WTC Winnipeg's Podcast - BDC Small Business Week
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -The World Trade Centre (WTC) Winnipeg is celebrating BDC Small Business Week with a limited podcast series! Over seven episodes, WTC Winnipeg President and CEO Mariette Mulaire and her guests share their success stories while focusing on issues that will be key to maintaining growth in these uncertain times: innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
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Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation for an Inclusive Workplace/ BDC Small Business Week
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWith a greater focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, soft skills are becoming essential skills. EI Advantage, a Manitoba company that helps clients around the world with their coaching and training needs, discusses the importance of investing in people and how developing our emotional intelligence can contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Host: Mariette Mulaire, President and CEO, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Co-Host: Camille Bardy, Trade Advisor, World Trade Cen...
BDC’s Key Trends for Shaping Growth in Canada/ BDC Small Business Week
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBFrom the rise of e-commerce and dealing with uncertainty to the ever-present labour shortage, discover some of the major trends that are shaping growth opportunities in Canada. Mariette and her guest Jonny Loewen also share tools available to small businesses in Manitoba through BDC’s Winnipeg Business Centre. Host: Mariette Mulaire, President and CEO, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Guest: Jonny Loewen, Manager, Winnipeg Business Centrce, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC’s Key Trends for Shaping Growth in Canada/ BDC Small Business Week
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBFrom the rise of e-commerce and dealing with uncertainty to the ever-present labour shortage, discover some of the major trends that are shaping growth opportunities in Canada. Mariette and her guest Jonny Loewen also share tools available to small businesses in Manitoba through BDC’s Winnipeg Business Centre. Host: Mariette Mulaire, President and CEO, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Guest: Jonny Loewen, Manager, Winnipeg Business Centrce, Business Development Bank of Canada
L’innovation mène aux pâturages plus verts avec Ukkö Robotics (en français)/ Semaine de la PME BDC
October 18, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBAvec son poulailler robotisé tout-en-un, Ukkö Robotics améliore non seulement la qualité des producteurs et de leurs animaux, mais aussi la qualité des sols. Découvrez l'esprit inventif d'une entreprise manitobaine qui s'apprête à révolutionner l'élevage en Amérique du Nord et à rendre l'agriculture régénérative plus accessible. Animatrice : Mariette Mulaire, Présidente-Directrice Générale, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Co-animatrice : Carole Freynet-Gagné, Vice-présidente, conseil d’admi...
Greener Pastures Through Innovation with Ukkö Robotics/ BDC Small Business Week
October 18, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWith their all-in-one robotic chicken coop, Ukkö Robotics is not only improving the quality of life of farmers and their livestock, but also soil quality. Discover the inventive spirit behind a Manitoba company that is set to revolutionize livestock farming across North America and make regenerative farming more accessible. Host: Mariette Mulaire, President and CEO, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Co-Host: Fiona Webster-Mourant, Co-chair, World Trade Centre Winnipeg board of directors Guests...
Making the Impossible Possible: Insights from BDC’s new CEO/ BDC Small Business Week
October 17, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBFrom Canada’s Ambassador to France to becoming an ambassador for small and medium-sized business at BDC, Isabelle Hudon discusses this year’s Small Business Week themes, talks about the importance of entrepreneurship and how adversity has a way of nudging us towards unexpected and often positive outcomes. Host: Mariette Mulaire, President and CEO, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Guest: Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, Business Development Bank of Canada
Rendre l’impossible possible: la vision de la nouvelle présidente et cheffe de la direction de la BDC (en français)/ Semaine de la PME BDC
October 17, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBD'ambassadrice du Canada en France à ambassadrice des petites et moyennes entreprises à BDC, Isabelle Hudon révèle les thèmes de la Semaine de la PME de cette année, discute de l'importance de l'entrepreneuriat et du fait que l'adversité a tendance à nous pousser vers des résultats inattendus et souvent positifs. Animatrice : Mariette Mulaire, Présidente-Directrice Générale, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Co-animatrice : Carole Freynet-Gagné, Vice présidente, World Trade Centre Winnipeg, entr...
