Red Deer Downtown Business Association
Downtown Business Spotlight: Wolf and Crown Tattoo
This week’s Business Spotlight shines on Wolf & Crown Tattoo! This unique establishment is located right on 4919 49 St and helps you show off your creative side through customized tattoos. We spoke with the owner to learn more about this wonderful establishment!
What is your business?
Wolf and Crown Tattoo is a modern and eccentric tattoo studio, offering unique and customized tattoos.
When did your business open?
We started our business officially on January 1, 2020. However, we began operation on March 13, 2020.
What makes your business unique?
Our business is unique due to the versatility our shop provides backed by the quality. We also provide privacy to our clients by each artist having their own room. This allows our clients to feel relaxed and at ease. We also provide artwork drafts before your appointment. This ensures that you are getting exactly what you want, without being rushed. Our team has a great dynamic.
What are some products/services that you offer?
We offer tattoo styles in Realism, Illustrative, Traditional, Simplistic, Neo-trad, Fine-Line, Watercolour, Cartoon, Japanese inspired, Blackwork, Pointillism, Portraits, Black and Grey, Geometric, Bio-Mechanical, Surrealism, and Trash Polka.
Why did you choose Downtown Red Deer as the location for your business?
We chose the location due to the access, location, and affordability. There is a lot of potential for Red Deers downtown core. Ben from Savannah Property’s Inc. is an amazing landlord. We also love our neighbours; Millennium Cafe is amazing. Sushi Koon is great! A+ Art Gallery has such amazing and unique pieces/decor. Permanent Cosmetics by Abby. The Imperial Block is such a great place to have a business! Parking and bus transit.
What do you think makes Downtown vibrant?
I would say all the shops, restaurants, and people make the downtown vibrant. Not only that but the consistent perseverance by many Entrepreneurs continues to give our downtown core its character. I think that exemplifies the courage we have to operate our business regardless of setbacks and obstacles. A family dynamic between business’.
Finish this sentence: I love Downtown because…
Wolf and Crown Tattoo love downtown because of all the amazing people and places, as well as its future potential.
Website: Wolf and Crown Tattoo Official Website
Facebook: Wolf & Crown Tattoo
Instagram: @wolfandcrowntattoo
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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