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Harriston Rising was initiated in June 2019 and is a grass roots, community led movement to revitalize downtown Harriston!
Harriston has been coined the community “where fun things are happening” and to build on this, Harriston Rising will focus efforts around “Cool Cones and Colour Zones” in several key areas: Events & Programming, Beautification, Fundraising and Promotion.
Harriston Rising is a collaboration of key stakeholders in the community. From businesses, residents and service clubs, to local talent and the Town of Minto, this is truly a community led movement! Our goal is to make Downtown Harriston a true experience and a FUN destination for all!
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is responsible for the overall Harriston Rising Project. The Steering Committee will work directly with Town of Minto staff and the various sub-committees to ensure the overall project is meeting its goals.
Beautification Committee
The Beautification Committee is involved in selecting and installing street tree and public space lighting (Tannery Park), coordinating seasonal décor, assisting with colour walls and working with the Events & Programming Committee to create photo booth back drops.
Events & Programming Committee
The Events and Programming Committee is responsible for developing year-round programming in Tannery Park or working with community groups to encourage them to host their events downtown.
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for creating a sponsorship form, recruiting sponsors and other initiatives to raise funds for Harriston Rising Projects.
Promotions Committee
The Promotion Committee is responsible for getting the word out about all Harriston Rising initiatives via web, traditional media, social media, posters, sharing the stories, acting as ambassadors for the projects.