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Jun 10, 2015: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Names Vince Barletta Leader of YES! Winnipeg Initiative

June 10, 2015: Winnipeg, MB – After an extensive search, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is pleased to announce that Vince Barletta, outgoing director of community and economic development with the Government of Manitoba’s priorities and planning committee of cabinet, has been selected from a strong field of candidates to lead the YES! Winnipeg initiative as of July 6, 2015.
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Apr 23, 2015: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Hosts 2015 Annual General Meeting Showcasing 2014 Highlights and Successes

April 23, 2015: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) will host its annual general meeting today, showcasing highlights of activities undertaken in 2014 across all EDW operations, including its YES! Winnipeg initiative and its Tourism Winnipeg division.
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Apr 20, 2015: Fleet Publications Officially Unveils Winnipeg: City of Opportunity Today at City Hall in the Mayor's Foyer

April 20, 2015: Winnipeg, MB – Local firm Fleet Publications will officially unveil its newest creation, Winnipeg: City of Opportunity, this morning at city hall’s council building at 11:30am. Mayor Brian Bowman will be on hand to deliver congratulatory remarks in the foyer on the second floor, followed by publisher George Derksen.
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Apr 15, 2015: Winnipeg Named One of the Top 10 Mid-sized Cities in the Americas for FDI Strategy and Business Friendliness

April 15, 2015: Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg has been identified as one of the top 10 midsized cities in the Americas for foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy as well as business friendliness by fDi Magazine in its biennial American Cities of the Future 2015/16 rankings.
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Jan 15, 2015: Inaugural SHEDay Happening Today at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

January 15, 2015: Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg’s inaugural SHEday—a compelling experience of sharing, hearing and empowering for entrepreneurial, pre-executive and executive women—takes place today at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. Presented by Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW), with title sponsor RBC Royal Bank, this sold-out leadership event will see approximately 560 attendees listen to 11 powerful speakers talk about women supporting women, navigating the leadership system and maximizing the authenticity of your personal brand.
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Nov 25, 2014: Inaugural SHEDay Coming to RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

November 25, 2014: Winnipeg, MB –The inaugural SHEday—a compelling experience of sharing, hearing and empowering for entrepreneurial, pre-executive and executive women—will take place on January 15, 2015, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. Presented by Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW), with title sponsor RBC Royal Bank, this leadership event will see 10 powerful speakers share their thoughts on the importance of women supporting women, navigating the leadership system and maximizing the authenticity of your personal brand.
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Oct 24, 2014: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Receives Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council

October 24, 2014: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) received the lone gold Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its 2014 project in the category of general purpose website for communities with populations of greater than 500,000.
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Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Introduces 2014-2015 Board of Directors: Mary Jane Loustel and Michael Scatliff Appointed Co-Chairs

Aug 28, 2014: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Introduces 2014-2015 Board of Directors: Mary Jane Loustel and Michael Scatliff Appointed Co-Chairs

August 28, 2014: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is pleased to announce that Mary Jane Loustel, executive for IBM Canada, and Michael Scatliff, principal of Scatliff + Miller + Murray, will serve as co-chairs of EDW’s board of directors for the 2014-2015 term. This will be Loustel’s fourth consecutive year serving as board chair, although this year is the first time these duties will be shared. Scatliff joined EDW’s board in 2011, served on the board’s executive committee in 2013 and now assumes the senior-most position as co-chair.
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International Trade Strengthens Canada's Competitive Position: Embedded Trade Commissioner to Join Consider Canada City Alliance

May 14, 2014: International Trade Strengthens Canada's Competitive Position: Embedded Trade Commissioner to Join Consider Canada City Alliance

May 14, 2014: Ottawa, ON – The Minister of International Trade, the Honourable Ed Fast, announced a series of measures today to improve the ability of cities and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to take economic advantage of Canada’s increasing network of investment and trade agreements and policies. Among the commitments was the assignment of an embedded trade commissioner position to the Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA).
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Apr 22, 2014: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Hosts 2014 Annual General Meeting Showcasing 2013 Highlights and Successes

April 22, 2014: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) will host its annual general meeting today, showcasing highlights of activities undertaken in 2013 across all EDW operations, including its YES! Winnipeg initiative and its Tourism Winnipeg division. Guests will hear greetings from Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux; Acting Deputy Mayor Grant Nordman; and Mary Jane Loustel, EDW’s board chairperson. Marina James, EDW’s president and CEO, will deliver the keynote address.
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