SEPTEMBER 2021
Chamber at a
Glance
In This Issue Back to Business
Meet Our Newest Members What It Takes to Grow: Priorities for Canada's next Parliment
BACK TO BUSINESS F orward, always moving forward. This is how
ensure
most cases act. The last 18 months left us all
experience when they enter our locations. While
playing
mode.
we ask them for patience as we train new staff
Staying in place was seen as a victory as
and find our way, please be sure to thank them
many of us had to fall back.
for sticking with us this last year and helping us
10.08.21
defense
and
in
survival
As we reach
customers
have
an
exceptional
survive. We only succeed with their support.
the goalposts of 80% first dose and 75%
dose
for
vaccination!
This
achievement has allowed business and the community
to
re-open
and
work
towards
recovery. While we still will be living with the many
challenges
of
Covid,
everyone
is
excited to earn a living and operate at close to full capacity in their business.
We know
Second Friday Coffee
from experience that the challenge of a 4th
10.14.21 Member Meet Up: Dark History Tour
Living
10.21.21 Small Biz Week Luncheon
that
the middle of September, we have passed
second
Mark Your Calendars
We all owe it to ourselves and each other to
a successful business needs to think and in
wave is still nearby, so we must all do our
"Staying in place was seen as a victory as many of us had to fall back." BARRY COOPER
Your
Chamber
has
been
busy
meeting
with
numerous Provincial Ministers, MLA’s and City of
part to reduce its impact.
Brandon senior leadership over the last period.
with
Covid
will
mean
we
still
must
ensure our teams and customers are safe
We
have
community
must
without
that
consumers
are
discussing
strategies
for
strengthening our economy, building our business
and feel comfortable in our locations. We remember
been
and
protecting
business
shutdowns.
This
own pace. We must understand and respect
support through the Brandon Economic Recovery
that. Your Chamber’s “shop where you live”
Program. We have also reached out to Federal
and “support local” campaigns will be in full
Election
force
expectations
your business.
to
frequent
candidates and
programs
to
that
ensure we
and
includes
numerous
consumers
Local
health
adapting to our new Covid world at their
encouraging
Shop
Manitoban’s
they
business
know
understand
our their
positions on legislation affecting business.
cont'd pg 8.
RECOGNITION & CELEBRATION BE FEATURED IN ONE OF OUR MEMBER PROFILES THIS YEAR Why not take advantage of the reach a Brandon Chamber publication can take you! Brandon businesses have amazing stories and we want to share them. When you work with us on developing your profile, you gain an opportunity to widen your reach and bring in new clients. You build your reputation and immediately broaden your brand awareness throughout the largest business networking organization in the Westman area.
We publish over 75 different communication pieces every year. Make sure you save a spot to have your business put on display! If you are interested, contact Alix, Director of Member Relations at 204 571 5344 or members@brandonchamber.ca
BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATIONS- OPEN SOON! The Brandon Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards recognize, celebrate and profile the accomplishments of member businesses and individuals. Awards are presented at the Annual Awards Gala (typically held in March). A spectacular night of prestige, entertainment, and celebration, the Brandon Chamber Awards recognize organizations in 8 categories: Business Person of the Year, Business Excellence (Large & Small), Outstanding New Business, Community Impact, Lifetime Business Builder. In 2021, we launched two new award categories: Young Entrepreneur Award and Westman’s Top 4 Under 40. To learn more, visit this website:
brandonchamber.ca/business-achievement-awards/
ARE YOU CELEBRATING A BUSINESS ANNIVERSARY? We want to celebrate your business! Every year during Small Business Week (this year October 17-23, 2021), the Brandon Chamber hosts a luncheon where we spend time honoring our members who have been in business for a record number of years! These businesses are the fabric of the Westman community and we are grateful to our sponsors for providing the opportunity to recognize these members at this event.
If your business is celebrating a BIG anniversary this year, we want to know. Call the Chamber or
email info@brandonchamber.ca.
BECOME AN EXPERT! HOST A WORKSHOP WITH THE CHAMBER Do you have an idea you want to share? With
over 60+ events each year, we are always looking
for diverse speakers within our membership to share their big ideas for one of our upcoming events. We are open to topic ideas you would like to pitch, however we are looking for speakers who could share their expertise in the following areas: Advocacy, Covid recovery, Diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), Environment/climate change, Human Resources, Leadership development, Marketing, Technology, Truth and reconciliation and Social purpose.
If you have an idea for a presentation that would be valuable to our membership or If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact us at
events@brandonchamber.ca
CHAMBER AT A GLANCE |SEPTEMBER 2021
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Author: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce| August 20, 2021 | A Message from Hon. Perrin Beatty
anadians everywhere want to look past
In other words, are the parties proposing
The
the pandemic and know what comes next.
to
is
While
Canadian economy?
they
can
expect
many
spending
do
what
it
will
take
to
grow
the
Canadian
Canada’s
association chambers
announcements, lofty promises of jobs and
boutique
The
tax
cuts
during
this
election,
what they’re looking for has been missing so
far.
