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Message from the Investor Council Chair 3

Message from Economic Development Winnipeg’s President & CEO and the Leader of YES! Winnipeg 4

YES! Winnipeg’s Purpose 5

Sponsorship Levels 6

Listings by Sector 7

Company Profiles 9

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Message from the Investor Council Chair

Winnipeg is teeming Ultimately, this initiative can only be with visionaries who as successful as Winnipeg’s business have engineered community allows. Your contribution tremendous successes signals a willingness to play an ongoing and who want to give role within this supportive environ- back by helping others. ment, and it serves as an acknowledg- Nowhere is this truer than ment that YES! Winnipeg’s vital work in Winnipeg’s business commu- should continue to help shape the nity, which has long benefitted from an future of our city. atypically strong bond not easily found in comparable jurisdictions. This cohe- Let’s keep the momentum going. Please sive sense of pride and purpose is one join me by becoming a YES! Winnipeg of our city’s most formidable advantages. investor today.

Since its inception in 2011, YES! Win- nipeg has functioned in concert with Yours truly, Winnipeg’s business community and is unique in our city: it’s a public- and private-sector collaboration that pro- actively seeks out business opportuni- ties intended to strengthen Winnipeg’s Doug Harvey economy. As one of its original inves- Chair tors, I value my role as chair of the YES! Winnipeg Investor Council Investor Council, and I look forward to even more impressive successes in the coming years. 4

Message from economic development winnipeg president & ceo dayna spiring and leader of yes! winnipeg vince barletta

Meaningful change requires Whether growing an existing Winnipeg- collaboration. Winnipeg’s based business, starting a new venture true strength resides in its or bringing new investment into the leaders’ willingness to come city, we encourage you to work with together to support important these companies to secure the products projects that propel our city and services needed to succeed. forward. Perhaps it’s our Prai- rie roots, but we know better In this Investor Directory, you’ll discover than most that achieving firms operating within every sector of something significant is rarely the Winnipeg economy that are ready done in isolation. Instead, it hap- to help support your business venture. pens when we all come together to The team at YES! Winnipeg would be harness our full potential. happy to assist you in building new—or strengthening existing—relationships The YES! Winnipeg initiative at Eco- with any of these companies. nomic Development Winnipeg was developed as a private-public partner- If your business wants to become a YES! ship to help businesses find success in Winnipeg investor, we would welcome our community, and services are pro- your participation. Joining this initiative vided free of charge to clients. This is is a terrific way to generate leads for only possible as a result of the support your business and to bolster your bot- received from leading local companies. tom line, both of which also support the Business development is a community Winnipeg economy. effort, and the investors in the YES! Winnipeg initiative embody that spirit. It’s a pleasure serving you. Together, The companies highlighted in this Inves- let’s ensure Winnipeg remains open for tor Directory have given their time and business well into the future. resources to participate in YES! Winni- peg. These companies have all invested funds that allow the YES! Winnipeg team to continue its work to grow the Sincerely, local economy through new job cre- ation and investment.

These corporate leaders demonstrate the indomitable spirit of Winnipeg’s Dayna Spiring Vince Barletta business community, and are all suppli- President & CEO Leader Economic Development YES! Winnipeg ers and service providers YES! Winnipeg Winnipeg is pleased to recommend to its clients. 5

YES! Winnipeg’s Purpose: What, Why, How?

WHAT?

YES! Winnipeg is Winnipeg’s business development team. Its role is to proactively seek R.E.A.L. (i.e., retention, expansion, attraction and launch) business leads here at home and around the world, and to mobilize the community effort required to turn each prospect into a reality. YES! Win- nipeg is a unique partnership between government and the private sec- tor that leverages a variety of resources to extend its reach to find global business opportunities.

Bolstered by Economic Development Winnipeg’s mandate to lead, facili- tate and advance Winnipeg’s economic development efforts, YES! Winni- peg attracts new companies to the city, assists entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to life and helps existing businesses expand. YES! Winnipeg’s mission is to grow and strengthen Winnipeg’s economy by assisting in the creation of new jobs and by attracting capital investment. “YES! Winnipeg is the great connector, connecting re- sources and people for suc- cess in business. When we Why? were looking to expand, YES! Winnipeg provided a plat- YES! Winnipeg was created to build a more robust and growing private sector by: form to share our message and brought together an au- • Expanding the tax base dience of business leaders.” • Assisting with the creation of new jobs • Retaining and attracting talent to grow Winnipeg’s workforce ~ Mike Fata, • Generating real and sustainable wealth CEO & Co-founder, • Fostering business-to-business relationships that ensure local pro- Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods curement

Winnipeg is alive with opportunity. With an abundant supply of renew- able hydroelectric energy at among the lowest prices in North America, a central location ideally suited to support a broad customer base and sig- nificant trimodal transportation assets (and CentrePort Canada, Canada’s official inland port), Winnipeg’s international standing is on the rise. YES! Winnipeg intends to capitalize on this positivity by intensifying its busi- ness retention, expansion and attraction activities. 6

SSpponsorshonsorship Leveipls levels

There’s a sponsorship level that’s perfect for you, so please consider mak- ing YES! Winnipeg part of your effort to help outpace other cities’ aggres- HOW? sive business retention and attraction practices, allowing Winnipeg to grow in size and wealth. YES! Winnipeg showcases Win- nipeg as an ideal location and a steadfast economic climate for YES! Winnipeg offers four investment tiers: business growth by facilitating connections to the people and organizations that can success- fully address key decision triggers. Most often this includes:

1. Navigating government as- Premier advanced sistance programs Level 2. Uncovering pathways to key Level government officials for per- $50,000+ $20,000 to mits/approvals $49,999 3. Connecting to the right people/workforce/talent 4. Sourcing strategic suppliers 5. Locating ideal real estate for each project Lead pacesetter 6. Identifying financing and capital investment partners Level Level $5,000 to $10,000 to $9,999 $19,999

Help continue to promote Winnipeg’s unique business advantages by investing in YES! winnipeg today. Listings by Sector 7

ACCOUNTING Neptune Properties Inc...... 20 Sponsorship levels Deloitte...... 9 Shindico...... 20 KPMG...... 9 QuadReal Property Group...... 20 PricewaterhouseCoopers...... 9 MNP LLP...... 9 COMMUNICATIONS / MEDIA / marketing Winnipeg Free Press...... 21 AEROSPACE 6P Marketing...... 21 GE...... 10 Bell Media...... 21 Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg...... 10 Tripwire Media Group...... 22 Visual Lizard...... 22 AUTOMOTIVE Sherpa Marketing...... 22 The Birchwood Automotive Group...... 11 Boyd Autobody & Glass...... 11 CONSTRUCTION Vickar Automotive Group...... 11 PCL Constructors Canada Inc...... 23 FWS Companies...... 23 BANKS / CREDIT UNIONS / LEASING Bockstael Construction...... 24 National Bank Financial, Wealth Management...... 12 Stuart Olson Construction Ltd...... 24 TD Commercial Banking...... 12 Vector Construction Group...... 24 BDC...... 12 Maple Leaf Construction...... 24 Scotiabank...... 13 CONSUMER Steinbach Credit Union...... 13 Advance Electronics...... 25 BMO Bank of Montreal...... 13 B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd...... 25 Canadian Western Bank...... 14 Canadian Tire Corporation...... 25 National Leasing...... 14 Peerless Garments...... 26 Silver Jeans Co...... 26 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS / SERVICES Western Glove Works...... 26 Bee-Clean...... 15 Quintex Services...... 15 CROWN CORPORATIONS Beal Consultants...... 16 Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries...... 27 Bison Fire Protection Inc...... 16 Manitoba Hydro...... 27 Karen Tereck, Welcome to Winnipeg...... 16 Gourmet Coffee Specialists Ltd...... 16 ENGINEERING / ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN Johnson Waste Management...... 17 5468796 Architecture Inc...... 28 Trivenity Corporation...... 17 Number TEN Architectural Group...... 28 Cibinel Architecture Ltd...... 29 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE / Scatliff+Miller+Murray...... 29 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Bentall Kennedy...... 18 HOSPITALITY Shelter Canadian Properties Limited...... 18 True North Sports & Entertainment...... 30 Akman Management...... 18 Alt Hotels...... 30 Colliers International...... 19 Norwood Hotel / Inn at the Forks...... 30 Cushman & Wakefield Winnipeg...... 19 Fairmont Winnipeg...... 31 Gendis Inc...... 19 Premiere Suites...... 31 Harvard Developments Inc...... 19 Lexington Real Estate Holdings Ltd...... 20 List8 i ngs by Sector (continued) HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING MARKET RESEARCH SERVICES Probe Research Inc...... 42 Payworks...... 32 Pinnacle...... 32 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Harris Leadership Strategies...... 32 Longboat Development Corporation...... 43 Herzing College...... 32 Ladco Company Limited...... 43 IBEX Payroll...... 33 Qualico...... 43 Legacy Bowes Group...... 33 Terracon Development Ltd...... 43 People First HR Services...... 33 TalentCor...... 33 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting...... 33 Air Canada...... 44 CN...... 44 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / Maxim Truck & Trailer...... 44 CONSULTING SERVICES Arne’s Welding Limited...... 44 MTS...... 34 Terek Diesel Ltd...... 45 MTS Data Centres...... 34 Driving Force...... 45 SkipTheDishes...... 34 Winnipeg Airports Authority...... 45 Protegra...... 34 Bison Transport Inc...... 45 Sightline Innovation...... 34 GHY...... 46 Quick Transfer...... 46 INSURANCE Thrifty Car Rental...... 46 The Great-West Life Assurance Company...... 35 Johnston Group...... 35 Wawanesa Insurance...... 36 HUB International...... 36

