BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:2026 Brandon Economic Development Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us on a tour of Brandon's diverse and growing business community Westman's economic hub and a key driver of Manitoba's regional economy. This experience offers a high-level look at the sectors fueling growth\, including agriculture and agri-processing\, manufacturing\, transportation and logistics\, education\, and health services. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, you'll gain insight into the businesses and institutions that anchor Brandon's economy\, explore how innovation and value-added industries are strengthening the region\, and see firsthand how its strategic location\, strong workforce\, and role as a service centre for southwestern Manitoba continue to attract investment and opportunity. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\nBehind-the-scenes access to local enterprises shaping Manitoba's ag economy \n\n\n\nMeetings with municipal and business leaders\, economic developers\, and chamber reps \n\n\n\nA spotlight on rural economic resiliency\, community-led growth\, and cross-border trade strategy \n\n\n\nAll-inclusive\, curated experience with transportation\, meals\, and tours included \n\n\n\nWhether you're looking to forge partnerships\, explore procurement opportunities\, or better understand the role of rural Manitoba in our province's economic engine\, this is your gateway to grounded insight and high-value connection. \n\n\n\nSeats are limited. Register now and discover what drives the momentum north of Winnipeg. \n\n\n\nBrandon Economic Development Tour - Itinerary: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 14\, 2026: \n\n\n\n\n7:30AM - Depart Winnipeg to Brandon\n\n\n\n10:00AM - Arrive in Brandon\n\n\n\n10:30AM - Welcome Session and Light Breakfast at Brandon City Hall\n\n\n\n11:00AM - Driving Tour with City of Brandon\n\n\n\n12:15PM - Lunch and Presentation - Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts at Assiniboine College \n\n\n\n1:45PM - Tour - Assiniboine College - Victoria Ave. E Campus\n\n\n\n\n3:00PM - Tour - Keystone Centre\n\n\n\n4:30PM - Hotel Drop Offs and Delegate Downtime\n\n\n6:00PM - Dinner - TBD\n\n\n\n8:30PM - Evening Concludes\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026: \n\n\n\n\n7:00AM - Breakfast\n\n\n\n\n8:00AM - Hotel Check Out\n\n\n\n8:45AM - CFB Shilo\n\n\n\n\n11:00AM - Brandon Chamber of Commerce Health Care Luncheon \n\n\n\n1:45PM - Tour - Glendale Industries\n\n\n\n3:15PM - Tour - Greenstone Building Products\n\n\n\n4:30PM - Dinner - TBD\n\n\n\n6:30PM - Depart for Winnipeg\n\n\n\n9:00PM - Arrive in Winnipeg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Join us on a tour of Brandon&rsquo\;s diverse and growing business community&mdash\;Westman&rsquo\;s economic hub and a key driver of Manitoba&rsquo\;s regional economy. This experience offers a high-level look at the sectors fueling growth\, including agriculture and \;agri-processing\, manufacturing\, transportation and \;logistics\, education\, and health services. \;

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Throughout the day\, you&rsquo\;ll gain insight into the businesses and institutions that anchor Brandon&rsquo\;s economy\, explore how innovation and value-added industries are strengthening the region\, and see firsthand how its strategic location\, strong workforce\, and role as a service \;centre \;for southwestern Manitoba continue to attract investment and opportunity. \;

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Behind-the-scenes access \;to local enterprises shaping Manitoba&rsquo\;s ag economy \;

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Meetings with municipal and business leaders\, economic developers\, and chamber reps \;

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A spotlight on rural economic resiliency\, community-led growth\, and cross-border trade strategy \;

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All-inclusive\, curated experience \;with transportation\, meals\, and tours included \;

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Whether \;you&rsquo\;re \;looking to forge partnerships\, explore procurement opportunities\, or better understand the role of rural Manitoba in our province&rsquo\;s economic engine\, this is your gateway to grounded insight and high-value connection. \;

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Seats are limited. Register now and discover what drives the momentum north of Winnipeg. \;

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Brandon Economic Development Tour - Itinerary: \;

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Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026: \;

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7:30AM - Depart Winnipeg to Brandon

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10:00AM - Arrive in Brandon

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10:30AM - Welcome Session and Light Breakfast at Brandon City Hall

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11:00AM - Driving Tour with City of Brandon

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12:15PM - Lunch and Presentation - Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts at Assiniboine College \; \;

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1:45PM - Tour - Assiniboine College - Victoria Ave. E Campus

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3:00PM - Tour - Keystone Centre

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4:30PM - Hotel Drop Offs and Delegate Downtime

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6:00PM - Dinner - TBD

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8:30PM - Evening Concludes

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Thursday\, October 15\, 2026: \;

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7:00AM - Breakfast

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8:00AM - Hotel Check Out

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8:45AM - CFB Shilo

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11:00AM - Brandon Chamber of Commerce Health Care Luncheon \;

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1:45PM - Tour - Glendale Industries

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3:15PM - Tour - Greenstone Building Products

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4:30PM - Dinner - TBD

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6:30PM - Depart for Winnipeg

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9:00PM - Arrive in Winnipeg \;

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