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34 MBiz | november 2015 ® ® CENTERED ON BUSINESS | AU CENTRE DES AFFAIRES EXPLORE GROW Trade Opportuni es New Markets Interna onal Partnerships Business Guidance Seminars and Training Customized Research WE CAN HELP wtcwinnipeg.com EN FRANÇAIS SERVICES AN ACCOUNT MANAGER IS NOW IN YOUR AREA TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR COMPANY. NOW EVEN CLOSER TO YOUR SUCCESS. Steinbach area Brady McCrae, Account Manager 204 - 983 - 6261 | brady.mccrae@bdc.ca Winkler and Morden area Pat Harder, Sr. Account Manager 204 - 983 - 4093 | pat.harder@bdc.ca BDC_OuvertureSucc_Winnipeg_3,5x4,875.indd 1 2015-10-21 9:19 AM 204-326-1126 • 1-877-486-3371 415 Hwy. 12 North, Steinbach • www.vogtbuilding.com From Design To Final Finishing Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects DesJarlais says many residents may not realize what local businesses have to offer — everything from grocery stores to medical services to computer repairs. And one of the primary advantages is the longevity of many businesses, which speaks to stability and experience. "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," he says. "We're educating the local residents about what the community has to offer." Next year marks East St. Paul's centennial, and the Chamber intends to take an active role in celebrations throughout the year, he adds. "We have opportunities as a Chamber to create some community involvement in East St. Paul. We've had a few events with quite a good turnout." Running a business is always challenging, but DesJarlais, who owns CSN Printing, hopes the new organization will make life a little easier for entrepreneurs. "Getting involved with the Chamber was a great opportunity to promote my own business and get to know some of the others," he says. "We get the benefits of working together as a group. We've already had some meetings with council on the ways we can work together." Learn more at www.espchamber.ca ■ << continued from previous

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