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Inflation Update June: Manitoba’s Largest year-over-year increase in CPI since 1982
6 Minute Read Winnipeg Chamber’s Policy & Research Analyst, Jamil Ahmed, highlights the latest Inflation updates in Manitoba. The consumer price index figures from Statistics Canada show that inflation reached…
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Q+A with Lyft
To help get ready for our November Luncheon, How Lyft can Drive Winnipeg’s Economy, we asked Joseph Okpaku, VP of Government Relations 5 questions. Scroll down to find out what…
Growing Opportunities for the Indigenous Economy
RRC offers introductory course to cannabis – the first of its kind offered by a post-secondary institution in MB. Red River College recently rolled out a new Cannabis 101 course — the first…
Sharing Canada’s Indigenous Stories – Q+A with APTN:
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world, creating a window into the remarkably diverse mosaic of Indigenous Peoples. A respected non-profit, charitable broadcaster and…
Submission to the City of Winnipeg on the OurWinnipeg Review
As Winnipeg’s long-term development plan, OurWinnipeg can impact nearly every decision the City makes with respect to land use planning, development and zoning approvals, transportation networks, operating and capital…
Your Chamber Representing You in the 2018 Civic Election
Wednesday (Oct. 24) is Civic Election Day, and with eight candidates for mayor, 52 for council and more than 100 for various city school boards, Winnipeggers have a lot of…
PIPEDA’s new Breach Notification Rules come into force November 1 – Is your business ready?
by: Paul K. Grower The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act’s (PIPEDA) new Breach Notification Rules will come into force on November 1, 2018. This article provides a brief…
New member Q&A with Spa Botanica
The Winnipeg Chamber: What does Spa Botanica do? Gabrielle Zoppa and Harman Dhaliwal: We are a full service day spa that’s been operating over four years. WC: What sets Spa…
Five Ways Cannabis Impacts the Workplace
On October 17, Canada became the first G7 country to fully legalize recreational cannabis. Is your business ready? Here are 5 impacts that the legalization of cannabis has on the…
#WCCBains: October Luncheon Event Wrap-Up
Canada’s Innovation Minister met with the Winnipeg business community on Oct. 10 at The Fairmont Winnipeg at our October Luncheon. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic…
Benefits of cannabis education in the workplace
Are you in the workforce? You’ll benefit from cannabis education. As the legalization of cannabis sparks a new normal in Canadian society, The Winnipeg Chamber is hosting a full-day Cannabis…
Call for Applications: 10th Annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards
Play Pause One of our business community’s most highly anticipated events —and it’s all about honouring local organizations making a difference.Join 400+ business and community leaders at the…
#WpgSmallBiz Forum Recap
Local business leaders shared their marketing experiences at our Small Business Forum last month at the Delta Hotel. The forum was emceed by Ibrahim Khan, Founder and CEO of Green…
Introducing the Accessible Customer Service standard: a part of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act
Written by: CPHR Manitoba When you read the term “barrier”, what comes to mind? [Take a moment to close your eyes and think about what a barrier means to you]…
VP of Lyft’s experience with Discrimination
For many people, the simple task of grabbing a ride isn’t easy. In a recent interview, Joseph Okpaku, vice president of Public Policy at Lyft and keynote speaker at our…
Made Here Shopping Guide
We love shopping local, especially when it’s for a good cause. Last week, Made Here and Vantage Studios opened a pop-up charity shop filled with our favourite local goods. With…
Calling all Women Business Owners!
Have you been in business for a few years and are looking to expand your business? Do you want practical advice to reach the next level in your journey? Are…
Even more carbon confusion as provincial tax gets shelved
In a surprise move, the provincial government announced last week it will not move ahead with the proposed $25/ton carbon tax that was set to take effect later this…
#WCCAGM 2018-2019 Recap
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting 2018 attendees mingling. Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Jerod Rathbone of SV Benefits (from left to right – Loren Remillard, Jerod…
Manitoba Race to Reduce Announces 2018 Awards Categories
Manitoba Race to Reduce has announced their 2018 award categories. The awards, held in April each year, have been expanded this year to recognize even more participant accomplishments. New…
Volunteer Awards
Each year, The Chamber recognizes a force that makes our city function: volunteers. This year we will recognize five Chamber Volunteers for their dedicated services. JEROD RATHBONE, SV BENEFITS Recipient…
Marketing Tips from our Small Business Marketing Panel
1. What’s your favourite social media channel and why? Kyle (Vantage Studios Inc.): It changes in every scenario. In my personal life, until something else emerges and displaces it, I…
