Chamber releases Skills & Opportunities Summit Report
The Brandon Chamber released it's Skills & Opportunities Roundtable Summit Report today. The report is based on the findings of the Workforce Alignment Committee's Roundtable Summit held in February of 2020, which was conducted to bring a diverse group of community and business leaders together to gain an understanding of the issue of skilled labour shortage in the community. To find out more information, including a copy of the report, click here.The findings of this report were originally presented at
Assiniboine awarded $190k NSERC grant for applied research in agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAssiniboine awarded $190k NSERC grant for applied research in agricultureBRANDON, Man. (May 19, 2020)— Assiniboine Community College has received a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grant of $190,880 to build applied research capacity in support of Manitoba agriculture, innovation and sustainability.“As Manitoba’s ag college, we are thrilled to receive NSERC support that allows us to further our contributions to the provincial agriculture sector,
Sunrise Credit Union Pledges 42K to Non-Profit Organizations
May 19, 2020For Immediate Release Sunrise Credit Union Pledges 42K to Non-Profit Organizations Fourteen worthwhile organizations in Western Manitoba will be receiving grants valued at more than $42,000 through the Helping People of Sunrise grant program. The temporary initiative was launched late last month, with Sunrise partnering with non-profit organizations and businesses to fill a variety of needs in our communities. “Community groups are providing important services and programs during this
Back to Business with Leech Printing
Local legend Leech Printing launched an online store for ordering all Covid19 related signage requirements. Everything from interior to exterior signs, banners, floor/wall graphics, etc. They have a standard generic template to select from, or you can upload your own design to order. We can also create a custom design for you. The link to the site is: backtobusiness.leechprint.com
Phased Reopening of Brandon Restaurants
With the announcement by the Province to permit the opening of outdoor seating areas at restaurants, the City of Brandon has created a new procedure to review and track the temporary use of outdoor spaces for seating during the phased re-opening process. The City of Brandon will be acting as a review agency, in concert with Manitoba Health and LGCA. Our goal is to ensure the health and safety and Brandon residence is protected. Part of this process will be to establish communication with Manitoba
Heritage Co-op acquires local aerial spraying business
BRANDON, Man. (April 1, 2020) – Heritage Co-op is pleased to announce the acquisition of Westman Aerial Spraying Ltd., offering yet another valuable service to its farm customers. “We pride ourselves on providing first-class service to our local agricultural community, and we are pleased to offer this new service,” said Heritage Co-op General Manager Lorne Zacharias. Heritage Co-op members are already familiar with Westman Aerial Spraying Ltd. The co-op purchased a crop input business from Westman Aerial
Chamber Office Closed to Public
Please be advised that due the COVID-19 outbreak, theBrandon Chamber of Commerce office will be closed to the public until for further notice. In support of community health and well-being, we are working remotely and ready to connect. Staff can be reached by email and phone. We will continue to examine conditions on a weekly basis and determine whether to continue work-from-home arrangements or to re-open the office (only if the experts deem it safe to do so). Take care, be well, and please don't