CentrePort Canada Inc. is the master planner and facilitator of development for North America’s largest trimodal inland port. We are responsible for providing business development and investment attraction strategies that support economic growth and create jobs. We also market and promote the inland port as a destination for business attraction, expansion and retention. Since its inception in 2008, CentrePort Canada has attracted hundreds of millions in development and infrastructure investment.
CentrePort Canada continues to develop at a record setting pace with tens of millions of dollars in new investment each year. Through the CentrePort Canada Partnership Program, CentrePort partners gain real access to:
- early insights into emerging development opportunities;
- introductions and referrals to potential clients;
- marketing and brand awareness benefits;
- and, exclusive invites to networking events with executive-level decision makers.
OUR PROGRAM
As a result of the record setting investment and development within the inland port, the CentrePort Canada Partnership Program allows companies and organizations to leverage those business development, marketing and networking opportunities. The program acts as a local vehicle to connect and market Partners to over 1,000+ companies located at CentrePort.
BENEFITS
The CentrePort Canada Partnership Program consists of three levels: Platinum, Strategic and Preferred. Depending on the level, Partners benefit from a mix of business development, marketing and networking opportunities. Our Team supports Partners by pulling in business through introductions and referrals, pushing out a Partner’s brand through our marketing and communications channels, and providing opportunities to meet with decision makers.
Learn More!
To learn more about how your organization can partner with CentrePort, contact Jill Chapman, Executive Director, Partnerships & Community Engagement.
4Tracks
4Tracks Ltd. started in 2007 and is one of the leading transportation companies from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Currently with have over 300 employees and more than 200 units, we are continuing our growth in the industry. We are a dedicated carrier for the biggest Canadian food retailer, Loblaw and we deliver to stores such as Superstore, NoFrills, and Shoppers. Recently the company has started operating in US as well. 4Tracks Ltd. has been a front runner in providing essential goods to store throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and we look forward to serving our communities every day.
Jas Brar, Vice President
Anthony Allan Office Furnishings
Anthony Allan Office Furnishings is a locally owned and operated business with strong ties to our community. We have been serving Winnipeg and customers across Canada since 1983, helping them to enhance their workplace performance. Dedication to our customers, innovative designs, and sustainability keeps our clients on track to help them reach their goals in organizational, real-estate and human performance. We pride ourselves on creating innovative and inspiring workspaces and in sourcing solutions properly suited to our customers’ needs and vision. Ensuring end results are meaningful to the organization’s we work with and their team.
Phil Hornby, President & CEO
Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce
The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce came into operation in 1930 to serve the business community on the west side of Winnipeg, which includes the CentrePort Canada footprint. The Assiniboia Chamber provides services and value offerings to its members to support cost effective operations, business promotion and professional development. Through its operations, the chamber works toward economic growth, entrepreneurship and competitive enterprise for west Winnipeg.
Bayview Group
Since 1992, the Bayview Group has built a rock-solid reputation for integrity, innovation, and excellence in Manitoba’s heavy construction, commercial maintenance, materials recycling, and land development industries. At Bayview Construction and Rocky Road Recycling, our teams are focused on building and maintaining quality construction projects while remaining committed to worksite safety and environmental responsibility. Year-round, our people work hard to ensure that jobs are completed on time and to our clients’ highest standards.
Joel Martens, General Manager
BDC
The only financial institution devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs, BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Supporting entrepreneurs in all industries and all stages of development from 123 business centres across Canada, BDC understands a business is more than just dollars and cents.
Joanne MacKean, Business Centre Manager, Winnipeg West
Jonny Loewen, Business Centre Manager Downtown
Behlen Industries
Behlen Industries LP is currently the largest manufacturer of steel building systems in Canada. Our strong experience designing and manufacturing steel building facilities around the world is one of our greatest assets. The key advantages of using our pre-engineered steel buildings system are: greatly reduced construction time, use of eco-friendly sources like recycled steel, easy to build and manage on site.
Clint Swain, Regional Sales Manager
Bell MTS
Bell MTS is a division of Bell Canada, Canada’s largest communications company. Bell MTS can guide you as you move through your network evolution journey, offering expert architecture design and technology integration for network, unified communications, 5G and more throughout Manitoba.
Sean McCabe, Senior Manager
Best Western Plus
The Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport Hotel is known for our friendly and welcoming prairie hospitality. Located just minutes away from the Winnipeg International Airport and the inland port of CentrePort Canada. We are proud to offer competitive corporate rates for all businesses of CentrePort Canada.
