March 2018 Inside this issue:
CHAMBER at a glance
Be a Better Leader in Business New Members Events Review Member Spotlight Get Involved Build a Canada that Wins
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a publication of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce
President’s Message The Funding of Schools Program is the mechanism used to calculate funding to public school divisions in Manitoba. Funding is calculated using each school division’s enrolment, property assessment base With the recent City of Brandon and expenditure levels. It is governed budget coming in at a very by the Funding of Schools Program impressive increase of only .42% Regulation M.R. 259/2006. A funding (Although zero would have been booklet is published annually that better), we will now turn our focus Tami-Rae Rourke provides detail of the grant onto the Brandon School Division Chamber President calculations and can be accessed at and their upcoming budget www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/finance/ discussions. Recently, the expenditure, pupil/educator ratio, Honourable Ian Wishart, Minister of schfund/index.html assessment per pupil and Special Education and Training held a news Levy mill rate for each school division. This will provide you with a conference and all school boards You may also be interested in the quick overview to compare Brandon have been asked by the province to annual FRAME (Financial Reporting with all other school divisions in the keep their education property tax and Accounting in Manitoba increases to, no more Education) reports province. than, two per cent. that summarize We are taking What I will not claim is that I fully each division’s understand all of the statistics that I On behalf of the revenues, this increase read; however, it is very informative Chamber, I did reach expenditures, very serious out to the enrolment, staffing and does provide details in funding, and are Honourable Ian and taxation levels. as well as, comparisons with other listening to you, Wishart, Minister of They are available school divisions. I highly recommend that you visit these sites and read the Education and at the members. information presented. Knowledge is Training, requesting information regarding how the www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ Power. calculation for School Division k12/finance/frame_report/ funding is calculated. The following index.html. On the last page of these What the Brandon Chamber will do is response was received: reports is a statistical summary that stay informed and continue to openly communicate with the shows the per pupil operating With spring hopefully around the corner, and warm weather on the horizon we are here again enjoying another glance article!
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LEADERSHIP
How to Be a Better Leader in Business
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’ve compiled some of the most valuable leadership lessons I’ve learned over my career and I wanted to share them with you. Communicate All that You Know The best place to start is “communicate all that you know.” In my lifetime I have seen two types of leaders; one keeps all his knowledge to himself, and in turn doesn’t want the team to leave him, and doesn’t encourage them to go to the next level. The second, and I hope I was this type of leader, communicates all he knows. The biggest thrill in my life was to see people get promoted. I am happy to say that many assistant managers on my Wal-Mart team went on to become store managers. At the chamber the same thing has happened, many of our folks have gone on to great jobs, and although I really wanted them to stay, I was very proud that they were taking the next step to a better career. Love Your Work If you love your work, you’ll be out there every day trying to do it the best you possibly can, and pretty soon everybody around will catch the passion from you – like a fever. I have been so fortunate in my work career. The chamber is my third career, and like my career as a retailer, a store manager, and now an executive director, I can honestly say I loved all three jobs. Some had more stress then others, but I live for the challenge and all three gave me plenty of challenges. Business owners are fortunate because these entrepreneurs have created something they love and it feels less like work. Pass that passion onto your employees and your
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business will thrive.
If you adopt the idea of never meeting a stranger, and you greet everyone with a warm reception, you might be pleasantly surprised by the opportunities that open to you.
