MMI Group Marks Strategic Milestone with Launch of Unified Brand
MMI Group is excited to announce the official launch of its unified corporate brand, bringing Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson and MMI Asset Management’s lines of business together under a single, cohesive corporate identity. Their Brokerage division will continue operating as Cushman & Wakefield Winnipeg, as they remain a member of the Cushman & Wakefield global alliance.
While the company’s name and visual identity have evolved, its vision remains the same: To relentlessly advance commercial real estate to provide remarkable experiences for the clients and communities it serves.
To learn more, read the Press Release and watch the brand video.
Join The Royal Aviation Museum’s Corporate Membership Program
The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is proud to relaunch its Corporate Membership program — a renewed opportunity for businesses to support aviation education, community engagement, and the future of Manitoba’s aerospace sector.
More than a sponsorship, corporate membership is an investment in inspiring the next generation through hands-on STEM programming that has already welcomed more than 40,000 students since 2022. Support from corporate partners also helps expand access for underserved schools and communities.
The refreshed program includes a range of business benefits, including admissions, recognition opportunities, and discounts on Museum facility rentals. Increasingly, organizations are discovering the Museum as one of Winnipeg’s most distinctive event venues, offering unforgettable spaces surrounded by historic aircraft and panoramic runway views.
By joining, businesses help preserve aviation history while supporting a growing community hub dedicated to learning, innovation, and inspiring future careers in flight and aerospace. Learn more about Corporate Memberships at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.
BFL CANADA Lunch & Learn: Strengthen Resilience, Protect Your Projects, Prepare for the Future – Tuesday, June 16
Is your organization prepared to navigate today’s evolving business risks and operational challenges?
Join BFL CANADA for an engaging session designed to help organizations strengthen resilience, improve preparedness, address environmental considerations, and protect long-term business success.
Highlights include:
- Business Continuity & Supply Chain: Proactive strategies to help organizations prepare for and respond to disruption events presented by Patrick Maher Manager, Risk Advisory
- Environmental Considerations: Essential guidance every developer needs to know, presented by Aaron Weinstock BFL Canada National Practice Leader – Environmental
- Practical approaches to minimizing operational and project risk
- Key insights to help protect timelines, budgets, and business continuity in uncertain environments
Event Details:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
BFL Canada – 155 Carlton Street, Suite 1100
Join us for an informative afternoon of discussion, and practical takeaways — all while enjoying lunch with fellow industry professionals.
Email djankowski@centreport.ca to reserve your spot.
Be Part of Manitoba’s Legacy Story
North Forge™️ is the lead sponsor of the Innovation Manitoba book — a premium global publication through Innovations of the World. This publication will spotlight the innovators, companies, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders shaping the future of Manitoba.
If you’re building something innovative in Manitoba, this is your invitation to be part of the publication. Learn more at innovationsoftheworld.com, or connect directly with Kristine Derksen, Director of Marketing and Communications at North Forge™️, at kderksen@northforge.ca.
Team Manitoba Attends the NASCO 2026 Continental Reunion in Saskatchewan
From May 5-7, NASCO welcomed leaders from Canada, the USA and Mexico to Regina, Saskatchewan for the 2026 NASCO Continental Reunion, including senior political and business leaders from Manitoba.
The NASCO Continental Reunion is a one-of-a-kind event that rotates annually among Canada, the United States, and Mexico, bringing together 150-200 leaders from all three nations. Each year, the Reunion sparks candid discussions, fresh insights, and actionable ideas to address key issues and opportunities for improved cooperation and economic partnership among our North American nations.
Click here to learn more about NASCO Reunions.
Economic Development Tours with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Join the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce’s Economic Development Tours for an exclusive opportunity to connect directly with business and community leaders while exploring the industries and innovations driving growth across rural and northern Manitoba. Through behind-the-scenes tours, strategic discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, you’ll gain firsthand insight into Manitoba’s evolving economic landscape and build meaningful connections across the province.
This year MCC will be visiting: Winkler, Churchill, Thompson, and Brandon.