Sustainable Growth: good for business, good for the planet/ BDC Small Business Week
October 16, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWith four guys, a trailer and a truck, this Manitoba business went from the garage to the globe in just 15 years. Sharing their inspiring story and key ingredients to their success, the co-founders of Titan Environmental Containment show us that better outcomes for the planet and business ARE possible. Host: Mariette Mulaire, President and CEO, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Co-Host: Derek Earl, Vice president, World Trade Centre Winnipeg Guest: Brett Burkard and Kelly Sitarz, Co-founders o...
"Millions of users are using our platform" | Interview with Chris Johnson from Permission Click - Innovation Series
November 05, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBIn this episode, Chris Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of Permission Click discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how his company helps schools around the world to automate forms and workflows and establish a digital audit trail. With over 50 countries served so far, their goal was to make sure their program could just as easily be used in regions such as the United States and the Middle East as it is locally. Permission Click primarily serves the education market for schools ...
"Millions of users are using our platform" | Interview with Chris Johnson
November 05, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBIn this episode, Chris Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of Permission Click discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how his company helps schools around the world to automate forms and workflows and establish a digital audit trail. With over 50 countries served so far, their goal was to make sure their program could just as easily be used in regions such as the United States and the Middle East as it is locally. Permission Click primarily serves the education market for schools ...
“We believe that we are the future of learning” | Interview with Ketaki Ogale from BHyve - Innovation Series
November 02, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBIn this episode, Ketaki Ogale, owner and co-founder of BHyve, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about their peer learning platform that she believes will innovate how skills and knowledge are exchanged in the workplace. She explains how knowledge can be lost in an organization if it is not necessarily part of their job description, and that is why she and her co-founder set out to resolve this issue. BHyve is a gamified peer-learning platform that is at the intersection of onli...
“We believe that we are the future of learning” | Interview with Ketaki Ogale
November 02, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBIn this episode, Ketaki Ogale, owner and co-founder of BHyve, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about their peer learning platform that she believes will innovate how skills and knowledge are exchanged in the workplace. She explains how knowledge can be lost in an organization if it is not necessarily part of their job description, and that is why she and her co-founder set out to resolve this issue. BHyve is a gamified peer-learning platform that is at the intersection of onli...
"We help organisations create and deliver training to their employees" | Interview with Dan Belhassen from Neovation - Innovation Series
October 29, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBIn this episode, Dan Belhassen, president of Neovation, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how his learning and development company helps other businesses understand and retain information. Through Ottolearn, their software is customized for their clients by identifying where employees lack familiarity and focuses on those knowledge gaps for a couple minutes a day. Dan describes how this microlearning method leads to more effective long-term retention of information. Neova...
"We help organisations create and deliver training to their employees" | Interview with Dan Belhassen
October 29, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBIn this episode, Dan Belhassen, president of Neovation, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how his learning and development company helps other businesses understand and retain information. Through Ottolearn, their software is customized for their clients by identifying where employees lack familiarity and focuses on those knowledge gaps for a couple minutes a day. Dan describes how this microlearning method leads to more effective long-term retention of information. Neova...
“We want to help kids, both in Manitoba and beyond” | Interview with Carly Shuler from Hoot Reading - Innovation Series
October 23, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBIn this episode, Carly Shuler, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Hoot Reading discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how their online tutoring company helps kids improve and excel at reading. Hoot Reading’s application connects kids with real teachers to help them learn. Their technology is based on research that was done at Sesame Workshop, where Carly previously worked. Over the past 2 years, Carly Shuler and her Co-founder, Mia Kotecha, have grown Hoot Reading to include English...
“We want to help kids, both in Manitoba and beyond” | Interview with Carly Shuler
October 23, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBIn this episode, Carly Shuler, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Hoot Reading discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how their online tutoring company helps kids improve and excel at reading. Hoot Reading’s application connects kids with real teachers to help them learn. Their technology is based on research that was done at Sesame Workshop, where Carly previously worked. Over the past 2 years, Carly Shuler and her Co-founder, Mia Kotecha, have grown Hoot Reading to include English...