Speak to People Speak to people coming towards you before they speak to you. I always look ahead and speak to the person coming toward me. If I knew them I would call Ron Orris is the Executive Director of the Bradford Chamber of them by name, but even if I didn’t I Commerce would still speak to them. I was at St. Vincent’s Hospital a couple of weeks ago walking down a hallway, and a gentlemen was walking towards me. I didn’t know him, but I said, “Good morning.” He returned the sentiment and then asked, “Are you lost?” I was. We both laughed and I said, “Yes I am looking for the elevator.” He showed me the directions to the elevator and we then struck up a conversation about Erie which led to Bradford, and I found out he was doctor at St. Vincent’s. I felt really good after our talk and went on my way. Try it on Monday morning.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS In April, the Election Committee will be accepting nominations to stand for the election to the Board of Directors. Put your name forth and make a difference in the business community. For more information contact: Carolynn Cancade, General Manager 204-571-5342 | gm@brandonchamber.ca The Chamber is the voice of business. Make your voice heard. www.brandonchamber.ca
MEMBERSHIP ZONE
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Better Business Bureau 1030 Unit B, Empress Street Winnipeg, Manitoba 204-989-9011 len@manitoba.bbb.org Evolution Bookkeeping Unit 6 - 930 Lorne Avenue Brandon, Manitoba 204-720-2150 admin@evolution-bookkeeping.ca www.evolution-bookkeeping.ca FBC 400-3025 Portage Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba 1-800-265-1002 fbc@fbc.ca
Kal Tire 1668 18th Street North Brandon, Manitoba 204-727-7938 Brayden_davis@kaltire.com Www.kaltire.com
RONA Brandon 2404 Park Ave Brandon, Manitoba 204-728-1855 reception@jandghomes.ca www.rona.ca/en
MK Global Trade Inc. 1236 Ellice Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba 204-772-7685 admin@mkglobaltrade.com www.mkglobaltrade.com
Swiss Chalet/Harvey’s Restaurant 823 18th Street N Brandon, Manitoba 204-815-5633 salvatore.aprile@live.com www.swisschalet.com www.harveys.ca
Mulligan’s Electric Ltd. 762 6th Street Brandon, Manitoba 204-724-9288 rob@mulliganselectric.ca www.mulliganselectric.ca/
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EVENTS
January Friday Coffees @ the Chambers
We kicked off 2018 with a Special Coffee on January 5th with the City of Brandon. The Mayor along with City employees were on hand to discuss the City budget. On January 12th, the General Manager of the Keystone Centre joined us for a Special Friday Coffee. Thank you to our Coffee Sponsor:
Luncheon Series: Carbon Tax January 18th
The Business Climate Survey was presented to membership by Chamber President, Tami Rourke and Chamber Vice-President, Jeff Hood. Taking the temperature of our business leaders through the Survey helps the Chamber understand the strengths, challenges, and appetites for change in our community. Notable was the shared concern over continued labour shortages, decline in confidence with the Brandon School Division, Federal Government in doing a poor job at creating a good climate for business as well as with the Provincial Government. Thank you to MNP LLP for coordinating the survey and tabulating the results.
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Thank you to Booth Sponsors: YWCA Brandon Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors:
Business After 5: RONA Brandon January 25th
Members were welcomed to the newly renovated, RONA Brandon store. Attendees were treated to tours of their 3,000 square foot Design Centre that offers inspirational spaces and full renovation services.
Business for Breakfast: Let’s Talk Mental Health January 29th
Bell Let’s Talk Ambassador and All-Star Middle Linebacker, Shea Emry spoke to attendees about his battle with mental health in professional sports. Immersed in a culture that expects men to mask their feelings, Emry recognized the toxic silence of manliness was affecting more than just him.
Luncheon Series: Champions of Ag featuring Clarence Shwaluk of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods February 15th
Clarence Shwaluk, Director of Farm Services at Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods addressed the audience on all things hemp. He talked about the rise to success that Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods has experienced and the growth potential in the hemp industry. Thank you to Booth Sponsors: St. John Ambulance Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors:
Business After 5: Rotary Villas February 22nd
Rotary Villas hosted the event in their Piano lounge offering attendees refreshments and appetizers created by their culinary team. Attendees were given tours of the innovative retirement facility, had a chance to win a prize and competed at floor curling.
