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Oct 24, 2011 - WINNIPEG NAMED ONE OF TOP 21 “SMART CITIES” IN GLOBAL COMPETITION
WINNIPEG, MB – For the second year in a row, Winnipeg has won a coveted spot on the Intelligent Community Forum’s list of Smart21 Communities. The Smart21 announcement is the first stage of ICF's annual Intelligent Community Awards cycle. The awards recognize 21 communities for their use of broadband technology to facilitate social and economic development. It is followed by the naming of the Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year, selected from among the 21. Winnipeg is one of four Canadian cities recognized this year. The 2012 list also includes Quebec City, Quebec; Stratford, Ontario; and St. John, New Brunswick.

Aug 25, 2011 - Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. appoints new chair and board of directors for 2011/2012
WINNIPEG, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. is pleased to announce that Mary Jane Loustel, national aboriginal program executive for IBM Canada, has been elected as chair of the Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. board of directors for 2011/2012. Loustel replaces former chair, Nick Logan, president and CEO of National Leasing.

Jun 8, 2011 - Tourism Winnipeg launches new website during tourism week
Discover secret histories, go on a romantic getaway and visit some of the best tourist spots in Canada, and never leave the city to do it! The week of June 6-12 marks National Tourism Week, a Canada-wide celebration that highlights the economic impact and social benefits of Canada's tourism sector.

Jun 3, 2011 - Tourism Winnipeg celebrates tourism week and invites locals to rediscover their city
Discover secret histories, go on a romantic getaway and visit some of the best tourist spots in Canada, and never leave the city to do it! The week of June 6-12 marks National Tourism Week, a Canada-wide celebration that highlights the economic impact and social benefits of Canada's tourism sector.

May 20, 2011 - Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. believes NHL’s return will result in a boost to the tourism economy
WINNIPEG, MB – As the city dances in the streets and a resounding cheer echoes across Winnipeg, only one thing could make everyone this excited—the return of the NHL. Fifteen years after the beloved Jets were sent off in a wake of tears and broken hearts, Winnipeg may soon be welcoming a new team home.

May 19, 2011 - Tourism Winnipeg releases new summer 2011 events guide complete with 101 things to do this summer
WINNIPEG, MB–Tourism Winnipeg has released their enhanced Summer 2011 Events, Itineraries and Coupon Guide. This full-colour, 39-page booklet is every visitor and local’s definitive resource on all that’s happening in Winnipeg this summer.

Apr 20, 2011 - Economic Development Inc. hosts annual general meeting, laying groundwork for future growth and development
WINNIPEG—Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. hosted their annual general meeting on Thursday April 14, 2011 with the key message of stimulating economic growth in the city. A year after restructuring and developing the new Economic Development Winnipeg and Tourism Winnipeg brands, the group presented a clear, concise organizational framework with which to move forward.

Apr 14, 2011 - TOURISM WINNIPEG RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS DESTINATION MARKETING ACCREDITATION
Winnipeg, MB – Tourism Winnipeg announced today that it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) for 2011-2015. DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI).

Jan 20, 2011 - TOURISM WINNIPEG LAUNCHES STRATEGIC MASTER TOURISM PLAN REPRESENTING A RENEWED VISION FOR WINNIPEG’S TOURISM SECTOR
Tourism Winnipeg is unveiling an ambitious and comprehensive five-year Master Tourism Plan that will guide the city’s tourism development efforts, create unprecedented synergies in establishing Winnipeg as a desirable site for meetings and conventions and sports and special events, as well as a destination for leisure travellers.

Jan 18, 2011 - COLLABORATION IS THE NEW COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: CANADA’S LARGE “C-11” CITIES LAUNCH NEW UNIFIED BRAND AND BILINGUAL WEB SITES IN EFFORT TO ATTRACT FOREIGN INVESTMENT AND TRADE
ConsiderCanada.com and CanadaEnTete.com promote Canada’s strong global position for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and trade