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Chamber Insider  |  June 18th, 2015
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Our Board of Directors

 

We are pleased to present our Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 year; their profiles can be found on our website. The Chamber welcomes five new members, along with two returning directors who were elected for a two-year term.

 

The Chamber would like to express gratitude to our retiring directors and Past President for their dedication and commitment during their terms. Read the press release here.

Chamber Events

 

FRIDAY COFFEE @ THE CHAMBER - only 2 more left!

                

Friday, June 19th &  26th 

10:00 am - 11:00 am


These weekly events promote the exchange of ideas &discussion, it is also a great casual networking opportunity.
 

Friday June 26th will be our last Coffee until September and we host special guest: Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of Brandon University who will share insights on current issues and topics at BU.

 

 Sponsored by Tim Hortons

 

 

Advocacy - Working For You

SME Challenges with government: Public Works and Government Services Canada's Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Strategic Engagement (OSME-SE), is studying aspects of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and federal procurement. This study will measure the impact of implemented changes, as well as provide information on the current procurement environment for SMEs and any new issues or challenges facing suppliers. Access the study here. 

 

Chamber Calls on Province to Increase Investment: The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is calling on the government to increase tourism expenditures and investment potential. The tourism industry provides an impact of over $1.5 billion dollars to the economy and creates thousands of jobs. Read more here.

Read 5 Minutes for Business: How to Turbocharge Tourism from the Cnd Chamber.

 

Provincial Minister: The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce met with Deanne Crothers to discuss the role MB companies and the government can play together in putting a focus on healthier living at work and home. There are plans to meet again on the topic. Read more about the Wellness Works program 


 

The Power of the Chamber Network -

Through your Brandon Chamber of Commerce membership, you are part of the Chamber network - which is supported by the Canadian and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. 

 

Member News

Share your Story with Canada: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is looking for inspiring business growth stories for the Private Business Growth Award. Ten finalists will be flown to Toronto, and their stories shared to inspire others in the country for strategic, sustainable growth. Submissions are due online by July 10.

 

Come & Gone: The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is pleased with the Manitoba Summer Fair and the 95,000 visitors that came to our city as a result of it, as well as the higher number of community members that are getting involved in the fair.

 

Now Available Online: The newest edition of the MBiz Magazine can be found here. The publication is for and about Chambers in Manitoba, Members and our Province.
 

Federal Project: NetSet Communications will receive federal funding to expand high-speed internet access for Westman communities, benefiting commercial, agricultural, government and residential users.


Congratulations: Brandon Civic Senior Citizens Inc. (AKA. Prairie Oasis) executive director Barbara Blake received the Award of Commitment from the Manitoba Association of Seniors Centres.
 

He Came Back: The Brandon Sun featured Glen Kirkland and a new docudrama that focuses on a new concept of "post-traumatic growth" - the positive outcomes of overcoming a traumatic situation, and seeks to give people a better understanding of mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorder.

 

Increase your company profile: Send your Member News stories to the Chamber