INVESTMENT SERVICES Investors Group Inc...... 37 James Richardson & Sons, Limited...... 37

LEGAL MLT Aikins LLP...... 38 Fillmore Riley LLP...... 38 Pitblado LLP...... 38 Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP...... 38

MANUFACTURING New Flyer...... 39 Eastside...... 39 Acryl Design Ltd...... 39 Buhler Industries Inc...... 40 Carlson Engineered Composites Inc...... 40 Loewen...... 40 MacDon Industries Ltd...... 41 Palliser...... 41 Price Industries...... 41 9

Accounting

Company Description Contact Information Deloitte offers clients a broad range of audit, Dean Schinkel consulting, financial advisory, risk and tax Managing Partner, Winnipeg services. Its client-service teams help create powerful business solutions for organizations operating anywhere in the world. The firm (204) 926-7653 combines insight and innovation from (204) 947-2689 multiple disciplines with business knowledge [email protected] and industry expertise to help clients exceed their expectations. www.deloitte.ca lead

For over 60 years, KPMG has been providing Austin Abas audit, tax and financial advisory services Regional Managing Partner, Regions West in Winnipeg. The firm is passionate about earning clients’ trust and takes deep personal accountability, individually and as a team, to (204) 957-2217 deliver exceptional service and value in all of (204) 957-2322 its interactions. [email protected] www.kpmg.ca lead

The firms of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Tony Catanese global network provide industry-focused Office Managing Partner assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for clients. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries (204) 926-2414 across its network share their experience (204) 944-1020 to develop fresh perspectives and practical [email protected] advice. www.pwc.com/ca

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MNP is a leading national accounting, tax Andrew Stibbard and business consulting firm in Canada. It Regional Managing Partner proudly serves and responds to the needs of clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, (204) 775-4531 MNP provides a collaborative, cost-effective (204) 783-8329 approach to doing business and personalized [email protected] strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world. www.mnp.ca pacesetter 10

Aerospace

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GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, Daniel Verreault P.Eng transforming industry with software-defined Director, Canada, Military Systems machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized Operation around a global exchange of knowledge, the “GE Store,” through which each business [email protected] shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. www.ge.com pacesetter

Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg, a division Laura Podaima of Magellan Aerospace Limited, is a global Director, Marketing Services and aerospace company with integrated Corporate Communications operations that provide complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers as well as to (204) 775-8331 defence and space agencies worldwide. (204) 775-7494 Magellan’s operations are organized into the following business groups: aeroengines, [email protected] aerostructures, rockets and space, and www.magellan.aero specialty products. pacesetter 11

Aerospace Automotive

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GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, Daniel Verreault P.Eng The Birchwood Automotive Group was www.birchwood.ca transforming industry with software-defined Director, Canada, Military Systems started in 1963 by R.M. Chipman. Birchwood machines and solutions that are connected, is currently Manitoba’s largest network responsive and predictive. GE is organized Operation of automotive retailers, with 12 locations around a global exchange of knowledge, the and representing 17 franchise operations, “GE Store,” through which each business [email protected] including Birchwood BMW, Honda, Kia, shares and accesses the same technology, Nissan, Infiniti, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Lexus, markets, structure and intellect. www.ge.com Toyota, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford, Hyundai and Mini. advanced Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg, a division Laura Podaima of Magellan Aerospace Limited, is a global Director, Marketing Services and aerospace company with integrated Boyd Autobody & Glass is one of the largest [email protected] Corporate Communications operations that provide complex assemblies operators of non-franchised collision repair www.boydgroup.com and systems solutions to aircraft and centres in North America in terms of number engine manufacturers as well as to (204) 775-8331 of locations and sales. The company is also a major auto-glass operator in the U.S. and defence and space agencies worldwide. (204) 775-7494 Magellan’s operations are organized into operates a third-party administrator offering the following business groups: aeroengines, [email protected] first notice of loss, glass and related services. aerostructures, rockets and space, and www.magellan.aero The company was established in 1990 in specialty products. Winnipeg, and it operates over 350 locations throughout Canada and the U.S. The firm is proud to call Winnipeg home to its corporate headquarters and is committed to providing high-quality collision repair services and a superior customer experience. pacesetter

The Vickar Automotive Group is comprised Steven Lipischak of Vickar Community Chevrolet, Vickar Director of Marketing Mitsubishi, Vickar Nissan, Waverley Mitsubishi, Vickar Isuzu Trucks, and Vickar Autobody and Glass. (204) 661-8391 pacesetter (204) 661-3976 [email protected] www.vickar.com 12

Banks / Credit Unions / Leasing

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National Bank Financial, Wealth Management Brian Fortier is a full-service brokerage firm that serves Associate Vice-President Commercial individuals, businesses and governments. and Agricultural Banking, Manitoba As an individual investor, National Bank Financial, Wealth Management provides (204) 982-6010 access to a wide range of investment solutions in combination with personalized [email protected] wealth management advice. The firm’s 1,000 www.nbc.ca investment advisors manage more than $67 billion in assets for 250,000 individual investors. National Bank Financial, Wealth Management is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. advanced

TD Commercial Banking and Small Business Christopher Watson Banking serves the unique needs of large Vice-President and small Canadian businesses by offering a broad range of customized lending and cash- management products and services to help (204) 988-2900 business owners meet their financial goals. (204) 957-0029 Business banking needs can be handled over the [email protected] telephone, via the Internet or at any TD branch. www.tdcommercialbanking.com lead

BDC SOLUTIONS… For every project you undertake, BDC wants you to succeed. Robert Lajoie FINANCING... Get your project underway with the Vice-President, Financing and right financing option, whether you’re looking to Consulting expand production, purchase new equipment or access financing for a special project. (204) 983-6291 CONSULTING... Access a national network of (204)984-8706 consultants who can help you solve problems, improve performance and achieve your most [email protected] ambitious goals. www.bdc.ca BDC CAPITAL... BDC Capital exists to help turn great ideas into great companies and great companies into engines of jobs, growth and wealth creation. SMART TECH… Tech financing. Online Marketing EBook. System selection support.

