News

2022

  • WORLD TRADE CENTRE WINNIPEG NAMES INTERIM CEO - Wednesday, March 2, 2022 – WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – The World Trade Centre Winnipeg Board of Directors has named AndrĂ© Brin as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 1, 2022.   The announcement comes as the World Trade Centre Winnipeg embarks on an enh... more

  • WTC WINNIPEG ANNOUNCES ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP - ENTERING TENTH YEAR OF CONNECTING WINNIPEG TO THE WORLD, LOCAL WORLD TRADE CENTRE SETS NEW PATH WITH ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP Friday, February 18, 2022 – WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – The board of directors of the World Trade Centre Winnipeg announced that it is taking steps towards a... more

2021

  • Looking North and Talking Trade - By Geoff Kirbyson When Manitoba companies hear about opportunities in Nunavut, they should think “California Gold Rush.” Canada’s newest territory might only have a population of about 40,000 but experts predict over the next 40 to 50 years, its Kivalliq region will become t... more

  • Podcast Series for BDC Small Business Week - The World Trade Centre (WTC) Winnipeg celebrated BDC Small Business Week and Small Business Month 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... more

  • NATIONAL TRUTH & RECONCILIATION DAY IN CANADA - The World Trade Center Winnipeg is fully supportive of Canada's efforts towards reconciliation, including the Canadian federal government’s decision to make September 30th the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The House of Commons unanimously passed legislation to com... more

  • Manitoba's Electrifying Economy - Manitoba’s Manufacturing sector is key to its economy. In 2019, the WTC Winnipeg began identifying the primary economic “clusters” within Manitoba, enlisting industry experts and meeting with industry stakeholders. The Heavy Vehicles & Equipment (HVE) cluster represents o... more

  • True North Strong and Free (Trade) - In partnership with the Government of Manitoba, the WTC Winnipeg helped organize a highly successful B2B delegation to the True North Free Trade Forum (March 25-31, 2021). Over 60 delegates from Manitoba were able to participate in this unique opportunity.  Aimed at strengt... more

  • New Member to the Board of Directors - World Trade Centre Winnipeg (WTC Winnipeg) announces the appointment of a new member to the board of directors. Tim Daniels is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Treaty One Development Corporation, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Daniels has a wealth of experience in proper... more

2020

  • Manitoban entrepreneur takes a leap - Earlier this year, it was announced that the Composite Innovation Centre (CIC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba had filed for bankruptcy and would no longer be offering its services to the local business community. The CIC was a not-for-profit corporation that supported and stimulated ec... more

2019

  • WTC Winnipeg: Cluster-based strategy initiative - WTC Winnipeg is proud to share that the Government of Canada has chosen the organisation as its official partner for the development of a cluster-based strategy for the Province of Manitoba. The initiative will consist of a deeper dive into the strengths of Manitoba businesse... more