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Connecting the North and South
3-minute read Perimeter Aviation, a leader in delivering regional air services is looking to help connect the Winnipeg business community to the communities they serve. For over 60 years, Perimeter…
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Member Success Story: Helios Restaurant
Written by Karlee Benediktson- Creative Communications Intern Helios is an authentic Greek restaurant with lamb and veal chops, authentic Greek appetizers, gyros and souvlaki, ran by Nick Douklias and his…
Using Gender Pronouns and Gender-Inclusive Language
Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising that started on June 28th when police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City. After…
FAST FIVE FOR BUSINESS: JUNE UPDATE
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: City offers second round of support grant The City of Winnipeg…
Why we should be talking about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are becoming a global conversation. With it comes a reverberating call for businesses and organizations to assess their way of doing things and transform to…
Mondetta Provides Vaccine Bonus for Staff
In January 2020, Ash Modha, CEO of Mondetta– a Winnipeg-based global leader in sustainable, technical, lifestyle and active wear– was in Korea visiting one of their distributors for MPG. He…
From Fitness Coaching to Corporate Wellness
Growing up Arturo Orellana’s parents have always instilled the values of happiness and well-being in his life. Now, as Partner and Chief Strategic Officer at GFIT Wellness it’s his hope…
FAST FIVE FOR BUSINESS: May Update
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: Financial help for summer hires The Manitoba government has launched two…
A Conversation about Anti-Asian Racism with Liz Choi and Amy Tung
Change has been forced upon us by the pandemic and it continues to push us to adjust our path. The idea for this blog titled, Your Chair in Your Community,…
Giving Back to the Community
BJ Arnold, Provincial & Community Relations Lead at TC Energy, knows the value a Chamber membership can bring to an organization. In 2014, TC Energy first began to get involved…
Building an Anti-Racist City: Ideas for everyday action from Winnipeg youth
Every year following the State of the City Address the Mayor has an opportunity to hear from our City’s youth on some of their ideas and thoughts surrounding a specific…
Advancing Indigenous achievement at RRC
How does a journey of truth and reconciliation begin? What are the first steps? Why do you need to begin this process? These are questions many business owners and individuals…
Reimagine Stories- Folklorama
We connected with Teresa Cotroneo, Executive Director of Folklorama, to discuss how they took their two-week cultural festival and reimagined it to become Folklorama at Home. On a mission to…
How you can Benefit from an Inclusive Workplace
Sanjana Vijayann, Diversity and Inclusion Manager here at WCC, shares a recent report done by Deloitte on innovation, improved resilience, increased profits– the benefits of an inclusive workplace We are in a…
Leading at the Table
Growing up, Jackie noticed most executive positions were held by middle-aged white men. Not having the opportunity to see women –especially women of colour– in those seats made it difficult…
Your Chair in Your Community- March
Change has been forced upon us by the pandemic and it continues to push us to adjust our path. The idea for this blog titled, Your Chair in Your Community,…
Fast Five for Business: February 23 Update
Your Chamber team continues to meet regularly with officials at all levels of government. Over the past few weeks our focus has been on advocating for the roll-out of a…
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…
Reimagine Stories- Amie Seier, The Community Gym
We connected with Amie Seier, founder of The Community Gym, about how she and her team embraced change this year. By launching Community365, a dynamic online workout platform, her clients…
Fast Five For Business: February 9 Update
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: More businesses allowed to reopen on Friday A new public health…
The Power of Leadership Luncheon Recap
The Winnipeg business community heard from Jay Grewal, the first female CEO in Manitoba Hydro’s history, on the power of leadership. Jay joined Manitoba Hydro as their first female President…
Reimagine Stories- Felicita Ovadje, Felicheeta Artistry
Inspired by her history and training in criminology and sociology, lawyer Felicita Ovadje was determined to open her own community-oriented makeup emporium. Her goal: bring BIPOC-owned brands to the mainstream…