World Trade Centre Winnipeg: Connecting Manitoba to Global Opportunities
This past April, World Trade Centre Winnipeg led a Manitoba delegation to the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum in Philadelphia, hosted by World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia.
Bringing together more than 300 World Trade Centers and delegates from over 90 countries, the Forum created opportunities for Manitoba businesses and organizations to build partnerships, explore international markets, and strengthen global connections through the WTCA network.
Manitoba’s delegation — including representatives from government, industry, and key partner organizations — showcased the innovation, expertise, and sectors driving our province forward, from agriculture and manufacturing to bioscience, technology, and clean energy.
Interested in joining us at the next WTCA Global Business Forum in Vietnam in April 2027? Express your interest here.
CPKC Certifies 14 New Site Ready Rail-Served Locations
In early 2026, CPKC certified 14 new Site Ready industrial development locations across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, unlocking over 6,600 acres of rail-served, developable land. As the only Class I railroad that provides single-line service through each country in North America, this expansion supports CPKC’s “Room to Grow” strategy, offering manufacturers, logistics operators, and supply chain partners immediate access to shovel-ready sites, pre-certified for rapid deployment and streamlined development.
“Our goal is to connect North America by leveraging these land assets to build commerce and drive growth,” said Peiter Hjerstedt, CPKC Director of Business Development.
The 22 locations now available across CPKC’s tri-national network offer competitive, rail-enabled solutions for evolving supply chains and infrastructure needs. This includes the CentrePort Canada Rail Park just outside Winnipeg, Manitoba. Measuring 665 acres in size and at the crossroads of major transportation routes, this location makes it a key logistics hub.
Learn more at cpkcr.com/RoomToGrow.
TDS Welcomes Five New Partners for 2026
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) has announced the admission of five new partners for 2026, reflecting the firm’s continued growth and investment in leadership across key practice areas. The new partners include Mitch Billinkoff, Kevin Bruce, Jennifer McKinnon, Tanci Smart-Carvalho, and Neil Steen.
Their admission to the partnership brings experience spanning corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and civil litigation.
The new partners have each demonstrated strong legal skill, client service, and collaborative leadership within the firm. Their appointments reflect TDS’s ongoing commitment to developing talent and strengthening the firm’s ability to support clients and businesses across Manitoba and beyond.
Please join us in congratulating our new partners as they step into these vital leadership roles to drive forward our clients’ success.
Read more: TDS Welcomes 2026 New Partners
Winnipeg in a New Light
Some transformations are more than a renovation. They are a reinvention.
Fairmont Winnipeg is embarking on a complete metamorphosis, one that honours our storied legacy while boldly reimagining our future. Fairmont Winnipeg will temporarily pause operations from July 1, 2026, reopening in summer 2027.
Inspired by Winnipeg’s soul and cultural depth, this comprehensive renewal will celebrate the city’s spirit and be felt from the moment of arrival. Guests can look forward to a new expression of design, where Winnipeg’s distinctive brutalist architecture harmonizes with guestrooms thoughtfully redesigned with prairie warmth woven into every detail, elevated event spaces that set the stage for the city’s most momentous events, and a new culinary and social destination that places Fairmont Winnipeg at the centre of the city’s cultural life.
This is not a renovation. It is a reinvention, grounded in place, crafted with intention, and designed to celebrate the spirit of this remarkable city.
We look forward to welcoming you back to experience Winnipeg in a new light.
While Fairmont Winnipeg is physically closed, we are still actively open to new business in 2027. Email Karen Bryk, Business Development & Community Relations, at karen.bryk@fairmont.com.
What Food and Beverage Manufacturers Need to Watch in 2026
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released its 2026 Food and Beverage Report, highlighting another year of uncertainty for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.
While sales are forecast to increase modestly in 2026, demand remains under pressure as sales volumes are expected to decline for a fourth consecutive year. The report also explores how global instability, shifting consumer demand and changing cost pressures are affecting manufacturers across the country. Despite ongoing challenges, easing input costs could provide some relief for parts of the sector.
