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Our investors are passionate about Winnipeg’s future and our ability to drive our economy forward is dependent upon our continued partnership with private sector companies, organizations and government.

How investing in YES! Winnipeg makes a real impact on our city

  • Job creation: Our team provides data and services to businesses to support their efforts to attract top talent, create jobs and expand in our city.
  • Industry diversification: We work strategically to diversify the economy, reducing Winnipeg’s vulnerability to a single industry.
  • Business retention: We function as a concierge service to retain and grow existing local companies, reduce barriers and support their operational needs.
  • Economy fortification: Our team helps to protect Winnipeg’s economy from downturns by attracting and retaining major employers.
  • Tax revenue: When we attract more businesses to Winnipeg, it translates into additional spending in the economy and increased tax revenue for community services and projects.
  • Quality of life: A thriving economy means more jobs, better infrastructure and a higher gross domestic product, raising the standard of living for everyone in Winnipeg.

Join other business leaders who are committed to building a stronger Winnipeg. Learn how you can become an investor.

Investor Directory

Our investors are innovative leaders, recognized as industry experts locally, nationally and globally. Browse through our partner directory to learn more about the work they do.

Changemaker

Canada Life

For over 125 years, our 3 companies —Great-West Life, London Life & Canada Life— have been trusted by Canadians for helping them reach their full potential.

City of Winnipeg

Manitoba Hydro

Providing reliable, affordable energy to consumers throughout Manitoba, and trades electricity within three wholesale markets in Canada and the U.S. midwest.

Province of Manitoba

Winnipeg Airports Authority

A community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains, and invests in the city's local community/international airport.

Influencer

Access Credit Union

To cultivate financial well-being in a changing world through innovation and accessibility.

James Richardson & Sons, Limited

From modest beginnings as a grain-merchandising operation in Kingston, Ontario, the firm has expanded into an international multi-enterprise corporation.

Johnston Group

We provide employee benefit solutions to companies from 1 to 10,000+ employees. 30,000+ businesses trust Johnston Group for their employee benefit needs.

The Megill-Stephenson Company

A holding company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba with interests in the automobile retail, sports & entertainment, real estate, financial services, and healthcare.

Leader

6P Marketing

A collaborative marketing agency that helps clients create more passionate consumers and brand connections for better short and long-term business results.

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally.

Leger

Leger is the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, with more than 600 employees in eight Canadian and US offices.

Palliser

Winnipeg-based Palliser is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of made-to-order leather and fabric upholstered furniture.

Price Industries

A North American market leader in ventilation products for nonresidential buildings due to its commitment to innovation and customer service.

Princess Auto Ltd.

We provide hard-working Canadians with a unique assortment of tools and equipment through 48 stores coast-to-coast, a National Call Centre and our online store.

Probe Research Inc.

Probe Research Inc. is a full-service North American marketing and public opinion organization based in Winnipeg.

RBC

RBC is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance.

The Free Press

The Winnipeg Free Press is Manitoba's leading media company and has the largest market penetration of any big city daily newspaper in Canada.

Collaborator

Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents. Among the world's 20 largest airlines.

Bell MTS

Manitoba's only full-service communications and IT provider. Business and residential communications solutions for wireless, internet, data, IT services, etc.

BMO

As a business partner for 200 years and counting, BMO provides a range of personal and business banking, wealth management, and investment products & services.

CIBC

CIBC is a leading global financial institution providing a full suite of products and services to over 11 million clients across Canada and around the world.

Corporate Source Inc.

Solutions in print, direct mail, custom signage, displays, store interiors, vehicle graphics, promotional items, web to print solutions, etc.

Deloitte

Deloitte's client-service teams help create powerful business solutions for organizations operating anywhere in the world.

Imaginet

Since 1997, Imaginet has helped clients across a variety of industry verticals and geographies with their toughest software challenges.

IndigPro

We’re your Expert in Indigenous Branding and Creative, Marketing, Strategy, Video, Web, Software and App Development.

KPMG

We combine a multidisciplinary approach with deep industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities.

Ladco Company Limited

Ladco has interests in land development, commercial & residential real estate, property management, heavy construction, building products, and hospitality.

MNP

MNP proudly serve and respond to the needs of our clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

NFI Group Inc.

NFI offers the widest range of sustainable vehicle drive systems available, including zero-emission electric, electric hybrid, natural gas, and clean diesel.

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited

Parrish & Heimbecker is a Canadian, family owned agri-business, with roots in the agriculture industry dating back to 1909.

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

PCL is active in the commercial, civil, and heavy industrial sectors. Its special projects division focuses on short-schedule, finish-intensive projects.

PSB Integration

We deliver design, integration and project management to a wide range of projects in audio, visual, communication, security, lighting control and automation.

Qualico

Our lines of business include single and multi-family homes, community and commercial development, property management, and building materials.