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National Bank Financial, Wealth Management Brian Fortier Scotiabank is one of North America’s premier Ute Rehill is a full-service brokerage firm that serves Associate Vice-President Commercial financial institutions and Canada’s most Vice-President & Market Lead, individuals, businesses and governments. and Agricultural Banking, Manitoba international bank. Since 1832, Scotiabank Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Northwest As an individual investor, National Bank has continued to expand its global reach. Ontario Financial, Wealth Management provides Today, Scotiabank Group offers a diverse (204) 982-6010 access to a wide range of investment range of products and services, including solutions in combination with personalized [email protected] personal, commercial, and corporate and (204) 934-2695 wealth management advice. The firm’s 1,000 www.nbc.ca investment banking. [email protected] investment advisors manage more than www.scotiabank.com $67 billion in assets for 250,000 individual lead investors. National Bank Financial, Wealth Steinbach Credit Union’s philosophy is Management is a member of the Canadian James Gosselin simple: be there when needed and always Investor Protection Fund. Executive Vice-President, Financial offer the best solution. The firm is locally Services based, as is the decision-making, so clients get answers quickly from a person they can TD Commercial Banking and Small Business Christopher Watson talk to face to face. (204) 346-9214 Banking serves the unique needs of large Vice-President [email protected] and small Canadian businesses by offering a www.scu.mb.ca broad range of customized lending and cash- lead management products and services to help (204) 988-2900 business owners meet their financial goals. (204) 957-0029 At BMO Bank of Montreal, the goal is to build Business banking needs can be handled over the [email protected] Derek Schroeder lasting relationships clients can value and telephone, via the Internet or at any TD branch. Commercial Account Manager www.tdcommercialbanking.com trust through exceptional service. This means proactively offering sound financial advice to help achieve your business objectives. (204) 985-2791 BDC SOLUTIONS… For every project you undertake, (204) 985-2032 BDC wants you to succeed. Robert Lajoie FINANCING... Get your project underway with the Vice-President, Financing and [email protected] Consulting right financing option, whether you’re looking to pacesetter www.bmo.com expand production, purchase new equipment or access financing for a special project. (204) 983-6291 CONSULTING... Access a national network of (204)984-8706 consultants who can help you solve problems, improve performance and achieve your most [email protected] ambitious goals. www.bdc.ca BDC CAPITAL... BDC Capital exists to help turn great ideas into great companies and great companies into engines of jobs, growth and wealth creation. SMART TECH… Tech financing. Online Marketing EBook. System selection support.

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Being headquartered in the west has Chris Voogt its advantages. Canadian Western Bank Assistant Vice-President & Branch knows your business environment better, Manager understands local markets and makes timely decisions. Whether for personal or business reasons, Canadian Western Bank helps you (204) 452-0933 do more by understanding your investment, (855) 341-7300 financing and cash-management needs. [email protected] Learn more at www.cwbank.com. www.cwbank.com pacesetter

National Leasing provides sound financial Sandra Rogers solutions to businesses across Canada. The firm Account Manager, is the leader in commercial equipment leasing Equipment Financing Specialist and is one of the only leasing companies in Canada to be ISO 9001:2000 certified. Backed by professional service and an outstanding (204) 954-2258 reputation, National Leasing is fast to 1 (866) 397-6441 respond, easy to work with and committed to [email protected] meeting clients’ needs. www.nationalleasing.com Pacesetter 15

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS / SERVICES

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Being headquartered in the west has Chris Voogt For over 45 years, Bee-Clean has set the Jose Correia its advantages. Canadian Western Bank Assistant Vice-President & Branch standard in the janitorial industry and President knows your business environment better, Manager continues to raise the bar for its competitors. understands local markets and makes timely Bee-Clean is dedicated to the goal of decisions. Whether for personal or business reducing overhead and containing costs while (204) 668-4420 reasons, Canadian Western Bank helps you (204) 452-0933 simultaneously sustaining gains in workforce (204) 663-0402 do more by understanding your investment, (855) 341-7300 productivity. Attention is given to the balance [email protected] between managing costs and leveraging financing and cash-management needs. [email protected] Learn more at www.cwbank.com. value. “We Care.” www.bee-clean.com www.cwbank.com lead

Your image is important, and Quintex makes David Quinton National Leasing provides sound financial Sandra Rogers it easy to look your best. Quintex brings President solutions to businesses across Canada. The firm Account Manager, your brand to life with uniforms, mats and is the leader in commercial equipment leasing Equipment Financing Specialist linens. It’s amazing how good you can look and is one of the only leasing companies in by presenting a clean, fresh image. Renting (204) 477-6600 Canada to be ISO 9001:2000 certified. Backed or buying, Quintex has affordable programs (204) 453-4933 (204) 954-2258 by professional service and an outstanding tailored to clients’ needs. Its roots are 100 [email protected] reputation, National Leasing is fast to 1 (866) 397-6441 per cent Manitoban, and in 2016 Quintex celebrated 105 years of building its reputation www.quintexservices.com respond, easy to work with and committed to [email protected] meeting clients’ needs. for value and service. www.nationalleasing.com Pacesetter 16

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Beal Consultants helps people buy and sell Steven Beal businesses and determine their optimal exit Principal strategy and succession plan. We can help you realize your dream, whether it involves investing in a solid, profitable business (204) 478-7266 or exiting from such a business to pursue (204) 478-7269 retirement dreams. [email protected] Pacesetter www.bealconsultants.ca

Established in 2001, Bison Fire Protection Inc. Rob Read began as a fire extinguisher and automatic Owner suppression provider, which has grown into a full-service company that now includes fire alarms and automatic sprinklers. Its locations (204) 237-3473 in Winnipeg, Thompson, Regina and Kenora (204) 237-4744 are certified to service and support every [email protected] manufacturer the company represents. www.bisonfire.com Pacesetter

Karen Tereck helps companies in two ways: Karen Tereck President, Welcome to Winnipeg 1. Welcome to Winnipeg Inc. recruiting tours Relocation Services; REALTOR®, help sell out-of-town candidates on why Century 21 Bachman & Associates Winnipeg is a great place to live. This involves personal communication, tours and follow-ups. (204) 453-7653 2. As a realtor, Karen makes these clients’ (204) 284-4262 moves more stress-free by being involved in their relocations, since she is already trusted [email protected] and knowledgeable about their needs. www.welcometowinnipeg.com Pacesetter

Gourmet Coffee Specialists Ltd. is proud to Trevor S. Westwood be a 100 per cent Manitoba-owned coffee President and related supply service. A core element of its coffee programs is its commitment to offering flexible customer service. It’s the (204) 925-2233 perfect blend of service savvy and sought- (204) 925-2239 after products. [email protected] Pacesetter www.gourmetcoffee.ca 17

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Beal Consultants helps people buy and sell Steven Beal Johnson Waste Management Ltd. provides Pat Schell businesses and determine their optimal exit Principal front-end loading, recycling and roll-off Primary Contact strategy and succession plan. We can help services to commercial and industrial you realize your dream, whether it involves customers for collection and environmentally investing in a solid, profitable business (204) 478-7266 safe disposal of solid, non-hazardous waste. (204) 452-0909 or exiting from such a business to pursue (204) 478-7269 Through its PROTEKT Document Destruction (204) 452-0337 retirement dreams. division, the company also offers confidential [email protected] [email protected] document destruction. www.jwm.mb.ca www.bealconsultants.ca Pacesetter

Established in 2001, Bison Fire Protection Inc. Rob Read Trivenity Corporation provides end-to-end Cindy Goertzen began as a fire extinguisher and automatic solutions for corporate development and Owner Chief Operating Officer suppression provider, which has grown into corporate finance initiatives customized a full-service company that now includes fire to suit clients’ needs and resources. The (204) 237-3473 alarms and automatic sprinklers. Its locations company links business with capital and (204) 999-5055 in Winnipeg, Thompson, Regina and Kenora (204) 237-4744 aligns itself with the values of people, planet [email protected] are certified to service and support every [email protected] and profit. Responsible stewardship is the manufacturer the company represents. foundation and future of Trivenity’s success. www.trivenity.com www.bisonfire.com Pacesetter

Karen Tereck helps companies in two ways: Karen Tereck President, Welcome to Winnipeg 1. Welcome to Winnipeg Inc. recruiting tours Relocation Services; REALTOR®, help sell out-of-town candidates on why Century 21 Bachman & Associates Winnipeg is a great place to live. This involves personal communication, tours and follow-ups. (204) 453-7653 2. As a realtor, Karen makes these clients’ (204) 284-4262 moves more stress-free by being involved in their relocations, since she is already trusted [email protected] and knowledgeable about their needs. www.welcometowinnipeg.com

Gourmet Coffee Specialists Ltd. is proud to Trevor S. Westwood be a 100 per cent Manitoba-owned coffee President and related supply service. A core element of its coffee programs is its commitment to offering flexible customer service. It’s the (204) 925-2233 perfect blend of service savvy and sought- (204) 925-2239 after products. [email protected] www.gourmetcoffee.ca 18

COMMERCIAL real estate / property management

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Bentall Kennedy, a member of the Sun John Crockett Life Investment Management group of Leasing Manager companies, is one of North America’s largest real estate investment advisors and one of (204) 934-5222 the foremost providers of real estate services, serving the interests of 550 institutional (204) 943-0637 investors. [email protected] www.bentallkennedy.com

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Shelter Canadian Properties Limited is one of Arni Thorsteinson Canada’s leading privately owned real estate President and CEO development and property management companies. Shelter Canadian is responsible for the management of approximately 125 (204) 475-9090 multi-unit rental, condominium, commercial (204) 452-1708 and hotel properties comprised of over [email protected] 13,000 suites and exceeding 2.8 million square feet of commercial space. www.scpl.com

lead Since 1912, Akman Management has Danny Akman been managing residential properties. This President wealth of experience has contributed to its esteemed reputation in the industry. (204) 944-9721 Being locally owned and family operated, Akman prides itself on serving clients with [email protected] timeliness, attention to detail, integrity and www.akmanmanagement.ca respect. These ideals are ingrained within each member of the company.