Candace Kowalchuk, Catering Director
BFL CANADA
BFL Canada makes a difference where you need it the most. We are a 100% Canadian-owned/employee owned company providing customized solutions in all areas of insurance and risk management. Whatever your industry and your business’s size, our professionals have only one goal: becoming an entrusted partner that continuously protects your best interests. With 24 offices across Canada and a major presence in Manitoba, we are proud to say we are the fastest growing insurance and risk management firm in Winnipeg. We know our Canadian industries inside out. We have a firm grasp of their constant shifts and transformations. Regardless of your line of business, you can count on our extensive knowledge to identify custom coverage solutions that push the advantages you strive for.
Cosmo Racano, Managing Partner
Bison Fire Protection
Bison Fire Protection is a one-stop, single point of contact for your fire protection needs in Winnipeg. As a partner for your fire protection requirements, you can rest easy knowing that every Bison Fire Protection technician is manufacturer certified to service, design and sell products best suited for your individual needs.
Rob Read, President & CEO
Bison Transport
Bison Transport is a multiple-award-winning Canadian transport company. We employ the latest technologies and operate one of the largest and most modern fleets in the industry. With offices and facilities throughout Canada, our dedicated staff and safe, professional Drivers provide a wide range of transportation, warehousing, and logistics services throughout North America.
Brenda Hutchison, Manager, Property Services
Boge & Boge Ltd.
Established in 1976, Boge & Boge Ltd. is a multi-disciplined service provider in the global construction and development community. The company provides a full range of design-build, engineering and project management services. Boge & Boge also operates Diaser Management, a project and construction management firm, specializing in agricultural, mining and industrial projects. In recent years, Diaser has grown to turn-key and design-build services for the industrial sector. Central Canadian Structures (CCS), a division of Diaser Management, is a Winnipeg-based construction company that specializes in design building, general contracting and project managing.
Hans Boge Jr., Operations Manager
Cambrian Excavators
Cambrian Excavators, a COR® certified company headquartered in Winnipeg, provides expertise in sewer and water installations, subdivision work, excavation and compaction services, directional drilling and snow removal.
Marcus Pflug, General Manager
CGM Engineering
CGM Engineering is a Winnipeg-based corporation founded in 2016 by Kyle Cormack, P.Eng., Stephen Glockner, P.Eng. Ph.D., and Tony Mitousis, P.Eng. with the goal of providing electrical and mechanical design and consulting engineering services. CGM Engineering offers mechanical and electrical engineering services in western Canada and Ontario. Our electrical design services and expertise include lighting, power distribution, life safety systems, emergency generation and specialty equipment design. Mechanical design services and expertise include heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing system design. Our team encourages LEED® and similar energy-conscious building designs.
Tony Mitousis, P.Eng., LEED AP Principal, Electrical Engineer
Clear Concepts
Clear Concepts will be your trusted IT partner, helping you solve complex IT challenges with confidence. ClearCare Managed IT Service Plans include strategic IT consulting, risk management services, business continuity planning, and long-term planning services. Clear Concepts remains grounded in practicality, leaving expensive pie-in-the-sky ideas to our competitors.
Phil Proctor, Managing Partner
Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 65 countries, our more than 15,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For more than 26 years, our experienced leadership with significant insider ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of almost 20% for shareholders. With annualized revenues of $3.6 billion ($4.0 billion including affiliates) and $46 billion of assets under management, we maximize the potential of property and accelerate the success of our clients and our people.
Dan Chubey, Managing Director
Concord Projects
Since 1978, Concord Projects has been building a long list of repeat clients. Concord is committed to a team-oriented, fair and honest approach to the construction management, general contracting, and design-build process.
Nolan Ploegman, President & CEO
Contempora Steel Builders
Since 1978, Contempora Steel Builders has been offering a wide range of construction and design build services catered to each individual client’s requirements to successfully deliver projects of any scale and complexity regardless of the type of contract. From start to finish, Contempora Steel can help make every clients vision a reality while delivering each project on time and on budget.
George Constantinides, President
Cooper Rankin Architecture
Cooper Rankin Architecture is a long-established firm with a unique mix of experience and young talent. We provide comprehensive, innovative service in achieving our primary goal as a firm: making you, the client, happy and successful. Through understanding your needs and desires, we can generate excellent value to you by accurately providing the services you want. To achieve this, we start with three different types of service delivery. Each type revolves around three criteria: quality of design, schedule and cost control. These types provide a starting point for our conversation on how to prioritize the criteria to best serve you.