The report offers insights to help food manufacturers, processors and industry stakeholders better understand market conditions and make informed business decisions.
Read the report:
English: Food & Beverage Report | FCC
French: Rapport sur le secteur des aliments et des boissons | FAC
Non-Stop Service from YWG
With summer finally on its way, Winnipeg can look forward to non-stop service from coast to coast!
On June 27, WestJet launches non-stop service to Reykjavik, Iceland—an exciting addition that gives our community a direct link to Europe. The airline also brings back non-stop flights to Kelowna and Victoria, as well as St. John’s and Halifax.
Porter Airlines continues to expand its network at YWG, adding non-stop service to the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport and Hamilton, an underrated destination that brings passengers closer to the Niagara region.
Stay connected with what’s happening at YWG by visiting the Newsroom.
Building Manitoba for 40 Years
This past spring, Precon Builders proudly celebrated 40 years of building across Manitoba. Four decades marked by growth, innovation, and lasting partnerships that have established Precon as a trusted leader in design-build construction throughout the province.
Specializing in pre-engineered Butler Buildings®, multi-family developments, and commercial construction, Precon has built its reputation on delivering complete, start-to-finish solutions. Their 360º approach includes everything from development approvals and design to financing support and construction coordination, ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way.
As part of this milestone, Precon unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects the professionalism, capability, and forward-thinking mindset that continue to define the company today and the direction they’re moving tomorrow. While the projects have grown larger and more complex over the years, Precon’s mission remains the same: understanding clients’ visions, exceeding expectations, and building trust through every project.
Explore Precon’s project gallery to see the builds that have shaped their 40-year legacy across Manitoba: https://preconbuilders.com/gallery/
DTTI Funding Injects Augmented Reality into Electric School Bus Conversion Project at RRC Polytech
Manitoba marked a milestone with the rollout of its first electric school bus converted from diesel at RRC Polytech’s Vehicle Technology and Energy Centre (VTEC), but an equally significant innovation emerged behind the scenes: the use of Augmented Reality (AR) to support and scale the electrification process. Through funding from the Digital Technology Transformation Initiative (DTTI), VTEC and industry partner Noble Northern used AR headsets and software to create interactive, real-time guidance for complex mechanical work. This replaces static manuals with immersive 3D instructions, helping reduce errors, accelerate training, improve knowledge retention, and enable remote collaboration. The project also builds a dynamic digital knowledge base that can evolve and scale across industries. Beyond environmental benefits, this initiative highlights how AR can transform workforce training and industrial processes, positioning RRC Polytech and its partners as leaders in digital innovation and sustainable technology development.
Click here to learn more.
Learn How Business Leaders Can Drive Cost Optimization During Economic Uncertainty with BDO
Economic uncertainty is ongoing—making proactive cost management more critical than ever.
Cost optimization isn’t about short-term cuts. It’s about eliminating low-value activities, improving efficiency, and aligning with long-term strategy.
With AI, automation, and advanced analytics, organizations can streamline operations, improve forecasting, and enhance decision-making.
The organizations that succeed are those that avoid reactive approaches and instead take a structured path—aligning leadership, identifying cross-functional opportunities, and embedding strong governance to drive sustainable value. See how business leaders can drive cost optimization and performance during economic uncertainty.
Learn more here: AI-enabled cost optimization | BDO Canada
Major High-Performance 50,000 SF CFIA-Compliant Cold Storage Facility in Calgary Delivered for Lineage Logistics by Coldbox Builders
The City of Calgary now welcomes a major new addition to Canada’s cold chain infrastructure with the completion of a CFIA-compliant, 50,000 SF addition cold storage facility for Lineage Logistics, delivered by Coldbox Builders.
Strategically located near key north–south and east–west trade corridors, including the Trans-Canada Highway, the CPKC rail network, and Calgary International Airport’s cargo routes; the facility strengthens food distribution capacity across Canada, while supporting future growth in Western Canadian markets.
