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Starting a business? Want to expand your business? We have a great team to assist you! Call us today 1-877-472-7122

What is economic development? It’s a question we get a lot. In short, it's about making the place you live AWESOME! And here's an awesome video to explain it. ...We also want the next generation of economic developers to get a head start by watching the video then checking out https://www.whatiseconomicdevelopment.com See more

Don’t let Valentine’s Day sneak up on you and your business. This holiday is a great opportunity for a bump in sales during the winter months. This informative article offers 19 marketing ideas for your small business. https://appinstitute.com/valentines-day-marketing/

Portage Economic Response Team salutes all our businesses for the extra miles they have had to go through during this pandemic. This week we are highlighting Kyle and his team at Mil-Jeanne Flowers & Axcenz

2020 has created opportunities for leaders to be innovative in supporting their team. Taking care of employees in a holistic way is not only the right thing to do, it is also good for business. https://hrexecutive.com/sage-gavin-caring-is-the-right-thi/

This year, more people will be doing their holiday shopping online than ever before. The Better Business Bureau offers tips to ensure that your packages are delivered on time and safely. https://www.bbb.org//14276-bbb-safe-delivery-tips-for-holi

Winkler Women Entrepreneurs there’s still time to get in on this. We have a few spots left! You won’t be disappointed!

Thursday, December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities Community Futures and the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program celebrate the success of rural entrepreneurs with disabilities or health conditions! https://youtu.be/Y6gIP8aKZpo

Prepare your Sales Team to increase productivity in 2021 by joining this free webinar on December 8th from 12 noon to 1 PM. As leaders prepare to leave 2020 behind them, the haunting question is often what will be different next year?. This informative talk will cover proven strategies for creating a sales culture of productivity so you can control costs while continuing to grow in 2021.... Attendees will learn: 1. How to have productive sales meetings 2. How to create a system of accountability in 2021 3. How to coach your sales team to greater performance Register today: http://www.wtcwinnipeg.com//grow-your-sales-prepare-your-/

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) Are you a rural business facing challenges from COVID 19? Community Futures can help! Loans up to $40,000 are interest free until December 31, 2022. Also, there are no penalties for pre-payment. The RRRF is for rural businesses that haven’t received other COVID-19 funding supports. Contact us for more information about this program. Or visit the Western Economic Diversification Canada’s website for the RRRF FAQ page.... Our online application is open for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Community Futures Stream Western Economic Diversification Canada (wd-deo.gc.ca) CF RRRF Funding - Search | Community Futures Manitoba (cfmanitoba.ca)

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