Over the years, many have tried and failed to make Minden's downtown core a place people, and more specifically, shoppers want to be. Now, the creation of the Minden Business Working Group, formed under the umbrella of the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce, to transform the downtown to reflect the unique character and pride of Minden and its residents.Matthew Renda, who owns Boshkung Social, says attempts have been made by business owners in Minden several times in the past to revitalize and re-imagine the downtown core, but all failed to make real change. Renda's role as First Vice President on the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce helped facilitate the timely formation of the working group and he's now the working group's Chair.At the first meeting, more than 42 business owners and interested parties were present. The interest, work ethic and passion of the group's members are turning naysayers into believers, and this time, the dream of creating an attractive, appealing and enticing downtown will come true, Renda says. And the cherry on top is Minden Hills council supports the initiative.