July 2018 Inside this issue: General Managers Report New Members Member Spotlight Events Review 29th Golf Tournament Overview 2018 - 2019 Board of Directors Employee Engagement
CHAMBER at a glance
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a publica on of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce
Message From the President
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t is with great privilege that I write my first message as President of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. We are fortunate to have a strong business community, with over 135 years of Chamber presence. We have an ac ve membership base of around 600 businesses that are all important to what the Chamber represents. I look forward to working with all of you over the coming year to push forward and help our members achieve their goals. The Brandon Chamber of Commerce has always been a leader in standing up for its membership base, dealing with many taxa on related issues, and challenging all levels of government to make doing business easier for both sides.
uncertain es for business and the Chamber will be there to support and advocate along the way. In the upcoming Municipal Elec on this Fall, we will look to showcase candidates’ willingness to grow our City through economic development and efficient use of tax dollars. This elec on will also include Brandon School Division candidates where we can learn more about how Trustees plan to u lize tax dollars to improve the skills of our future workforce.
We will have carbon tax The year ahead legisla on being introduced in the holds many Fall that, while uncertain es for we don’t know the numbers, is business and the sure to influence Chamber will be business and our community. It is there to support important that and advocate we stand up for along the way. members that will be affected by this as it can have a large impact on our local economy as well as the poten al for The year ahead holds many economic growth in our community.
Jeff Hood 2018- 2019 Chamber President
On a na onal level, items such as NAFTA and the legaliza on of marijuana will have an effect on our local business community. And although we may not be able to have as strong of an advocacy posi on, it is important that we assist in the educa on process of these changes to ensure business is able to con nue to operate successfully under new laws. Brandon is a unique place in that we have a university, college, regional hospital and facili es such as the Keystone Centre. These assets are a founda on for a strong community where people want to live, work and (Con nued on page 6)
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK
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It Takes a Community to Make a Difference
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here are so many people that help drive the successes the Chamber accomplishes each year, and to each and every person who lent their me, exper se, and talent this past year, I send out a huge thank you! It is through your support and collabora on that we are able to accomplish so much! Thank you to our board, and par cularly to outgoing Past President Terry Burgess, outgoing President Tami Rourke and our re ring directors Greg Crisan , Jason Thorpe and Tayona Johnas for their contribu ons during their term(s) on the board and their leadership on commi ees. It is the commitment of community leaders like you that we are able to represent the Brandon business community.
great ideas to share, and want to add your voice, contact us for more informa on about joining a commi ee. Thank you to the Chamber staff team. We have welcomed a couple new faces, and your professionalism and con nuous work behind the scenes keeps our engine running smoothly. As always, our team is here as a resource to our members, so please feel free to visit our office and say hello!
Lastly, thank you to all of our members! Your investment in the Chamber is the most important single contribu on you can make. While members certainly benefit the more involved they are, the Chamber’s staff and many volunteers are con nuously working behind the scenes to ensure the business voice is heard and to Congratula ons to our recently elected provide value for your investment. You and returning directors. Under new can work on your business, knowing we President, Jeff Hood, and with the are too. addi on of newly elected directors Mike Brolund, Barry Cooper, Ryan Wishing you all a great summer! Jacobson and Aida Tahhan, I look forward to working with our 2018-2019 Board for what I know will be an exci ng and full year! To all the commi ees and volunteers that make the work of the Chamber possible: we thrive on your talent, energy and enthusiasm to carry out the ideas, programs and ini a ves that make us so successful, and we look forward to your con nued contribu ons in the year ahead! Our commi ees will begin regular mee ngs in September, so if you have some
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Highlights of the Year It has been another busy and successful year at the Chamber! Here are just a few of the highlights of our accomplishments:
Carolynn Cancade General Manager
If you have ideas on how we can provide more value for your membership investment, please let us know! I can be reached at gm@brandonchamber.ca.
Collaborated with our business partners to advocate for the crea on of new Prompt Payment Legisla on in Manitoba. Lobbied against Federal small business tax changes with our Chamber partners across the na on. Introduced a new event series called Business for Breakfast. Celebrated our members at our 135th Annual Award Gala. Hosted an Economic Growth Summit for our local business community. Hosted over 60 events for our members! Educated members of the poten al impact of carbon pricing with speakers from Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. And more!
For a full report on everything that we’ve accomplished, stay tuned for our Annual Report, coming out in September 2018!