“We’re innovating and developing with our partners” | Interview with Declan McDonald (PriceRazzi)
October 21, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBIn this episode, Declan McDonald, founder of PriceRazzi speaks with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how he started his company and how he pivoted and grew over the past 6 years. After discovering the lengthy process for traditional price matching when purchasing appliances for his own kitchen, Declan made the decision to launch PriceRazzi with the goal of facilitating this process for others. PriceRazzi is a consumer and value added application for personal use as well as for larg...
“We’re innovating and developing with our partners” | Interview with Declan McDonald from PriceRazzi - Innovation Series
October 21, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBIn this episode, Declan McDonald, founder of PriceRazzi speaks with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how he started his company and how he pivoted and grew over the past 6 years. After discovering the lengthy process for traditional price matching when purchasing appliances for his own kitchen, Declan made the decision to launch PriceRazzi with the goal of facilitating this process for others. PriceRazzi is a consumer and value added application for personal use as well as for larg...
“Using advanced technologies to make Winnipeg the safest city in Canada” | Interview with Brett Carter from Goodeye Technologies - Innovation Series
October 20, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBIn this episode, Brett Carter, Co-founder and CEO of Goodeye Technologies discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about their new take on security automation, using AI to reduce security costs and improve the effectiveness of asset protection for their clients. Goodeye Tech is looking to solve inefficiencies in traditional security solutions by using proprietary technology to monitor for suspicious behaviour, creating more of a preventative solution for security. Brett speaks to ...
“Using advanced technologies to make Winnipeg the safest city in Canada” | Interview with Brett Carter
October 20, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MBIn this episode, Brett Carter, Co-founder and CEO of Goodeye Technologies discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about their new take on security automation, using AI to reduce security costs and improve the effectiveness of asset protection for their clients. Goodeye Tech is looking to solve inefficiencies in traditional security solutions by using proprietary technology to monitor for suspicious behaviour, creating more of a preventative solution for security. Brett speaks to ...
"One of the top 3 news outlets for this technology in the world” | Interview with Kerry Stevenson from Fabbaloo
October 16, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this episode, Kerry Stevenson, founder of Fabbaloo, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about the advancements that are taking place in the world of 3D printing, and how his team uses its news service to keep on top of trends. Kerry speaks about the technological advancements which have allowed them to go beyond prototyping and manufacture materials for custom markets making supply chains more efficient. Fabbaloo is a news service dedicated to innovation and advancements ...
"One of the top 3 news outlets for this technology in the world” | Interview with Kerry Stevenson from Fabbaloo - Innovation Series
October 16, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this episode, Kerry Stevenson, founder of Fabbaloo, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about the advancements that are taking place in the world of 3D printing, and how his team uses its news service to keep on top of trends. Kerry speaks about the technological advancements which have allowed them to go beyond prototyping and manufacture materials for custom markets making supply chains more efficient. Fabbaloo is a news service dedicated to innovation and advancements ...
"I believe the world's most natural resource is human creativity" | Interview with Nate Kasten from Grey and Ivy Inc.
October 08, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MBThe WTC Winnipeg podcast welcomes Joelle Foster, CEO of North Forge Technology Exchange, to join Mariette Mulaire in chatting with innovative Manitoba businesses. In this episode, Nate Kasten, Founder of Grey & Ivy Inc., spoke about how an activity that he started with his children led to a larger project which he believes could bring economic and career development opportunities to youth throughout Manitoba. Nate is an architect and strongly believes in his responsibility to create equita...
"I believe the world's most natural resource is human creativity" | Interview with Nate Kasten from Grey and Ivy Inc. - Innovation Series
October 08, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MBThe WTC Winnipeg podcast welcomes Joelle Foster, CEO of North Forge Technology Exchange, to join Mariette Mulaire in chatting with innovative Manitoba businesses. In this episode, Nate Kasten, Founder of Grey & Ivy Inc., spoke about how an activity that he started with his children led to a larger project which he believes could bring economic and career development opportunities to youth throughout Manitoba. Nate is an architect and strongly believes in his responsibility to create equita...
"I was one of the lucky ones around the world" | Interview with Brenda Cardenas from Digital Army
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBIn this episode, Brenda Cardenas, founder of Digital Army, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about her involvement in the evolution of AR and VR filters used in social media. With a background in digital marketing, Cardenas was 1 of 10 people selected to conduct some beta testing for Facebook in 2018 when creating filters for Instagram. Digital Army is based in Winnipeg and has an international reach. Their work has had over 2 billion impressions worldwide and been used by ...