Todd Chernomas, Principal
Cunningham Business Interiors Ltd.
Cunningham Business Interiors Ltd. is a full-service office furniture provider. We are locally owned and have been proudly serving our valued clients since 1964. With an in-house Interior Designer, Sales Team, Customer Service and our own Professional Delivery/Installation Personnel – Cunningham’s can complete your project from start to finish. With over 30+ manufacturers, some of whom Cunningham’s have had a relationship with for decades, a lot of whom are Canada based – Cunningham’s will listen to your requirements, measure and plan your space to provide the best solution in collaboration with your vision. With clients ranging from office complexes to hospitals, from airports to community clubs – small and larger orders receive the same attention as deserved.
Corinne De Decker, Sales Manager
Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson
Our strengths are diverse, just like the changing needs of our clients. We provide full-service real estate solutions in brokerage, property management and advisory services to help our clients maximize the value of their real estate. We provide extensive local market knowledge with over 30 years of experience, and we provide our clients with global reach via Cushman & Wakefield’s network of 43,000+ employees in over 60 countries.
Lindsay Ridgley, Manager, Marketing & Communications
Economic Development Winnipeg
Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is the lead economic development agency for Winnipeg, encompassing EDW, YES! Winnipeg and Tourism Winnipeg. EDW champions Winnipeg’s economic growth and facilitates investment promotion and attraction, capacity building and the management of market data.
Amanda Macdonald, Director of Business Development
Efficiency Manitoba
Efficiency Manitoba is Manitoba’s newest Crown corporation devoted to energy conservation. Our goal is to make saving energy and reducing energy bills easy, affordable, and satisfying.
We have targets to reduce Manitoba’s consumption of electricity by 1.5% and natural gas by 0.75% annually.We’re committed to achieving this by offering programs and incentives to all Manitobans to help them save energy, money, and the environment.
Visit efficiencyMB.ca to learn more and get started on your energy efficiency journey.
Colleen Kuruluk, President & CEO
Exemplar Developments
Committed to the highest standards of excellence in the real estate domain. Prudent management has enabled us to become a complete end-to-end developer, this includes site acquisition, entitlements, planning, construction and project management, marketing, leasing and sales.
Jas Kalar, President
f-BLOK architecture
f-BLOK architecture is an architecture and interior design studio located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We are people first—architects and interior designers second— bringing a human approach to projects, both in terms of the process and buildings. Our goal is to work collaboratively— bridging the gap between the land, our clients, community, contractors, trades, and each of us. We will never settle in our pursuit—as individuals and as an organization—to learn, drive out inefficiencies and redefine boundaries. We have a responsibility to connect ideas, people and policy makers and create conversations on how we build a better world. Our work is bigger than us.
Candace Karhut, Owner, Architect
Focus Equities
Focus Equities, a Canadian corporation, provides the full range of development, investment, financing, construction and operation of complex real estate, energy and infrastructure projects. Founded over 35 years ago by Canadian entrepreneur and visionary Ken Mariash, Focus Equities has an extraordinary track record of success.
In real estate, Focus Equities acts both as the developer of large complex projects and as an active financial investor. Focus Equities and its associated companies have developed, purchased, or sold more than 15 million square feet of real estate and more than 10,000 residential /condominium units throughout North America.
FWS Group
FWS Group are leaders in integrated project design, facility construction and maintenance. Our integrated approach to project development and execution has resulted in many successful construction projects to date. As an early adopter of the vertical integration concept, we have implemented multiple improvements and we continue to support its evolution as we move into the future.
Denis Tetrault, Director, Marketing & Sales
HUB International
Hi, we’re HUB.
We advise businesses and individuals on how to reach their goals.
When you partner with us, you’re at the center of a vast network of risk, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management specialists that bring clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy.
So you’re ready for tomorrow.
Ryan Matthews, Chief Sales Officer
Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Our membership is open to both the Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Business Community. We believe our Chamber can create the partnerships and synergies essential to the growth and development of both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal businesses. By joining the Chamber, you can become part of this effort.
Inland Audio Visual
Inland AV is a Winnipeg based full-service audiovisual company established in 1937. It now serves all of Western Canada with comprehensive audiovisual services in five locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Inland AV’s specialists provide a complete range of services through their Sales, Installation, Managed Services and Rentals divisions.