Conspicuously
absent
in
the
of
choices
When
the
parked
in
this
election
campaign
for
the
are
buses
final
time
critical.
have and
speeches have been made, our decision
and
will not only determine how quickly we can
despite
plan
the
to
fact
grow the
our
economy,
economy
is
the
resume
more
normal
lives,
but
whether future generations will enjoy more
opportunities.
The need for strong, sustained economic
growth is now beyond debate. Canada’s
Reaching
credit
cards
fight
in time with our families and friends, and
with climate change and confronting other
in the thousands of businesses that have
urgent
for
closed permanently. But the fact that we
A
can now plan for the future is also the
will
only
increase
and
businesses.
serious, bold strategy to grow our economy
result
is
what
Canada’s
only
way
forward,
and
of
Canadians’
was
willingness
needed,
from
equipment
to
the parties stand before they go to the
distancing to getting vaccinated at record
polls.
levels.
and
Canada’s business community also did its
what
part. Factories and workshops retooled to
economy
and
challenge all parties to adopt them.
provide
critically-needed restaurants
equipment
supplies,
After over a year-and-a-half of lockdowns
reinvented business models to serve their
and sacrifice, Canadians are seeing the
customers
completely
retail
and
in
and
new
stores
ways,
we
benefits of their efforts to stop COVID-19.
introduced new processes and equipment
The pandemic is not over, but we can now
to
look beyond COVID to plan for our future.
collaborated with government and public
protect
staff
health
As we do, each Canadian must ask these
vaccinations.
important
questions
during
this
election
and
customers
authorities
to
and
we
promote
How can we put the economic damage of
businesses with a debt burden that would
COVID behind us? How can we overcome
have
been
unimaginable
Canada’s
ago.
The
government
challenges? And how do we create 21st century opportunities for Canadians?
of
growth
country. reflect
the
Canada’s
job
generators.
In addition, while economic activity has not
recovered
in
Canadian
many
sectors,
companies
—
particularly our small businesses — have acquired a debt load that still threatens their
very
survival.
They
will
require
continued assistance to recover.
Canada’s
next
Parliament
must
also
fix
longstanding fundamental problems that hold us back. We cannot borrow our way to
prosperity.
Nor
government
should
spending
we
confuse
with
actual
try to go back to where we were before
The pandemic saddled governments and
economic
the
than
from
economic growth. Above all, we must not
about the priorities for the next Parliament.
longstanding
in
realities
and
countless
We have outlined our recommendations for an
creators
still
grow
Street
recommendations
economic
more
businesses
physically
to
for
local
boards
do
protective
takes
accounting
450
and
wearing
Canadians have the right to know where
it
commerce
member
Commerce
against
COVID came at an enormous cost in lives,
Canadians
maxed
the
with
issues
been
in
pandemic debt, and the cost of dealing
everyday
have
point
representing
of
Main
of
business
also
number one concern for Canadians.
this
These
the
election to date is a serious, sustainable bold
every
been
all
trade,
200,000
Chamber
largest
just
two
years
projects
that
Canada’s national debt will rise to $1.4 trillion over the next five years.
COVID
when
competitors
in
Canada investment
lagged and
growth.
Compared with other leading economies, Canada’s
pre-COVID
performance
was
weak
economic and
getting
weaker.
cont'd on pg. 8
CHAMBER AT A GLANCE | SEPTEMBER 2021
its
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MEET THE CHAMBERS Newest MEMBERS MEMBER SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021
What products or services does your business provide that people might not know about?
ALL THINGS HANNA
In
Manager 300 3rd Avenue Rapid City, Manitoba (204) 761-0538 allthingsdarby@outlook.com
are
renovated
church-space,
welcome
to
reserve
private
shopping
time
are ethically and (as much as possible) sustainably made.
All Things Hanna is a family business run by Hanna
herself as a portrait artist with a studio adjoining the
Bordewijk
retail space and there are also several fine artists on
working
and
in
(step)
the
daughter
business
are
Darby
daughter
Baker.
Also
Maya
and
Next
to
that
Hanna
is
making
a
name
for
display.
husband Brent. People might not know that Hanna
owned
What is one of Brandon’s hidden gems that everyone should know about?
award
winning
All
Things
Beautiful
in
Brandon.
The Chopped Leaf on 18th !!
What products or services does your business provide that people might not know about?
H & X TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD.
We
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senior
discounts
discounts.
We
as
well
consider
as our
us knowing that we can make our customers happy.
