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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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Do you have job skills for an automated future?
This article and report first appeared on the Canadian Chamber of Commerce website March 26, 2018. Automation, artificial intelligence and advanced robotics have the potential to either take over jobs…
Business highlights from the State of the City Address
Earlier today Mayor Brian Bowman gave his fourth State of the City address to 1,200 business and community leaders at the RBC Convention Centre. The Mayor announced several new initiatives,…
Are you all stressed up with EVERYWHERE to go?
Does stress have to be an inevitable part of life? Have you heard people, or even yourself say, “I’m not sick but I am not well either”? So many of…
Canada needs a national urban infrastructure strategy
This year the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association celebrates their 75th anniversary as the recognized voice of the heavy construction industry in Manitoba. Guided by their vision and mandate, they promote sustainable municipal…
Universities teach a lot, but do they teach leadership?
Every month, we ask different participants of our Leadership Winnipeg class to blog about their experience… Are leaders born or made? Our sixth session of Leadership Winnipeg began with a welcome…
Rady JCC Ken Kronson Sports Dinner lands NFL quarterback
A star from this year’s Super Bowl is coming to Winnipeg. No, it’s not MVP Nick Foles–but another quarterback who stole the show off the field in a viral commercial…
Winnipeg infrastructure gap improving, but health far off
Recently the City of Winnipeg released new reports on the state of our city’s infrastructure. The reports look at the condition of the 13 major infrastructure areas the city manages, what…
Should cyber insurance be part of your risk management plan?
Data security and privacy breach: the most pernicious disease facing businesses today. Yet few victims will speak its name. Can your business survive a data security or privacy breach? ISACA Winnipeg…
What’s the state of Winnipeg’s economy?
Later this week Mayor Brian Bowman delivers his last State of the City address before Winnipeggers go to the polls on October 24, 2018. Chamber members are hoping to hear…
Where to find inexpensive online business classes (that are actually worth taking)
This article first appeared on the Chamber Plan blog. Most small business owners are adept at doing more with less and tend to acquire skills and knowledge on the fly….
Budget beats targets, but carbon confusion remains
On March 12, the provincial government tabled the 2018 Budget, highlighted by record deficit reduction, a restocking of the Fiscal Stabilization Fund (aka the Rainy Day Fund), strategic and responsible…
Acceptance speeches from Spirit of Winnipeg Awards 2018
At a glamourous gala event at Club Regent Event Centre, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce celebrated eight outstanding organizations who make Winnipeg a better city. Chosen by volunteer judges drawn…
Canadian Business recognizes Winnipeg Chamber members with Best Managed Companies 2018 list
Canadian Business has released their rankings for the 2018 list of Best Managed Companies and we’re thrilled to see proud Winnipeg Chamber members in every category. Congratulations to the organizations…
What Winnipeggers want to hear from Mayor Bowman
On Friday, March 23 Mayor Bowman returns for his last State of the City Address before Winnipeggers head to the polls for a civic election. The Winnipeg Chamber asked some of…
Winnipeg Chamber travels to UK for Brexit update
Two years ago, many were shocked by the results of Brexit, as the United Kingdom narrowly chose to leave the European Union. Since the June 2016 vote, work has been underway…
Chamber members receiving CPA Manitoba honours
Our good friends at CPA Manitoba are introducing new FCPAs and handing out awards as part of their 2018 Member Recognition Program – and we’re so proud of our members…
Positive mental health and resiliency makes for good business
What would happen to your organization if 20% of your employees either did not show up for work or were not feeling at their best while at work? 1 in…
Free diversity courses at your business through Manitoba Start (April through June)
Manitoba Start offers a wide range of Diversity and Intercultural training for Manitoba businesses and organizations. As the leading provider of career services for newcomers to Manitoba, they address employers’…
Mayor Bowman takes our Q&A as State of the City approaches
On March 23, Mayor Brian Bowman will give his last State of the City Address before Winnipeggers head to the polls. On its own, it’s been a remarkable year in…
Federal budget features some bright spots, naive optimism
Yesterday the federal Finance Minister released his much anticipated third budget. While there are many details to pore over, two things jump out: more deficits, and a lack of focus…
Breaking barriers in a Middle Eastern cafe in Winnipeg
Glowing lights and rich scents greet customers as they step into Arabesque Hookah Café and Restaurant on Winnipeg’s Corydon Avenue. That’s followed shortly by warm welcomes from either Heba…
