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The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: New federal statutory holiday on September 30th The federal government recently…
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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…
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…
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…
Cloud computing drags in Western Canada. Why?
This article was originally published on LinkedIn by Brad Potter, Cloud Solution Executive at ISM Canada (an IBM company The fastest growing SMBs have embraced the Cloud as a method…
Moving beyond #MeToo with practical steps for leaders
Mention sexual harassment these days and some business leaders blanch. It’s an issue that cuts through demographics, negatively affecting employees, employers, individual careers and entire organizations. On Friday, June…
Winnipeg non-profits: grants available to make your spaces more accessible
On behalf of the Disabilities Issues Office The Manitoba Government invites non-profit community organizations to submit project proposals to improve physical accessibility to Community Places Program (CPP) by May 28,…
Our ongoing discussion on Manitoba’s economic strategy
“We’re looking to create careers, not jobs.” – Minister Pedersen. Recognizing the economy’s health is tied to the health of our communities, The Winnipeg Chamber has been an outspoken advocate…
Booth University College partners with global cyber education leader to take byte out of cybercrime
Cybercrimes are growing exponentially, posing tremendous threats to our financial markets, undermining public confidence, violating our privacy and costing hundreds of billions of dollars annually. A recent PWC survey found over…
TELUS Technology Accelerator looking to invest in Manitoba growth stage startups
TELUS Technology Accelerator 3 has expanded into Manitoba and Saskatchewan. TTA3 is currently seeking startups from across Alberta, BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan with technologies that TELUS can potentially use, integrate…
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….
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…
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…
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’…
How to cut business costs (almost) painlessly
This article originally appeared on The Chamber Plan blog. If you’re like many small businesses these days, you might wonder how else you can save money after what may have…
Legal issues when buying a Manitoba business
Deciding to buy a business is a high stakes moment for entrepreneurs, with legal ramifications as well as lifestyle changes, financial commitments and a wide array of other issues. We…
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…
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…
Digital filing of land title documents arrives in Manitoba
The Property Registry formally launched Manitoba’s new electronic registration system last month, modernizing and improving the efficiency, security and quality of land titles filing in the province. “Manitobans can expect…
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…
Things you should know about preparing a 2017 tax return
With increased access to tax software and information, more Canadians are opting to prepare their own or their family’s personal tax returns. If you’re one of those individuals it’s important…
