WINNIPEG – The annual Business Improvement Zones Awards (BIZ) were handed out by Mayor Brian Bowman. A total of 16 individuals and organizations that have made contributions to enhance their local improvement zones were recognized. “Business improvement zones play an important role in building our city as well as enhancing pride in our city,” said…
Barbara Bowes is New Chair of Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
WINNIPEG – Business woman, Barbara Bowes, has been appointed chair of the Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council (MWAC). “I look forward to the insight and guidance Barbara Bowes will bring in her new role and we will benefit greatly from the wisdom and experience she brings,” said Minister Rochelle Squires in a news release. “Manitobans will…
GrowForce Picks Winnipeg for Flagship Cannabis Facility
WINNIPEG – Tuesday morning GrowForce, a Canadian Cannabis company, announced it’s cannabis cultivation facility will be in Winnipeg creating 150 to 200 new jobs. The new Winnipeg facility is the third GrowForce facility in Canada. The plan is to turn a 120,000 sq. ft. facility on 13 acres of land located in the St. Boniface…
Small Business Confidence Declines Again in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among Manitoba’s small business owners declined again in April to an index of 59.9, down from 61.2 in March. However, optimism remains above the national average index of 56.6. “It is concerning to see that Manitoba’s small…
Province Helps RRC Purchase Stevenson Aviation Campus
WINNIPEG, MB – The Province is helping Red River College by supporting the College’s acquisition of its successful Stevenson Aviation Campus, Minister Ian Wishart announced. In a news release Wishart said, “Our government recognizes the leadership shown by Red River College in the purchase of their campus property, where they provide essential training for Manitobans…
Red River College Business Students Win Financial Competition
WINNIPEG, MB – Students from Red River College’s Business Administration program won first place at the 2018 Canadian Institute of Financial Planners Case Challenge in Calgary. The team, Shelby Joss, Vitor Machado e Melo, Virginia Giesbrecht, and Shannon Krahn, competed against five teams from three other Colleges in the Western Canada division. “Competitions like this…
International Gaming Developer Announces $35 Million Winnipeg Studio
WINNIPEG, MB – A major announcement today for the Winnipeg economy, Video game leader, Ubisoft, will invest $35 Million into new offices and create 100 new jobs. Ubisoft announced their plans for a new phase in the company’s Canadian expansion, Ubisoft Winnipeg. The new Winnipeg studio joins a global network of more than 13,000 Ubisoft…
Manitoba Small Business Optimism Down in March
WINNIPEG, MB – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among Manitoba’s small business owners dropped in March to an index of 61.2, down from 63.2 in February. However, optimism remains slightly above the national average index of 60.7. “After modest gains in confidence over the…
Winnipeg Business Profile – The Portal is A “mind-blowing” experience
WINNIPEG, MB. – Ah yes, the fear of heights. It’s one of the most common phobias (followed by public speaking) with an estimated three to five per cent of the population suffering so-called acrophobia. For people with acrophobia, the sheer conversation of someone jumping out of an airplane, going up a ladder, bungee jumping or…
2018 Spirit of Winnipeg Award Winners
WINNIPEG, MB – The 2018 Spirit of Winnipeg Awards were handed out by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce at Club Regent Event Centre. Chosen by volunteer judges drawn from the business community, Award Winners and nominee’s embody the ambitious, innovative, caring spirit of our city. Funding Change | Rising Star (Start Up) Award An ambitious…