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COMMERCIAL real estate / property management

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Bentall Kennedy, a member of the Sun John Crockett Colliers International provides services to Wayne Pratt Life Investment Management group of Leasing Manager real estate users, owners and investors Managing Director companies, is one of North America’s largest worldwide, including brokerage, property real estate investment advisors and one of management, appraisal and tax-consulting (204) 934-5222 the foremost providers of real estate services, services. Find out more by visiting the firm’s (204) 943-1600 serving the interests of 550 institutional (204) 943-0637 website at www.colliers.mb.ca. (204) 943-4793 investors. [email protected] Pacesetter [email protected] www.bentallkennedy.com www.colliers.mb.ca

Shelter Canadian Properties Limited is one of The new Cushman & Wakefield Winnipeg Martin McGarry Arni Thorsteinson is a fully integrated commercial real estate Canada’s leading privately owned real estate President and CEO President & CEO development and property management firm with a complete lineup of top-tier companies. Shelter Canadian is responsible representatives in retail, office, industrial (204) 928-5005 for the management of approximately 125 (204) 475-9090 and investment asset classes. The company’s dynamic group of agents are some of the multi-unit rental, condominium, commercial (204) 452-1708 [email protected] and hotel properties comprised of over most experienced professionals in the [email protected] www.cushmanwakefieldwinnipeg.ca 13,000 suites and exceeding 2.8 million industry and are driven to maximize value square feet of commercial space. www.scpl.com and deliver superior client results. Pacesetter

Since 1912, Akman Management has Danny Akman Gendis Inc. leases commercial and industrial James Cohen been managing residential properties. This President real estate properties and invests in public President & CEO wealth of experience has contributed to and private companies primarily in the its esteemed reputation in the industry. energy and agribusiness sectors. Companies (204) 944-9721 Being locally owned and family operated, in the Gendis investment portfolio are (204) 474-5211 [email protected] Akman prides itself on serving clients with involved in pipelines and power plants, oil (204) 474-5201 timeliness, attention to detail, integrity and www.akmanmanagement.ca and gas development, canola crop marketing, [email protected] respect. These ideals are ingrained within fertilizer production and waste to energy each member of the company. solutions. Its shares trade on the TSX under www.gendis.ca the symbol GDS. Pacesetter

Real estate has been one of the core Gail Auriti businesses of The Hill Companies for over 113 Broker, Leasing Manager years. The Hill portfolio of diversified property across Canada and the U.S. emphasizes an exceptional understanding of how to structure (204) 988-1069 and finance real estate transactions. [email protected] www.harvard.ca Pacesetter 20

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Lexington Real Estate Holdings Ltd. is based in James DeFehr Winnipeg and owns approximately 1.5 million President square feet of warehousing, manufacturing, office and commercial property. Its high- quality buildings are well-located. Whatever (204) 227-2161 your needs, Lexington can help you find the (204) 663-5267 perfect space. [email protected] Pacesetter lexingtonrealestate.ca

Neptune Properties Inc. is a family-owned Calvin Polet investment real estate acquisition company President whose vision is reflected in the core principles of relationships, pride and growth. (204) 487-0050 The firm’s Winnipeg portfolio consists of 12 high-quality, well-located industrial, retail and (204) 957-1976 office properties. [email protected] Pacesetter www.neptuneproperties.ca

Shindico is a leader in tenant representation. Sandy Shindleman Working with national and international President tenants specializing in build-to-suit and leaseback financing, Shindico has developed (204) 474-2000 over eight million square feet, with another (204) 284-7115 six million square feet in its pipeline. Shindico: succeeding by helping others [email protected] succeed. www.shindico.com Pacesetter

Places for people. Performance with Marissa Poseluzney purpose. Value to all. We are QuadReal. Leasing Manager, Winnipeg Those with whom QuadReal does business can take confidence and comfort in knowing (204) 259-7383 we have the proficiency of an established (204) 582-3115 organization, along with a fresh, yet long- term way of thinking inspired by our mandate [email protected] and mission. www.quadreal.com LEAD 21

Communications / Media / Marketing

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Lexington Real Estate Holdings Ltd. is based in James DeFehr The Winnipeg Free Press is Manitoba’s Laurie Finley Winnipeg and owns approximately 1.5 million President leading media company. Its flagship daily, Vice-President, Advertising Sales square feet of warehousing, manufacturing, the Winnipeg Free Press, has the largest office and commercial property. Its high- market penetration of any big city daily in quality buildings are well-located. Whatever (204) 227-2161 Canada and is the leading source of news and (204) 697-7164 your needs, Lexington can help you find the (204) 663-5267 information for the city of Winnipeg and the (204) 697-7370 perfect space. [email protected] province of Manitoba both in paper form and [email protected] online at www.winnipegfreepress.com. lexingtonrealestate.ca www.winnipegfreepress.com lead

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Tripwire Media Group specializes in video Doug Darling and media production—everything from Executive Producer TV commercials and corporate videos to animated web-videos. Tripwire does it all. In only three years, the company has become (204) 272-9695 a household name locally and has done [email protected] production all over North America. Tripwire www.tripwiremedia.com has one goal: to tell your story and share it with the world. Pacesetter

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Tripwire Media Group specializes in video Doug Darling PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is the largest Sean Barnes and media production—everything from Executive Producer general contracting organization in Canada. Vice-President & District Manager TV commercials and corporate videos to Since 1963, PCL has constructed much of animated web-videos. Tripwire does it all. In Winnipeg’s skyline, and the firm is proud to only three years, the company has become (204) 272-9695 have the most challenging and recognizable (204) 949-8904 a household name locally and has done [email protected] projects in the city on its resumé. PCL (204) 287-2375 production all over North America. Tripwire www.tripwiremedia.com operates in the commercial, civil and heavy [email protected] has one goal: to tell your story and share it industrial market sectors, and its Special with the world. Projects division specializes in tenant www.pcl.com improvement and smaller-value projects.

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Bockstael Construction Limited is a family- John Bockstael, P.Eng. owned and operated company founded G.S.C. in 1912. Bockstael provides construction services as general contractors, construction President & CEO managers and design-builders. Pacesetter (204) 233-7135 (204) 231-0979 [email protected] www.bockstael.com

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For over 45 years, Vector Construction has Bob Spriggs been in the business of concrete repair, CEO Canadian Tire Corporation is a family of Constance Metcalfe specializing in repairing reinforced concrete companies that includes Canadian Tire retail Associate Vice President, Enterprise and providing state-of-the-art concrete stores, PartSource, Gas+, FGL Sports, Mark’s, Technology Operations restoration solutions to owners and engineers. (204) 489-6300 CT REIT and Canadian Tire Financial Services. Vector’s experience and expertise combines (204) 489-6033 The company was founded in 1922 and remains one of Canada’s most recognized and (416) 670-7312 specialized and conventional concrete repair [email protected] methods to provide the most practical solution trusted brands. [email protected] for all concrete repair projects. www.vectorgroup.com Pacesetter www.canadiantire.ca

Maple Leaf Construction is a heavy Blake Fitzpatrick construction contractor specializing in asphalt/ Secretary Treasurer concrete paving and sewer and water site services. The firm works on commercial and residential developments, municipal street (204) 783-7091 reconstruction, airports, as well as parking lot (204) 786-3106 repairs and maintenance. [email protected] www.mapleleafconstruction.mb.ca 26