Kim Werbowski, CEO
Inn at the Forks
Inn at the Forks, part of the Sparrow Hotels portfolio, is Winnipeg’s only luxury, boutique hotel. Situated at the heart of The Forks, our guestrooms are refined and modern, with a design acutely focused on the finer things. SMITH Restaurant features a culinary experience, focused on sustainable and locally sourced ingredients and big flavors. Riverstone Spa features treatments designed to naturally harmonize your mind, body and spirit.
Joel Waterman, General Manager
Johnston Group
Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to companies from one employee to 10,000 or more. We are a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, having held the Best Managed distinction every year since 2001. We call Winnipeg home and we believe strongly in giving back by contributing to our local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.
Dave Angus
KGS Group
We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm based in Winnipeg, serving clients throughout North America. Dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management, our highly experienced team of engineers, scientists and technologists provide a complete range of engineering services for nearly every market. We have the expertise to tackle almost any project, and we care enough to do it right.
Rick Martin, President
KMR Delivery Solutions
KMR is a customizable delivery company here to rebrand the last mile delivery solutions industry by offering the highest level of customer service. They provide last mile, on-demand delivery as well as warehousing and crossdocking. With personalized delivery solutions and best in class software tracking, they are confident they can meet all of your unique requests.
Kris Keough, Principal
Rob Whitla, Principal
Lakeview Hotels & Resorts
Lakeview Hotels & Resorts was founded in 1964 as Lakeview Developments by Mr. Jack Levit and was responsible for many North American high-rise projects. Lakeview has become one of the leading hotel operators in Canada developing more than 20 hotels, including the Delta in downtown Winnipeg and several Sheraton hotels. Lakeview currently owns or manages more than 14 hotel properties of its own including Lakeview Hotels & Resorts and several restaurants across Canada. Lakeview offers two hotel properties conveniently located at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, two resorts within Manitoba’s Interlake located on the shores of Lake Winnipeg in Gimli and Hecla as well as a Lakeview Inns & Suites located in Brandon, Manitoba.
Jackie Storry, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Lazer Grant LLP
Lazer Grant LLP exists to help our clients and our people grow. We work with you to find opportunities, focus in on challenges and ensure that you have the resources and expertise to grow and succeed. We are Manitoba’s premier CPA firm providing services in Assurance, Tax, Consulting and Insolvency.
Jeff Cochrane, Managing Partner
M Builds
Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with offices in Northwest Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, M Builds has been proudly serving the construction needs of Western Canada for over 40 years. M Builds is a multi-faceted company building commercial/industrial facilities, retail and educational structures as well as assisted and senior living facilities.
Tony Nocita, Partner
M.D. Steele
M.D. Steele continues to leave our mark of Construction Integrity on all that we do. Humbled by our achievements M.D. Steele projects have built our reputation as a quality Manitoba builder. Since establishing in 1993, we have maintained our reputation for fairness, reliability and innovative workmanship as general contractors, construction managers and design builders. M.D. Steele has added notable builds to the Winnipeg landscape including the Provencher Bridges, Esplanade Riel, CancerCare Manitoba, Floodway Expansion, Health Science Central Centre Energy Plant and the St. Andrews Lock and Dam.
Richard Wilson, President
MacDon Industries Ltd.
MacDon Industries Ltd. is a Canadian based manufacturer of harvesting equipment specializing in the production of pull-type and self-propelled windrowers and specialty pick-up and straight cut combine headers for combines for world markets.
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, established in 1931, is the umbrella organization for Manitoba’s chamber movement. With a membership comprised of Local Chambers of Commerce as well direct Corporate Members, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is Manitoba’s largest and most diverse business lobby, representing over 10,000 businesses and community leaders.
Carolynne Jansen, Director, Business Development & Partnerships
Manitoba Trucking Association
The Manitoba Trucking Association exists to develop and maintain a safe and healthy business environment for its industry members and has been doing so since 1932.
Don Stewart, Business Development Manager
MLT Aikins
MLT Aikins LLP is a full-service law firm of more than 250 lawyers with a deep commitment to Western Canada and an understanding of this market’s unique legal and business landscapes. Based out of six key centres across the four western provinces, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the 15 Largest Law Firms in Canada (Lexpert, American Lawyer Media), we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients – from the personal concerns of individuals to the highly sophisticated and comprehensive requirements of major business enterprises.
