Downtown Sudbury, the city's downtown core business improvement association, is celebrating the winner of its 2017 Downtown Sudbury Win this Space Contest on March 27.
Guilty Pleasures Bakeshop + Bar is already up and running at 82 Cedar St. (though the "Bar" side of things is still awaiting a liquor license).
Sudbury.com originally published that this was the official opening. However, it turned out the press release issued regarding the event was in error. The event isn't the official opening; it's a celebration of the Guilty Pleasures' contest win.
Justine Martin, the shop's owner, won a year's lease of a downtown property through the contest.
Besides having her lease covered, the contest gives her access to a prize package worth $44,000 from several local sponsors. Northern Life, Sudbury.com and Sudbury Living Magazine kicked in a branding package worth $6,000.
Mayor Brian Bigger, project partners and sponsors will be on hand for the March 27 event.
The second edition of the Downtown Win This Space contest is currently underway. Participants have until March 29 to register.
