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CHAMBER at a glance
a publication of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Entrepreneurism on the rise in Brandon
November 2011
Inside this issue:
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GM’s Report
Member Spotlight
Events Recap
Business Anniversaries
Call for Nominations
Business Books:
Recommended Reading
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R ecently the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the
Financial Post released their annual report on the top 100 Entrepreneurial Cities called Communities in Bloom. This year the report found Brandon to be in 37th place, a tremendous jump up from 2010 when we were ranked 65th. The top spots go to communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Financial Post reported that Entrepreneurs create more than just businesses, they create communities. Ted Mallett, vice-president and chief economist of the CFIB said “What defines an entrepreneurial person is a matter of considerable debate. Beyond simply operating a business or taking risks, astute observers say that entrepreneurs also have a high tolerance for uncertainty and the courage to start building even before getting control of all the necessary building blocks.” The CFIB-Financial Post gathered data based on 12 sets of statistics, put them
into three common themes and then combines those findings into all-round scores. Mallett stated “Among the measures of entrepreneurship, we look for the size of their footprints in communities and how fast they are expanding; we look for their degrees of optimism for the future; and we look for tangible signs that local leaders are aware of the needs and contributions of business operators. Importantly, unlike most ranking exercises, we make sure that we take into account actual opinions and perspectives of business owners within these communities.” It is positive that Brandon’s score moved in a positive direction showing continued optimism. Entrepreneurship isn’t new to us. Our community has continually demonstrated that type of entrepreneurial spirit from the earliest days of our community development, to today. This may have been best demonstrated with our recent awards
during Small business week. Drew Mills was recognized for his determination and hard work with Millco Steel by being nominated and receiving the Business Builder Award. Derek Wychyshyn owner of Komfort Kitchen received the award for Entrepreneur of the year. Both individuals demonstrated a strong business sense and acknowledged the hard work and sacrifices that go hand-in-hand with the risks of business ownership. Once again we congratulate this year’s recipients. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business stated on their home page there is no question that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are Canada's engine of growth. After all, SMEs employ about 52% of all working individuals in the country. Businesses, whether they are located in urban or rural areas, play an integral
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FROM THE DESK OF...
T his September I had the pleasure of attending the Canadian Chamber of
Commerce Annual General Meeting in St. John’s Newfoundland. This annual con-ference is always a pleasure to attend as it provides an excellent opportunity to attend workshops on items of national business interest and participate in set-ting Canadian Chamber Policy. As always, the event was well attended and very engaging. In the several days prior I also attended the Canadian Chamber Execu-tives of Canada AGM. This annual forum allows Chamber Executives from across Canada to meet and network. This con-ference has proved very valuable as a networking tool to find out what new initiatives other Chambers in Canada are engaged in.
As many of you already know this will be my last Chamber Article in my role as General Manager. On November 14th I
will take my role with the City of Brandon, tasked with developing policy. Looking back on my role within this organization over the past three and a half years, I have been extremely fortunate to have been offered such a fantastic opportunity to work with closely with so many of you. Over my time here I have been able to serve with five different Presidents (Lee Bass, Ron Cumming, Chris Griffin, PJ Crane, and Cam Clark) and numerous Board Members all which have served as mentors to me in the ways of leader-ship. I owe them all a debt of gratitude. I also have to thank my tremendous staff at the Chamber – Carolynn and Ashleigh who I know will continue to serve the Chamber and its members faithfully. And of course, you the member, without your support this strong and storied organiza-tion would not be here to serve the Bran-don Community. Thank you for your sup-port!
Although at the time I write this article I am unaware of who will re-place me I am confident that the new General Manager will come into the role with a progressive board, experienced and able staff, and a strong membership. My sincerest regards and best of luck in the future!
Nathan Peto General Manager Nathan can be reached by email at [email protected] until his last day on November 10th
GM’S REPORT
A Final Farewell...
Welcome New Members
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Scotia McLeod
1003 Rosser Avenue
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Photography by Dale
Unit B-685-10th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 4G5
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Joe Beeverz Bar & Grill
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Sun Life Financial
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Spirit Staffing & Consulting Inc.
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Workers Compensation Board Brandon
Unit 1 – 457 9th Street
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Gulliver’s Grill
1630 Park Avenue
Brandon, MB R7A 1S5
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Odanah Trucking Line Inc.
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Brandon, MB R7A 6Y8
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Jim Nay
14 Wakomma Drive
Brandon, MB R7B 3A4
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Membership Matters…Get Others Involved!
Tell us about a business that would benefit from Chamber membership.
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MEMBERSHIP
G ulliver’s Grill has been operating in Brandon for over 10 years. It is locally owned and operated
by Brandon native Scott Bender and brother Craig Bender. They serve a world wide variety of lunch, dinner and snack items. They are well known for their open fire forno oven, not to mention their selection of mouth-watering, homemade desserts. Their dining room
allows for both small and large parties offering something for every need.
