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Jul 30, 2013: Winnipeg Poised for Increased Trade and Investment from China as Member of Consider Canada Alliance

July 30, 2013: Calgary, AB – Today, the China Council for Promotion of International Trade will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to support increased trade and investment between China and Canada in one of the largest-ever gatherings of Chinese and Canadian business leaders, facilitated by the Consider Canada City Alliance members.
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Jul 03, 2013: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Launches Suite of Seven Short Videos Designed to Attract Business Investment

July 3, 2013: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) officially launched a suite of seven new videos today, collectively known as the Why Winnipeg for Business series. Hosted by lifelong Winnipegger Peter Jordan, each short video in this series features Mr. Jordan talking with local business leaders about specific advantages Winnipeg offers area firms.
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Jun 14, 2013: Economic Development Winnipeg and Tourism Winnipeg Launch Major Collaborative Initiative - The Loop

June 14, 2013: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg and Tourism Winnipeg are pleased to announce the launch of a major collaborative initiative called The Loop. The Loop is an approximate 9.5 kilometre, 3.5 hour, self-guided circuit that gives walkers an opportunity to explore urban Winnipeg's historic, cultural, architectural, and modern day gems.
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Jun 13, 2013: Direct Spending from Events Supported by the Special Event Tourism Fund Estimated at $46.2M

June 13, 2013: Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg's Special Event Tourism Fund (SETF) continues to attract new events and conventions, resulting in strong economic returns. In 2008, the SETF was created to attract world-class sporting events, special events and conventions. Future events in Winnipeg– such as the Juno Awards, Women's FIFA World Cup and PGA Tour Canada Players Cup–boost the local economy and put Winnipeg in the spotlight in front of national and international audiences.
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Apr 16, 2013: Economic Development Inc. Hosts 2013 Annual General Meeting Showcasing 2012 Highlights and Successes

April 16, 2013: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is hosting its annual general meeting today, showcasing highlights of activities undertaken in 2012. Notable accomplishments across all EDW operations will be featured. Guests will hear greetings from Provincial Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Peter Bjornson; Mayor Sam Katz; and Mary Jane Loustel, chair of the board for EDW. Marina James, EDW's president and CEO, will deliver the keynote address.
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Apr 15, 2013: Consider Canada City Alliance Representing 59% of Canadian GDP Showcases Innovation Investments in Three Chinese Cities

April 15, 2013: Hong Kong, China – Recognizing the growing importance of Chinese outbound investment into Canada, this week the Consider Canada City Alliance Inc. is embarking on a three-city investment mission in the Asian country that the OECD predicts will be home to the world's largest economy as soon as 2016.
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Apr 10, 2013: Winnipeg Joins Consider Canada City Alliance Investment Mission to Three Major Chinese Cities

April 10, 2013: Winnipeg, MB – Started as an informal association of large Canadian cities in 2007 and formally incorporated in 2012, Consider Canada City Alliance Inc. is embarking on a six-day investment mission to three Chinese cities starting the week of April 14. As a charter member of the alliance, Economic Development Winnipeg is uniting with economic development organizations from nine other large Canadian cities to promote Canada as the world's most desirable destination for Chinese investment and trade.
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Oct 25, 2012: Winnipeg Once Again Named One of the Top 21 "Smart Cities" in Global Competition

October 25, 2012: Winnipeg, MB – For the third consecutive year, Winnipeg has earned a coveted spot on the Intelligent Community Forum's (ICF) list of Smart21 Communities. This year's competition attracted hundreds of submissions from around the world. The 21 diverse communities honoured include seven from North America, eight from Asia, five from Europe, and one from Latin America. Winnipeg joins just three other Canadian cities–all from Ontario–to have been awarded this designation, including Kingston, Stratford, and Toronto.
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Oct 18, 2012: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.'s Tourism Winnipeg Division Wins Industry Award for Web-based Marketing Collateral

October 18, 2012: Winnipeg, MB – Tourism Winnipeg, a division of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW), was recently honoured with a prestigious award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), one of North America's leading economic development organizations. EDAC singled out Tourism Winnipeg with a Marketing Canada Award for its dynamic website.
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Aug 01, 2012: CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. is Sixth Canadian to Earn Certified Destination Management Executive Designation

August 1, 2012: Winnipeg, MB – Marina R. James, president and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW), can now be counted among a select few professionals after earning a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation. One of only six Canadians and just 200 worldwide to have ever earned this designation, the CDME program is recognized within the industry as the highest educational achievement for destination management professionals.
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