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daretocompete.ca Manitoba Manufacturing Week 2016 3 if there's a theme for the business climate in 2016, it's uncer- tainty. falling oil prices and a troubled chinese economy are driving the canadian dollar to 13-year lows. but Manitoba has always 'dared to compete' and all of this represents opportunity for our manufacturing sec- tor, which continues to grow steadily despite declines in other industries. as we get ready to celebrate Manu- facturing Week for 2016, i'd like to congratulate our members and thank them for their continued support. united against the elements (whether it's climate or business) the entrepre- neurial, collaborative spirit we embrace in the prairies is a key and critical fac- tor in our success. i have been part of the Manitoba manufacturing community for well over 30 years now, and it has been fulfilling to watch our manufacturing sector grow and develop to where it is today. Some of our key strengths are our di- versity of manufacturing companies as well as the prairie-spirited partnership that has formed within the cMe mem- bership. cMe has helped to develop a great foundation for our members to continue their collective success as we navigate through changing and chal- lenging times. it has been a privilege to be part of such a great team as cMe Manitoba. in addition to our core member ser- vices, Made Safe, our industry-driven safety association, will make it easier for employers and workers to ensure workplaces are safe and productive. in turn, this will further reduce workers compensation costs for all manufac- turers, delivering yet another competi- tive advantage. Manufacturing Week is an oppor- tunity to pause and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. on behalf of the cMe board, i would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2016 cMe awards. 2016 holds great promise for Mani- toba manufacturers. Let's celebrate our successes this Manufacturing Week and Dare to compete. See you at the conference! Sincerely, Scott keddie cMe Manitoba board chair cMe national board Member general Manager masterBrand cabinets Inc. A MessAge froM scott Keddie Canadian ManufaCturers and exporters Manitoba board Chair Scott keDDie cMe Manitoba board chair cMe national board Member general Manager masterBrand cabinets Inc.