Gulliver’s strives for top quality meals at reasonable
prices. Their motto is:
“Do Whatever it Takes”
Gulliver’s Grill can be reached at
(204) 728-5930or by email at [email protected].
member
SPOTLIGHT
Business AnniversariesBusiness AnniversariesBusiness Anniversaries
Cab Clothing & Accessories Inc. 5 years Apex Management Group 10 years Minute Muffler & Brake 15 years The Learning Company / Robertson College 15 years K.K. Penner & Sons (Westman) Inc. 15 years Meadowview Autobody & Glass 15 years myITsource.ca 15 years West-Can Human Resource Solutions Inc. 15 years World of Water 20 years
Pantages on Park 25 years Physio First 30 years Crane Steel Structures Ltd. 30 years D & B Sprinklers 30 years Trails West Motor Inn 30 years Shoppers Mall 40 years Murray’s Auto Group 85 years Quintex Services Ltd. 100 years Christie's Office Plus 130 years
Congratulations on reaching a milestone anniversary!
If your business has an upcoming milestone anniversary let us know! Call the Chamber at 571-5340.
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EVENTS
2011 Election Forums Manitoba BOLD Breakfast & Leaders Forum September 12th Local Candidates Forum September 21st
W ith a provincial election slated for early October, the Brandon Chamber of Commerce wanted to help members make an in-
formed choice. The Chamber organized several events throughout Sep-tember so member could gain information and insight on the candidates, election issues, and party platforms. At the Manitoba BOLD Breakfast & Leaders Debate on September 12th, attendees heard from the Winnipeg and Brandon Chambers of Com-merce on BOLD issues that were of concern to members, followed by a live radio broadcasted Leaders Debate. Thank you to our sponsors BDO Canada LLP . On September 21st , in partnership with the Brandon Sun, Westman Communications Group/CKLQ/Star FM and Brandon University Student University, we hosted the Local Candidates Forum where we heard from local candidates running for Brandon East and Brandon West as they answered questions from our panel.
Post-Flood Update Luncheon September 22nd, 2011
B rian Kayes, Director of Emergency Manage-ment for the City of Brandon addressed a
crowd of over 230 attendees at the September 22nd ‘Post Flood Update Luncheon’. Mr. Kayes gave an informative presentation on the ‘Assiniboine River High Water Event 2011’, which outlined the tremendous preparation that was involved and the challenges that occurred. Congratulations to Alex Burgess on winning the door prize of a Callaway golf bag, putter divot set, towel, ball & tees courtesy of our luncheon spon-sor, Sunrise Credit Union Ltd. Also thank you to our booth sponsor Inter-Provincial Association on Native Employment (IANE)
BA5: Westman Communications Group October 19th, 2011
A pproximately 75 attendees came to enjoy the Business After 5 event celebrat-ing the newly renovated building of Westman Communications Group on Park
Avenue. Guests were given tours of the new facility and afterwards a wine & cheese reception. It was a wonderful evening of networking and socializing; thank you to Westman Communications Group for hosting this event! Congratulations to Todd Burton for winning the draw for a Blackberry Playbook!
A crowd of approx. 150 attended the Local Candidates Forum on September 21st.
Brian Kayes, Director of Emergency Management for the City of Brandon.
Westman Communications Group staff helped serve attendees.
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EVENTS
Small Business Week ‘Kick Off’ Luncheon October 17th, 2011
O n October 17th, local business was celebrated at the annual Small Business ‘Kick Off’ Luncheon. Several businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries
were recognized for their years in business (see page 3 for a list of business anni-versaries). Two local business leaders, in particular, were recognized for their contributions and successes by being presented awards for Business Builder of the Year and Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year. Congratulations to Drew Mills and Derek Wochyshyn! Drew Mills of MillcoSteel was the recipient this year’s Business Builder of the Year. Drew shared his appreciation to those that helped him be a success over the past 25 years of business stating that he “was surrounded by competent pro-fessionals, a friendly banker and a good friend and with that anyone can succeed in business.”
Komfort Kitchen was the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year. Derek Wochyshyn, owner and Red Seal chef, praised his farm upbringing for “bringing to life” the value of nutritious foods made from scratch. From that idea was born Komfort Kitchen, which has grown into “the egg-slinging, coffee-guzzling, from scratch comfort food place it has come to be today." Thank you to our luncheon sponsor Manitoba Entrepreneur-ship, Training & Trade.
Chamber President Cam Clark, presents the Business Builder Award to Drew Mills (left).
Chamber President, Cam Clark presents the Out-standing Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Derek Wychyshyn (left).