Brian DeGagne, Business Development Consultant
MMI Asset Management
MMI is a real estate asset management firm located in the heart of the Canadian prairies. We provide access to investment opportunities with real results to our clients through an institutional approach to asset management and development. We are relentless in our process to ensure our clients get real results, leveraged through our expertise and networks built on a foundation of trust and integrity.
Martin McGarry, President & CEO
Motel 6 Winnipeg
Whether it is your first stop while heading into Winnipeg, or your last stop heading out of Winnipeg, we are conveniently located on Hwy 1 West. Within 5 kms of the Bell MTS Iceplex, the Assiniboia Downs, the Red River Exhibition and Thunder Rapids Amusement Park.
With everything you may need from a hotel, we are your best choice for a convenient night stay. We offer free Wi-Fi, a meeting room, pool, hot tub and a large parking lot for all vehicles!
Nasco
NASCO is a tri-national coalition of governments, businesses and educational institutions formed in 1994. We are driven by a common interest in the competitiveness of North America by increasing the skilled workforce and collaborating along freight, energy and trade networks.
Rachel Connell, Vice President, Membership & Event
PCL Construction
The flexibility to mobilize the right people to deliver unique construction solutions; an unwavering focus on delivering value to your business bottom line; and the capability to leverage innovation to meet emerging challenges and keep you at the fore. This is PCL. As a company that is 100% employee-owned, we collaborate and innovate to help our partners thrive. Our culture of ownership drives your success. Whether you are in the Buildings, Civil, Industrial or Special Projects market, partnering with PCL means you’re gaining a proven, reliable and trusted full-service partner with a mobile network of more than 4,500 experts and professionals across Canada, the United States, Australia and the Caribbean. We leverage the expertise from this vast experience to help our clients and partners build lasting legacies.
Scott McCulloch, Senior Manager, Business Development and Relationships
Pegasus Publications
Pegasus Publications is committed to creating niche magazines, as well as building relationships between readers and advertisers. We combine profitability with integrity. We care about our employees, our readers, as well as the businesses we serve.
Dorothy Dobbie, President
Pinnacle
Manitoba’s largest locally owned and operated staffing and recruitment firm. Founded in 2002, Pinnacle has become Winnipeg’s leading recruitment firm as a direct result of industry-specialized recruiters focused on one goal: connecting top talent with top Manitoba companies. Pinnacle delivers on this mission through five distinct divisions:
- Pinnacle Executive & Professional Search
- Pinnacle Office & Administration Staffing
- Pinnacle Industrial Staffing
- Pinnacle Technology Recruitment
- Accountants Now
Terry Cyr, Vice President, Business Development
POWERTEC ELECTRIC/POWERTEC SOLAR
Powertec is an Electrical and Solar contractor operating in Manitoba, NW Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut. Our main office is located in Winnipeg on Erin St. We serve Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional clients with their construction and maintenance electrical needs, including preventative maintenance, power-quality monitoring, thermal scanning, emergency repair work (24hrs), and lighting and power repairs. We also work with general contractors to provide design-build, design-assist, and bid-spec electrical contracting services. We are a safety-focused, COR-certified company and have a full-time safety coordinator on staff. Powertec’s solar division is a full EPC contractor with design and engineering done in-house. We are a leader in the solar industry throughout the areas that we serve.
Daniel Hartley, President
Prairie Rail Solutions
Prairie Rail Solutions Ltd. (PRS) is a Manitoba based company whose mission and vision is to provide niche market rail services to railway companies, companies which own rail cars and companies which have or require rail access facilities.
Paul Newsome, General Manager
Province of Manitoba
The Manitoba government and CentrePort Canada work closely with a number of related provincial departments including Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Jobs and the Economy, Municipal Government, and Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.
Quintex
Servicing Southern Manitoba since 1911, Quintex remains the only Canadian owned full-service uniform, mat and linen rental provider in Manitoba. We are determined to improve our community and environment, while providing our partners with exceptional quality and service. Quintex is your one stop solution for enhancing your company’s image through our customized uniform programs. Improve the health and cleanliness of your building with our mat, towelling, linen, paper, soap and sanitizer products. Our Q Custom Clothing division completes our services – providing you with a custom private webstore to easily manage the purchase of apparel and accessories for your team and embroidering your purchases in-house to ensure the quality and efficiency of your orders.