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Peerless Garments specializes in the Albert El Tassi manufacture of cold/wet weather, CEO/Director breathable, waterproof outerwear. Garments are intended to keep the user warm, dry and comfortable in even the worst conditions. (204) 774-5428 Peerless Garments is the foremost importer (204) 786-7976 of leather for use in manufacturing leather [email protected] jackets and for resale to other leather users. www.unisyncgroup.com Pacesetter

Silver Jeans Co. is a division of Western Michele Bedrick Glove Works, a family-owned business that Vice-President of Marketing has designed, manufactured and marketed quality denim products for 95 years. Created in 1991, the brand has become known for (204) 788-4249 its exceptional fit and authentic details. (204) 772-6929 Silver Jeans Co. jeans and related sportswear [email protected] are distributed through retail chains across Canada, the U.S. and internationally. www.westerngloveworks.ca

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Western Glove Works is a family-owned Michele Bedrick business that has produced quality denim Vice-President of Marketing products since 1921. With almost 100 years of experience manufacturing wearable products, Western Glove Works is one of the (204) 788-4249 largest Canadian apparel producers and a (204) 772-6929 leader in the denim industry, serving markets [email protected] worldwide with its Silver Jeans Co. and JAG Jeans brands. www.westerngloveworks.ca Pacesetter 27

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Peerless Garments specializes in the Albert El Tassi Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries distributes Sandra Currie manufacture of cold/wet weather, CEO/Director and sells beverage alcohol and provides Director, Partnerships breathable, waterproof outerwear. Garments gaming and entertainment experiences, all are intended to keep the user warm, dry and in a socially responsible manner. Through comfortable in even the worst conditions. (204) 774-5428 PlayNow.com and its Liquor Marts, casinos, Peerless Garments is the foremost importer (204) 786-7976 VLTs and a network of lottery ticket retailers, (204) 957-2500 ext. 4023 of leather for use in manufacturing leather [email protected] Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries integrates (204) 792-3946 jackets and for resale to other leather users. economic, social and environmental [email protected] www.unisyncgroup.com considerations into all business processes, and it supports numerous community events www.mbll.ca and initiatives. Silver Jeans Co. is a division of Western Michele Bedrick Glove Works, a family-owned business that Vice-President of Marketing has designed, manufactured and marketed quality denim products for 95 years. Created in 1991, the brand has become known for (204) 788-4249 lead its exceptional fit and authentic details. (204) 772-6929 Manitoba Hydro is one of the largest Silver Jeans Co. jeans and related sportswear [email protected] David Huminicki are distributed through retail chains across integrated electricity and natural gas Business Development Engineer Canada, the U.S. and internationally. www.westerngloveworks.ca distribution utilities in Canada. It provides reliable, affordable energy to customers throughout Manitoba and trade electricity (204) 360-3839 within three wholesale markets in the U.S. (204) 360-6128 and Canadian midwest. The company is also [email protected] Western Glove Works is a family-owned Michele Bedrick a leader in promoting conservation, providing business that has produced quality denim Vice-President of Marketing numerous Power Smart programs to help www.hydro.mb.ca products since 1921. With almost 100 years customers get the most out of their energy. of experience manufacturing wearable (204) 788-4249 Nearly all of the electricity Manitoba Hydro products, Western Glove Works is one of the produces each year is clean, renewable largest Canadian apparel producers and a (204) 772-6929 power generated using the province’s leader in the denim industry, serving markets [email protected] abundant water resources. worldwide with its Silver Jeans Co. and JAG PREMIER Jeans brands. www.westerngloveworks.ca 28

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5468796 Architecture is a Winnipeg-based Johanna Hurme studio. The firm’s work has been recognized Principal with every significant Canadian design award and a number of important international prizes. This unprecedented success speaks to (204) 480-8421 the power of resilience, resourcefulness and the rigorous pursuit of innovation that drives (204) 480-8876 the practice forward. [email protected] www.5468796.ca

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Number TEN Architectural Group is an Greg Hasiuk integrated practice of architecture, strategic Partner, Practice Leader advisory services, interior design and planning. For over 55 years, Number TEN has been a Canadian leader in design innovation (204) 942-0981 and implementation; excelling in commercial, [email protected] hospitality, institutional, education and www.numberten.com recreation design.

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5468796 Architecture is a Winnipeg-based Johanna Hurme Cibinel Architecture Ltd. offers personalized George Cibinel studio. The firm’s work has been recognized Principal service to institutional, recreational, Principal with every significant Canadian design award corporate, cultural and commercial clients. and a number of important international The firm enjoys getting to know its clients prizes. This unprecedented success speaks to and their communities, crafting this (204) 989-8910 (204) 480-8421 the power of resilience, resourcefulness and understanding into a building with unique [email protected] (204) 480-8876 the rigorous pursuit of innovation that drives cultural and expressive meaning. The www.cibinel.com the practice forward. [email protected] resulting architecture is an expression of what is most important to the client and an www.5468796.ca embodiment of functionality as it relates to their needs. pacesetter

Number TEN Architectural Group is an Greg Hasiuk Scatliff+Miller+Murray was formed with integrated practice of architecture, strategic Partner, Practice Leader Mike Scatliff advisory services, interior design and the sole purpose of developing bold new Principal planning. For over 55 years, Number TEN has concepts and high-level designs for urban been a Canadian leader in design innovation (204) 942-0981 revitalization and sustainable development. (204) 927-3444 and implementation; excelling in commercial, [email protected] Innovative thinking and practical, on-the- ground experience that gets projects built is [email protected] hospitality, institutional, education and www.numberten.com recreation design. its signature. The firm works with clients to www.scatliff.ca identify not only what is possible, but also what is practical—no matter what the challenge. pacesetter 30

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True North Sports & Entertainment owns www.mtscentre.ca and operates the MTS Centre, the Winnipeg Jets, the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose Hockey Club and the MTS Iceplex. The MTS Centre, located in downtown Winnipeg, has a 15,000-seat capacity and has consistently been one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in North America since it opened in 2004. advanced

Convenient. Contemporary. Comfortable. Alt Laurie Barkman Hotels. Affordable luxury. Located in the new General Manager Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment District (SHED), the hotel is just steps away from the MTS Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets, (431) 800-4294 and within walking distance of an array of [email protected] businesses, restaurants, bars and many of the www.althotels.com city’s best attractions. lead

Norwood Hotel: A full-service hotel with 52 Ben Sparrow rooms, the Wood Tavern & Grill, banquet CEO facilities, the Jolly Friar Café and the Norwood Beer Store. (204) 942-5141 Inn at the Forks: Winnipeg’s only boutique [email protected] hotel and spa located in The Forks National www.sparrowhotels.com Historic Site. It features the Smith Restaurant and banquet facilities.

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Hospitality Company Description Contact Information Welcome to Fairmont Winnipeg. Embrace Drew Fisher Company Description Contact Information the spirit of this cosmopolitan city through General Manager its diverse culture, boutique shopping, True North Sports & Entertainment owns www.mtscentre.ca unique outdoor experiences and stunning (204) 985-6216 and operates the MTS Centre, the Winnipeg cityscapes. At the Fairmont, quality, comfort Jets, the American Hockey League’s Manitoba and convenience come standard, and its [email protected] central location makes it perfect for your next Moose Hockey Club and the MTS Iceplex. www.fairmont.com The MTS Centre, located in downtown corporate meeting or family ‘staycation’. Winnipeg, has a 15,000-seat capacity and has pacesetter consistently been one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in North America Premiere Suites is Canada’s No. 1 provider Sandy Sager since it opened in 2004. of luxury extended-stay executive suites. The Business Development Partner company currently has 60 fully furnished condominiums in Winnipeg that it rents to Convenient. Contemporary. Comfortable. Alt Laurie Barkman business travellers, relocating employees 1 (877) 489-2497 Hotels. Affordable luxury. Located in the new General Manager and contractual workers. Premiere Suites (204) 489-2615 Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment District prides itself on providing a ‘home away from [email protected] (SHED), the hotel is just steps away from the home’ experience where comfort and style MTS Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets, (431) 800-4294 are top priorities. www.premieresuites.com and within walking distance of an array of [email protected] Pacesetter businesses, restaurants, bars and many of the www.althotels.com city’s best attractions.

