September 2026 Membership Luncheon
ABOUT EVENT:
The Business of Belonging: Our City's Future
Speaker: Cordella Friesen, President and CEO, YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Join us for a conversation with Cordella Friesen, President and CEO of YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg, as she explores why radical optimism may be one of the most important growth strategies for our city and business community.
Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership experience across the government and non-profit sectors, Cordella will share insights on the relationship between hope and growth, Winnipeg’s unique capacity for connection and collaboration, and why each of us has a role to play as stewards of the future.
PROGRAM
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave.
11:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
12:00 p.m. Program begins
12:15 p.m. Lunch served
12:40 p.m. Keynote
1:30 p.m. Program ends
Member Rate: $105 + tax
Non-Member Rate: $210 + tax
To learn more about the benefits of a Chamber membership, including discounted ticket rates click here.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
With over 25 years of leadership experience in the government and non-profit sectors, Cordella Friesen is a senior executive leader who is committed to people, strategy, alignment and authenticity. A true radical optimist who is committed to making community better one day at a time.