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SPOT LIGHT
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How long have you been in business for? Both restaurant brands have been around for 60+ years. This is the first year of business for the Brandon location. What are the goals of your business? To provide a perfect guest experience in the casual dining world. What does your business offer to customers? We are a full service restaurant, and off catering, takeout & delivery. Where is your business located? In the Shoppers Mall parking lot. The street address is 1870 18th Street, Building B. What are your business hours? 11:00am to 11:00pm - Monday to Sunday What is your favorite part of working with Swiss Chalet & Harvey’s Brandon? From our staff, to our guests, we love being with people. What is a product or service your organization provides that people might not know about? Swiss Chalet is passionate about their catering and take-out services. Why is your organization a member of the chamber? The networking and advertising possibilities are endless.
Better Together
Swiss Chalet & Harvey’s Brandon 204-815-5633 www.swisschalet.com www.harveys.ca
16th Annual Aboriginal Job Fair Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Faced with labour shortage? Looking for a diverse workforce? We may have the solution! Set up your recruitment display from 9:30am - 7pm at the Shoppers Mall and connect with Aboriginal job seekers to enhance your business and find your next full, part-time or casual employee. Visit the Chamber Events Webpage for more information!
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CHAMBER NEWS President’s Message (Cont’d from page 1) Brandon School Division to push them to meet the under 2% increase. What was communicated very effectively and certain was the Brandon Chamber’s recent results of the Business Climate Survey, which provided the following outcome, based on this question:
best with increasing the level of satisfaction received in our future surveys.
Would you say the Brandon School Division has been doing an excellent job, a good job, only a fair job, or a poor job in terms of managing tax payer’s money?
Tami-Rae Rourke, President Tami can be reached at president@brandonchamber.ca
What was immediately evident is the results of the poor job option having increased from 21.6% in 2015 to 38.4% in 2017. We are taking this increase very serious and are listening to you, the members. In conclusion, we hope the information given by the Honourable Ian Wishart, Minister of Education and Training, gives each of you a more in depth look at our school division funding, and, of course, we intend to do our
First Friday Coffee @ the Chamber Join us the first Friday of every month for coffee and conversation from 9:00 - 10:00 am Sponsored by:
Get Involved Join a committee! The Chamber committees are really the membership in action. Working with Chamber staff, our volunteers help facilitate programs and services that enhance our membership. Committees are also a great way to network with others on a more personal level and participate in issues or areas that interest you. The committees include: Government Relations Committee - The objective of this committee shall be the facilitation and promotion of the chamber with all levels of government including the City of Brandon and Province of Manitoba, and the gathering and sharing of information with same.
regular basis to garner opinions and concerns that the members wish to express or have addressed and to promote the benefits of membership and increase the general membership of the Chamber. The Membership Committee’s mission is to attract and retain members to the Brandon Chamber of Commerce by promoting the benefits of membership, ensuring quality of the Chamber product and communicating with members and non-members.
Business Development Committee - The objective of the Business Development Committee is to promote existing business, attract new business, provide educational seminars and informational sessions and address specific business deEvents Committee - The objective of the Events Committee is velopment concerns within the community. to organize all aspects of the Annual Chamber Dinner, Golf Tournament and other special events for the membership as Workforce Development Committee - The Workforce Develmay be required. Our function is to design, organize and host opment Committee is a catalyst to achieve a workforce that the events for the Chamber membership to create opportuni- meets the evolving needs of the community by engaging partties for business networking, provide information that bene- ners and stakeholders to -take action to understand and adfits business decisions and foster active participation in com- dress these evolving needs of employers and community. munity issues. If you are interested in joining one of committees contact our Membership Committee - The objective of the Membership office at info@brandonchambner.ca. Make your membership rewarding for you! Committee is to communicate with existing members on a
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CANADIAN CHAMBER
10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins in 2018 1. Make Canada a Magnet for Business Investment We need a policy environment in Canada that makes this country the preferred location for businesses to invest, employ, export from and grow. 2. Ensure a Globally Competitive North America The growth potential of Canadian business depends not only rely on our domestic policy environment, but also on our access to business opportunities and capabilities across North America and around the world. We need to expand and streamline business access to resources as we eliminate barriers to trade. 3. Make Canada an Agri-food Powerhouse Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector has a strong and well-earned reputation. In order to make Canada a global leader in high-value food production and exports, we need a national vision and clear objectives for an agrifood cluster development strategy, a supportive regulatory environment and an increased capacity to export. 4. Develop Agile Workforce Strategies Agile workforce policies are vital in ensuring Canadian businesses can acquire the skill sets they need to compete and grow. To this end, Canadian businesses need easy access to comprehensive market information and to programs and policies that support diversity and labour mobility. Our workforce must also have access to formative and lifelong learning opportunities in essential skills and basic science, technical, engineering and business education. Only then can we attract the best and brightest from all over the world.