Norwood Hotel: A full-service hotel with 52 Ben Sparrow rooms, the Wood Tavern & Grill, banquet CEO facilities, the Jolly Friar Café and the Norwood Beer Store. (204) 942-5141 Inn at the Forks: Winnipeg’s only boutique [email protected] hotel and spa located in The Forks National www.sparrowhotels.com Historic Site. It features the Smith Restaurant and banquet facilities. 32

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Canadian-owned Payworks is a national JP Perron leader in the field of total workforce President management solutions. Since 2001, Payworks has developed innovative online solutions for payroll, human resources and employee time (204) 779-0537 management. [email protected] Lead www.payworks.ca

Pinnacle is Manitoba’s largest specialized Terry Cyr recruitment firm, with 25 focused recruiters. Vice-President, Business Founded in 2002, Pinnacle’s growth over Development; Principal the last decade is a direct result of its ability to connect top people with top companies. (204) 926-3506 Pinnacle supports entrepreneurial to multinational corporations by providing (204) 943-8649 human capital solutions through three [email protected] divisions: Executive & Professional Search, www.pinnacle.jobs Human Resources & Labour Relations Consulting, and Staffing & Recruiting. LEAD

Harris Leadership Strategies is a leader in Chuck Golfman executive search, leadership assessment, Vice-President, Harris Consulting; business strategy, executive coaching, President, Harris Interim Executives organization development, balanced scorecard, board governance and interim contracting. (204) 926-3000 [email protected] Pacesetter www.harrisconsult.com

Kerry Swanson Since 1965, Herzing College has been President recognized as a leader of market-driven programs. Its Winnipeg campus offers (204) 775-8175 career-focused programs that partner with businesses to provide high-quality graduates (204) 783-8175 in health care, business, legal, technology [email protected] and media diploma programs. www.herzing.ca

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IBEX Payroll offers web-based payroll services Darryl Stewart featuring its latest-generation system that Head of the Herd HUMAN RESOURCES / CONSULTING SERVICES is compatible with all browsers. Exceptional personal service is a hallmark of the company. (204) 478-3700 Company Description Contact Information (204) 478-3706 Pacesetter Canadian-owned Payworks is a national JP Perron [email protected] leader in the field of total workforce President www.ibexpayroll.com management solutions. Since 2001, Payworks has developed innovative online solutions for payroll, human resources and employee time (204) 779-0537 Legacy Bowes Group is a Winnipeg-based Barbara Bowes management. [email protected] firm offering a full range of recruitment, President career, human resource and organizational www.payworks.ca development services. Within Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba, Legacy Bowes (204) 943-0553 has earned a first-class reputation among [email protected] Your Talent Management Specialists employers ranging from small owner- www.legacybowes.com Pinnacle is Manitoba’s largest specialized Terry Cyr operated enterprises to major corporations. recruitment firm, with 25 focused recruiters. Vice-President, Business Legacy Bowes is Manitoba’s leading talent Founded in 2002, Pinnacle’s growth over Development; Principal management solution. the last decade is a direct result of its ability Pacesetter to connect top people with top companies. (204) 926-3506 Pinnacle supports entrepreneurial to multinational corporations by providing (204) 943-8649 People First HR Services is Manitoba’s most Karin Pooley trusted full-service human resource solutions human capital solutions through three [email protected] Vice-President, Recruiting and divisions: Executive & Professional Search, provider. Its exceptional team of executive Executive Search www.pinnacle.jobs Human Resources & Labour Relations search, recruiting, career transition and human Consulting, and Staffing & Recruiting. resource consulting professionals is entirely focused on supporting the growth and long-term (204) 940-3939 success of local businesses and organizations. [email protected] Pacesetter www.peoplefirsthr.com Harris Leadership Strategies is a leader in Chuck Golfman executive search, leadership assessment, Vice-President, Harris Consulting; business strategy, executive coaching, President, Harris Interim Executives Talent is the foundation of successful Melissa Coutu Harju organization development, balanced organizations. TalentCor offices incorporate Branch Manager scorecard, board governance and interim the newest techniques in candidate attraction contracting. (204) 926-3000 and retention, combining social recruiting [email protected] with proven best practices to work with the (204) 722-5040 www.harrisconsult.com most qualified talent in the specialized skill (204) 722-5747 sets. TalentCor’s success leverages its long [email protected] history of integrity, strong relationships and hard work. www.talentcor.com Pacesetter Kerry Swanson Since 1965, Herzing College has been President Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting is a provider Kevin Gill recognized as a leader of market-driven of high-quality temporary staffing and President programs. Its Winnipeg campus offers permanent recruiting solutions specializing in (204) 775-8175 career-focused programs that partner with office, administrative and clerical positions. (204) 956-7090 businesses to provide high-quality graduates (204) 783-8175 in health care, business, legal, technology [email protected] [email protected] and media diploma programs. Pacesetter www.herzing.ca www.staffmax.ca 34

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MTS is one of Canada’s leading national (204) 225-4249 communication solutions companies. With more www.mts.ca than 100 years of experience and nearly two million total customer connections across Canada, MTS is an industry leader in innovation. In Manitoba, MTS offers business and residential customers communication solutions, including phone, wireless, internet, television and security services. Lead

MTS Data Centres is a division of Manitoba Michele McClymont Telecom Services (MTS). It partners with only Manager, Products and Channels the best technology companies and has an outstanding services organization that delivers superior solutions to customers. (204) 941-6033 [email protected] lead www.mtsdatacentres.com

SkipTheDishes believes having the option to have Joshua Simair great local food delivered helps people keep up with CEO their busy lives. By seamlessly connecting its clients to local restaurants and food couriers, the company (855) 200-7547 makes a city’s great food more accessible, opening up more possibilities for food lovers, more business [email protected] for local small business owners and more income for www.skipthedishes.com participating food couriers. lead

Protegra helps organizations in a variety of Wadood Ibrahim industries as well as governments around CEO the world identify and solve tough business performance challenges. (204) 956-2727 Pacesetter (204) 477-9421 [email protected] www.protegra.com

Sightline Innovation works hard to empower Wallace Trenholm industries with immediately applicable production- Founder and CEO ready machine learning solutions. The company is pushing the boundaries of machine learning [email protected] to produce software that will allow machines to autonomously observe, quantify and act on www2.sightlineinnovation.com data. Imagine machines that can simulate human cognition, learn new processes, and spot and correct product flaws—all without human direction.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / CONSULTING SERVICES Insurance Company Description Contact Information

MTS is one of Canada’s leading national (204) 225-4249 Company Description Contact Information communication solutions companies. With more www.mts.ca than 100 years of experience and nearly two million The Great-West Life Assurance Company was Marlene Klassen, APR total customer connections across Canada, MTS is an founded in Winnipeg in 1891. Today, Great- Assistant Vice-President, industry leader in innovation. In Manitoba, MTS offers West Life is a leading Canadian insurer with Communication Services business and residential customers communication interests in the life and health insurance, solutions, including phone, wireless, internet, investment, retirement savings and reinsurance (204) 946-7705 television and security services. businesses primarily in Canada and Europe. In Canada, Great-West Life and its subsidiaries, (204) 946-4002 London Life and Canada Life, offer a broad [email protected] portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions MTS Data Centres is a division of Manitoba Michele McClymont and serve the financial security needs of more www.greatwestlife.com Telecom Services (MTS). It partners with only Manager, Products and Channels than 12 million people. The company’s success the best technology companies and has an www.lagreatwest.com in Canada is in large part due to its multiple outstanding services organization that delivers brands, and the breadth and size of its diverse superior solutions to customers. (204) 941-6033 distribution channels. premier [email protected] www.mtsdatacentres.com Johnston Group provides benefit services Dave Johnston to more than 30,000 small to midsized President SkipTheDishes believes having the option to have Joshua Simair businesses and their employees. With more great local food delivered helps people keep up with CEO than $450 million in premiums under its their busy lives. By seamlessly connecting its clients administration, and over a quarter-century of (204) 774-6677 to local restaurants and food couriers, the company (855) 200-7547 experience, Johnston Group’s strength lies in (204) 774-6698 makes a city’s great food more accessible, opening its administrative capabilities. Headquartered [email protected] [email protected] up more possibilities for food lovers, more business in Winnipeg, Johnston Group has been for local small business owners and more income for www.skipthedishes.com named one of ‘Canada’s Best Managed www.johnstongroup.ca participating food couriers. Companies’ for the past 15 years.

advanced Protegra helps organizations in a variety of Wadood Ibrahim industries as well as governments around CEO the world identify and solve tough business performance challenges. (204) 956-2727 (204) 477-9421 [email protected] www.protegra.com

