Business owners and merchants operating in downtown Port Coquitlam can attend an open house next month to learn about the city's next PoCo Grand Prix.
The meeting — held in conjunction with the PoCo Business Improvement Association — with the will take place on Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gathering Place (200-2253 Leigh Square Pl.) to give downtown property owners and business operators an idea about what to expect for the July 14, 2107, pro-cycling race.
This past summer, PoCo closed its core — much to the chagrin of many retailers — to host its first grand prix as part of the BC Superweek series, which also includes Giro di Burnaby and the Gastown Grand Prix.
More than 250 riders took part for a chance to win cash prizes and another 5,000 spectators turned out to cheer on the participants and to enjoy the surrounding entertainment.
Coun. Darrell Penner, chair of PoCo's healthy community committee, said in a release the city wants to Tri-City residents to know the July 14 early to plan their summer vacation around it. "This is a world-class event that takes place right in our community and you don’t want to miss it."
Meanwhile, city staff are also looking to ramp up revenues to offset the costs for the municipality to host the event. To become a sponsor, call Graham Danziger at 604-927-5218 or email grandprix@portcoquitlam.ca.
And to volunteer, Tri-City residents can call Rob Loxterkamp at 604-927-7953 or email volunteer@portcoquitlam.ca. A form can be downloaded at pocograndprix.ca/volunteer.
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