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Climate Change and Business– It’s all intertwined
4-minute read Fresh out of completing her MBA, Jane McDonald began her career as an intern at International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). 25 years later, Jane is now the…
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Sharing in the Spirit of Winnipeg
The Spirit of Winnipeg Awards is one of our business community’s most highly anticipated events —and it’s all about honouring local organizations making a difference. This past year has been…
Bringing our Community Together
Liz Choi, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Education Canada Group (ECG), knows first-hand the benefits a Chamber membership has to offer. As incoming Chamber Board Chair, Liz wants to…
Meet Tim Daniels- Q&A
We sat down with our February Luncheon keynote, Tim Daniels, Chief Operating Officer of Treaty One Development Corporation, to talk about the Kapyong Barracks, some of the projects he is…
Meet Monique Levesque-Pharoah: Ambassador Q&A
Our Ambassador Q&A series gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the work of our wonderful team of Chamber Ambassadors. As business peers who actively use The Winnipeg Chamber to achieve…
Leadership Winnipeg Hears from Founder of Black Owned Manitoba
Post Contributed By: Saliou Sako, Bilingual Contract Administrator, Johnston Group and Leadership Winnipeg Class of 2020-21 Hearing Francine speak about her upbringing, where she came from and overcame in war…
How can we inspire and empower the community with our dollar?
Post Contributed By: Christine McKay, Director, Corporate Communications at IG Wealth Managementand Leadership Winnipeg Class of 2020-21 It’s a Friday morning in January and I click away from my workday…
Danya Spiring shares her diverse and extensive career experience at Leadership Winnipeg
Post Contributed By: Samantha Bailley, Leadership Winnipeg Class of 2020-21 On December 11th, Leadership Winnipeg had the pleasure of hearing a presentation by Danya Spiring on her diverse and extensive…
Three new ways to introduce yourself
On October 29, Kerri Twigg will speak during our October Luncheon about Creating and Owning Your Business Story. Before the Luncheon, she shared with us some insightful tips for you…
How to Use New Virtual Luncheon Features
While large in-person events are not possible, The Chamber is still committed to bring you and other members together to network and connect. The best way to do this is…
Top 5 Benefits of Public Speaking with Jessica Dumas
When Jessica Dumas, Chair of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, was a child, she loved to head out to bingo with her Grandma. She would sit down with a bag…
A Bridge Between Worlds
On Friday, February 28th, 2020, our Leadership Winnipeg cohort was provided with exposure to how several organizations are working to afford opportunity and support to immigrants and refugees in our…
City releases four-year budget plan
The City of Winnipeg released its much-anticipated 2020 budget last week. This first-ever four-year budget plan includes modest increases to funding for most services, a 2.33% property tax increase that’s…
Explore new Markets and Expand your Business
This article was written and sponsored by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. Northern Exposure: Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Hosting upcoming Economic Development Tour to Thompson & NCN.When you travel to…
Q+A with the Winnipeg Humane Society
The Winnipeg Humane Society is the oldest animal shelter and welfare organization in Manitoba. The WHS relies on supporters and over 700 volunteers that are united in the belief that…
Q+A With The Forks – Environment + Energy Finalists
Every year over four million visitors take up one of the over 275 community events each year put on by The Forks. Whether this be shopping at The Forks Market,…
Q+A: Jeffrey’s Restaurant and Lounge
What is it like to be in the restaurant industry for over 25 years? How has the industry changed and adapted to the changing trends in food? Our next Member…
A Night at the Museum
You may remember the Manitoba Museum from your elementary school days. Waiting in line to get a tour on the Nonsuch, watching Charlie Chaplin silent movies in the old…
Five Essentials of Networking
Information courtesy of Ryan Ramsdale and Embolden leadership development and coaching. Many people find the prospect of networking as daunting as public speaking. Our minds bombard us with thoughts of…
Three reasons to attend the Bank of Canada luncheon
The Canadian Credit Union Association is hosting its 2019 national conference in Winnipeg this year, taking place May 5 – 8 at the RBC Convention Centre. As a part…
Working Warriors leveling playing field for Indigenous across Canada
Reconciliation. What does the word really mean? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, reconciliation means, “to restore friendship or harmony.” Canada’s residential school system and the many devastating effects it had…
Karmyn’s Sushi Dream
After an intensive round of chemotherapy, seven-year-old Karmyn usually doesn’t have much of an appetite. In August 2018, Karmyn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and two weeks after…
