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Parkland Shines for Economic Development Tour
4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 1:34 PM CDTTwo weeks-ago twenty eager business, community and government leaders headed to the Parkland region, three hours northwest of Winnipeg, on the first Manitoba Chambers of Commerce economic development tour in four years.
A unique way to explore business opportunities and expand new markets, economic development tours take delegates on a two-day deputation packed with meetings hosted by local chamber and economic development leaders connecting tour participants with elected officials and Indigenous leaders. Tour delegates explore Manitoba’s home field advantage while enjoying visits to local businesses and attractions as well as opportunities to network with decision-makers.
With a unique rural focus, the Parkland tour kicked-off with Mayor David Bosiak’s State of the City address to the Parkland Chamber of Commerce. Delegates heard about the city’s history, current economic state and population and workforce growth opportunities through the provincial nominee program.
The group toured Manitoba Metis Federation’s new Northwest Council office building, before heading to Ritz Machine Works, a manufacturing business that serves a global market for precision parts used in bus transportation, agriculture and side-by-side off-road vehicles. Ritz is a global leader in pipe bending with main manufacturing plants in Dauphin and Minnesota.
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