Another Successful Southwest Business Event
The communities of Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, RM of Pipestone, Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth, Town of Melita, Municipality of Grassland, RM of Sifton, and Municipality of Deloraine-Winchester came together to organize and facilitate the Southwest Business & Entrepreneur Expo.
The Expo was held on February 12, 2020 at the Enns Brothers Place, Melita, MB. It is the third year for this regional business event to be offered in southwest Manitoba. The goal of this expo is to attract and support new and existing entrepreneurs in the region. An exhibition area was available to registrants. “The expo is geared to showcase numerous services available for entrepreneurs in different stages of their business life cycle,” stated chairperson, Iris Vercaigne, Economic Development Officer, Town of Melita. There were learning sessions from industry experts throughout the day. These sessions provided innovative ideas and tools to succeed in the competitive business environment.
Another unique feature of this event is the Business Pitch Competition. This is open to start-up entrepreneurs and existing ones looking to expand. Aside from receiving feedback from the expert panel of judges, they also had a chance to win cash prizes. This year’s winners were the following:
Community Futures Westman $1,000 - Best Pitch of The Day – Samantha’s Boutique
Enns Brothers Ltd. $250 - Young Entrepreneur Award – Sub Zero Refrigeration & Heating
Sunrise Credit Union $500 - Judges Choice – G.E.T. Glass
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba $500 – IntelliFARM
Oak Lake Community Development Board $1,000 – Joe Dandy’s
Town of Virden $1,000 – Ayana Wellness Studios
Municipality of Wallace – Woodworth $1000 – Samantha’s Boutique
Melita & Area Economic Development Corporation $500 – Mama Stay at Home Yoga Studio
Melita & District Chamber of Commerce $500 + 1-year free membership – 83 Industries, Ltd.
Souris-Glenwood CDC$500 - Sound Business Model – Anastasia’s Serenity Wellness
Souris-Glenwood CDC $500 - Best Overall Presentation – Chabluk Service Repair
Souris-Glenwood Chamber of Commerce $250 + 1-year free membership – Chabluk Service Repair
Municipality of Two Borders $1,000 – The Den Designs
Other pitch prizes that were available but not issued due to ineligibility: Municipality of Deloraine-Winchester ($500); Deloraine & District Chamber of Commerce ($1,000); Municipality of Grassland ($250); RM of Pipestone ($2,000); Municipality of Brenda-Waskada ($500).
Next year’s event will be held on February 10, 2021 in Souris. You may also visit their website swbusinessexpo.com or find them on Facebook @SWentrepreneurexpo.
For more information regarding Press Release, contact:
Iris Vercaigne
Economic Development Officer, Town of Melita
204-522-3413 | melitadev@hotmail.com
Box 364 Melita, MB R0M 1L0
2020 Winners Announced
Souris-Glenwood CDC - $500 - Sound Business Model
Anastasia’s Serenity Wellness
Souris-Glenwood Chamber of Commerce - $250 + 1 year membership
Souris-Glenwood CDC - $500 - Best Overall Presentation
Chabluk Service Repair
Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth - $1000
Samantha’s Boutique
Oak Lake and Area Community Development Board - $1000
Joe Dandy’s
Melita and District Chamber of Commerce - $500 + 1 year free membership
83 Industries, Ltd
Melita and Area Economic Development Corporation - $500
Mama Stay at Home Yoga Studio
Town of Virden - $1000
Alayna Wellness Studios
Municipality of Two Borders - $1000
Den Designs
Sunrise Credit Union - $500 - Judge’s Choice
G.E.T. Glass
Enns Brothers Ltd - $250 - Young Entrepreneur Award
Sub Zero Refrigeration & Heating
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba - $500
IntelliFARM
Community Futures - $1000 - Best Pitch of the Day
Samantha’s Boutique
Congratulations to all of the winners!! All the best in your business future from the expo committee!