ROBINSON

ROBINSON is a fully diversified distributor of plumbing, heating, lighting, electrical, pump, and waterworks products.

Rogers Sports and Media

We’re reimagining the future of sports and media by innovating at the intersection of data, technology, and audience engagement.

Scotiabank

Scotiabank offers a diverse range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking.

Shelter Canadian Properties Limited

Shelter Canadian Properties Limited is one of Canada's leading privately owned real estate development and property management companies.

SkipTheDishes

SkipTheDishes connects millions of customers with over 40,000 Restaurant Partners in Canada.

TD Bank

TD Bank Group offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 17 million customers.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

Wawanesa is a Canadian company with over $11.3 billion assets and over 2 million policies. It is one of the 10 largest property and casualty insurers in Canada.

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS)

With 110 lawyers across nine Manitoba offices and one Saskatchewan office, TDS is Manitoba's largest independent law firm.

Tripwire Media Group

How is your video breaking through the clutter? Tripwire can help ensure your videos make an impact and reach your audience in the way you need it to.

Ubisoft Winnipeg

Creating tools & technology powering some of Ubisoft’s most innovative products in the industry and enabling teams to create immersive, engaging game worlds.

Visual Lizard Inc.

You have ideas. We have gumption. Get in touch, and let's build something together.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is a holistic wealth advice company for affluent families across Canada.

WestJet

We fly to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, The Caribbean and Europe. Our 14,000 WestJetters fly more than 22 million guests a year.

Xplore Inc.

Xplore Business provides a full-service approach to your business connectivity requirements with reliable, scalable customized solutions.

Supporter

American Express

American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights, and experiences that enrich lives and build business succe

American Express

AMIK

Dedicated to helping Canada’s Indigenous demographic access employment opportunities and helping employers recruit and retain an Indigenous workforce.

AMIK

Art Metz Contract Interiors

Art Metz is a full-service contract furniture and architectural walls dealer. We serve clients throughout Canada across a range of markets.

Art Metz Contract Interiors

Avenir IT

Winner of Canada's top 50 Best Managed IT companies, Avenir IT delivers Stress Free IT services and solutions that just plain work.

Avenir IT

BDO Canada LLP

BDO is a leader in financial, tax and advisory services in Canada and abroad, providing intuitive solutions to difficult business challenges.

BDO Canada LLP

BentallGreenOak

As one of the largest real estate services providers in Canada, we manage more than 60 million square feet where people live, work and play.

BentallGreenOak

Bockstael Construction Limited

Bockstael provides construction services as general contractors, construction managers, and design-builders, serving Manitoba clients in multiple sectors.

Bockstael Construction Limited

Business Council of Manitoba

The Council exists to make Manitoba a preferred place to live, work and invest. A diverse membership of company leaders committed to Manitoba’s economic growth.

Business Council of Manitoba

Canotech Consultants Ltd.

Canotech is a general contracting, construction and project management firm specializing in urban and rural commercial, industrial and institutional projects.

Canotech Consultants Ltd.

Capital Commercial Investment Services | CCIS

CCIS is a dedicated team of experienced commercial real estate capital market professionals who specialize in facilitating investment transactions in Manitoba.

Capital Commercial Investment Services | CCIS

Colliers

An integrated local market leader providing commercial real estate sales, leasing, property management, appraisal and tax appeal services.

Colliers

Concord Projects

Concord Projects are committed to a team-oriented, fair, and honest approach to the construction management, general contracting, and design-build process.

Concord Projects

Conviron

Conviron is the world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of controlled environment systems for plant growth.

Conviron

Covello Financial Group

We pride ourselves on being leaders in financial security planning, group benefit & pension solutions, succession planning, retirement and estate planning.

Covello Financial Group

Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson

Winnipeg's largest full service commercial real estate firm specializing in brokerage, valuation and advisory, and property management.

Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson

CWB Financial Group

At CWB we uncover your dreams and goals in order to find financial solutions to make them come true. You might even say that we’re obsessed with your success!

CWB Financial Group

Eastside Group of Companies

Family-owned for over 40 years, The Eastside Group of Companies services collision repair, coatings & composites, heavy truck collision, and autobody service.

Eastside Group of Companies

Efficiency Manitoba

Our goal is to make saving energy and reducing energy bills easy, offering programs and to all Manitobans to help them save energy, money, and the environment.

Efficiency Manitoba

Ellement Consulting Group

Ellement Consulting Group is a national provider of integrated Retirement, Benefit, Actuarial, and Investment Consulting.

Ellement Consulting Group

EY Canada

At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. The insights and services we provide help to create long-term value for clients, people and society.

EY Canada

Fillmore Riley LLP

Our core practice areas include banking and finance, business law, insurance, litigation, real estate & commercial development, and tax & wealth management.

Fillmore Riley LLP

Gallagher

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management & consulting services helping clients face challenges and providing effective solutions.

Gallagher

Gardon Construction Ltd.

