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Spring 2021

Manitoba Chamber of Commerce

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SPRING 2021 13 Reducing Education Property Taxes on commercial properties by 10% Raising the payroll tax exemption threshold Over $500 million to support businesses through COVID-19 Supporting Manitoba Businesses Photos by Darcy Finley company getting involved in either packing or delivering bags to homes in Ste. Anne, Blumenort and Steinbach. "We just wanted to go out and think of something else. And also we knew there were a lot of people like us, who were facing these types of things." Turning back to business, Warkentin says La Cocina has also felt the buy-local love of its customers. "I think it becomes clear at a time like this: Where does stuff come from?" He says he's glad La Cocina was able to keep up with demand. "One thing that we never had to do was short any orders during COVID. That was quite a rarity in the grocery industry." Kelemen says Old Dutch felt the crunch and turned to creative problem solving. "Raw materials have been a challenge as supply chains were under unprecedented demand. Packaging, seasonings and other materials have seen longer lead- time requirements and added planning to ensure we keep ev- eryone's flavour favourites in sup- ply." Demand has been high for traditional favourites such as Old Dutch Potato, Dutch Crunch Ket- tle Restaurante Tortilla, as well as new and limited-time offerings including, Arriba Chili Lime, Old Dutch Sweet Chili Cruncheez and Dutch Crunch Spicy Dill Pickle Kettle Chips. La Cocina is expanding its op- eration to handle existing growth but also with an eye on the hori- zon. New products? "We do have some," says Warkentin. "I don't see us launching them until well after COVID is gone, but we definitely have some waiting in the wings to introduce." ■

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