Driving Malcolm Gladwell

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WINNIPEG, MB – In January 2013, I had the unique pleasure of hosting Malcom Gladwell and being his chauffeur during his visit to the northern City of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Getting him to do an event in the far north is a story in itself. But that will have to wait for another day. Gladwell…

Local Spotlight – Corporate People Responsibility

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WINNIPEG, MB – The end of the Canadian Wheat Board could have singled a logical time for Human Resources (HR) expert Diana Wiesenthal to wrap up an already storied career. But after 35 years, as she completed the dismantling of the board’s HR function, Wiesenthal saw an opportunity to apply her experience to any number…

Why You Need a Voice And Tone Guide For Your Business

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WINNIPEG, MB – Whether you’re a mom-and-pop shop or an enterprise-level organization, determining who you’re talking to and how you want to talk to them is essential for long-term success, sales, and growth. However, even the most established businesses can have a hard time figuring out how their written content should sound, never mind being…

Support Local – The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre

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WINNIPEG, MB – The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre manages to pay homage to the historic building’s past while reinventing itself daily. “Every day I ask ‘am I in bride mode or corporate mode, or who am I today?'” says general manager, Janet Harder. “We see everything from awards shows to weddings to rooftop parties – you…

New Pop-Up Initiatives In The Works For Downtown Winnipeg

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WINNIPEG, MB – The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to announce new pop-up park initiatives which have recently been launched. A pop-up park could be a sidewalk extension that provides more space and amenities for people using the street and is usually installed on parking lanes and uses few parking spaces. “It is a temporary…

On-boarding Tips For Increasing The Effectiveness of New Hires

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WINNIPEG, MB – Having an effective onboarding strategy helps to smooth a hire’s transition into their new work environment, helping your new hire to excel in their role. Here are 5 onboarding tips for increasing the effectiveness of new hires. 1) Onboarding begins before the first day. As early as in the interview stage, a…

Young Winkler Artisan Unintentionally Starts Own Business

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WINNIPEG, MB – Taylor Dawn is a seventeen-year-old girl from Winkler, Manitoba. She’s like many from her age group, attending college in Winnipeg and trying her best to keep up with the demanding workloads from school while still maintaining her personal interests. What sets her apart from other young college students however, is that she…

News and Notes From The Legislature

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WINNIPEG, MB – A new flood report indicates soil moisture levels are normal to drier than normal in most of Manitoba, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler recently announced. “We have several months before the spring flood season begins, but this report provides us with an idea of moisture levels in the soil now, plus water levels…

Winnipeg Fundraiser, Winnstock, Set To Hit Milestone

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WINNIPEG, MB – Everyone has that inner rock-star that’s waiting to get out and when given the chance to loosen the tie, untuck the shirt, and show off that tattoo that’s been hidden under a suit all this time, many of us would jump at that chance. For the past 13 years, Winn$tock Battle of…

New Downtown BIZ Safety & Outreach Uniforms

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WINNIPEG, MB – The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ recently unveiled a new, modern uniform design for their Safety & Outreach teams – The Host Ambassadors, Watch Ambassadors and Community Homeless Assistance Team (CHAT). With a slightly updated look from previous uniforms and the addition of new logos, an emphasis was placed on more visibility for safety…