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MEMBERSHIP ZONE
W LC ME N W M Dana Edmondson — Century 21 Realty Real Estate Agent 2915 Victoria Avenue Brandon, Manitoba www.danaedmondson.com Conrad Porath—Snapon Independent Contractor 204-724-6193 conrad.porath@snapon.com Jacobson & Greiner Group Group of Companies, Construc on 2404 Park Avenue Brandon, Manitoba 204-728-2235 info@jandghomes.ca
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Jordan Appraisal Group Real Estate Appraisal Company 44 2nd Ave SE Minnedosa, Manitoba 204-724-3312 info@jordanag.ca
Penner Waste Ltd. Waste Management Company 143 Industrial Drive Brandon, Manitoba 204-725-3302 brandon@pennerwaste.com
Maxx Security Security Firm 104 Willow Way Box 787 Shilo, Manitoba 204-720-6333 www.maxxsecurity.ca
Red River Group Real Estate and Appraisals 221 - 333 Durum Drive Brandon, Manitoba 204-724-6408 jaredblaine20@gmail.com
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SPOT LIGHT
Alieshia’s Salon & Spa 120 9th Street, Brandon MB 1.204.571.NAIL (6245) alieshiasalon@gmail.com
How long has your business been in business for? While Alieshia's has been in business for over 14 years, we, Jill Landry and Bri any Perreaux, took over as Co-Owners in April of 2017.
What does your business offer to customers? Our business offers hair, nail and skin services in a zen and comfortable, spa like environment.
What are the goals of your business? Our goals for our business are to get out into the community more by volunteering, dona ng, and anything else that we can do to support Brandon. Another goal we have is to always keep up with trends and provide the best customer service we possibly can while we maintain and upgrade our beau ful salon to make it the best possible experience for our guests every me they come Brittany Perreaux (left) & Jill Landry through our doors. (right), Co-Owners of Alieshia’s Salon & Spa.
What is something your business does that most customers don’t know? We try our absolute best to use local businesses in the community as much as we can. A couple of examples are that we accept Local Dollars with Local Frequency and that we brew the most delicious Forbidden Flavours Roastery coffee for our guests. This is one of the many reasons why we are so excited to be a part of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce.
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EVENTS
Breakfast Series: Women in Leadership May 2nd
ques oned the Mayor on a few issues affec ng the local business community. Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsor:
We welcomed incoming Chamber President Jeff Hood, as well as thanking outgoing President Tami Rourke. The newly elected Board members was also announced at this Changeover Luncheon as well.
Katrina Sigurdson from Party Professionals, Anna Dumas from Prairie Firehouse, and Leanne Zamrykut from MNP spoke with moderator and Chamber President Tami Rourke about the struggles and triumphs of their careers as women in business. Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor:
Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsor:
Special Friday Coffee: Meet The New Chamber President June 22nd Jeff Hood, our Brandon Chamber President met with several business members over coffee and treats, speaking to his vision for the Chamber, and the year ahead.
Luncheon Series: State of the City May 17th Major Rick Chrest addressed the crowd of over 450 a endees at the final State of the City before the upcoming Fall elec on. Then Chamber Vice President, Jeff Hood
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Luncheon Series: Changeover Ceremony June 6th
Thank you to our Coffee Sponsor:
Business A er 5: 26th Field Regiment and South End Lumber May 29th and June 27th Two members opened up their homes away from homes to our members, seeing dozens of people come through to learn something new about their organiza ons.
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SIGNATURE EVENT
29th Annual Golf Tournament Many thanks to our many sponsors and participants who made the Brandon Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Annual Golf Tournament a success!
MAJOR SPONSOR
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HOLE SPONSORS
Bell-MTS Corral Centre Brandon University Cell Mechanics Crane Steel Structures FYidoctors HUB International STRATA Consulting Leech Printing Maple Leaf Foods NetSet Communications
Sargent Lock & Safe St. John Ambulance Thunderbird Bowl & Huggy’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Vanguard Catalyst Credit Union Western Financial Group Westman Communications Group Westman Courier Westoba Credit Union
LUNCH SPONSORS
Blue Moon Water Frito-Lay Canada
Subway Swiss Chalet/Harvey’s
Tim Hortons
Leech Printing Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Minnedosa Golf & Country Club
NetSet Communications Siere Sunrise Credit Union Vector Promotions
PRIZE & GIFT BAG SPONSORS
Benmarks Gold Business Solutions Heritage Co-op Joe Beeverz Juggernaut Computers VOLUNTEERS
BDO
MNP
RBC Royal Bank
Thank you to all the golfers who participated!
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2018—2019 Board of Directors President’s Message (Cont’d from page 1) raise a family. They also provide a base for allowing the economic stability that our membership is looking for. We look forward to working with these organiza ons to help Brandon con nue to move forward as a business-friendly city.
making Brandon a strong business community. Please know that our doors are open, and we encourage feedback from you so that we are u lizing the resources in the most effec ve way possible.
Have a great summer and I look forward to seeing you Our Events Commi ee has already been hard at work lining when our event season starts in the Fall! up speakers for our Luncheon and Breakfast Series. These have always been wonderful places to allow members to meet new people and build their network. This year will be no different. I encourage those that a end regularly to con nue, and hope that other members can make it out to meet others which may help grow their business. Jeff Hood Our strong membership base makes all of this possible. We Brandon Chamber President thank you for your con nued support to assist you in president@brandonchamber.ca
Meet the 2018 - 2019 Board of Directors The Chamber is pleased to announce the 2018 - 2019 Board of Directors! Represen ng a broad range of industries and business size, these 14 individuals will bring many diverse perspec ves and skill sets to the table as they work relessly to advocate on behalf of all of our members. Be sure to reach out to any of your board members with any concerns you may have!