Keynote Speaker - Julia Senchuk - Developing Successful Mindsets
Speaker Feature: Jennifer Chant & Puneet Biltiwala, Sunrise Credit Union
Speaker Feature: Tiffany Cameron, In Clover Consulting
Speaker Feature: David Lipinski, Futurepreneur Canada
Speaker Feature: Charles Tweed, Tweedia
Annual Southwest Business & Entrepreneur Expo
The communities of RM of Souris-Glenwood, RM of Pipestone, Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth, Town of Melita, Municipality of Grassland, RM of Sifton, and RM of Deloraine-Winchester have come together to organize and facilitate the Southwest Business & Entrepreneur Expo.
The goal of this expo is to attract and support new and existing entrepreneurs in the region. An exhibition area will be available to registrants. “The expo is geared to showcase numerous services available for entrepreneurs in different stages of their business life cycle,” stated chairperson, Iris Vercaigne, Economic Development Officer, Town of Melita. There will be learning sessions from industry experts throughout the day. These sessions will provide innovative ideas and tools to succeed in the competitive business environment.
Another unique feature of this event is the Pitch Session. This is open to start-up entrepreneurs and existing ones looking to expand. They will not only get feedback from their expert panel of judges, they will also get a chance to win cash prizes.
The Annual South West Business and Entrepreneurship Expo is scheduled for February 12, 2020 at the Enns Brothers Place, Melita, MB. Sponsorships are a key element to the success of this event. “We are fortunate to have a very supportive business resource sector and so far, have been successful in arranging funds from various sources, such as financial intuitions and government agencies,” identified Vercaigne. The committee will continue to pursue sponsorships for the event including tradeshow booths in the next coming weeks. “We would like to encourage business to business interactions as well as business resources that are available,” stated Vercaigne. Anyone interested in the expo as an exhibitor or sponsor is asked to notify the committee at their earliest convenience.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Iris Vercaigne 204-522-3413 or find us on Facebook @SWentrepreneureexpo. All updated information about the event and sponsors will be posted here as it becomes available.
For more information regarding Press Release Contact:
Iris Vercaigne
Economic Development Officer
Town of Melita
204-522-3413
melitadev@hotmail.com
Box 364
Melita, MB R0M 1L0
3rd Annual Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo
3rd Annual Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo
The Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo committee is excited to announce that the 3rd annual Expo will be taking place February 12, 2020 in Melita at the newly developed Enns Brothers Arena. The Expo provides local entrepreneurs with an opportunity to grow and develop their business with a multitude of speakers and information, as well as the chance to pitch their business and the chance to win prizes. Register today to attend this information packed event to boost your business!
Registration is open to attend the expo, trade show, sponsor, or pitch above.
SW Business & Entrepreneur Expo – Registration Now Open!
A one stop shop for all your business and entrepreneurship needs. Resources for all stages of the business life cycle under one roof!
February 6, 2019 will be a day to re-hydrate your business or business ideas! The goal of this expo is to attract and support new and existing entrepreneurs in the region. “The expo will provide an opportunity to new and existing business persons to learn and network.” stated chairperson, Tanis Chalmers, Manager of Economic Development, RM of Pipestone. There will be learning sessions from industry experts throughout the day. These sessions will provide innovative ideas and tools to succeed in the competitive business environment. The sessions include but are not limited to: Working Together, Rural Entrepreneurial Success, How to Create Systems that Enable Business Growth, Develop and Market Your Food Product, and Mindfully Managing Your Business.
Author and Business Owner, Pat Hirst has been selected as one of the keynote speakers of the day. Pat believes in order for our businesses and organizations to thrive, we need to work collaboratively with our own teams and build trust with clients and stakeholders. Relationships matter. In a perfect world, everyone would be good tempered, listen carefully and be accountable for their actions. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, consider the three keys for creating successful working relationships and a positive workplace culture: connect | evolve | resolve.
