Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
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33 MBiz | november 2015 REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT INFO SESSION asper-mba.ca AsperMBA The new TRAILBLAZERS DO. The new Asper MBA shapes exceptional leaders in professions across the spectrum. Our experiential learning model and unique, market-driven curriculum enable you to carve your own path, empower those around you and become the leader others want to follow. LEAD THE WAY asper-mba.ca Angie Bruce, MBA CEO & Executive Producer The All My Relations Group By Holli Moncrieff T he East St. Paul Chamber of Commerce is giving its 40-plus members a strong new voice in the community. Formed in 2014, the new Chamber had its official kickoff in May, and it's already making strides as an advocate for local businesses. Chamber president Johnathan Fahr says the Chamber will act as a liaison between entrepreneurs and the municipality, something that was lacking in the past. "Our businesses have to be heard," he says. "It helps to have a Chamber of Commerce group for municipalities to talk to. All the members provide us with feedback and we can take that to council. We have a progressive council that wants to support and promote local businesses." Fahr, who is vice-president of operations at the Fahr Group, a land development and planning firm, says the local business community is small, and the Chamber wants to help it grow and prosper. "We provide network opportunities for our members and community leadership and auditing. We're working on better signage and promotion of the businesses within East St. Paul." Chamber vice-president Corey DesJarlais says the size and sprawl of the community has posed challenges, since there is no central "business hub" to promote. "The businesses are spread out throughout the community, and we have some home businesses, as well," DesJarlais says. "There has been a disconnect between the business community and the municipality and residents of East St. Paul. There's been a lack of communication." East St. Paul Chamber members band together east st. PauL ChaMber oF CoMMerCe There is a lot of history in our business community. Being able to work with businesses that have been around for 25 to 30 years is a benefit to the residents..." continued on next page >>