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 Today, 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? Access to capital? You bet. Thank you to…
A new decade is just around the corner, and 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, and the”highest interest rate in all the advanced economies” where do we…
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…
On November 24, 2019, six leading business advocacy organizations delivered an urgent message to Premier Brian Pallister regarding the rising tide of retail crime and its negative impact on workforce and overall public safety. The group asked the government to call an urgent retail crime summit, resulting in a discussion…
Today’s Canadian workforce is more diverse and complex than at any other time in our history. Combine this with rapid technological transformation (disruption!) and it’s no wonder that business leaders are wondering how best to navigate these challenges. Each person brings their own unique personality to the table (just one…
“I am here to help build career success for people. I believe that everyone is a genius in the right context. The key is to know your particular brand of genius and then identify the context in which you can shine!” – Laurie Sutherland, Career Management Consultant When you meet…
THE WINNIPEG ICE – SPECIAL OFFER FOR MANITOBA CHAMBER MEMBERS! The WHL is back in Winnipeg! The Winnipeg ICE have a great line-up of future hockey stars – including Peyton Krebs, 17th Overall pick for the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2019 NHL Draft. The team’s “ICE Cave”…
