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6 MBiz | june 2017 C hambers from across Manitoba converged in Winnipeg May 4-5 to network with colleagues, meet new Chamber members, hear from a wide range of speakers, and get a better look at the future direction of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC). Hosted by the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce, the 86th Annual General Meeting (AGM) kicked off with the swearing in of a new board and Judy Murphy as new board chair. Judy brings a wealth of business understanding and leadership through her involvement on boards like Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation (Audit Committee Chair), the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (Past Chair), the Reh-Fit Centre, and the Crown Corporations Council of Manitoba, along with other task groups and committees. The AGM also provided the perfect platform to share an updated strategic vision focused on outcomes in regards to economic growth, job creation and a growing, more connected Chamber network. The updated strategic plan has a strong focus on advocacy and policy development, specifically in the areas of developing a long-term economic vision for Manitoba, business attraction and retention, labour market, and key sector support. This focus will emphasize improving our competitiveness with other jurisdictions; working to make Manitoba a leader regarding job creation, and further developing and connecting with our Chamber network across Manitoba. Day One wrapped up with a rousing debate of 21 (nine renewal and 12 new) policy resolutions. Among the new resolutions are advocacy plans to highlight the need for better policy surrounding Aboriginal engagement and the processes that are paramount to the process of growth. A call for government 86TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NEW FORMAT, NEW POLICY AND NEW DIRECTION HIGHLIGHT 86TH AGM

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