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Tariff Resource Guide for Winnipeg Businesses
The United States has imposed tariffs on various goods and materials, impacting businesses across sectors in Canada and Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting our members…
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Leading From Behind: Issue 4
4 -minute read Written by Loren Remillard, President and CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce If you want to know someone’s real priorities, don’t ask them; take a look…
Climate Change and Business– It’s all intertwined
4-minute read Fresh out of completing her MBA, Jane McDonald began her career as an intern at International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). 25 years later, Jane is now the…
Building a Vibrant Future Generation
4-minute read It wasn’t until college, that Sky Bridges began to reconnect with his heritage. Now as The Winnipeg Foundation CEO, he sees his journey aligns with the values the…
Can I still require masks and vaccines at my business?
7-minute read As restrictions begin to lift many of our members are asking the same questions– are we allowed to continue to ask for proof of vaccination? Can I still…
Winnipeg Chamber submits provincial budget recommendations
4.5 Minute Read The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week. Ahead of the 2022 provincial budget (expected to…
Leading From Behind: Issue 3
4 -minute read Written by Loren Remillard, President and CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce As I was shovelling my driveway for the umpteenth time recently, I thought to…
Preparing for 2022
8-minute read CODE Newsletter | Issue #3 These CODE newsletters are meant to inspire you to reflect on your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, find valuable resources to further…
Policy Fast 5: January 2022 Update
4.5 Minute Read The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week. 1. Province seeks input on homelessness strategy The…
Leading From Behind: Issue 2
4 -minute read Written by Loren Remillard, President and CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce I turned 50 in late November. Growing up, I was led to believe that reaching this milestone would…
Upcoming State of the Province Address with Premier Heather Stefanson
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: Upcoming State of the Province Address with Premier Heather Stefanson You…
Let’s Start with the Basics. What is CODE?
6-minute read These CODE newsletters are meant to inspire you to reflect on your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, find valuable resources to further action and develop skills needed to facilitate bold change. Written by Sanjana…
Fast 5 For Business: November Update
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: Stefanson sworn in as Premier The Honourable Heather Stefanson was sworn…
FAST FIVE FOR BUSINESS: October Update
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: City extends COVID parking and winter patio programs The City of…
Fewer, Bigger, Better
4 minute read What’s your brand story? Who is the human behind your brand? These are all important questions business owners should be asking themselves. Our October Luncheon speaker, Liz…
6 HR Tips for your Business
3-minute read Many business owners know that they need to work on specific aspects of their business to make their business more efficient, profitable and sustainable, and not just in…
Have your voice heard on federal election issues
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: New federal statutory holiday on September 30th The federal government recently…
Building a Community of Mentors
For Noah Wilson, his mentor isn’t just one person, it’s a community of mentors. “For me I don’t just look to one person, I look to my tribe of mentors….
Member Success Story: Helios Restaurant
Written by Karlee Benediktson- Creative Communications Intern Helios is an authentic Greek restaurant with lamb and veal chops, authentic Greek appetizers, gyros and souvlaki, ran by Nick Douklias and his…
Using Gender Pronouns and Gender-Inclusive Language
Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising that started on June 28th when police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City. After…
FAST FIVE FOR BUSINESS: JUNE UPDATE
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: City offers second round of support grant The City of Winnipeg…
Why we should be talking about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are becoming a global conversation. With it comes a reverberating call for businesses and organizations to assess their way of doing things and transform to…