Paul Radley, Vice President, Sales
Red River College Polytechnic
RRC College Polytech is renowned for providing accessible, innovative, applied learning and research in an advanced environment, creating skilled graduates to drive the Manitoba economy. The college’s aim is to steadily meet and exceed the job market’s evolving requirements, and contribute to Manitoba’s economic and social prosperity through exceptional applied education and research.
Megan Havens, Operations & Corporate Relations Manager
Relish New Brand Experience
Relish is a results-driven agency. We provide our clients with strategic, creative and immersive brand experiences through virtually any platform. As a Certified B-Corporation, we strive to empower people and organizations to solve complex challenges and create positive change through strategic practices, design, marketing, technology and innovation. We deliver:
Better Products: Brand development, interactive products and strategies, media campaigns and stakeholder communications. · Greater Impact: Clear, immediate and relevant positioning. Engaging and efficient campaigns. · Meaningful Communications: Engaging narratives, authentic client relationships and organizational alignment.
RS Distribution
RS Distribution Services is committed to offering innovative and technologically advanced supply chain management solutions, from warehousing and order fulfillment to packaging, assembly, and transportation through RS Express. Conveniently located in the center of the continent, we are proud to offer one of Canada’s most secure and efficient distribution systems. Committed to service and quality, peace of mind is at the core of all we have to offer.
Rene Saurette, President
Rural Municipality of Rosser
Located adjacent to the City of Winnipeg, Rosser became a municipality in 1893. Rosser, Grosse Isle, Meadows, Marquette, Gordon and Lilyfield are some of the communities within the Rural Municipality of Rosser. CentrePort Canada North is located within the RM of Rosser.
Scatliff + Miller + Murray
Scatliff+Miller+Murray was formed with the sole purpose of developing bold new concepts and high-level designs for urban revitalization and sustainable development. Innovative thinking and the practical, on-the-ground, experience that gets projects built is our signature. We work with clients to identify not only what is possible, but also what is practical – no matter what the challenge.
Tom Janzen, Principal
Sputnik Architecture
Sputnik Architecture Inc. is a multi-disciplinary team of interior designers, architects and urban planner located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our body of work is a derivative of an integrated design methodology that focuses on providing value to our clients with design solutions that enhance their ability to live, work, and play. Our portfolio is demonstrative of a philosophy that each client is unique, and each solution is borne from a careful analysis and understanding of our client and the specific set of variables surrounding their needs and wishes.
Peter Hargraves, Managing Partner
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting
Headquartered in Winnipeg and with offices across Canada, Staffmax is a leading provider of High- Quality Temporary Staffing, Full-Service Permanent Recruiting, RPO (recruitment process outsourcing) and Executive Search Services. Staffmax is known for providing READY, RELIABLE & EXPERIENCED employees across all roles and disciplines. Using advanced recruitment technologies, AI and a team of dedicated specialized recruiters we are able to find hidden talent quickly to fill roles on our client’s timeline.
Kevin Gill, President
Sturgeon Industrial Park
Located adjacent north of the CentrePort Canada Rail Park in the RM of Rosser, Sturgeon Industrial Park is a planned 225-acre industrial park. The Sturgeon Industrial Park development team has over 80+ years combined experience in real estate investing, construction, mortgage brokering and finance. Contact us to learn more about investment and corporate lot opportunities.
Alan Fetterly, President & CEO
Super 8 Winnipeg
Whether you need a hotel on the East or the West side of Winnipeg, we will ensure you have a SUPER stay. Super 8 Winnipeg West is located just east of the perimeter making it very convenient for traffic heading in and out of Winnipeg from the West side. Super 8 Winnipeg East is located just west of the perimeter for all the traffic coming in from the East side of the province. Both properties, owned by InnKeepers, include a hot breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi and Parking.
Candace Sharpe, General Manager
Taillieu Construction
Established in 1960, Taillieu Construction continues to be one of Manitoba’s most successful and reputable heavy construction contractors. Our areas of expertise include land development, earthmoving, underground infrastructure, horizontal directional drilling, northern community work, and sewer and water treatment.
