Your Chair in Your Community- March
Change has been forced upon us by the pandemic and it continues to push us to adjust our path. The idea for this blog titled, Your Chair in Your Community,…
Category: Chamber Blog
Summer Games advance ticket prices ending soon
It’s officially 2017, which means we’re a few months away from hosting the Hottest Summer in Half a Century! The Canada Games are this country’s largest multi-sport and cultural event for…
Meet with UK Department for International Trade in Winnipeg
Interested in establishing – or expanding – your presence in the United Kingdom? The UK Department for International Trade is a government organization that provides free and confidential support to…
Province still considering carbon pricing options
Following the adoption of the Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Manitoba is still considering its options on carbon pricing and climate mitigation. Eight out of ten…
Taking small business headaches to city hall for solutions
Early in the morning of January 10, a “think tank” of small business owners and architects joined staff from The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce in a downtown office. The subject…
Help the next gen of entrepreneurs perfect their plans
We need your help in shaping Manitoba’s future business leaders. In the fourth semester of the Business Administration program at Red River College, students participate in the Entrepreneurship Practicum. By…
Young entrepreneurs invited to represent Canada in Berlin
The G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit (YEA) brings together hundreds of the world’s top young entrepreneurs annually to share ideas with the G20 and B20 leaders and catalyze global change….
“I have the best job in the world”: Q & A with Megan Gabert of Orangetheory Fitness
When Megan Gabert moved to Winnipeg, she was surprised to see no Orangetheory Fitness locations. She didn’t complain about it, she created her own. Before she shares her keys to…
Managing Winnipeg’s crucial gateway to the world
January 1, 2017 marked a milestone for your community airport and much more – Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) has now held responsibility for operating and managing Winnipeg Richardson International airport…
Chamber laments termination of craft brewing loan program
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce recently supported an effort by the Manitoba Craft Brewers Association encouraging Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries to follow through with their promised Craft Beer Loan Program….
Engage Customers Through Storytelling
With 2017 well underway, businesses are looking for new ways to elevate themselves. What can your company do to boost its brand this year? A solid marketing plan can be…
“Uber in Winnipeg” study pushes for change
The Winnipeg Chamber is reviewing an MNP study that was recently conducted by Manitoba’s Taxicab Board. The study encourages the Province of Manitoba and the Taxicab Board to develop ride-sharing…
Government of Canada considering taxing employer-paid health and dental benefits
The federal government is considering taxing employer-paid health and dental benefits. Along with adding hundreds or thousands of dollars to Canadians’ tax bills, this proposal could cause many employers to stop…
Running business | Q&A with Running Room’s John Stanton
There are few people in Canada who’ve contributed to the country’s health like John Stanton, founder and CEO of the Running Room stores. The niche retail chain, which now has…
Baby on Board: Tips for new board members
Noreen Mian, Executive Director of Volunteer Manitoba explains the roles and responsibilities of boards Written by: Katie Krahn, First Person Strategies Last month, Leadership Winnipeg participants got a crash course…
Make 2017 your year of success
On January 19 join MK Global Trade Inc. and your Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce for a night of networking, learning and fun. Meet local businesses, learn and start the new…
Get money to hire a summer student (Deadline Jan 20)
On December 7, 2016 the employer phase of the 2017 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) was launched. Applications from employers seeking Government of Canada funding to hire students will be accepted…
Help your customers, employees breathe easier
Engage your customers and employees in a fantastic event to help people breathe easier – Tulip Days, a fundraiser for the Lung Association that happens between February 21 and March…
Ten insights on how to lead a thriving organization
Randy Grieser, founder and CEO of ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership & Workplace Performance and the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) is the author of a new book titled: The Ordinary…
Reconciliation: continuing on the path
In November following our Business & Reconciliation panel discussion, we told you to expect updates and accountability as our organization learns from others and continues walking the path of reconciliation….
Building the factory of the future
The Manitoba government hosted leaders from The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce as well as the province’s large and growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors at a roundtable on November 24…
How to track Winnipeg’s prosperity progress
At The Winnipeg Chamber, we want business success to translate into shared prosperity for every member of our community. How do we know if that goal is being achieved? We…
