Red Deer Downtown Business Association
Downtown Business Spotlight : Made With Love

This week’s Business Spotlight shines on Made With Love, located at 4801 51 Ave. We spoke with Angela and Chandra to learn more about their 100% handmade boutique!
What is your business?
Made With Love.
When did you open?
We opened in May of 2019 but moved to our downtown location in February of 2021.
What would you say makes your business unique?
All of our 70+ vendors that we have in our store are exclusive to Made With Love. You won’t find them in any other stores in Red Deer!
What are some products/services that you offer?
Everything in our store is “Made With Love” by our locally talented vendors. We have items such as home décor, jewelry, candles, clothing, cards, health and wellness products and so much more!
Why did you choose Downtown Red Deer as the location for your business?
It’s such a wonderful, convenient location. Right in the heart of Red Deer.
What do you think makes Downtown vibrant?
City Hall Park, the downtown history, Ross Street Patio, The Scott Block Theatre, the great selection of restaurants, the Spray Park. So much!
Finish this sentence: I love Downtown Red Deer because…
…of the sense of community! So many businesses supporting each other. The #shoplocal and #supportsmallbusiness movements are REAL in downtown Red Deer.
Visit Made With Love for beautifully handcrafted products or check them out online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madewithlovereddeer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madewithlove_reddeer/?hl=en
Website: http://www.madewithloveshop.ca/
Check back next week for another business spotlight! If you would like to see your Downtown business spotlighted, please contact us at 403-340-8696 or [email protected].
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.
Red Deer
What’s Happening Downtown: Holiday Edition!

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