Events

Are you thinking of exporting your food product to increase your sales and reduce your dependency on local and domestic markets? Preparing your company to export can be overwhelming and time consuming, but it can also be extremely beneficial for your business. Join us in-person for a two-day exporter preparedness workshop led by Manitoba Agriculture.

As an entrepreneur, taking the initiative to develop a solid business plan is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your business. However, we know it can be difficult knowing where to start. That’s why we developed our flagship Business Planning Program (BPP). Once you have completed the BPP you’ll have a detailed business plan that you can feel confident taking to investors to secure funding, communicating effectively with key stakeholders, proving market viability, minimizing business risks and failure, and using it to make better business decisions.

Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping Manitoba’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) overcome barriers to exporting. The World Trade Centre Winnipeg is pleased to offer TAP in Manitoba, a program that has rapidly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast.

Supply Chain Canada Manitoba Institute, in collaboration with Herzing College Winnipeg, is pleased to present the following webinar. This one-hour session will provide an overview of supply chain disruptions and their impact on Manitoba businesses. As well as, how supply chain management provides an opportunity to improve competitiveness and profitability through best practices. Attendees can expect to learn the following learning outcomes: - Examples of supply chain disruptions and their impact - Short term steps you can take to mitigate the impact of current disruptions - Long term steps you can take to minimize the impact of future disruption

The objective of this seminar is to refine the participant's understanding of creating and maintaining B2B relationships in foreign settings. Presented by World Trade Centre Winnipeg trade advisor Johana Gutierrez, key topics under review will include partner selection criteria, the handling of negotiations, and the management of foreign partnerships.

This seminar presented by trade advisor Andrew Shymanski at the World Trade Centre Winnipeg focuses on the building of relationships across cultural divides and diverging business practices around the world. The focus is placed on leadership styles, communication channels and the ability to operate cross-culturally.

On behalf of the Rady JCC and the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, we cordially invite you to another exciting live virtual workshop: Conducting Trade in a World of Digital Globalization featuring Mariette Mulaire (President and CEO World Trade Centre Winnipeg and Robin van Puyenbroeck (Executive Director-Business Development World Trade Centers AssociationThis interactive educational seminar takes place Thursday, October 28 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CST) via ZOOM The seminar will feature an in depth interview segment featuring Mariette and Robin. Viewers will learn what Robin has learned in his time as the new Executive Director-Business Development for the World Trade Centers, the role of both organizations and how they are connected plus information on Annual General Meeting highlights and more. Following the presentation a questions and answers period will follow. Registration is FREE but space is limited so don’t delay! To secure your spot, please email Shira Newman – snewman@radyjcc.com by Tuesday, October 26. A secure Zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the workshop.

Through its Expert partners, TAP gives companies access to top exporting advisors, resources and contacts. Companies are given the opportunity to work with industry leaders to build a comprehensive Export Plan, and then begin its implementation.

Presenter: Treena Chabot, TREE for Supervisors People leaders need to be concerned with equity and equality in the workplace. Many are conscious of equity, but try to balance inputs and outputs the wrong way. Many feel they are treating people equally, but employee perception is different. In this webinar, you will gain strategies to help you examine your own thoughts and behaviour. You will be able to influence employee morale in the right direction. Attendees will learn the following:1. Examine your ability to manage interpersonal relations and contribute to employee engagement2. Discover employee perceptions and work to create common ground3. Contribute to psychological health and safety in the workplace Treena Chabot is the author of MeYouQ: Life-Changing Protocols for People Leaders and a Certified Professional in Human Resources. She is the owner of TREE for Supervisors, which specializes in training individuals in intrapersonal and interpersonal skills and helping organizations adopt the Canadian Psychological Health & Safety Standard.

Presenter: Philippe Richer, TLR Étude d’avocats | Law Office In this webinar, we will review the types of business structures small business owners should consider, the advantages and disadvantages of each structure, and the factors you should consider in choosing the most appropriate option. Attendees will learn the following:1. The differences between corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships2. The advantages and disadvantages of each structure3. Receive tips on how to choose which one is best for them Philippe is very knowledgeable in multiple areas of law. While he used to practice criminal law, he now mainly focuses on Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Wills and Estate Planning. He authored the business law course for the Knowledge Bureau and presented at their annual conferences. He also taught the “français juridique” class at the faculty of law for 5 years. He is currently the president of the St. Boniface Francophone Chamber of Commerce.

Presenter: Darrell Boyko, Boyko Innovations As leaders prepare to leave 2020 behind them, the haunting question is often “what will be different next year?”. While we have no control over pandemics and other external influences, leaders can address internal productivity and efficiency issues. This webinar will cover proven strategies for creating a sales culture of productivity so you can control costs while continuing to grow in 2021. Attendees will learn the following:1. How to have productive sales meetings2. How to create a system of accountability in 20213. How to coach your sales team to greater performance Darrell Boyko was on the front-line growing sales in manufacturing, industrial distribution and technology for 20 years before starting his Manufacturing Representative Agency in 2014. For the past five years, he has spearheaded the sales growth for many Manitoba companies that were struggling to service the demands of customers that were as much as 90% of their business. Darrell worked with each company to diversify their customer base with new Fortune 100 and S&P 500 companies in the United States and have resulted in tens of millions of new sales dollars and multi-year contracts. He now teaches the same strategies and tactics he used for his clients through online and private workshops and trainings.

The World Trade Centre Winnipeg is proud to announce the 2019 Small Business Week™ Kickoff Luncheon! The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is celebrating the 40th edition of Small Business Week™. To highlight this important milestone, BDC is showcasing the people behind the success of Canadian SMEs. This year’s luncheon presented by WTC Winnipeg will consist of a panel of impressive Manitoban entrepreneurs who will share their experiences in the business world, in addition to speaking about the importance that a dedicated team brings to the success of a business.