Robert Reidy, President & CEO
TDS Law
TDS believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Our collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness and communication. An exclusive member firm in Manitoba of Lex Mundi, TDS is a fullservice firm of 100+ lawyers providing services in over 25 areas and has language capabilities in English, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
Mark Howe, Director, Business Development & Client Relations
The Munro Group
The Munro Group is a Canadian collection of development-focused businesses. It consists of Hugh Munro Construction – a heavy civil construction company, Fort Whyte Lowbedding, Lilyfield Quarry – an aggregate resource distributor, ClearSecure Distribution – the supplier for RockGlass, and SecureAll Screens. Each of these companies is motivated by similar values like community progress and development, safety & security, and client connections.
Colleen Munro, President & CE
Tri-Core Projects
Tri-Core Projects provides business, industry, and government agencies with a wide range of timely, cost effective and responsible heavy civil construction services and products including but not limited to site development. Since 2003, Tri-core has built a robust team including professional engineers, technologists, and field personnel complimented by an extensive heavy equipment inventory who provide turn-key construction services for its clientele. As a full-service industry leader, we are known for our dedication and commitment to our clients. Over the years and through the successful completion of numerous projects, Tri-Core has developed extensive in-house capabilities and innovative solutions to solve an array of site-specific project challenges.
John Highmoor, Principal
Tripwire Media Group
Tripwire Media Group is a video content company that helps unlock the power of storytelling through film and animation. Combining strategy, creativity and industry expertise, we help you build a stronger connection with your audience, reach your goals and push your business forward. We’ve been a full-service video production team for over 12-years and our highly skilled team of writers, animators, directors, producers, videographers, marketers and client service professionals manage the process from script to screen and can support in any phase of the project.
Doug Darling, President & CEO
Western Economic Diversification Canada
For more than 30 years, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has been
working to diversify the western economy while improving the quality of life of
western Canadians. We aim to be a leader in building a strong, competitive West
by focusing on business development, innovation and community development
Westland Construction
Since 1979, we at Westland Construction pride ourselves on providing construction solutions for our clients with our streamlined processes and procedures, outstanding attention to detail and commitment to completing projects on time and on budget. We strive to exceed client expectations project by project through lean construction practices such as advanced planning, consistency of process and project team engagement. Our success is directly related to our team’s expertise and the values that we embrace. These values are the foundation of our work and the foundation of our customer relationships. Planning alone does not build buildings – people do!
Peter Grose, President & CEO
Whiteland Developers
Our history began as an industrial developer and that still remains true today. We have a proven track record in the development, construction, and management of industrial space. We are actively involved in every stage of development, from land acquisition and master planning, building design and construction.
Sam Sidhu, President
Winnipeg Airports Authority
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains, and invests in Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. Control of the airport was transferred from the federal government to WAA on January 1, 1997.
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, incorporated in 1873, helps build a city where business can prosper. As well as taking business concerns to government, The Winnipeg Chamber’s programs and services create competitive advantages for its members, including for-profits, associations and charities. We serve as a catalyst for a healthy, growing community where businesses can relocate and expand.
Jon Goodspeed, Vice President, Business Development
Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR)
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) is comprised of 18 municipalities that include and surround the City of Winnipeg. WMR provides the platform for municipalities to work on projects that cross boundaries that support good growth, good stewardship and good governance.
Colleen Sklar, President & CEO
WORLD TRADE CENTRE WINNIPEG
The World Trade Centre Winnipeg (WTC Winnipeg) is a bilingual private sector-led organization and member of the Canada Business Network. The WTC Winnipeg caters to the business community by acting as an information portal for Manitoba entrepreneurs. Equipped with access to extensive market research databases and privileged access to global leaders through its World Trade Centers Association membership, the WTC Winnipeg is a key resource for those seeking comprehensive information, research and connections.
Mariette Mulaire, President & CEO
WSP
WSP provides clients with comprehensive engineering, planning, environmental, building sciences, geomatics, and program/project management services across a broad range of market sectors. With strong client relationships and solid industry knowledge, we help our clients capitalize on opportunities, understand and address challenges, identify and manage risks, and navigate relevant regulatory systems. WSP has been providing consulting engineering services for over 50 years and is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and has become the preeminent Canadian engineering firm with offices in Canada from coast to coast. WSP is COR-certified, is in good standing with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba and registered with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
Meagan Boles, Manager
Xpromo
Xpromo.ca, a division of Xpressions Corporate Promotional Products, is your Canadian source for decorated apparel and promotional products. We pride ourselves on having the most extensive selection of brands and apparel – whether you’re on the golf course, in the workforce and everything in between. We also specialize in work and safety wear and custom decoration.
Mark Hauser, President & CEO
