As the Chamber network moves through 2018, it remains imperative that both the national and provincial message be consistent as we look to bring changes that will improve the business climate and the lives of Manitobans. With the policy development process underway, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) is seeing…
Budget Takes Steps to Address Economic Competitiveness but Path to Balance Grows While Budget 2017 takes another needed step on addressing and reducing the competitive disadvantage Manitoba business face, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) remains concerned that the path towards a balanced budget and restoring business confidence seems to…
In the midst of meeting held in the dark due to a scheduled power outage, Dave Daley, President of the Churchill Chamber of Commerce and local business owner, looked around the table and posed a question. “When did Churchill become such an afterthought?” The question left those in attendance, including…
It never ceases to amaze me the quality of businesses in Manitoba. Last week, it was more of the same as the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) spent the day in Steinbach touring local businesses with Steinbach Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Linda Peters and President Cameron Bergen. The Steinbach…
Manitoba is failing to reach its economic potential because of a burdensome taxation climate for both families and businesses according the 3rd Edition of the Manitoba Prosperity Report published by the Manitoba Employer’s Council. “Economic and taxation issues are top of mind for many Manitobans in the ongoing election campaign,”…
On April 19th Manitobans will go to the polls to decide which party they believe has the best vision and plan to lead the province over the next four years. There are many factors that Manitobans take into account when heading to the ballot boxes. Our organizations believe Manitobans should…
For the last couple of months, the Canadian dollar has hovered around the 70-cent mark in relation to the U.S. dollar. While this can prove challenging for businesses on several fronts, it must also be viewed as an opportunity in other areas. One of those areas that has been pointed…
The recent reports that the future of the Port of Churchill and the rail line to access the Port could leave a key northern gateway in flux are creating more uncertainty for residents of Manitoba and in particular those residents of Northern Manitoba directly impacted by the rail line. And…
Advocacy is at the heart of what the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) is. Our organization is also committed to building relationships and finding ways of working together for the betterment of Manitoba business and all Manitobans. Never before has everything come together at one time…until now. Advocacy takes time….
There has been a lot of discussion recently regarding the fact Manitoba is not included in the New West Partnership and the impact it’s having on some Manitoba businesses being unable to bid on contracts in other provinces. Manitoba Government officials have indicated a reluctance to join the New West…
