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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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Small Business Week kickoff event explores transformative tech in Winnipeg
We’re proud to be part of World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s Small Business Week™ Kickoff. Join us on October 16 at Victoria Inn Winnipeg with a stimulating luncheon hosted by WTC…
Winnipeg Chamber members scoop awards at The Safetys
The fifth annual SAFE Work Awards were presented last week to recognize safety excellence in Manitoba workplaces – and it’s no surprise to see outstanding members of The Winnipeg Chamber…
An open letter to Premier Brian Pallister
Earlier this month, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce wrote to Premier Brian Pallister about the possible introduction of health care premiums to Manitoba. We’d like to share the content of…
Help recognize CPAs who make Winnipeg a better city
Do you work or volunteer with a CPA who is dedicated to giving back to the community? Nominate them for the CPA Manitoba Community Service Award. As you know, community-based…
Why Manitoba teens hand over suicide notes at a concert
Robb Nash was on the path to becoming a major commercial success, topping the charts and touring with some of the biggest names in the Canadian music industry. Instead of pursuing a career with…
Free flu shot clinics from a Winnipeg Chamber member
As flu season approaches, we’re pleased to extend an offer from our member Exchange District Pharmacy to help you and your team fight off illness without interrupting your busy schedules….
Statement on possible health care premiums in Manitoba
While the provincial government should be acknowledged for consulting Manitobans before implementing health care premiums, The Winnipeg Chamber opposes the introduction of yet another layer of taxation If Manitoba chooses…
Q+A with Alexander Mickelthwate, WSO
Before our season premier on Sept. 29, Alexander Micklethwate, music director of the WSO, and passionate community leader, shares lessons learned and what he’ll miss most about Winnipeg. 1. How…
How to hit ‘reset’ on your workplace culture
Every company, from the large organization to the small family owned business, has its own workplace culture. You see it when you walk into the building, you hear it through…
What 70 years leading Winnipeg’s artistic identity looks like
For 70 years, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has been a leading voice for culture in our city; a champion of Winnipeg’s artistic identity and soul in a rapidly changing world….
Q&A with Johanna Hurme: architect, shoe lover and our Incoming Chair
On Thursday, October 5 architect and Winnipeg booster Johanna Hurme will assume the role of Chair of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. If you haven’t yet met the bicycle-championing, public-speaking,…
AGM 2017 | Invitation and By-law Change notice
On Thursday, October 5 your Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce provides a review of the past year’s accomplishments, our plan for the year ahead and welcome Johanna Hurme as our new…
Reclaiming Winnipeg’s place as a fashion hub
On September 16, Winnipeg’s first fashion industry conference shines some overdue spotlight on local designers, retailers and business support specialists. It’s part of organizer Cindy Cannon’s effort to have our…
Business groups unite, call on Ottawa to drop federal tax changes
This release was originally published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce August 31, 2017 35 organizations from across the country have come together to form the Coalition for Small Business…
How Manitoba grain makes the perfect vodka
On Thursday, September 14 your Winnipeg Chamber kicks off our Member MeetUp series – an evolution of our former Chapters program where we invite members to network at member locations….
Manitoba’s economic future | A Q&A preview of the Western Business Outlook Conference
There’s nothing more critical to business planning than evidence-based forecasts – and there’s few organizations who turn data into reliable prognostications like the Conference Board of Canada. Their solid reputation…
Opinion | Hammering business: Finance Canada’s new crackdown
This op-ed first appeared inThe Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Five Minutes for Business August 22, 2017 These are not tweaks! The government has just proposed the most radical tax overhaul…
How the practice of PR has changed over the years
As industries change with technology, innovation and time, certain things still stick around. With four full-time consultants on staff and several others engaged as subcontractors, Dooley Communications is Winnipeg’s largest…
Six things to look forward to this season
Our 2017-2018 event season kicks off this September, with one of the most dynamic keynote lineups in our history. Just like you, we’re constantly looking for ways to innovate. This…
8 ways businesses should leverage tablets
This article first appeared on the Bell MTS Business Hub March 1, 2017 As a writer and television producer, my tablet is my most important business tool. I use it…
How to build a wellness program at your workplace
There are 3 simple things you need to build a wellness program and a healthy living culture in your workplace. Keep the building blocks simple, and watch your workplace change…
