of food services on The Cat ferry. Mathieu believes in the potential of Yarmouth and is one of the largest private employers here. He’s still growing with more to come. There are many like him who are taking advantage of the excite- ment that comes with being here now as an entrepreneur. Part of that excitement is undoubtedly tied to the Downtown Streetscape and Downtown Façade programs in the Town of Yarmouth. Can you please tell the readers how those programs have impacted the community? PM: If there is one thing I hear repeatedly it’s “Wow,
downtown feels great!” and that’s because of the Façade and Streetscape programs. The downtown really does look amazing. It’s been a total transformation. But the best part is that in describing the downtown, folks are referring to the feel more than the look. The programs have created community in the best possible way. What was, only a year or so ago, a nearly destitute, drab, empty downtown is now a vibrant, colourful, full-of- life gathering place for families, friends, seniors and more. Coffee is now an experience. Going to the drug store has turned into an opportunity to sit with friends and chat on a bench. The programs have, in their own way, given permission for businesses to step into colour palettes, signage and other things that bid people
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