By Jalene Moman, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
2-minute read
Winnipeg is growing fast.
Infrastructure, housing, transit, permitting, the systems we rely on are under pressure.
As we head toward a municipal election, the conversation Winnipeg’s leaders are having now, and the decisions they make, will shape how our city grows for years to come.
On April 22, The Chamber’s Civic Leaders Dinner brings you into that conversation.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Scott Gillingham, members of City Council, and senior City of Winnipeg administration about the issues impacting your business
Still deciding? Here are three reasons why you should add the Civic Leaders Dinner to your calendar.
#1: Speak Directly with Winnipeg Leaders
This isn’t a panel. This dinner is designed to encourage active, two-way conversations. Your table will include both Chamber members and civic leaders, setting the stage for you to ask direct questions, raise issues affecting your business, and hear firsthand how the City is approaching the challenges and opportunities ahead.
#2: Get Multiple Perspectives in One Night
Every seat is a good seat. With each course, elected officials and City staff rotate between tables, so you’ll have multiple opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations. This format ensures you can hear a variety of perspectives directly from decision-makers. No matter where you sit, you’ll be in the middle of the action.
#3: Grow Your Business Network
Expand your network by meeting fellow Chamber members and making valuable new connections. Plus, new this year, enjoy our free-roam dessert networking mixer, giving you even more access to attendees. Take advantage of this dedicated time to build relationships, share insights, and discover potential collaborations with peers from across the business community.
Register today to secure your spot at the Civic Leaders Dinner and make connections that matter to your business.
Confirmed attendees you’ll hear from:
City Council
Mayor Scott Gillingham
Councillor Markus Chambers – St. Norbert/Seine River
Councillor Evan Duncan – Charleswood/Tuxedo/Westwood
Councillor Sherri Rollins – Fort Rouge/East Fort Garry
Councillor Vivian Santos – Point Douglas
Councillor Matt Allard – St. Boniface
Councillor Janice Lukes – Waverly West
Mayor’s Office
Destiny Watt, Chief of Staff
Luc Lewandoski, Deputy Chief of Staff
Colin Fast, Director of Communications
Chief Administrative Offices
Joseph Dunford, Chief Administrative Officer
Marc Pittet, Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Matt Dryburgh, Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Tracy Graham, Chief Financial Officer
Tom Sparrow, Chief Construction Officer
Carlos Gameiro, City Clerk
Jason Egert, City Auditor
Ashley Pledger, Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor
Rob Taylor, Director of Assets & Project Management
Cindy Fernandes, Director of Community Services
David Driedger, Acting Director of Customer Service & Communications
Marceli Walczak, Director of Innovation & Technology
Greg Ewankiw, Director of Transit
Tim Shanks, Director of Water and Waste
Christian Schmidt, Chief of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
Gene Bowers, Chief of Police
Jonathan Hildebrand, Manager of Strategic Planning
Cecil Sveinson, Manager of IRD
Chris Brens, Manager of Community Development
Bob Chrismas, Team Lead of the Community Safety Team
Alissa Rappaport, Manager of the Housing Accelerator Fund
Barb D’Avignon, Manager of Purchasing Corporate Finance
Please note: This list is subject to change.
