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9 MBiz | june 2017 << continued from page 7 done across the province, the value of the Chamber network, and the challenges the province faces with new marijuana legislation from the federal government. Manitoba's main voice in Ottawa, Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr, provided a lunch speech focused on relationship building. More specifically, on how the federal government is building relationships with the new administration in the U.S. Carr said conversation and finding the common connections have played a large role in the early discussions. Attendees also heard panels on carbon pricing, the role of media, and secrets to a successful Chamber. And the Commander of 17 Wing in Winnipeg, Col. Andy Cook, kept the room laughing during his one-hour session. Col. Cook shared some jaw-dropping numbers on the impact Canada's military has in Manitoba and across the country and just how the military deals with attracting a new generation of millennials who might not see a career serving their country as a "cool" option. As the AGM came to a close, two long-serving members of the Chamber network were honoured for the work they have done and continue to do in promoting the value of the Chambers of Commerce. Current Winnipeg Chamber Board Chair and retiring MCC board member Wadood Ibrahim was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Past MCC Chair and tireless tourism champion Merv Gunter received the Harry Mardon Award for his contributions to MCC. MCC would like to thank our partners at CN, this year's presenting sponsor, along with all those who attended this year. We are looking forward to seeing you at the 87th AGM next May, which will be hosted by the Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce. ■ 7 AUGUST 18-20, 2017 CANADA 150 CELEBRATIONS THREE DAYS OF FREE FUN & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY • BARE YOGIS • & MORE SUNDAY • CHURCH SERVICE • ROSEMARY SIEMENS WEDDING • FREE FASPA SATURDAY • PARADE • FIREWORKS • FREE ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY • ROSEMARY SIEMENS CONCERT • STREET SUPPER INFLATABLES FOR KIDS CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES DUCK RACE BACK HOE RODEO FIREMAN'S RODEO PLUM COULEE SCHOOL REUNION 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce OFFICERS CHAIR Judy Murphy, Safety Services Manitoba VICE CHAIR Paul Holden, Education Consolidation Corporation (ECC) VICE CHAIR Robert Lajoie, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) PAST CHAIR Kyle Romaniuk, The CHR Group TREASURER Kevin Ploegman, Fort Group Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. SECRETARY Michelle Aitkenhead, RBC Royal Bank LEGAL COUNSEL Todd Andres, Pitblado Law DIRECTORS - CHAMBER Scott Whitmore, Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce Priti Mehta-Shah, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Carolynn Cancade, Chamber Executives of Manitoba (CEM) Peggy May, Portage la Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce Merv Gunter, Churchill Chamber of Commerce Karly McRae, Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce DIRECTORS - CORPORATE Helen Halliday, Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Paul Provost, 6P Marketing Inc. Alison Kirkland, Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba Dave Van Hooren, PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Mike Boucher, Deloitte DIRECTORS AT LARGE Regan Windsor, Manitoba Hydro Frank Sottana, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)

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