Media Releases

Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism is Manitoba's leading economic development and tourism agency, dedicated to building a stronger, more competitive economy.

We drive inclusive, sustainable growth by attracting business investment, talent, and visitors, while strengthening Winnipeg's global competitiveness.

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Nov 03, 2010: Tourism Winnipeg Congratulates Hubert Mesman on his Induction into the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame

November 3, 2010: Winnipeg, MB – The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) inducted Travel Manitoba President and CEO, Hubert Mesman, into the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame at a ceremony held during Canada's Tourism Leadership Summit in Gatineau, Quebec yesterday.
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Oct 26, 2010: Winnipeg Recognized as One of the Top 21 "Smart Communities" in the World

October 26, 2010: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is pleased to announce that Winnipeg is being honoured as a globally recognized Intelligent Community. The distinction is awarded by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) to a select group of 21 international communities, based on their achievements and competitive advantage in the broadband economy.
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Sep 23, 2010: Economic Development Winnipeg Unites with C-11 Cities to Promote Unified Brand

September 23, 2010: Quebec, QC – Economic development executives from 11 large Canadian cities across the country agreed today to create a new unified brand called ConsiderCanada.ca after meeting this week in Quebec City with 22 members of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
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Sep 22, 2010: Economic Development Winnipeg Wins Achievement Award

September 22, 2010: Winnipeg, MB – Economic Development Winnipeg is pleased to announce it is the proud recipient of the 2009-2010 Outstanding Economic Development Achievement Award.
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Jun 15, 2010: Manitoba Homecoming Concert Lineup Announced

June 15, 2010: Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Homecoming 2010 announced today the lineup for their summer concert at The Forks which will include a visit by Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
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Jun 07, 2010: Take a Staycation: Celebrate Winnipeg's Uniqueness

June 7, 2010: Winnipeg, MB – Ever wonder why the Manitoba Legislative building is adorned with mythical creatures? Want to take a trip back to the Exchange District during the Roaring Twenties? Or maybe you would prefer to venture on a petite French getaway in Old Saint Boniface.
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May 25, 2010: Multi-Million Dollar Fundraising Campaign Aimed at Getting More Businesses to Say YES! Winnipeg

May 25, 2010: Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Announce Expansion of Proactive Private Sector Led Approach to Economic Development.
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May 13, 2010: Destination Winnipeg Returns to its Roots: Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. is Born

May 13, 2010: Winnipeg, MB – Following a comprehensive review, the organization is pleased to announce it will restructure under the original Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. name with a refined mandate and a new organizational framework.
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