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Strategic Plan 2024-2026

A Reinvigorated Roadmap

The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce’s Strategic Plan outlines a reinvigorated roadmap that will:

  1. Strengthen connections and advocacy.
  2. Develop programs and events that enhance the business community.
  3. Grow and diversify chamber membership.

Guided by our mission and vision, the MCC looks forward to the work ahead as we continue to champion sustainable economic growth toward greater prosperity for Manitoba businesses and communities, and making Manitoba the best place to live and work.

1. STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS AND ADVOCACY

Goals & Actions

  • Enhance Manitoba’s voice in Ottawa by participating in a semi-annual delegation to the nation’s capital in collaboration with partner organizations to advocate and promote the Manitoba Advantage.
  • Establish a Member of Parliament (MP) Dinner, inviting all Manitoba MPs and Senators, and facilitating both conversations and networking between Manitoba’s business community and federal officials.

Strengthen the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce’s relationship with the provincial government and explore new opportunities for partnerships and collaborations.

  • Identify gaps in existing partnerships and nurture new relationships, especially with organizations and stakeholders from under-represented groups.
  • Explore new opportunities for collaboration on policy development such as the recent work with Doctors Manitoba on the attraction and retention of physicians in rural and Northern Manitoba.

Develop credible and relevant policy and advocacy positions.

  • Build upon the success of the Vote Prosperity policy platform to inform continued provincial advocacy work.
  • Lead advocacy efforts to reverse net interprovincial migration population losses through work with the Canada West Foundation and other partners on youth attraction and retention.

2. DEVELOP AND EXPLORE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT ENHANCE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Goals & Actions

Create and launch a comprehensive content and information hub for businesses and local chambers of commerce.

  • Enhance the relevance and utility of content development and distribution to ensure that it benefits and has value for the business community.
  • Develop a comprehensive information toolkit for local chambers of commerce to support the network by strengthening their local value propositions.

Strengthen collaborative relationship with the provincial and federal governments to improve existing programs and explore new opportunities.

  • Develop and launch the Indigenous Inclusion and Partnership Fund to provide funding for resource development projects and Indigenous communities in collaboration with the Province of Manitoba.
  • Explore opportunities to administer new projects and programs that benefit the business community.

Elevate the quality of Manitoba Chambers events and attract a more diverse attendance.

  • Host events that showcase timely economic issues that are critically important to the business community, including those that promote the Manitoba Advantage.
  • Revive the Manitoba Business Awards to highlight and celebrate business excellence in our province.

3. STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY MEMBERSHIP

Goals & Actions

Grow Corporate Chamber of Commerce Membership.

  • Invest in a comprehensive marketing strategy to better convey chamber of commerce membership benefits.
  • Engage in customer service and sales training for all Manitoba Chambers of Commerce staff to better serve members.

Strengthen Local Chamber of Commerce Engagement.

 

  • Create a liaison position to provide support and capacity building to local chambers of commerce.
  • Contribute to the financial health of local chambers of commerce by exploring new programs and initiatives that provide value to the entire network, including improved non-dues revenue opportunities.

Take Action

Guided by our mission and vision, the MCC looks forward to the work ahead as we continue to champion sustainable economic growth toward greater prosperity for Manitoba businesses and communities and making Manitoba the best place to live and work.

Join Us

Become a member of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to support and benefit from the initiatives outlined in our strategic plan.

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Get Involved

Participate in upcoming events, join committees, or contribute to advocacy campaigns aimed at promoting business growth in Manitoba.

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