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3 MBiz | November 2014 NOVEMBER 2014 VOL. 6 BIZ MANITOBA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE mbchamber.mb.ca PRESIDENT & CEO Chuck Davidson DIRECTOR OF POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS Cory Kolt WINNIPEG FREE PRESS winnipegfreepress.com PUBLISHER Bob Cox VICE PRESIDENT SALES Laurie Finley MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Barb Borden barb.borden@freepress.mb.ca EDITOR Pat St. Germain pdstgermain@gmail.com WRITERS Iris Chrol Cory Kolt Wendy King Jennifer McFee David Schmeichel David Square Pat St. Germain PHOTOGRAPHY Darcy Finley Numerous organizations supplied DESIGN Jane Chartrand PRINTING Quantum Graphics • 2014 MBiz Awards ....... 4 • Norman ........................ 8 • Parkland .................... 12 • Capital ....................... 14 • Pembina Valley .......... 24 • Central/Midwest ........ 26 • Central/Midwest ........ 28 • Interlake .................... 30 • Eastern ...................... 32 • Western ...................... 36 FEATURED THIS MONTH IN MBIZ: W Je D D P P D N su D Ja P Q T here are a number of defi nitions to the term partnership: The state of being a partner or partners; an association of two or more people as partners; or a business or fi rm owned and run by two or more partners. In my opinion, the end result of a partnership is fi nding a benefi t for everyone involved. This is a key factor in how the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce looks at expanding our networking and advocacy base. To effectively grow the chamber network, we must continue to identify the areas in which we benefi t those we speak to and on behalf of. Over the course of the last 18 months we have decided to work with, not just business organizations, but with individuals who believe in the chamber movement and working with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. Our partners vary from other non-profi t organizations to the companies that provide services for our day-to-day operations. Even this magazine is published through a benefi cial partnership with the Winnipeg Free Press. Sharing our message and working with great businesses and people is part of what makes the chamber network strong. Partnerships go beyond businesses helping businesses. Developing lasting partnerships extends into the world of government at all levels. Our goal is to fi nd a way to provide a benefi t to the people with whom we engage. Bringing our experience and business network to those at city hall, on Broadway or in Ottawa is more than just telling them what businesses want from government; we work to develop relationships that help elected offi cials get in touch with business leaders and to start meaningful conversations and fi nd lasting solutions to the problems facing our province. If we do not provide a benefi t, the conversation is short and will not result in progress. We look forward to building on the relationships that currently exist and those that are just a phone call away. Chuck Davidson President and CEO Manitoba Chambers of Commerce FINDING, DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING PARTNERSHIPS HELPS GROW THE CHAMBER NETWORK Chuck Davidson

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