Operating a business in Calgary has been challenging but according to officials, they’re seeing businesses in Mission innovate and evolve, including the launch of a pop-up waffle joint and a rebrand of a former popular restaurant.

The restaurant on 17 Avenue S.W. in downtown Calgary went out with a bang, with a lineup almost out the door on its last day on Monday.

It's been a month now since 17 Avenue reopened to all traffic. While some Calgary businesses haven't been able to recover, others say they're doing better than ever.