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4 WINTER 2022 A MESSAGE FROM MCC PRESIDENT & CEO CHUCK DAVIDSON CHUCK DAVIDSON President and CEO Manitoba Chambers of Commerce President and CEO Manitoba Chambers of Commerce The chamber network isn't just relevant; it's essential, in both good times and bad. This is the message we've heard loud and clear from our members in many communities across Manitoba — particularly as the network stepped up to support the broader business community, working in lockstep with government, amid the pandemic economic crisis. Recently, a Manitoba Chambers of Commerce delegation travelled to Ottawa to convene with chamber colleagues from across the country at the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada 2022 conference, and the theme was "finding next." This is exactly what our network is striving to do now — move beyond pandemic economic recovery into the next phase: revital- izing and thriving. Whether we're advancing provincial priori- ties related to competitiveness and workforce challenges or collaborating with expert partners to address emerging issues, chambers are at the forefront, leading important conversations. If you're a business leader and you're not yet a chamber member, now's the time to invest in membership and invest in Manitoba. In the meantime, enjoy this issue of our MBiz Magazine, chock full of stories of success, longevity and legacy in Manitoba, including lead- ing businesses Bockstael Construction, Brandon- based Atom-Jet Industries, Peak of the Market Ltd., First Peoples Development Inc., Steinbach's recent business award winners and many more. These are our members and our chambers' mem- bers, and they are movers and shakers. Let's continue working together to restore hope and optimism among employers and all Manitobans as we "find our next." View online at: winnipegfreepress.com/lifestyles A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT & CEO CHUCK DAVIDSON

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