The tradeshow area will provide a unique experience by offering business resources at your fingertips. No need to go through hoops to discover what resources are available to rural business, the tradeshow will offer a one stop shop for all your business needs! Once again, we will have a door prize valued at $3,500! Lucky Break Ranch and Tack once again has generously donated a Team Building Workshop that a lucky business will win!
It is time for start-up entrepreneurs and existing ones looking to expand to register for the Business Pitch Session! “The committee has over $6,000 in CASH prizes available, and we are securing new cash prizes as we get closer to the event.” stated Chalmers. Registration for this portion of the event is happening now. A limited number of business persons will have the opportunity to present to a panel of expert judges with a chance to win CASH! Successful pitch entries will be notified by January 24, 2019. The successful entries include a tradeshow space to promote their business free of charge!
The 2nd Annual Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo is scheduled for February 6, 2019 at the RES Centre, Reston, MB. To participate in the tradeshow exhibits, speakers and attend business pitch sessions there is a minimal $20 registration fee. Your registration includes coffee breaks and lunch.
The communities of RM of Souris-Glenwood, RM of Pipestone, Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth, Town of Melita, Municipality of Grassland, RM of Sifton, and RM of Deloraine-Winchester., have come together to organize and facilitate the SW Business & Entrepreneurship Expo. If you have any questions about the event, or would like to register please contact Tanis Chalmers, RM of Pipestone 204-877-3669, find us on Facebook at SWentrepreneurexpo or www.swbusinessexpo.com . All updated information about the event and sponsors will be posted here as it becomes available.
2nd Annual Southwest Business & Entrepreneur Expo
The communities of RM of Souris-Glenwood, RM of Pipestone, Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth, Town of Melita, Municipality of Grassland, RM of Sifton, and RM of Deloraine-Winchester have come together to organize and facilitate the Southwest Business & Entrepreneur Expo.
The goal of this expo is to attract and support new and existing entrepreneurs in the region. An exhibition area will be available to registrants. “The expo is geared to showcase numerous services available for entrepreneurs in different stages of their business life cycle.” stated chairperson, Tanis Chalmers, Manager of Economic Development, RM of Pipestone. There will be learning sessions from industry experts throughout the day. These sessions will provide innovative ideas and tools to succeed in the competitive business environment.
Another unique feature of this event is the Pitch Session. This is open to start-up entrepreneurs and existing ones looking to expand. They will not only get feedback from their expert panel of judges, they will also get a chance to win cash prizes.
The 2nd Annual South West Business and Entrepreneurship Expo is scheduled for February 6, 2018 at the RES Centre, Reston, MB. Sponsorships are a key element to the success of this event. “We are fortunate to have a very supportive business resource sector and so far have been successful in arranging funds from various sources, such as financial intuitions and government agencies.” identified Chalmers. The committee will continue to pursue sponsorships for the event including tradeshow booths in the next coming weeks. “We would like to encourage business to business interactions as well as business resources that are available.” stated Chalmers. Anyone interested in the expo as an exhibitor or sponsor is asked to notify the committee at their earliest convenience.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Tanis Chalmers 204-877-3669 or find us on Facebook at Southwest Business & Entrepreneur Expo. All updated information about the event and sponsors will be posted here as it becomes available.
Provincial funding awarded to Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo
We a pleased to be informed that the 2019 Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo (SWBE) will be receiving $10,000 from the province. Without sponsorship and funding this event would not be possible. The 2nd annual event will be held February 6, 2019 in Reston, MB. SWBE is paramount to the sustainment and growth of business and entrepreneurs in the Southwest region of Manitoba. The event enables business owners and entrepreneurs to tap into business resources and expertise all under one roof. It provides the opportunity for networking and business development along with the potential for new businesses to thrive through cash prizes.
2019 Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo date announced
The second annual Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo will be held February 6, 2019 in Reston at the R.E.S Centre. The Expo is an innnovative business event featuring speakers, panel presentations, a trade show, networking opportunities, and a business pitch event with an opportunity to win cash awards!