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MAKE SURE YOUR BUSINESS IS IN THE MEMBERSHIP ROSTER!
Is your company info up to date?
We are currently working on the 2011-2012 Membership Roster and we want to make sure that we have your most current business information. If you have changed your address, contact information or delegate contact please let us know! Call 571-5340.
Have you paid your membership dues?
Membership dues must be paid by November 15th for your organization to be included in the 2011-2012 membership Roster! Not sure if you’ve paid? Call the Chamber office at 571-5340.
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President’s Remarks (continued from page 1) part in the economic and social well-being of communities. In this study, Canadians can gain a better understanding of the triumphs and hardships of small business ventures. It may seem obvious, but the surest signs of an entrepreneurial hot spot are the presence of a high concentration of entrepreneurs and a high business start-up rate. It is also important that business owners have high levels of optimism and success in their operations. Good public policy is also critical, so we look at the presence of supportive local government tax and regulatory policies. Taxation Over the past number of months the Brandon Chamber of Commerce has held meetings with various stakeholders who represent various interests in the city. At the beginning of October, Brandon Mayor Shari Decter-Hirst and City Councillors met with the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for an open discussion about the future of our city. There are some interesting and exciting initiatives that are being discussed, with the vision of a more vibrant community in mind. There is also a concern about how we can afford to pay for the future endeavours when we have significant infrastructure issues to deal with. Many of our current issues are items that need repair or replacement. Some of our sewer systems are near end of their life cycle and of course everyone can identify with a pothole that need to be filled or a street that could use some work. All of these things require spending, and in some cases an injection of new funding to grow. The Brandon School Division also invited the Chamber of Commerce to attend a
preliminary budget meeting. This was very helpful to gain a broader understanding of the financial pressures for the division. Early indications are that both the City and the School division will be seeking rate increase. Both the City and the School Division will be holding public meetings to gain your input. We encourage you to attend and offer your opinions. Keep watching the Chamber at a Glance and e-mails for dates about these meetings and locations. The Chamber will also continue to be on hand to follow the discussions and provide our suggestions and provide perspective on behalf of our business membership. Brandon University Medical Educational Study The Brandon University has launched a Medical Education study. This study will gauge the potential for establishing a medical program on campus. The study will not only address the current problems associated with population health status and health service delivery in rural and remote areas of Western Manitoba, but will also consider the best option for a Rural Medicine Program at Brandon University. The Chamber of Commerce is supportive of this initiative in dealing with a solution for the rural medical shortages, but also realizes there are many positive economic spinoffs for our region. A number of consultation sessions will be announced in regional areas as well as here in Brandon in weeks ahead. We encourage you to attend one of theses session to provide your input and offer
your comments. Final Farewell. As you may have heard – The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is losing our General Manager. Nathan Peto has accepted a position with City of Brandon as a Policy Analyst. His last day at the Chamber will be November 10th. Nathan has represented the Chamber very well since he began in 2008. We wish Nathan the best in his new endeavours and congratulate him on what he provided to the Chamber during his term.
Cam Cam Clark Chamber President
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us By Daniel H. Pink
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Recommended Reading...
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Business
Achievement
Awards
Business Excellence Award (15 employees or under)
OR
Business Excellence Award (over 15 employees)
Honours a business that demonstrates continual excellence through possivite business growth,
exemplifies superior custer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.
Business Person of the Year
To recognize a business person that exemplifies outstanding business practices and achieve-
ments, and one who also demonstrates leader-ship, vision, and the creation of economic
growth, while contributing to the community.
For more information call the Chamber at 571-5340. Nomination forms available
online at www.brandonchamber.ca
Brandon Chamber of Commerce
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2011-2012 Board of Directors
Cam Clark, President CKLQ/ Star FM
Nate Andrews, Vice-President Guild Insurance Brokers Inc.
Craig Senchuk, Secretary/Treasurer Atom-Jet Industries
PJ Crane, Past-President Crane Steel Structures Ltd.
Frank Ardnt myITsource.ca/MTS Connect -
Corral Centre
Todd Birkhan BDO Canada LLP
Darren Blazeiko Cancade Company Limited
Denny Bouchard Mazergroup
Daniel A. Burns Burns Maendel Consulting
Engineers Ltd.
Karla Dane Meighen Haddad LLP
Kent Forman Forman Honda
Carla Milne MNP LLP
Sharon Shepherd West-Fit Physiotherapy & Sports
Injury Clinic
Chad Wallin Montana’s Cookhouse
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Congratulations...
Darlene North of MTS
Darlene’s employees voted her the BEST BOSS in Brandon!
Business Builder of the Year
Drew Mills
Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
Komfort Kitchen
Darlene North (centre) was presented the Best Boss Award by Tracy Young Ridgen (BRHA) and Nathan Peto (Chamber).