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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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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….
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Small businesses to advise city hall
The Chamber’s December opened with a pop-up holiday market, expert advice on managing seasonal business swings and networking with over 150 small business owners. Even amid the hecticness of…
Recap: State of the Province Address 2016
Nearly 1,300 community leaders, politicians and business people came together on December 8 for the largest State of the Province Address in The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce’s history, eager to…
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….
Full house for social enterpreneur gathering
In spite of blizzard conditions, we had a full house for last Tuesday’s social entrepreneur gathering at Fools & Horses. The event, hosted in partnership with Social Enterprise Manitoba and…
Sparking a life change with new skills
On the shop floor of the Winnipeg Industrial Skills Training Centre, two things are apparent. First, this is a busy, hands-on program. The thirty students who’ve enrolled at the centre…
Increasing global connectivity and economic value through Canada’s international airports
The Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC), a coalition of Canada’s eight largest urban regional chambers of commerce, is calling for airport policy reform to align Canada with global best practices,…
An Enduring Partnership
Annette Sabourin with Shawn MacDonald, Regional Vice President, Commercial Financial Services. Annette Sabourin, Vice President of Aboriginal Markets, is Dene from Northern Manitoba. With 23 years of experience in financial services, Annette…
Exploring My Roots In Agriculture
Written by: Krista Law Last month, the Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) hosted Leadership Winnipeg. Our sessions for the day focused on agriculture in Manitoba and the role it plays…
