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.

The Southwest Business Expo committee is a regional effort to promote entrepreneurship and business development in the Westman Region. Communities including the Town of Melita, Municipality of Deloraine-Winchester, Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, Municipality of Pipestone, Town of Virden, Municipality of Grassland, Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth, Municipality of Brenda-Waskada and the Municipality of Two Borders work to create opportunity for growth in the region. The prizes available to be won each year have exceeded $10,000 that was available to be won. This well attended expo sees over 100 potential and growing entrepreneurs per year, providing ample opportunity for business development and growth.