Key elements of the Transportation Master Plan include: improving transportation choices, accommodating goods movement, integrating transportation and land use, supporting accessibility and universal design, managing transportation infrastructure assets. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“On behalf of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc, Yes! Winnipeg and Tourism Winnipeg, we hope you find this report informative”, Marina R. James MBA, President & CEO. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“We felt strongly about encouraging Heartland Travel to share this city gem with the CTC,” says Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, senior vice president of Tourism Winnipeg. “Its inclusion in the signature experiences program demonstrates that Winnipeg has something very special to share with the world.” (Frank Albo pictured) [Click on Pic to learn more]
The decision to open a branch in one of Winnipeg’s lowest-income neighbourhoods, better serve existing and new members, and reach out to people with no or limited access to banking services is part of ACU’s long-term vision. It is driven by ACU’s promise to contribute to community economic development and the realization that the North End is undergoing an exciting renewal. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The Bridge: Music Learning for Life is an outreach project that brings music instruction into Winnipeg’s under-served neighborhoods, inspiring at-risk students to find positive ways of expressing themselves and helping them feel connected to the community at large. It is a trailblazing program dear to Kirby, who grew up in a tough St. Louis neighbourhood. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Economic Development Winnipeg Inc./Tourism Winnipeg has partnered with Winnipeg studio New Media Now to produce a New Media tourism series for the Tourism WPG Youtube Channel that will highlight events and festivals that take place in the city for 2012. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“This fund has allowed us to remain competitive and ensures our City remains a positive and viable destination for future conferences and special events,” says Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz. “With the return of the Winnipeg Jets and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on the horizon, initiatives like this will continue to give us an edge in bringing the world to Winnipeg.” [Click on Pic to learn more]
The report includes: Economic Indicator Highlights, Trends in 2010, Select City Comparisons, Labour Force Indicators, Real Estate Indicators, Other Indicators, Winnipeg CMA. [Click on Logo to learn more]
A year after restructuring and developing the new Economic Development Winnipeg and Tourism Winnipeg brands, the group presented a clear, concise organizational framework with which to move forward. [Click on Logo to learn more]
“We are very pleased to be one of this year’s recipients,” said Stan Kurtas, Vice President, Marketing, MTS, who accepted the award on behalf of the Company. “As the leading, full service telecommunications provider in Manitoba, innovation is critical to our success. We work hard to ensure our customers have access to the best telecom products and services on the market.” [Click on Logo to learn more]
The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba will invest $400,000 in a private sector-led investment initiative aimed at creating jobs and economic growth by attracting increased international business investment to the city. Funding provided under the Canada-Manitoba Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) will support the Yes! Winnipeg Investment Attraction Initiative. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Canada is home to the world’s fifth largest aerospace industry, employing approximately 80,000 people and generating more than $22 billion in revenue from coast to coast in 2009. Western Canada alone employs close to 14,000 people, with Winnipeg being the largest aerospace centre in the west. [Click on Pic to learn more]
