Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Newsmakers: HUPEG advisor on what’s needed to bring hope to Hamilton’s downtown

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VIDEO:On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko is joined by GowlingWLG Hamilton Lawyer & adviser for the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group Louis Frapporti. The two discuss the latest on the renovations at First Ontario Centre, the partnership with Oakview Group/Live Nation, plans for the surrounding area, the group’s relationship with city hall and other downtown businesses, the challenges and hopes for the city’s core and a lot more.

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