"Unique, discreet and elegant" | Interview with Melanie Derwin from Serenity Productions - Innovation Series
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBIn this episode, Melanie Derwin, founder of Serenity Productions, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about her prototype and fem-tech company. She discusses her product development journey from applying for a patent, to finding engineers that would be able to help with a prototype and even how she was able to find funding opportunities for a niche market. Serenity Productions aims to normalize and promote a conversation around female sexual wellness with their new discreet prod...
"Unique, discreet and elegant" | Interview with Melanie Derwin from Serenity Productions
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBIn this episode, Melanie Derwin, founder of Serenity Productions, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about her prototype and fem-tech company. She discusses her product development journey from applying for a patent, to finding engineers that would be able to help with a prototype and even how she was able to find funding opportunities for a niche market. Serenity Productions aims to normalize and promote a conversation around female sexual wellness with their new discreet prod...
"I was one of the lucky ones around the world" | Interview with Brenda Cardenas from Digital Army - Innovation Series
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBIn this episode, Brenda Cardenas, founder of Digital Army, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about her involvement in the evolution of AR and VR filters used in social media. With a background in digital marketing, Cardenas was 1 of 10 people selected to conduct some beta testing for Facebook in 2018 when creating filters for Instagram. Digital Army is based in Winnipeg and has an international reach. Their work has had over 2 billion impressions worldwide and been used by ...
"We’re taking a road trip through rural Manitoba with our wares" | Interview with Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk - Tourism series
August 04, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBIn this episode, Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk, owners and "beer brothers" of Farmery Estate Brewing spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Colin Ferguson about the positive impact that their rural brewery has had on the community. They pride themselves in focusing their efforts on the local economy and offering quality products. In addition to being available in numerous Manitoba locations, those products are also offered in a craft beer shop that they run on Highway 16. The modest brewery was in fa...
"We offer a private lakeside cabin experience" | Interview with Caleigh Christie - Tourism series
July 31, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MBIn this episode, Caleigh Christie, General Manager of Falcon Trails Resort spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Colin Ferguson about the 4-season experience they offer just a short drive from Winnipeg. Christie prides herself on the experience that her and her family have been able to offer their visitors through private lakefront properties. She also discusses the pandemic which has had minimal impact on their level of service, but has allowed them to upgrade their visitor experience by improvin...
"Connecting people with nature" | Interview with Liz Wilson - Tourism series
July 29, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBIn this episode, Liz Wilson, President and CEO of FortWhyte Alive discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Dayna Spiring about the beautiful reclaimed greenspace that gives Manitobans the opportunity to experience the outdoors in a fun way. With modified hours and capacity, the establishment continues to engage visitors through their knowledgeable ambassadors who are always on hand to provide insight and a memorable experience for all. FortWhyte Alive boasts 660 acres of reclaimed land in the so...
"On travaille un projet gratuit de pique-nique" | Entrevue avec Jean-Marc Champagne - Tourisme
July 29, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBDans cet épisode, Jean-Marc Champagne, propriétaire de la Fromagerie Bothwell discute avec Mariette Mulaire et Michelle Gervais de l'appui continuel qu'il offre aux autres commerçants manitobains en vendant leurs produits dans son magasin. Jean-Marc dévoile un nouveau projet d'été en partenariat avec le CDEM et Voyage Manitoba qui encourage les gens de pique-niquer à Saint-Boniface et de découvrir davantage le quartier. La Fromagerie Bothwell est un magasin de distribution situé sur le bou...
"Rediscover Winnipeg while enjoying our amenities" | Interview with Jean-François Vary - Tourism series
July 29, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBIn this episode, Jean-François Vary, General Manager of Fairmont Winnipeg, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Dayna Spiring about the procedures and incentives that they have put in place to help Manitobans be tourists in their own backyard. In addition to their rigorous cleanliness procedures that have been implemented with the guidance of specialists, they began offering special packages for guests such as the "Summer Staycation Package". The Fairmont Winnipeg is located on Lombard Aven...