What is one of Brandon’s hidden gems that everyone should know about?
our
seamless and
and
customer
accommodate our customer's needs. It brings joy to
Our
ensures &
return
customers family therefore we adjust our services to
company.
employees
offer
student,
Describe what your business does in 20 words
30 11th Street
a
Describe what your business does in 20 words
MEMBER SINCE JUNE 2021
Marketing & Sales
of
outside regular business hours. All the fashion brands
Rushana Newman
comfort
refreshments are complimentary & groups of women
ALLTHINGSHANNA.COM Darby Baker
the
take
as all
Brandon, Manitoba
reasonable steps to ensure there are no added cost
(204) 520-2100
to the customer.
One
of
Brandon's
hidden
gems
would
be
"The
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum"
hx.transportservices@gmail.com
MEMBER SINCE JULY 2021
What products or services does your business provide that people might not know about?
RYZE IT TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Ryze
Managing Partners
improve
owned
and
business
operated,
performance
Ryze`s and
focus create
(204) 596-2487 or (204) 901-1286 allan.silva@ryzeit.ca
superior and
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Support,
consultants
for
What is one of Brandon’s hidden gems that everyone should know about?
Describe what your business does in 20 words Locally
offers
projects,
businesses of all sizes
RYZEIT.CA Mateus Moreira & Allan Silva
Technology
Cybersecurity,
through innovative solutions.
is
Having a cinnamon bun at the Blue Hills Bakery is the to
value
best way to start the day
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CHAMBER GROUP PLAN? CONTACT OUR PREFERRED ADVISOR, SCOTT WHITMORE TODAY! 1-855-630-7528.
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“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” -Jean Vanier
MEMBER SINCE JUNE 2021
VANDERSCHUIT LAMB & ASSOCIATES IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
VANDERSCHUIT-TEAM.COM Calvin Vanderschuit & Jaden Lamb
What products or services does your business provide that people might not know about? Investment,
Insurance,
Mortgage,
and
Group
benefits!
What is one of Brandon’s hidden gems that everyone should know about? It's not in Brandon but the Marina at Clear Lake! A
Describe what your business does in 20 words
private dinner cruise on the Martese is amazing!!!
Our
Perfect
team
works
with
families
and
businesses
to
for
corporate
Division Directors
ensure proper planning solutions are implemented
appreciation events!
857 18th Street
for all aspects of financial well-being.
getaways
or
employee
Brandon, Manitoba (204) 740-0081 calvin.vanderschuit@ig.ca
HERE ARE A FEW OTHER NEW MEMBERS... Amani Routes Counselling
Westcap
935 -26th Street
830, 410 22nd Street East
Brandon, MB R7B 2B7
Saskatoon SK S7K 5T6
(204) 441-3327 (work)
(306) 652-5557 (work)
Email: info@amaniroutes.ca
Web: westcapmgt.ca Email: info@westcapmgt.ca
R&G TRANS LINE INC. 2-246 Dennis Street Brandon, MB R7A 5E1 (204) 901-4009 (work) Email: randgline@gmail.com
WAYS YOU CAN MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP for free MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM
NOMINATE A BUSINESS As the famous saying goes
DYI: That every successful member
"You get more bees with honey"
referral you provide the Chamber, you
will receive $100 in Chamber marketing
Nominating another business for one
dollars? The Member Referral Program
of our many member focused
exists to help grow our Chamber
initiatives through the year is a great
membership, ultimately strengthening
way to connect and show your
the Chamber’s voice when advocating
current or future clients a little love!
on issues of importance. It also
Check out Page 2 of this issue to see
enhances services for our members and
some ways you can get involved and
provides more business connections.
ATTEND A CHAMBER 101 Get an insiders look at what's available to promote your business, save money, provide benefits to your staff, and make the connections that you need to grow your business and your career.
In addition, each business attending is given a 30-second commercial to showcase what they have to offer the community.
give back this year!
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OCTOBER EVENTS LINEUP SECOND FRIDAY COFFEE - IN PERSON! 9:00am - 10:00am | October 8, 2021
Join us as we meet up again in person! Share some coffee and reconnect with the Chamber network at our legendary networking event. Coffees are an excellent opportunity for you and your business to meet with new and existing clients. Sponsored by: Tim Hortons Westman
1043 Rosser Avenue | FREE | Registration Required
MEMBER MEET UP: DARK HISTORY TOUR 5:30pm - 7:00pm | October 14, 2021
Get in the "spooky season" mood with us as Aly takes you for a tour around downtown to learn about Brandon's dark history! We will finish the tour with drinks and apps at The Dock on Princess. Sponsored by: The Brandon General Museum & Archives.
