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Happy Small Business Week! This week is a celebration of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized business owners across Canada. We asked four of our Chamber staff to share how they’re…
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Automation with purpose | New member Q&A with Eascan Automation
The Winnipeg Chamber: What does Eascan Automation do? Phil Bernardin (President): We’ve designed and built custom machines and control systems for industrial manufacturing for 25 years.WC: What sets your organization…
New member Q&A with Jamrock Securities
The Winnipeg Chamber: What does Jamrock Securities Do? Don Woodstock (Owner & CEO): Home and business security systems, automation, access control and video surveillance. Besides protecting locations from unwanted intruders, Jamrock…
How to prep Winnipeg children for school | Q&A with Making Roots Montessori Centre
The Winnipeg Chamber: What’s your story? Why did you both found Montessori? Kristen Shipman: Megan Turner and I were both hard working mothers who were in need of quality early childhood education for…
New member Q&A with Creative Office Furniture
The Winnipeg Chamber: What does Creative Office Furniture do? Stephen Ishmael: We work with Manitoba businesses to understand how they use their work spaces, the challenges they face with their floor plans…
Expanding virtual reality play in Winnipeg
Chris Hall is giving Winnipeggers the opportunity fly through cityscapes, tackle obstacle courses in space, and take a shot at chasing zombies. Hall is the owner and operator of…
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…
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…
What you’ll find at #LoveLocalMB 2018
Spoil your senses at Winnipeg’s fifth Annual Beer, Wine, and Food event! Love Local MB takes place March 3, 2018 at Victoria Inn (Wellington Ave. near the airport), from 5…
Top 5 treats you can taste at Winnipeg’s Frescolio
Our Member MeetUps are lively informal networking events – and our upcoming night at Corydon Avenue’s Frescolio fine oil and vinegar tasting bar promises to tantalize your taste buds. We…
Architect of Obama-era economic laws on how a city prospers
As one of the architects of the crowdfunding reforms that became the “Jobs Act,” signed into law by President Obama in April 2012, economist Michael Shuman has a backstage pass…
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…
Small business drives Winnipeg’s economy
The following op-ed first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press on December 20, 2017. Last week, city council approved the 2018 budget, albeit with some heated debate, including a motion…
Senate calls on Finance Minister to halt tax changes
Today, Canada’s Senate called on Finance Minister Bill Morneau to withdraw the government’s proposed tax changes and study our entire tax ecosystem. Because these proposed changes will have consequences. They’ll…
What you can find at our Winnipeg ‘Shop Local’ Holiday Pop Up Market on December 1
The Winnipeg Chamber’s free Small Business Forums are a chance for our city’s small business community members to network, hear from subject matter experts and discuss the issues that matter…
What we told Canada’s Senate about your taxes
Last week the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance swung through Winnipeg as they continued their study of the proposed private corporation taxation changes. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce was…
Movie sneak peek, big screen video games and networking
Say goodbye to boring! An exceptional meeting and event experience will be had with this month’s Member Meetup – Cineplex Odeon McGillivray and VIP Experience. Only Cineplex can deliver the…
After Business Mixers and sales leads
For six years, Robb Palmer and the team at Constant C Technology have been attending The Winnipeg Chamber After Business Mixers – our mini trade-fairs where Winnipeg’s business and non-profit…
Tax changes an improvement, but work remains
Over the past week the Government of Canada has made several announcements regarding changes to their original private corporation taxation proposals. On July 18th, Minister Morneau first announced these proposed…
Call for photos: help us shine a light on your small business
October is small business month – one of our favourite times of the year. We’re so glad to celebrate the over 80 per cent of our members who have fewer…
Small Business Week kickoff event explores transformative tech in Winnipeg
We’re proud to be part of World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s Small Business Week™ Kickoff. Join us on October 16 at Victoria Inn Winnipeg with a stimulating luncheon hosted by WTC…
How to hit ‘reset’ on your workplace culture
Every company, from the large organization to the small family owned business, has its own workplace culture. You see it when you walk into the building, you hear it through…