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5. Make all of Canada an Export Gateway Trade is the linchpin of the Canadian economy. We can enhance the competitiveness and growth potential of Canadian businesses by building on the gateways and corridors modeled to make strategic, sustainable and longterm improvements in Canada’s trade infrastructure. It is time for us to create a single, unified and efficient tradeenabling network.
ans. This includes a supportive tax and regulatory environment, access to new business opportunities, government programs that provide meaningful supports, and ready-access to education and training, leading to employment, apprenticeship and mentorship programs.
8. Provide Opportunities for Business Development to Support Selfdetermination for Indigenous Peoples The economic and social benefits of encouraging greater and more inclusive participation by Indigenous peoples in employment and business development opportunities are shared by all Canadi-
For more information, please contact: Guillaum W. Dubreuil Director, Public Affairs and Media Relations Canadian Chamber of Commerce 613.797.1860 gdubreuil@chamber.ca
9. Make Canada a Global Innovator Canada can retain its status as an advanced economy only if its businesses are world leaders in the development and application of new and advanced 6. Improve Regulatory Efficiency, technologies. Canadian businesses need Achieve Regulatory Alignment, and Ensure the Unrestricted Movement of to be connected to the broadband infrastructure, research expertise and Goods and People across Canada technology resources they require. InThe elimination of trade barriers and tellectual property and other regulatory unnecessary regulatory differences regimes also have to be supportive and across Canada could add as much as $130 billion to Canada’s GDP by freeing allow for easier R&D, development and, ultimately, commercialization. trade and commerce within our own internal markets. Through incentives for regulators, we can concentrate on the 10. Make Canada the World’s One-stop big picture: nationally aligned standards Shop for Green Resources and Technology and regulations that work for all, instead of a patchwork of regional rules. The application of new technologies and production processes is vital if Canada is to meet its goals for reducing car7. Help SMEs Trade and Grow Canada’s economic prospects depend in bon emissions and improving the quality of its environment while at the same large part on the vitality and growth time sustaining economic growth. This potential of small- and medium-sized enterprises. We can support our SMEs requires support for resource-based through tax policies that reward entre- technology business clusters and the incentives and support programs Canapreneurship, regulatory policies that dian technology companies need to be take their reality into account and by able to do business with global resource giving them easier access to governcompanies and engineering and proment contracts and international opcurement firms. portunities.
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Chamber at a Glance
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2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tami Rae Rourke—President NetSet Communications & I-Netlink Wireless Jeff Hood —Vice President MNP LLP
Cathy Snelgrove —Secretary/Treasurer Siere
Terry Burgess— Past President RBC Royal Bank
Greg Crisanti Tim Hortons
Spencer Day
Progressive Sanitation
Tayona Jonas
Sunrise Credit Union
Tanya LaBuick LaBuick & Co.
Steve McMillan
VBJ Developments
Scott Norosky
South End Lumber Ltd.
Trent Sholdice
Meighen Haddad LLP
Jason Thorpe
Thorpe Construction Ltd.
Jordan Trotter
C & C Rentals
Jill Watt
Cando Rail Services Ltd.
CHAMBER STAFF Carolynn Cancade General Manager
Krista Powell
Events & Communications Coordinator
Matthew May
Who we are: The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is an independent, membership funded, non-profit organization that represents Brandon business from the grassroots level.
Alix Coucill
Our Mission: To encourage growth in the Brandon community by fostering a progressive business environment favorable to enhancing existing and attracting new business.
Member Relations & Marketing Coordinator
Office Administration Coordinator
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