A diverse firm with extensive expertise in Construction Management, General Contracting, Concrete Restoration and Rehabilitation, and 3D Concrete Printing.

Gardon Construction Ltd.

GFIT Wellness

GFIT Wellness is one of Canada’s fastest growing online health and wellness companies.

GFIT Wellness

GHY International

GHY Specializes in trade compliance for Canada and U.S. imports/exports, we ensure best practices for doing business in today’s global economy.

GHY International

Harvard Developments Inc.

Harvard Developments Inc. is a dynamic, innovative real estate firm whose hard-earned reputation has spanned over 114 years.

Harvard Developments Inc.

HUB International

Hi, we’re HUB. We advise businesses and individuals on how to reach their goals.

HUB International

Indigeno Travel

As a national full-service travel and tourism company, Indigeno offers both leisure and corporate travel services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients.

Indigeno Travel

Launch Coworking

We enable members to cowork, meet, and host events. More than a shared office space, it’s a safe place where you'll be inspired by the community of others.

Launch Coworking

Leaps & Bounds Consulting

We work with high-performance enterprises of all sizes that prioritize people and culture as their path to growth.

Leaps & Bounds Consulting

Legacy Bowes

A Winnipeg-based firm offering Executive Search & Recruitment for entire workforce teams; HR & Workplace Investigation Support.

Legacy Bowes

M.D. Steele

Since 1993, we have maintained our reputation for fair, reliable and innovative workmanship as general contractors, construction managers and design builders.

M.D. Steele

MacDon Industries Ltd.

MacDon is a world leader in technology, innovation, and manufacturing of high-performance harvesting equipment.

MacDon Industries Ltd.

Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg is a global company that provides complex aerostructure and aeroengine components and assemblies.

Magellan Aerospace

Manitoba Inc.

Manitoba Inc. is the province’s newest magazine—with the headlines, analysis and stories that matter to Manitoba’s business and industry.

Manitoba Inc.

Maple Leaf Construction Ltd.

Maple Leaf Construction has been a heavy construction contractor specializing in asphalt/concrete paving, sewer, and water site services since 1943.

Maple Leaf Construction Ltd.

MLT Aikins

A full-service law firm of more than 240 lawyers with a commitment to Western Canada and an understanding of this market’s unique legal and business landscape.

MLT Aikins

MMI Asset Management Ltd.

MMI provides access to investment opportunities with real results through our institutional approach to asset management and development.

MMI Asset Management Ltd.

Neptune Properties Inc.

Neptune Properties' Winnipeg portfolio includes 14 institutional-quality industrial, retail, and office assets.

Neptune Properties Inc.

Northwest Properties Ltd.

Northwest Properties Ltd. is a Winnipeg based real estate investment and development company specializing in commercial and multi-residential properties.

Northwest Properties Ltd.

Online Business Systems (Online)

Online is a digital transformation and cybersecurity consultancy. Since 1986 we have been using technology to deliver dramatic business results.

Online Business Systems (Online)

People First HR /People Corporation

People Corporation and People First HR for employee benefits, HR consulting, career management, executive search and management recruitment.

People First HR /People Corporation

Pitblado Law

We understand complexity; we understand your needs. And we are shaped by 130+ years of skill, passion, and integrity.

Pitblado Law

Private Pension Partners

High-quality real estate development and redevelopment services matched with a bottom-up approach to asset management.

Private Pension Partners

PwC Canada

PwC helps organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for, by delivering quality assurance, tax and advisory services.

PwC Canada

Scatliff + Miller + Murray

Creating visionary plans for any type of land development, including neighbourhoods, streetscapes, commercial developments, or parks & recreation facilities.

Scatliff + Miller + Murray

Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting

Staffmax is a leading provider of high-quality temporary staffing, full-service permanent recruiting and C-level executive search services.

Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting

Summit Commercial Insurance Solutions

We create custom insurance solutions for your business.

Summit Commercial Insurance Solutions

Taylor McCaffrey LLP

Taylor McCaffrey LLP is one of Manitoba's leading law firms. Our driving focus is to provide exceptional legal advice.

Taylor McCaffrey LLP

Terracon Development Ltd.

Terracon has been creating premier business parks in Manitoba since 1976.

Terracon Development Ltd.

The Fort Garry Hotel

A beloved landmark in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, the Fort Garry Hotel & Spa Ascend Collection is a modern mix of contemporary style and Old World elegance.

The Fort Garry Hotel

Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd.

TCIG is a First Nations-owned company formed by the 7 Tribal Councils of Manitoba which represents 50 First Nations communities across the province.

Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd.

Winnipeg Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Winnipeg-based insurance agency offering a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions including Home, Auto, Life, Business and Travel insurance.

Winnipeg Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Ilona Niemczyk

Ilona Niemczyk
Director of Corporate Partnerships
YES! Winnipeg Team
Tel: 1 204 954 0992

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