Sightline Innovation works hard to empower Wallace Trenholm industries with immediately applicable production- Founder and CEO ready machine learning solutions. The company is pushing the boundaries of machine learning [email protected] to produce software that will allow machines to autonomously observe, quantify and act on www2.sightlineinnovation.com data. Imagine machines that can simulate human cognition, learn new processes, and spot and correct product flaws—all without human direction. 36

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Established in 1896, Wawanesa Insurance Chris Luby is a Canadian-owned major multi-line Vice-President, Marketing and group of companies, with its executive Business Development office located in Winnipeg. The firm offers property/casualty and life insurance products throughout Canada and also in California (204) 985-3930 and Oregon, employing over 2,300 people. (204) 942-7724 Wawanesa Mutual is a mutual insurer owned [email protected] by its more than 1.9 million policyholders and represented by over 1,400 brokers www.wawanesa.com throughout Canada. lead

HUB International is Manitoba’s largest privately Keith Jordan owned insurance broker. The firm’s products President & CEO include business insurance (and bonding), directors and officers, errors and omissions, individual life and group benefits, home, auto (204) 988-4791 and specialized markets for high-value homes. (204) 988-4801 [email protected] pacesetter www.hubhorizon.ca 37

investment services

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Established in 1896, Wawanesa Insurance Chris Luby Investors Group is a Canadian leader in Daniele Ayers is a Canadian-owned major multi-line Vice-President, Marketing and providing comprehensive planning delivered Vice-President, Financial Services group of companies, with its executive Business Development through long-term client relationships. (Midwest) office located in Winnipeg. The firm offers The firm helps Canadians plan for financial property/casualty and life insurance products security by providing advice and services throughout Canada and also in California (204) 985-3930 through a network of more than 4,500 (204) 956-8733 and Oregon, employing over 2,300 people. (204) 942-7724 consultants to nearly one million Canadians. [email protected] Wawanesa Mutual is a mutual insurer owned In addition to an exclusive family of mutual [email protected] www.investorsgroup.com by its more than 1.9 million policyholders funds and other investment vehicles, and represented by over 1,400 brokers www.wawanesa.com Investors Group offers a wide range of throughout Canada. insurance, securities, mortgage and other financial services. Lead HUB International is Manitoba’s largest privately Keith Jordan owned insurance broker. The firm’s products President & CEO include business insurance (and bonding), Established in 1857, James Richardson & www.jrsl.ca directors and officers, errors and omissions, Sons, Limited is a family-owned Canadian individual life and group benefits, home, auto (204) 988-4791 company headquartered in Winnipeg. and specialized markets for high-value homes. From modest beginnings as a one-man (204) 988-4801 grain-merchandising operation in Kingston, [email protected] Ontario, the firm has expanded and www.hubhorizon.ca developed into an international multi- enterprise corporation. lead 38

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MLT Aikins LLP is a full-service law firm of Jim Spencer approximately 240 lawyers with a deep Chief Operating Officer commitment to Western Canada and an understanding of this market’s unique legal and business landscapes. Based out of six key centres (204) 957-4895 across the four western provinces, MLT Aikins is the (204) 957-4207 only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, [email protected] Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. pacesetteR www.mltaikins.com Founded in 1883, Fillmore Riley LLP is a Glen R. Peters premier full-service law firm. With a team of Managing Partner lawyers, paralegals and support staff more than 150 strong, Fillmore Riley brings a decisive, direct approach to help clients solve (204) 956-2970 any legal challenge in over 20 practice areas. (204) 957-0516 As the first law firm in North America to be [email protected] awarded ISO 9001 certification, Fillmore Riley set a new quality standard for client service. www.fillmoreriley.com pacesetter Pitblado Law is a full service business law Benjamin Hecht firm based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Managing Partner For over 130 years, Pitblado has proudly played a role in complex transactions (204) 956-3542 through leadership in law, offering core legal services areas in: Aboriginal Law, (204) 955-2223 Business, Immigration, Litigation and Dispute [email protected] Resolution, Labour and Employment, Real pitblado.com Estate, Sector Specific (ex. Agribusiness, Aviation, Health, Not-For-Profit), Tax and Estates. Pitblado Law is well positioned to fulfill multifaceted and demanding client needs in Manitoba and throughout Canada. It also extends its legal offering to rural clients, through presence in Arborg, Manitoba. Pacesetter Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS Law) Mark Howe is a leading full-service law firm providing Director of Marketing & services to its clients locally, nationally Professional Development and internationally. It offers services in six languages and is the exclusive Manitoba (204) 934-2580 member firm of Lex Mundi, the leading global network of premier law firms. TDS Law (204) 934-0580 is known for reliability and solving problems [email protected] in a timely and cost-effective way. www.tdslaw.com Pacesetter 39

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MLT Aikins LLP is a full-service law firm of New Flyer is North America’s leading Paul Soubry Jim Spencer manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses. approximately 240 lawyers with a deep Chief Operating Officer President & CEO commitment to Western Canada and an Offering the broadest product line with understanding of this market’s unique legal and numerous green propulsion options to business landscapes. Based out of six key centres (204) 957-4895 Canadian and the U.S. operators, New Flyer (204) 224-6489 has secured its strong position by providing across the four western provinces, MLT Aikins is the (204) 957-4207 [email protected] only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, reliable transportation solutions that meet [email protected] www.newflyer.com Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. the needs of today while anticipating the www.mltaikins.com needs of tomorrow. lead Founded in 1883, Fillmore Riley LLP is a Glen R. Peters premier full-service law firm. With a team of Managing Partner lawyers, paralegals and support staff more We have been very fortunate to see what Chad Brick started out as a two-man operation grow than 150 strong, Fillmore Riley brings a President decisive, direct approach to help clients solve (204) 956-2970 to have over 100 employees, all working any legal challenge in over 20 practice areas. (204) 957-0516 toward ensuring Eastside’s values reside in As the first law firm in North America to be every product or service provided. Eastside (204) 237-7111 [email protected] awarded ISO 9001 certification, Fillmore Riley looks forward to growing with its customers (204) 237-4828 set a new quality standard for client service. www.fillmoreriley.com and serving them for many years to come. [email protected] pacesetter www.theeastsidegroup.ca Pitblado Law is a full service business law Benjamin Hecht firm based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Managing Partner For over 130 years, Pitblado has proudly Acryl Design Ltd. has 30 years’ experience John Wardrope played a role in complex transactions manufacturing custom goods for clients President (204) 956-3542 through leadership in law, offering core in North America. It has evolved into legal services areas in: Aboriginal Law, (204) 955-2223 one of the largest fabricators in Western Canada, offering a diverse range of services (204) 783-6064 Business, Immigration, Litigation and Dispute [email protected] Resolution, Labour and Employment, Real that include rapid prototyping, product [email protected] pitblado.com production, artistic furniture and commercial Estate, Sector Specific (ex. Agribusiness, www.acryldesign.com Aviation, Health, Not-For-Profit), Tax and signage manufacture. Estates. Pitblado Law is well positioned to pacesetter fulfill multifaceted and demanding client needs in Manitoba and throughout Canada. It also extends its legal offering to rural clients, through presence in Arborg, Manitoba.