“Showing you all the secret hidden gems in St. Boniface” | Interview with Jean-Marc Champagne - Tourism series
July 28, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBIn this episode, Jean-Marc Champagne, owner of Fromagerie Bothwell spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Michelle Gervais about being proactive in selling local products within his store. He reveals a new and exciting 'Picnic in St. Boniface' summer project in partnership with CDEM and Travel Manitoba. Jean-Marc is also the president of Provencher Biz and speaks to that role as well. Fromagerie Bothwell is located on Provencher Boulevard and is the factory outlet for Bothwell Cheese. They've bee...
“The symphonic jewel of North America” | Interview with Trudy Schroeder - Tourism Series
July 27, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.08 MBIn this episode, Trudy Schroeder, Executive Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Dayna Spiring about how they recomposed their current season to continue to enliven the summer through pop-up recitals, collaborations with local artists, and online events. They continue to strive to celebrate the community through music. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has been recognized for its emphasis on Canadian artists and composers. In fact, the Canadian Mu...
“The biggest collection of fossiled marine reptiles in Canada” | Interview with Adolfo Cuetara - Tourism series
July 24, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MBIn this episode, Adolfo Cuetara, Executive Director of the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Colin Ferguson about Manitoba's rich history and how archaeologists are still unearthing 80 million years later. The centre's tours and galleries continue to depict the large marine reptiles that used to inhabit this area of the world, including Bruce, the world's largest Tylosaur. The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre is located in Morden, Manitoba and focuses on ...
“An opportunity to really look at what our experience was” | Interview with Jeff Mayo - Tourim Series
July 23, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MBThe WTC Winnipeg welcomes Dayna Spiring, president and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg, to our conversations with businesses in the Tourism Industry. In this episode, Jeff Mayo, General Manager or Thermea by Nordik Spa-Nature talks about how the lock-down period allowed them to do the necessary changes and renovations to ensure the safety of their staff and customers. The adapted contactless check in and cleaning procedures have been reviewed to enhance the customer experience. Ther...
"We tell this story the way it should be told" | Interview with Barb Gluck - Tourism Series
July 22, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBThe WTC Winnipeg welcomes Colin Ferguson, president of Travel Manitoba, to our conversations with Manitoban businesses in the tourism industry. In this episode, Barb Gluck, president of the Gimli Glider Exhibit shares the amazing story of how a plane that was transporting 69 passengers made an emergency landing on an air strip in Gimli on July 23rd, 1983. This world-famous aviation story is told with passion by volunteers that are dedicated to making sure that all visitors have a safe and e...
"Reignite people's joie de vivre" | Interview with Darrel Nadeau | Tourism series
July 17, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBThe WTC Winnipeg is happy to welcome Michelle Gervais, Director of Tourisme Riel, to our conversations with Manitoban businesses in the tourism industry. In this episode, Darrel Nadeau, Executive Director of the Festival du Voyageur discusses how they have adapted their summer programming in response to the pandemic restrictions while still showing their joie de vivre! In addition, he talks about how they are looking to kick-off their summer with an Outdoor Kitchen Party on July 30th. F...
"On commence à rouler!" | Entrevue avec Darrel Nadeau | Tourisme
July 17, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MBLe WTC Winnipeg est heureux d'accueillir Michelle Gervais, directrice de Tourisme Riel, aux conversations avec les entreprises manitobaines dans l'industrie du tourisme. Dans cet épisode, Darrel Nadeau, directeur général du Festival du Voyageur, discute avec Mariette et Michelle comment l’organisme a dû adapter sa programmation au Fort Gibraltar pour sa réouverture cet été. En gardant la joie de vivre comme priorité dans l’expérience pour les visiteurs, Darrell vous parle aussi de leur év...
"Reignite people's joie de vivre" | Interview with Darrel Nadeau - Tourism series
July 17, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBThe WTC Winnipeg is happy to welcome Michelle Gervais, Director of Tourisme Riel, to our conversations with Manitoban businesses in the tourism industry. In this episode, Darrel Nadeau, Executive Director of the Festival du Voyageur discusses how they have adapted their summer programming in response to the pandemic restrictions while still showing their joie de vivre! In addition, he talks about how they are looking to kick-off their summer with an Outdoor Kitchen Party on July 30th. F...
