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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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Mar 15, 2019: Economic Development Winnipeg launches new talent attraction tools

Economic Development Winnipeg is launching new web tools to help attract talent and investment to the city.
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Nov 07, 2018: Economic Development Winnipeg announces partnership with Google

Economic Development Winnipeg, through Tourism Winnipeg, has entered into a partnership with Google through its Destination Marketing Organization Partnership program.
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Oct 02, 2018: Winnipeg Named International Festival and Event City

One of only two Canadian cities ever awarded international IFEA designation
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Jun 04, 2018: Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party a Massive Success

120,500 Jets fans attended nine Street Party events.
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May 31, 2018: Economic Development Winnipeg Honours Bring It Home Ambassadors

Medical education, downtown revitalization, and supply chain operations were some of the topics brought to Winnipeg in 2016-2017, as part of the Bring It Home initiative.
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May 30, 2018: Local Champions Honoured at Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction

Nearly 250 people from across the tourism and hospitality industry gathered at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre on Tuesday for the seventh annual Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction.
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Apr 26, 2018: Winnipeg Ready to Celebrate During Round Two of Jets Playoffs Hockey

As the Winnipeg Jets prepare for the second round of the playoffs, Winnipeg is preparing to cheer on their team in crowds tens of thousands strong.
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Apr 06, 2018: Economic Development Winnipeg announces Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party

WINNIPEG, MB – The Whiteout is headed to the streets of Winnipeg, and everyone is welcome to join in the celebration.
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Feb 08, 2018: Winnipeg named one of world's Top 7 intelligent communities for 2018

Winnipeg, MB – For the third time in five years, Winnipeg has been recognized by the International Community Forum (ICF) as one of the world’s leading intelligent communities.
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Nov 21, 2017: Ryan Kuffner Introduced as New Leader of YES! Winnipeg Initiative

Winnipeg, MB – Dayna Spiring, President & CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) introduced Ryan Kuffner as EDW’s new Vice President, Sales & Business Development at the 2017 YES! Winnipeg Investor Breakfast. Kuffner, who joins EDW as the new leader of the YES! Winnipeg initiative, spoke to investors and stakeholders at the annual event.
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