Coldbox Builders, the awarded design-build contractor, completed the project, including a new Blast Freezer and Cold Dock expansion designed to modernize critical infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted day-to-day operations throughout construction. The facility adds 7,600 pallet positions, including 1,536 dedicated Quick-Freezing Rack (QFR) pallet positions. Its advanced Quick Freeze System uses high-pressure premium fans to create controlled airflow that uniformly pulls cold air through pallets, ensuring consistent freezing performance, increased throughput, and reduced total cost of ownership.
A high level of engineering and construction expertise was applied to ensure high-performance operations. The result is a modern CFIA-compliant cold storage facility that increases Lineage’s ability to scale operations, protect product quality, and support the future of efficient food distribution to markets and consumers across Canada.
AI Innovation in Manitoba: A Manitoba AI Pathways Workshop
AI is showing up in places you might not expect. In Manitoba, it’s being applied across agri-food, life sciences, creative technology, and beyond, in ways that are practical, proven, and further along than most people realize.
On June 25, join The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce for a morning panel bringing together four of Manitoba’s most distinctive AI practitioners: Cameron Bergen, Casey Wahl, Lesley Klassen, and Jennifer Cox. Expect an honest, wide-ranging conversation about what AI adoption looks like across very different industries, what these practitioners have learned through experience, and what Manitoba’s AI ecosystem needs to grow.
Event Details:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Delta Hotels Winnipeg
Click here to register and learn more.
The 12-point AI Checkup: A Practical Starting Point for Western Canadian Organizations
AI has moved from pilot projects to daily operations faster than most leadership teams anticipated. The question is no longer whether your organization uses AI – it is whether anyone is governing how it gets used.
Governments are starting to enact legislation targeting practices that use AI to discriminate against consumers and employees. Courts have already held organizations liable for the outputs of their AI tools. And the gap between what AI can do and what your policies account for is widening every quarter.
This article by MLT Aikins technology lawyers is intended as a practical starting point for organizations that know they need to get a handle on AI governance but are not sure where to begin.
Who Will Take Home the 2026 MTA Truck Pull Championship Belt?
The trucking industry knows how to come together — and the 2026 MTA Truck Pull is one of the best examples of that spirit in action.
Join us during National Trucking Week (September 6-12, 2026) as teams battle for the coveted Truck Pull Championship Belt at the MTA Truck Pull!
This event is about more than friendly competition. It is a chance to support an important cause, connect with industry peers, and show the strength of our community. Proceeds from the event support The Joy Smith Foundation.
When: September 11, 2026
Where: 25 Bunting Street, Winnipeg (in front of the MTA office)
Open to all interested competitors. Build your team, bring your coworkers, friends, and family, and join us for an unforgettable day!
Teams can include up to 10 participants, with at least 3 women per team. Registration opens in June.
Click here for more information.
Celebrating 40 Years of Engineering Excellence
KGS Group is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, a milestone that reflects decades of expertise, growth and strong industry partnerships. Founded in 1986 by four engineers – Demetrios Kontzamanis, Helmut Graumann, J. Bert Smith and Dave MacMillan – KGS Group was built on a simple yet powerful belief: excellence is custom-made, and custom-made is personal.
From its beginnings in a small Winnipeg office, KGS has grown into a multidisciplinary firm with nine offices across Canada and the United States, supported by more than 700 engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff. Over the years, we have partnered with clients across diverse sectors, delivering thousands of hydropower, infrastructure, environmental, industrial and building projects.
As we look ahead, KGS remains committed to providing high-quality, tailored solutions that help our partners achieve lasting success.
Learn more about our story here.
News from The Munro Group
Colleen Munro Recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award:
The Munro Group is proud to announce that Colleen Munro recently received the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community by an Individual presented by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. We would like to thank the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce for the nomination and to North Forge for being a part of this amazing event. Congratulations Colleen!
Lilyfield Quarry Announcement:
We are pleased to announce that GIP Prairie Ltd has been awarded the role of general contractor for the McGillivray Overpass Project, with Lilyfield Quarry serving as an aggregate supplier for the project.
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