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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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How Winnipeg’s social enterprises weave a people-serving network
Every month, we ask different participants of our Leadership Winnipeg class to blog about their experience… Most of you have probably heard the expression “they drank the kool-aid” to describe a group…
RFP: Design and production of marketing & sales materials
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is looking for a local company to develop the next generation of marketing collateral and sales support tools (both print and electronic) to be used…
Winnipeg’s Coffee News “will survive” digital disruption
Whether you’re sipping a hot drink at a local cafe, sitting in your dentist’s office preparing your jaw to open wide, or chilling in the car wash waiting for your…
American, Mexican and Canadian chambers issue NAFTA statement
The leaders of 25 metropolitan chambers of commerce from Canada, the United States and Mexico gathered in Montreal today in anticipation of the next round of NAFTA negotiations. The goal…
Q&A with Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let’s Talk
On January 31, 2018 Canadians will send millions of messages across social media platforms aimed at eliminating mental health stigma. Bell Let’s Talk Day is an annual outpouring of honest…
Networking has gone digital, but have the rules changed?
The ICT Association, ICTAM, has been involved in talent discovery within the technology sector for decades, and we have come to learn an interesting incongruity. It is often old-fashioned handshakes…
Living walls make Winnipeg happier
Winnipeg grew on Nikki Bouchier; now she’s growing green walls in Winnipeg. Bouchier owns Off the Wall Greenscapes, a small business in Manitoba’s capital specializing in living plant walls. “Wherever…
Frescolio team reflect on Winnipeg’s evolving foodie scene
In the past few years, Winnipeg food entrepreneurs have been taking the city’s tastebuds on increasingly memorable adventures. Before The Winnipeg Chamber heads to Frescolio for our February 20 networking…
How to participate in Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 31
Mental illness affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. It can take many forms, including depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Most individuals find ways to live with…
What are the right words to talk about mental health?
On Wednesday, January 24 we’re honoured to welcome Mary Deacon, the Chair of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, to speak in Winnipeg – exactly one week before Bell Let’s Talk…
Helping Winnipeg’s puppers, woofers and doggos find zen
“I love my job and love being able to work with dogs and cats all day,” said Celeste Bennett, facility manager at Happy Tails Pet Resort and Spa. “As…
Digital tech no substitute for craft says master photographer
“This weekend I’m photographing a couple. I just took some photos of a kitty cat, and last week I did a commercial job where I spent 27 hours taking photos…
Top four workplace tech trends to watch in Manitoba
New year. New tech trends. In the spirit of looking forward, the team at the ICT Association of Manitoba (ICTAM) has compiled a list of what they believe will be…
What we told Manitoba to adopt in Budget 2018
Few issues matter more than the provincial budget in shaping the health, happiness and quality of life of Manitobans. It impacts every citizen, every business and every community in Manitoba….
Canada is playing with financial fire (and will for years)
In late 2017 Finance Canada released their long term economic and fiscal updates for the country. The report forecasts how Canada’s economy will do up until 2055-2056, as well how…
Behind the scenes at the Manitoba Museum’s transformation
The Manitoba Museum is in the midst of a transformation. Our Chair, Johanna Hurme, visited the beloved cultural gem with CEO Claudette Leclerc to get an update and a sneak…
Manitobans support tax system review in new poll
In a recent survey of 1,000 Manitobans conducted by Probe Research, 75 per cent of respondents support conducting a comprehensive, system-wide review of Manitoba’s tax system. The last time our…
True leaders understand this one lesson about community
Every month, we ask different participants of our Leadership Winnipeg class to blog about their experience… As a participant in Leadership Winnipeg, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and learn from…
Canada launches innovation challenges (with funding) for small businesses
Innovative Solutions Canada has officially launched. The new $100 million procurement program is setting out to foster partnerships between the Government of Canada and small business innovators. This new program…
Meet our new Director of Membership Engagement
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Anne Bakuska as our new Director of Membership Engagement. Anne brings her experience in the Health and Wellness business community where…
Supports for Winnipeg employers who hire Reservists
One of the challenges Winnipeg employers often share with The Chamber is the difficulty in finding skilled, dedicated workers to help their business grow. On January 17, we’d like to…