$35/per person (+tax) | Registration Required
HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCE 8:00am - 1:00pm | October 13, 2021
This legendary conference is co-hosted with Economic Developement Brandon to help bring together HR professionals to discuss timely challenges facing every industry. This year the focus will be on the Post Pandemic World of Work. Sponsored by: CPHR Manitoba
Hopin | $50/per person (+tax) | Registration Required
OCTOBER LUNCHEON WITH JAMES CHAMBERS 11:30am - 1:00pm | October 21, 2021
Help us celebrate Small Business Week with our #local legend speaker James Chambers of Chez Angela Bakery & Cafe. We will also celebrate all of our members celebrating milestone anniversaries. Thank you to our Major Sponsor: Compass Credit Union
Location TBA | $35/per person (+tax)
*Proof of immunization required at all in-person events. Please note that all dates, times, locations, formats, speakers and topics are subject to change or cancellation.
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCE Post Pandemic World of Work OCTOBER 13, 2021
8:00AM - 1:00PM | VIRTUAL EVENT VIA HOPIN | $50 (+TAX)
KEYNOTE MENTAL HEALTH: A PART OF SAFE WORK
Speaker: Jamie Hall, Chief Operating Officer SAFE Work Manitoba
A SESSIONS
B SESSIONS
YOU CHOOSE!
SESSION A1 Mental Health in the Workplace (Part 1)
SESSION B1 Mental Health in the Workplace (Part 2)
Speaker: Tess Lalond, Public Health, Prairie Mountain Health
Speaker: Tess Lalond, Public Health, Prairie Mountain Health
OR SESSION A2 Addressing the 13 Psychosocial Factors in Your Workplace Speakers: Karen MacDonald, Vice President of People and Culture at Mazergroup & Jennifer Dyck, RN BN COHN, SAFE Work Manitoba
OR SESSION B2 COVID and Change…Moving Forward After a Pandemic Speaker: Julia Senchuk, Owner of JKSenchuk Counselling
Register at brandonchamber.ca or call 204 571 5340
Q&A WITH THE FEDERAL CANDIDATES The 2021 Federal election is Sept. 20, 2021, and the Brandon Chamber of Commerce wanted to give members a chance to hear what the candidates have to say on issues directly impacting our community.
Visit brandonchamber.ca to hear what they had to say.
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Chamber at a Glance is published twelve times per year by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce
1043 Rosser Avenue | Brandon, MB R7A 0L5 Phone: (204) 571-5340 | Fax: (204) 571-5347 info@brandonchamber.ca www.brandonchamber.ca BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barry Cooper | President Heritage Co-op
Tanya LaBuick | Vice-President CW2 Construction Guardian Fencing LaBuick & Co.
Jaime Pugh | Secretary-Treasurer MNP LLP.
Spencer Day | Past President Progressive Westman
Matt Berg Livingstone Outdoor
Laurie Brugger Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd.
Andrea Epp Epp Law Office
Chris Finley Mazergroup
Tilda Fortier Greenstone Building Products
Ryan Jacobson Affordable Storage Brandon Forbidden Flavours Roastery
Meredyth Leech Leech Printing Ltd.
Jennifer Ludwig Super Thrifty Drugs Canada Ltd.
Lois MacDonald Alternative Landscaping Ltd.
Aida Tahhan Aida's Catering
CHAMBER STAFF
Carolynn Cancade General Manager
Alix Coucill Director of Member Relations
Jordan Horkey Office Coordinator
cont'd from pg. 3 Canada’s international competitors are working to improve their performance and create good jobs for their citizens. To succeed in the face of fierce competition, Canada must generate sustained business investment, jobs and growth here — not just in the short term, but for many years. All of our other goals for Canadian society depend on our ability to sustain a growing economy.
Canadians must collectively decide which party offers a plan that has what it takes to grow:
Finishing the fight against COVID. Getting the fundamentals right. Creating 21st century opportunities.
While the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will remain strictly non-partisan throughout the election, this document provides a perspective from the Canadian business community on how we can build a brighter future for all Canadians.
I hope it will help you as you consider the important choices ahead.
Hon. Perrin Beatty President and CEO Canadian Chamber of Commerce
To learn more about the platform, visit: chamber.ca/grow cont'd from pg. 1 On the social side of the Chamber, we are back to hosting in person events. From the golf tournament to a Chamber coffee morning to our city famous business luncheons! People are coming together to visit safely in the same space. While the events may look a little different, there is no mistaking the genuine feelings of happiness that come with these group activities. I encourage each of you to explore attending these live events and if you feel comfortable, please come.
We are all moving forward, just at our own speed. Please be kind to those moving a little faster, or a little slower than you are. We all want to end up at the same place!
Barry Cooper President The Brandon Chamber of Commerce president@brandonchamber.ca
Who We Are: The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is an independent, membership funded, non-profit organization that represents Brandon business from the grassroots level.
Our Mission: To encourage growth in the Brandon community by fostering a progressive business environment, favourable to enhancing existing and attracting new business.