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and workers. But, we are cautiously
optimistic.
The federal government also an-
nounced in January the appointment
of a Minister Responsible for Ring of
Fire (a key ask we made in A Federal
Agenda for Ontario).
All are evidence of a new, more
rigorous federal focus on Ontario’s
economy.
There is still much work to do,
however. Our members have told us
loud and clear that Ontario needs an
Employment Insurance system that
works better for the province and that
the $12 billion gap between what On-
tarians pay and get back from the fed-
eral government is unacceptable.
We are pleased at the progress
and thankful to the Chamber Network
for its tireless efforts.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE
2013
MBIZ AWARDS
The MBiz Awards were estab-
lished in 1983 by the Manitoba Cham-
bers of Commerce to recognize and
celebrate outstanding business and
individual achievements by the Mani-
toba business community.
Businesses operating in Mani-
toba are encouraged to notify us of
their interest in the Manitoba Business
Awards program or recommend an-
other business that should be consid-
ered for an award.
ELIGIBILITY
A business that has operated suc-
cessfully for a minimum of three years.
Companies or Individuals may not en-
ter a category in which they have been
an award recipient in the last three
years.
NOMINATIONS
A business may self-nominate or
be nominated by another party, includ-
ing a member of the selection commit-
tee.
GENERAL CRITERIA
All award recipients will be eval-
uated on the following factors:
•
Sustained growth
•
Contribution to employment in
Manitoba in the past three years
•
Employee relations / develop-
ment
•
Community involvement
Additional consideration may be given
to nominees demonstrating special
achievements or overcoming unique
obstacles.
Awards Categories
•
Outstanding Large Business- Rec-
ognizing the business achievements of
a Manitoba based company (151+ em-
ployees)
•
Outstanding Medium Business-
Recognizing the business achieve-
ments of a Manitoba based company
(31-150
employees)
•
Outstanding Small Business-Rec-
ognizing the business achievements of
a Manitoba based company (less than
30
employees)
•
Long Term Achievement Business
-
Winnipeg (minimum 25 years)- Rec-
ognizing the life time achievements of
a Winnipeg- based company
•
Long Term Achievement Business
-
Rural Manitoba (minimum 25 years)
-
Recognizing the life time achieve-
ments of a Manitoba-based company
(
excluding Winnipeg)
To submit your nomination online
please email us at toawards@mbcham-
ber.mb.ca.
Questions: Please call Mani at 204-948-
0103
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