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Back row (from le ): Trent Sholdice (Meighen Haddad LLP), Mike Brolund* (Sunrise Credit Union), Ryan Jacobson* (Forbidden Flavours Roastery), Barry Cooper* (Heritage Co-op), Jordan Tro er (Jacobson & Greiner Group), Steve McMillan (VJB Developments), Jill Wa (Cando Rail Services Ltd.), Aida Tahhan* (Aida’s Catering). Front row (from le ): Spencer Day (Progressive Sanita on), Jeff Hood (MNP), Cathy Snelgrove (Siere), Tami Rourke (TowerCo Canada). Missing from photo: Sco Norosky (South End Lumber Ltd.), Tanya LaBuick (LaBuick & Co.) *New Directors elected this year
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Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement – It May Be Easier Than You Think Wri en By: Kelley Mi on – Co-opera ve Program Coordinator at Brandon University
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ou don’t need to be told the workplace is evolving. Technology has impacted every aspect of business, including automated systems ,the global marketplace, and immediate access to customers and colleagues. We are being ushered into an era of unprecedented growth and opportunity – but only for those that can see and take advantage of these moments. Employee engagement is vital to success in today’s global market, with research showing organiza ons with high employee engagement outperforming those with low employee engagement by 202%. This isn’t surprising when you consider the benefits that arise from engaged employees. Canadian HR Professionals listed many benefits of engaged employees, such as:
only for the student, but for their own employees. Co-op students are extremely versa le, and can take on short-term tasks, contribute to ongoing projects, and lend relief to regular staff during peak periods. Co-op students not only ease workload issues, they energize the workplace and provide opportuni es to help engage and grow staff competencies. Unfortunately, not nearly enough small and medium sized businesses take on co-op students. They miss out on all the advantages and benefits that having coop students can provide for exis ng and future employees, including:
Scou ng future employees and assessing their abili es without making any commitments. If you are impressed with a co-op student Willingness to do more than however, there is nothing wrong expected (39%); with offering them a permanent Higher produc vity (27%); job! Be er working rela onships (13%); Providing a unique professional More sa sfied customers (10%). development opportunity by involving your staff in the Yet, a study by The Conference Board of recruitment process of co-op Canada reports that only 27% of students. Research shows that 73% employees in Canada are highly of employees say that the engaged. Disengagement doesn’t just opportunity for professional contribute to poor workplace culture, it development at work is necessary is also expensive. Disengaged for them to be sa sfied in their job. employees cost organiza ons well over Refining and improving upon your $350 billion annually in lost onboarding prac ces with co-op produc vity. students. Mentoring co-op students, giving Engagement is key to produc ve and employees an opportunity to sustained excellence in the workplace, showcase their leadership, yet organiza ons and employees are communica on, and so skills and constantly being asked to do more with other workplace skills. Given 83% of less. Perhaps there is an answer closer employees say they’re more likely than you think. to stay with the organiza on that offers opportuni es to take on new Many of Canada’s large employers have challenges, mentorship can help realready recognized the value co-op engage employees and create new students bring to the workplace, not opportuni es for you and for them. July 2018
With Brandon University’s new Co-op program launching this September, and placements beginning as early as Spring 2019, there is no be er me to consider hiring a co-op student at your business! Westman businesses will soon gain access to bright, talented and highly mo vated students in the following areas:
Applied Disaster & Emergency Studies (ADES) Biology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Science Geology History & Public History Physics & Astronomy Sociology
Learn more about Brandon University’s Co-opera ve Educa on program and how your business can get involved by visi ng www.BrandonU.ca/Co-op or emailing Co-op@BrandonU.ca.
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EDITING & DESIGN PRINTING 2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
Allison Reville Ariane Ridell Barb Cameron Barry Cooper Bonnie Nay Draper Brad Danielson Cathy Snelgrove Dara Black Darrell Hack Derek Radics Donna Sagin Doug Pople Elisabeth Sa iuk Gillian Po er Greg Crisan James Montgomery Jason Roblin Jason Thorpe Jeff Hood Jill Wa Jim Mihaly Jordan Tro er Katrina Sigurdson
Kelley Mi on Leanne Zamrykut Meredyth Leech Michelle Atamanchuk Natasha Robichaud Nikolene Day Pennie Nylen Sandy Trudel Sco Norosky Shep Kaasta Spencer Day Stephanie Cruickshanks Stephen Montague Steve McMillan Steve Robinson Tami Rourke Tamra Rapsky Tanya LaBuick Tayona Johnas Terry Burgess Trent Sholdice Whitney Sharkey
CHAMBER STAFF
Who we are: The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is an independent, membership funded, non-profit organiza on that represents Brandon business from the grassroots level.
Our Mission: To encourage growth in the Brandon community by fostering a progressive business environment favorable to enhancing exis ng and a rac ng new business.
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