The next Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Rural Economic Development Tour (EDT) is off to Morden and Winkler from June 15 to 16 This tour showcases the distinct advantages these thriving communities have to offer Winnipeg-area businesses.
If you’re looking to expand supply chains, enter new markets and create partnerships, this tour is ideal for you. Morden and Winkler are strategic locations with close proximity to Winnipeg, efficient access to U.S. & Canadian markets and trimodal shipping options. Both communities have robust manufacturing and distribution sectors with space for new investment and expansion. The region is also home to many fast-growing businesses with high demand for skilled workers, creating compelling opportunities for recruitment agencies, placement agencies and training organizations.
Delegates will meet business leaders, elected officials and Indigenous leaders and tour thriving businesses to find new competitive advantages close to home. Tour destinations include:
Heavy equipment
Drive Products
A Canadian supplier of truck-mounted equipment, products, services and solutions with a growing branch and partner network across the country.
Furniture & home decor
Prairie Barnwood
A Morden-based company producing handcrafted furniture from reclaimed wood, designed to last for generations. The founder, Blayne Wyton, received MCC’s 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Manufacturing
Décor Cabinet Company
A Morden-based manufacturer producing beautiful custom kitchen, bath and specialty cabinets since 1977.
Manufacturing
Lode King
One of Canada’s largest manufacturers of commercial highway transport trailers, founded in Winkler.
Manufacturing
Triple E Canada
A premier manufacturer of Class C motorhomes, with a reputation for building the highest quality and most innovative luxury, compact RVs.
Agriculture
Dead Horse Cider
A cidery, taproom and farm adjacent to the meandering Dead Horse Creek in the apple-rich enclave of southern Manitoba.
The tour takes place over two days and includes roundtrip concierge service from Winnipeg to Morden & Winkler and back. The itinerary is complete with local company visits, attractions and networking with decision-makers. Travel, meals and accommodations are included with paid registration. Register today!
