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We Need To Talk About Reconciliation in Winnipeg
6-minute read Written by Noah Cote, Communications Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce June is National Indigenous History Month, a time when people across Canada celebrate and reflect on the…
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Why is volunteering so important to Manitobans?
Post Contributed By: Karen ‘Rudy’ Rudolph, Leadership Winnipeg Class of 2020-21 On November 20th, Leadership Winnipeg had the opportunity to hear from Volunteer Manitoba, whose vision is to be the…
7 Ways to Reduce Talent Loss
Blog Post Submitted by Vexxit Amid the disruption and chaos created by the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all sizes are grappling with a multitude of new challenges including how to…
New Public Health Measures – What you need to know
Earlier today, the provincial government enacted a new public health order that requires the closure of several types of businesses in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. It’s…
Diversity and Inclusion- Do you know the difference?
Diversity and inclusion– do you know the difference? Two of the co-founders of Black Owned Businesses Manitoba, Francine Bahati and Odette Bahati Bueckert, are speaking out to help make that…
Finding Supports for YOUR Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on small businesses around our world and in our city. Many local businesses have and are facing significant challenges and are struggling…
Member Success Story: Emma Singh- Events by Emma
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a massive toll on the events industry. Emma Singh, the Founder and CEO of Events by Emma has had to pivot her business to find…
Top 3 tips to ensure your business complies with HR and employment laws
When you own a business, time often feels like it’s in short supply. From growing and supporting your client base to managing day-to-day operations, it may be difficult to prioritize the administrative duties required to comply with Canadian human resources and employment laws. While…
Purpose and Perspective
Post Contributed By: Michelle Gazze, Leadership Winnipeg Class of 2020-21 We are at an inflection point across the globe where many of us are thinking about how we can best…
Propel Your Business Towards Global Growth
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an intensive industry-led training program for current and prospective exporters. TAP is designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business, and to better…
Three new ways to introduce yourself
On October 29, Kerri Twigg will speak during our October Luncheon about Creating and Owning Your Business Story. Before the Luncheon, she shared with us some insightful tips for you…
Corporate Social Responsibility must become a core value
Post Contributed By: Harun Kibirige, Leadership Winnipeg Class of 2020-21 If there is one thing I believe in, it is the power of connectedness – a feeling and realization that…
What is your Career Story?
What is your career story? Theatre instructor turned to one of LinkedIn’s top voices is one way Kerri Twigg defines hers. She chalks up a lot of her success in…
Get to know our 2020 Volunteer Award Recipients
Each year, The Chamber recognizes a force that makes our city function: volunteers. At this year’s AGM, we recognized five Chamber Volunteers for their dedicated services. Volunteers of the Year:…
Member Success Story- Adam Duguay, CoElement
Video has become a marketing staple over the past 10 or so years. Whether you need a video to promote a new product, share a corporate message or any marketing…
How to Support Local!
Small Business Week is here! Supporting local small businesses is more important now than ever before. Many small businesses have had to temporarily shut down or sadly close due to…
Fast Five – Policy Update: October, 2020
The Fast Five comes directly from the desk of the Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy Colin Fast, and highlights five policy items Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this month….
Bringing Back Leadership Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce did an incredible job in bringing back Leadership Winnipeg, in an adapted way: smaller groups and shorter site visits, split up throughout the day, with masks…
Michael Denham is set to kick off the 2020/21 Luncheon series
Michael Denham understands the importance of having a mentor. For him, he didn’t have to look far. “One of my mentors has always been my dad,” smiled Michael, President…
Patel is ready to meet the challenge as incoming chair
4-minute read Written by Jess Borys, Communications Manager Shreeraj’s path to success may not have been a cookie-cutter journey, but it was the right journey for him. Growing up as…
Member Success Story: Mike Sudoma
Mike Sudoma is a familiar face at many Chamber events. Not only as a member, but also as the face behind the camera. Mike hadn’t heard about much The Chamber…
Q+A with King’s Head Pub: September Member MeetUp
Many in-person events have been cancelled, but the King’s Head Pub is ensuring safety so Winnipeggers are able to get back together again. Since some of the gathering restrictions have…
