Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/141831
PLEASED TO MEET YOU F or me, it's all about providing and increasing the value proposition. It was an honour to have recently been selected, following a lengthy and extensive process, as the new president and CEO of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce following the retirement of Graham Starmer. For the past 82 years, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce has served as the umbrella organization for Manitoba's chamber movement. With a membership comprised of local chambers of commerce as well as direct corporate members, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is Manitoba's largest and most diverse business lobby, representing over 10,000 businesses and community leaders. Since taking this position I have had the opportunity to meet with a number of the local chambers in this province and I'm excited about the great things happening in communities like Selkirk, Thompson, Winkler, Steinbach, Brandon and Winnipeg. My focus will be on increasing the profile of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce through not only the strong policy work that we do, but also by supporting the great work being done by local chambers around the province. A big part of creating that value proposition revolves around listening to what's important to our members and sharing their accomplishments. MBiz is a perfect vehicle for sharing some of the great business stories taking place around the province. I'm also excited about the new partnership we have established with the Winnipeg Free Press, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the I.H. Asper School of Business, which will ensure that MBiz is the preeminent business magazine in the province, providing tremendous value to Manitoba businesses. Chuck Davidson, President & CEO Manitoba Chambers of Commerce FEATURED THIS MONTH IN MBIZ: • Meet the CEO ............... 3 • Norman ........................ 8 • Parkland .................... 12 • Pembina Valley .......... 14 • 'pegBiz Magazine .. 17(1) 6 • Central ...................... 26 8 • Eastern ...................... 28 2 • Interlake .................... 32 4 • Midwest ..................... 34 6 • Western ...................... 36 MBIZ B JUNE 2013 VOL. 3 MANITOBA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE mbchamber.mb.ca PRESIDENT & CEO Chuck Davidson VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AT SKILLS CONNECT INC AND THIRDQUARTER Sue Barkman Sue.barkman@thirdquarter.ca WINNIPEG FREE PRESS winnipegfreepress.com PUBLISHER Bob Cox VICE PRESIDENT SALES Laurie Finley MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Edith Bonner edith.bonner@freepress.mb.ca EDITOR Pat St. Germain pdstgermain@gmail.com WRITERS Nancy Boomer Wendy King Holli Moncrieff Je Jennifer McFee David Schmeichel D Pat St. Germain P Jon Waldman Jo Li Lindsey Ward P PHOTOGRAPHY D Darcy Finley Fr Fred Greenslade Numerous organizations N supplied su D DESIGN Ja Jane Chartrand P PRINTING Q Quantum Graphics MBiz June 2013 3 MBiz June 2013_final.indd 3 6/21/13 2:54:32 PM