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The top 5 reasons you need professional headshots | Member Tip
By Ken Loxton, The Headshot Guy Humans are highly visual beings. It should come as no surprise to anyone that we tend to make decisions and assumptions about individuals, businesses,…
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Buying Local Matters More Than Ever
Winnipeg businesses know how to weather a storm – pun not intended (but true). We’ve seen it time and time again, when challenges arise, our members don’t sit back and…
Navigating Winnipeg’s Trade and Investment Future
Written by Dannie Deng, The Chamber Student Intern, Master in Management Program, University of Winnipeg While the uncertainty fuelled by potential U.S. tariffs is undeniable, so is the window of…
The Cost of Tariffs: How U.S. Trade Negotiations Are Impacting Manitoba Businesses
Thank you to the Chamber Network The chamber network is committed to advocating for policies that support our business community. In a united effort to represent businesses in ongoing discussions…
Policy in Focus | February 2025
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager. What We Are Watching: Key Trends and Emerging Issues Province of Manitoba Budget 2025: The Provincial budget is typically released in…
Sustainability Spotlight – Narratives Inc.
3-minute read Written by Casey Clair, Energy & Climate Advocate Community-based sustainability is a key strategy in developing flourishing eco-conscious businesses. At The Chamber, it is important for us to…
If We All Work Together, We All Win | Q&A with Amoye Henry (Pitch Better)
By Noah Cote, Communications Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Updated Friday, February 14, 2025 Ahead of our upcoming Member Luncheon, “The Power of Canadian Entrepreneurs” with Pitch Better…
The Conversation Shaping the Future of Winnipeg’s Sustainability (And How You Can Join)
On Saturday, January 26, we marked the International Day of Clean Energy. This day is a reminder of the role we all play in creating a sustainable future, declared by…
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity, and Equity movement to expand nationwide
In partnership with Johnston Group, CODE will help Canadian chambers offer more inclusive programming, starting with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Timmins Chamber of Commerce. January 22, 2025,…
A Team Canada Approach | Our Response to the Upcoming Potential U.S. Tariff
Since President-Elect Trump made his first public statements on tariffs, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce has been working to gather our members’ concerns and thoughts, prepare guidance and recommendations to…
The Best Savings for Best Sleep Centre | Efficiency Spotlight
4-minute read Written by Casey Clair, Energy & Climate Advocate Community-based sustainability is a key strategy in developing flourishing eco-conscious businesses. At The Chamber, it is important for us to…
Renewing A Canadian Legacy | Doane Grant Thornton Member Spotlight
If you’ve passed through Portage and Main in the last year, chances are you’ve seen Doane Grant Thornton’s sign overlooking the iconic intersection at the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown. What…
Policy in Focus | January 2025
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager. Here are a few recent happenings you need to know for your business: Our Response to the Upcoming Potential U.S. Tariff…
An Opportunity to Reevaluate | Our Response to Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation Announcement
“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation marks a pivotal moment for new leadership to address Canada’s challenges. Canada faces critical considerations regarding our economic future, and strong leadership is key to…
Embracing Inclusive Recruitment: Insights from the December CODE Workshop
The second CODE workshop of the season, hosted by The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, focused on a vital topic for today’s workforce: Inclusive Recruitment. Designed to help businesses navigate the…
2024 Thank You
As we approach the end of another incredible year, we want to take a moment to reflect on everything we’ve accomplished together — and say THANK YOU. Our members have…
How Standard Carbon Is Helping Manitoba Businesses Fit Bill C-59 | Sustainability Spotlight
4-minute read Written by Casey Clair, Energy & Climate Advocate Community-based sustainability is a key strategy in developing flourishing eco-conscious businesses. At The Chamber, it is important for us to…
Weaving In The Right Perspective | Change Weavers Consulting Member Spotlight
Written by Katelyn Bastos, Creative Communications student, RRC Polytech Leading your own organization usually begins with a plan. You outline your goals, strategies and timelines. But evaluating the effectiveness…
Concerns, Challenges and What’s Next | Our Response to the City’s 2025 Preliminary Budget
On December 11, the City of Winnipeg released its 2025 preliminary budget, part of the 2024-2027 multi-year financial plan. Leading up to the public release of the preliminary budget, The…
Premier Wab Kinew Committed to Economic Growth | State of the Province 2024 Address Recap
Editors note: On Monday, December 16, the provincial government released their second quarter report for 2024-2025. Hit this link to read our response and key takeaways on our LinkedIn post….
Our Takeaways from the Provincial Throne Speech
On November 19, The Winnipeg Chamber was invited to attend the reading of the Provincial Throne Speech, outlining the government’s agenda for the year ahead. The speech addressed broadly Manitobans’…
IRCC Announces Further Changes to Temporary Resident Programs
Written by Sofia Mirza, Partner, Fillmore Riley LLP and 2023-2024 Winnipeg Chamber Board Member. Further to the federal government’s program changes to international student permits amid a housing crisis earlier…