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS Law) Mark Howe is a leading full-service law firm providing Director of Marketing & services to its clients locally, nationally Professional Development and internationally. It offers services in six languages and is the exclusive Manitoba (204) 934-2580 member firm of Lex Mundi, the leading global network of premier law firms. TDS Law (204) 934-0580 is known for reliability and solving problems [email protected] in a timely and cost-effective way. www.tdslaw.com 40

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Buhler Industries Inc. designs, manufactures Dmitry Lyubimov and distributes agricultural equipment President marketed under the brand names Versatile® and Farm King. Buhler operates seven manufacturing facilities and nine distribution (204) 661-8711 centres totaling over 1.6 million square feet [email protected] in the U.S. and Canada, and it employs more www.buhlerindustries.com than 1,100 people. Pacesetter

As a leader in the composites industry, Neil Carlson Carlson Engineered Composites Inc. provides President & CEO uncompromised quality and customer satisfaction. Carlson’s team continues to develop partnerships based on a tradition (204) 258-4000 of integrity and profitable growth. The firm (204) 947-1689 is committed to maintaining its competitive [email protected] edge through education, innovation and technological advantage. www.carlsongroup.com Pacesetter

Loewen is a Manitoba-based manufacturer of Al Babiuk the highest-quality wood windows and doors CEO selling to numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the U.S., China and the Caribbean. Loewen works with architects, (204) 346-5147 designers, custom builders and homeowners (204) 326-5347 to deliver handcrafted, distinctly designed [email protected] solutions with environmentally conscious www.loewen.com products. Pacesetter 41

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Buhler Industries Inc. designs, manufactures Dmitry Lyubimov MacDon Industries Ltd. is a family-owned, Gene Fraser and distributes agricultural equipment President Canadian-based manufacturer of harvesting Vice-President of Global Sales and marketed under the brand names Versatile® equipment specializing in the production Marketing and Farm King. Buhler operates seven of pull-type and self-propelled windrowers manufacturing facilities and nine distribution (204) 661-8711 as well as specialty and pick-up headers for (204) 855-5590 centres totaling over 1.6 million square feet [email protected] combines for world markets. MacDon’s disc, in the U.S. and Canada, and it employs more auger and draper products are commonly (204) 832-7749 www.buhlerindustries.com used to harvest a wide variety of cereal than 1,100 people. [email protected] grains, oilseeds, grass seeds, rice, soybeans, hay, forage and specialty crops such as peas, www.macdon.com lupins and lentils. As a leader in the composites industry, Neil Carlson pacesetter Carlson Engineered Composites Inc. provides President & CEO uncompromised quality and customer satisfaction. Carlson’s team continues to Palliser’s Canadian heritage as a family- James DeFehr develop partnerships based on a tradition (204) 258-4000 owned manufacturer of premium President upholstered furniture provides a strong of integrity and profitable growth. The firm (204) 947-1689 is committed to maintaining its competitive foundation for a company that offers more [email protected] (204) 957-8017 edge through education, innovation and than 100 styles in 300 leathers and fabrics technological advantage. www.carlsongroup.com to retailers across North America, and an (204) 988-5604 attractive and confident work environment to [email protected] employees. www.palliser.com pacesetter Loewen is a Manitoba-based manufacturer of Al Babiuk the highest-quality wood windows and doors CEO selling to numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the U.S., China and the Caribbean. Loewen works with architects, (204) 346-5147 Price Industries is a Winnipeg-based sales Joe Cyr and manufacturing company that has been in designers, custom builders and homeowners (204) 326-5347 President & COO to deliver handcrafted, distinctly designed operation since 1946. Price is now the market [email protected] solutions with environmentally conscious leader in North America in its core business (204) 669-4220 products. www.loewen.com of air distribution products for nonresidential buildings and is recognized for its extreme [email protected] commitment to innovation and customer www.priceindustries.com service. Price operates around the world, has 11 factories in Canada and the U.S., and employs approximately 2,000 people.

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Probe Research Inc. is a full-service North Scott MacKay American marketing and public opinion President organization based in Winnipeg. Since 1994, Probe Research has established a strong reputation for precision and insight in all of (204) 926-6567 the research services offered. With more [email protected] than 350 clients across the continent, its www.probe-research.com business has been built and maintained through a commitment to exceptional client service. Probe Research maintains an elite staff of professionals dedicated to extensive client consultation and customized solutions.

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Probe Research Inc. is a full-service North Scott MacKay Longboat Development Corporation www.longboatdevelopment.ca American marketing and public opinion President provides land and project development organization based in Winnipeg. Since 1994, services. It also offers asset management Probe Research has established a strong services as well as joint venture investment reputation for precision and insight in all of (204) 926-6567 and finance expertise. Longboat the research services offered. With more [email protected] Development has extensive retail, industrial, than 350 clients across the continent, its www.probe-research.com office and residential experience. business has been built and maintained advanced through a commitment to exceptional client service. Probe Research maintains an elite staff of professionals dedicated to extensive Founded in 1919, Ladco is a diversified David Borger client consultation and customized solutions. corporation with interests in land Vice-President, Development development, commercial and residential

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Qualico is a fully integrated real estate John Daniels development company with its head office Vice-President, Winnipeg Branch in Winnipeg. The company encompasses single-family homes, multi-family homes, land development, property management, (204) 233-2451 commercial development, building materials (204) 254-9286 and concrete operations. [email protected] www.qualicogroup.com lead

Terracon Development Ltd. is Winnipeg’s only Michael Falk master-planned business park developer. Vice-President The company’s three business parks offer the industry’s best flex space with the most amenities, including access, retail, shops, (204) 233-4330 restaurants, fibre optics, public transit and (204) 233-5085 acres of landscaped parks, waterfalls and [email protected] lakes. Terracon Development...“Grow with Us.” www.terracon.co lead 44 transportation

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Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 Serge Corbeil Director Government Relations airports on six continents. Canada’s flag carrier -Western Region is among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2015 served more than 41 million customers. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service [email protected] directly to 64 airports in Canada, 54 in the United www.aircanada.com States and 90 in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network serving 1,330 airports in 192 countries. advanced

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Maxim Truck & Trailer’s capabilities include Harry Dornn the sale, rental, leasing and complete Vice-President, Marketing after-sales service of new and used heavy- duty trucks and trailers. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg and has 15 (204) 790-6599 branch offices and over 500 employees in 10 (204) 254-9286 cities stretching from Vancouver to Montreal. [email protected] www.maximinc.com advanced

Arne’s Welding Limited is a manufacturer Gerald Bouchard of trailers for the resource industries. President Applications include end dumps, side dumps, hopper bottoms, flat decks, specialty and (204) 231-6038 low-bed trailers. [email protected] advanced www.arnes.com 45 transportation Company Description Contact Information All-make heavy duty truck repair and parts Ken Tereck sales. Company Description Contact Information General Manager

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GHY provides international cross-border Richard Riess trade and customs brokerage services to President companies across Canada and the U.S. Its mission is to provide import and export services that contribute to a company’s trade (204) 947-6851 compliance while ensuring the seamless (204) 947-3306 movement of their goods across North [email protected] American borders between their trading partners. www.ghy.com Pacesetter

Quick Transfer’s story began in 1959 with Ralph Mueller the founding of a small household moving President company. Herb Mueller, a recent immigrant to Canada, gathered all his resources and used $300 to acquire three small trucks. (204) 787-0558 With a new opportunity in a new country, (204) 783-9882 he prided himself on hard work, diligence, [email protected] honesty and integrity. With this foundation, Quick Transfer quickly grew into one of www.qtmoving.com Winnipeg’s largest moving companies, distinguished by multiple awards and industry recognition. Pacesetter

Thrifty Car Rental offers a large selection of Chad Brick high-quality vehicles at great rates. From President sports cars and SUVs to sedans, minivans and cargo vans, no matter what type of vehicle you’re looking for, you’ll find a car rental that (204) 237-7111 suits your style and your budget at Thrifty. (204) 237-4828 [email protected] Pacesetter www.theeastsidegroup.ca 47 Personnel

Company Description Contact Information Vince Barletta Leader GHY provides international cross-border Richard Riess (204) 954-1962 trade and customs brokerage services to President [email protected] companies across Canada and the U.S. Its mission is to provide import and export services that contribute to a company’s trade (204) 947-6851 compliance while ensuring the seamless (204) 947-3306 movement of their goods across North [email protected] American borders between their trading Sonya Muraro partners. www.ghy.com Director, Business Development (204) 954-1972 [email protected]

Quick Transfer’s story began in 1959 with Ralph Mueller the founding of a small household moving President company. Herb Mueller, a recent immigrant to Canada, gathered all his resources and Bill Coulter (204) 787-0558 used $300 to acquire three small trucks. Senior Manager, Business Development With a new opportunity in a new country, (204) 783-9882 he prided himself on hard work, diligence, (204) 954-1976 [email protected] honesty and integrity. With this foundation, [email protected] Quick Transfer quickly grew into one of www.qtmoving.com Winnipeg’s largest moving companies, distinguished by multiple awards and industry recognition. Jocelyn Advent Manager, Business Development (204) 954-1974 Thrifty Car Rental offers a large selection of Chad Brick high-quality vehicles at great rates. From [email protected] President sports cars and SUVs to sedans, minivans and cargo vans, no matter what type of vehicle you’re looking for, you’ll find a car rental that (204) 237-7111 suits your style and your budget at Thrifty. (204) 237-4828 Geoff Westdal [email protected] Coordinator, Business Development www.theeastsidegroup.ca (204) 944-3323 [email protected]

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