Today (the third Monday in January) is often called “Blue Monday” or the “saddest day of the year,” although there isn’t any evidence to suggest that it’s any more sad than any other day of the month. So, what can we do at work to debunk this myth and combat…
When Invited by a Government Official to Attend a Roundtable Discussion on a Saturday Morning – You Go! By Kristi Meek, President & Executive Director, Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce Constituency staff of our newly elected Member of Parliament, Marty Morantz (PC), called me on a Thursday saying: “Do…
To read our pre-budget submission for 2020/21, click here. Every year, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce submits a pre-budget commentary to the provincial government’s public consultation process. But we can all have our say. To participate in the consultation process, all Manitobans may send a written document by mail or…
Keeping Families Close When It’s Needed Most “At RMHC Manitoba, you’re assured that you’re not alone and there’s always support. Staying at Ronald McDonald House or Family Room gives you the feeling of a close-knit community, a family. To us, the H in RMHC Manitoba means Home.” – The Mistry…
Celebrating entrepreneurial spirit and creating community connections I am deeply proud of the organization we are building together – one which is dedicated to shaping the kind of future we want for all Manitobans. We’re forward-thinking, effective, and action-oriented, and together, we’ve made significant contributions to overall quality of life…
This is a great place to innovate. Our province presents all kinds of business opportunity in a diversified landscape, and Manitoba’s technology sector is growing. For the Fall/Winter 2019 issue of MBiz Magazine, distributed to 65,000 Winnipeg Free Press subscribers on December 11, 2019, we decided to shine the spotlight…
2019 Manitoba Business Outlook Survey Results Revealed On December 10, 2019 at our MBiz Breakfast event, we released the results of our 2019 Manitoba Business Outlook Survey – were they shocking? Maybe not. Were they in line with what we expected? What are the big issues? Trade? Taxation? Workforce challenges?…
2020 Economic Outlook: Global, Canadian & Manitoban Perspectives A new decade has arrived…How will Canada fare? Following a couple of years of tumultuous trade blockades and pipeline project stalls, complaints about interprovincial regulatory concerns, climate change alarm bells, a federal election, a provincial election, and the “highest interest rate in…
On November 27, 2019, a highly-engaged group of chamber executives took up residence in Room 54 at the Legislature to host meetings with government representatives, as well as with leaders of the opposition. “I really enjoy this day,” says Kristi Meek, Executive Director and President, Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce, who…
On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, The Honourable Ralph Eichler, Minister of Economic Development and Training, named board appointments who will be charged with establishing a new economic development office based in Brandon. Chuck Davidson, President & CEO, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, was appointed co-chair, alongside Joe Masi, President, Association of…