"On Amazon alone we grew by 400%" | Interview with Alfred Lea
July 09, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.05 MBIn this episode, Alfred Lea, founder and president of Tomahawk Chips, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson about his company's trajectory and growth during the pandemic thanks to an increase in e-commerce distribution. He elaborates on how he would like to expand his chip offerings and further develop his products. He touches on his involvement with the Friendship Centre in Riverton where he instructs young people how to do business. Tomahawk Chips was established in 2015 in Rive...
"The most important move forward is going to be mobility" | Interview with Rick Kemp
July 09, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBIn this episode, Rick Kemp, owner and president of Dimension Display, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson about the need to stay mobile and modular to stay on the go. As a company that mainly sells trade show and conference exhibit pieces, they needed to pivot quickly and project where the industry was going. They were able to determine how to tie their primary product lines to people who might need them in settings that are less traditional. Dimension Display is a Winnipeg-...
"The mist in your mind becomes fog in your organisation" | Interview with Darrell Boyko
July 06, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBIn this episode, Darrell Boyko, principal consultant for Boyko Innovations discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson about how his company helps businesses that are over concentrated with few clients to go to the marketplace to acquire new business and find new solutions for long term planning. They work with companies in building new systems to improve on boarding, employee retention and sales. Boyko Innovations is a consultant firm that has developed a series of workshops to hel...
"Helping women use their voice to make an impact" | Interview with Jessica Dumas
July 06, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBIn this episode, Jessica Dumas, president of Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training, discusses her passion for helping businesswomen live more confidently and independently. She shares with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson how her coaching career stemmed from her own personal experience in identifying the lack of businesswomen around the groups or boards on which she had a presence. She speaks about her future plans to offer more automated programs to better serve clients. Jessica Dumas Coa...
"Always be willing to try something different" | Interview with Riley Day
July 06, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBIn this episode, Riley Day, co-owner of Progressive Westman speaks with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson about his company's beginnings in selling sanitation supplies which has expanded to include mats, uniforms and fire protection. In honouring their statement of "always be willing to try something different", the company quickly pivoted to bottle and label hand sanitizer when they noticed a shortage and high demand for the product. Riley expresses how being local first, when it comes to...
"It's been a pretty exciting journey so far" | Interview with Jamie Wilson
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBIn this episode, Jamie Wilson, Vice President of Corporate Development of the Arctic Gateway Group discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson about how northern regions of Manitoba have maintained their essential services during the pandemic. He discusses how innovative technologies were used to mitigate some of the impacts of permafrost and building on muskeg that allowed them to reopen this passage to the North. From the beginning, Arctic Gateway Group has been diligent in ensuring...
"Turn uncertainty into opportunity" | Interview with Cheryl Zealand
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBIn this episode, Cheryl Zealand, president and CEO of Cranked Energy, describes how her company was able to make a quick pivot to operations in order to maintain sales since retailers were not restocking orders as they typically would. She explains to Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson that by selling directly to the customer and offering free delivery in Manitoba and contactless delivery within Winnipeg, they were able to expand their outreach to new clients. Important motivators for Chery...
“I really do think this is the way of the future” | Interview with Karly McRae
June 10, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBIn this episode, Karly McRae, president and owner of Lakehouse Properties, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson about the impact the pandemic has had on the tourism industry. She shares insight on how the quick implementation of digitally focused changes to her boutique hotel, restaurant and coffee and ice cream shops was crucial to the ensuring guests continued to visit and felt safe doing so. Among these changes are contactless check-in, contactless concierge and restaurant s...
"Still on target to launch in the U.S." | Interview with Michelle Lalonde
June 10, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBIn this episode, Michelle Lalonde, president and chief officer of growth and happiness at Tiber River, speaks with Mariette Mulaire and Chuck Davidson about how her company experienced a drastic increase in its direct sales division and adapted a new direct sales model that has been thriving during the pandemic. So much so, that they plan on using that same approach when entering the U.S. market in late 2020/early 2021. Tiber River formulates and manufactures an eco-friendly line of person...