November 2019

General Managers Report New Members Member Spotlight Event Line Up Events Review Presidents Message & Anniversaries Business Article

CHAMBER at a glance

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204 Event Productions 306 Rosser Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 0K1 (204) 573-8942 katrina@partyprofessionals.c a Adult & Teen Challenge Site 325 Box 24 RR3 NW2-11-20W Brandon, MB R7A 5Y3 204-761-8480 teenchallenge.tc chris@teenchallenge.tc All Seasons Exteriors 408 Park Ave East Brandon, Manitoba R7A 7A8 (204) 717-9000 allseasonsexteriors.ca daveallseasonsexteriors@gm ail.com Assiniboine Rehabilitation and Wellness Group Brandon, MB (204) 728-6630 assiniboinerehab.ca nicole@assiniboinerehab.ca Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. 311 Park Avenue East Brandon, MB R7A 7A4 (204) 570-2052 brandonsfors.ca execdir.sfors@wcgwave.ca Champion Athletic Therapy Unit F, 1212-18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 5C3 (204) 761-2795 championathletictherapy.c a alan@championathleticther apy.ca

Grey Pearl Interior Design 125 Hill Street Winnipeg, MB R2H2L5 (204) 509-4020 greypearldesign.ca amber@greypearldesign.ca My Canada Payday 425 - 15225 104th Avenue Surrey, BC V3R-6Y8 (604) 630-4783 mycanadapayday.com getpaid@mycanadapayday .com Prairie Fava Ltd. Box 582 Glenboro, MB R0K 0X0 (204) 721-4715 prairiefava.com hailey@prairiefava.com Sexuality Education Resource Centre Unit C, 1700 Pacific Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 7L9 (204) 727-0417 serc.mb.ca jstar@serc.mb.ca St. Boniface Hospital Foundation C1026-409 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 (204) 237-2067 stbhf.ca info@stbhf.org SwimWear Express 560 Marjorie Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 0S9 swimwearexpress.ca swimwearexpress@live.com Volunteer Manitoba Suite 410-5 Donald Street South Winnipeg, MB R3L 2T4 (204) 477-5180 www.volunteermanitoba.ca info@volunteermanitoba.ca -

NOVEMBER First Friday Coffee November 1st 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. @ Brandon Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by Tim Horton’s

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Business After 5 with Robinson Cancade Private Wealth Inc. November 6th 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ 1209 Richmond Avenue, Unit B Complimentary for members Luncheon Series: 5G and the Future of Connectivity November 21st 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. @ Clarion Hotel & Suites Sponsored by Assiniboine Community College

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DECEMBER Business After 5 with Trident Films | Media December 4th 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ 29-J 10th Street Complimentary for members Luncheon Series: Chamber Holiday Celebration December 5th 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. @ Keystone Centre Sponsored by Westoba Credit Union

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First Friday Coffee December 6th 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. @ Brandon Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by Tim Horton’s Special Friday Coffee: Holiday Edition December 20th 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. @ Brandon Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by Tim Horton’s

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First Friday Coffee September 7th Our Friday Coffees are a great way for Chamber Members to meet somebody they may not normally meet in their day to day business life, which can lead to new & exciting opportunities for them and their business.

Annual General Meeting September 12th Dozens of members enjoyed food, drinks and mingling at the Brandon General Museum and Archives. The event was catered by Fast Fired by Carbone and wine glasses were provided

by Party Professionals.

In partnership with Economic Development Brandon, The Chamber hosted over 100 Westman managers, employees and HR professionals to the fifth annual HR Conference.

Sessions included Having Tough Conversations, Who’s Responsible for Engagement Anyway, Customer Service vs.

Customer Experience and Employment Termination. Julia Senchuk joined us as the keynote speaker.

First Friday Coffee with Federal Candidates October 3rd

Our Friday Coffees are a great way for Chamber Members to meet new Chamber Luncheon— people in a casual Workforce of the Future setting. We kickstarted September 26th October with our federal candidates ahead of The first Luncheon of the the 2019 Election. They season brought more enjoyed getting to know than 200 guests after a more about the issues relaxing summer break. facing Brandon directly For the first time, we from members of the introduced a panel of community. three guest speakers: Chris Poot of the Workers Chamber Luncheon— Compensation Board of Kickoff to Small Business Canada; Rob Starkell of Week with Bob Ritchot West-Can Human October 17th Resource Solutions; and Mark Frison, President of The Chamber Assiniboine Community celebrated Small College. They spoke to Business Week at the challenges and our luncheon by benefits of a growing featuring one of and changing our small business workforce. members, Bob Ritchot of BOBHQ/ 2019 Westman Human humble+fume. We Resources Conference also presented October 2nd certificates to our

members celebrating milestone anniversaries, which ranged from 5 years to 115 years.

Business After 5 with Jenkins Flooring October 24th Longtime member Jenkins: The Flooring People hosted the first Business After 5 of the 2019-2020 season.

Dozens of members came out to enjoy delicious food and drinks, door prizes, and learn about all things home improvement!

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Congratulations to all our members celebrating milestone anniversaries this year!

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CAA Manitoba Webber Printing Union Shoe Store Heritage Co-op

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Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba South End Lumber (1978) Ltd. Western Concrete Products Mazergroup Hunt Miller & Co. Behlen Industries Century 21 - Westman Realty Ltd. Power Vac (Westman) Brandon Centennial Auditorium Windsor Plywood Denray Tire Ltd. Klydon Farms

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Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba Brandon Sewing Centre C & E Locksmiths and Hardware Ltd.

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Royal LePage/Martin-Liberty Realty Ltd. Advance Auto Body & Glass

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Keystone Ag Producers District #7 Paladin Security Group Wheat City Diesel

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Keywest Photo Image by Design Inc.

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McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Tri-Star Screenprinting Ltd. Westman Aerial Spraying Ltd. McPhail Travel Agency (1994) The Bloom Box Element Physiotherapy

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What your Chamber membership does: 80% Increase in the likelihood that a consumer will patronize your business 73% Increase in consumer awareness 68% Increase in your local reputation when compared to the competition 49% More likely that consumers have a favourable view of your business 10% More likely to a consumer that your product is better than the competition *The Schapiro Group Study on Chamber Effectiveness

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