will support our business community and create the thriving downtown we all want to experience,” said Amanda Gould, DBA Executive Director.
“Today Council demonstrated their commitment to their strategic priorities with the support shown to the DBA through unanimous support of the 2024 budget. This mighty Association continues to do great work on a shoestring budget and the 2024 Board of Directors are keen to lend their expertise and entrepreneurial skills to benefit the downtown in its entirety.”
Brandon Bouchard, DBA Board Chair
The DBA’s budget is partially funded through the BIA tax levy, which is collected by The City of Red Deer. Each year, the DBA presents its proposed budget to Council for their consideration. When reviewing the budget, Council considers alignment between the DBA’s downtown priorities and City’s community priorities.
“DBA has constantly hit far above its weight in our downtown, I can’t think of a more supportive messenger of promotion than the team at the DBA, it’s so encouraging to see this strong support for our downtown,” said Mayor Ken Johnston. “I’m encouraged by the leadership and direction of the DBA and look forward to what they have in store for 2024. They continually bring positive initiatives to the downtown even with the constraint on finances.”
The DBA’s total approved budget for 2024 is $775,160, with $277,725 funded through the BIA with the remaining amount funded through items such as grants and contracts. The BIA portion for 2024 is an increase of five per cent from 2023.
The Downtown Business Association has been operating in Red Deer for more than 30 years, serving approximately 350 business owners in the Downtown area. Through partnerships and leadership in advocacy and promotion, the DBA is the catalyst for a vibrant and prosperous downtown that is the place to live, work, play and do business.
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What’s Happening Downtown: Holiday Edition!
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