Neepawa & Portage la Prairie Economic Development Tour
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
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Depart from Winnipeg on September 24 @ 8:30AM. Please arrive by 8:25AM.
Return from Portage la Prairie on September 25 @ 7:30PM.
Location
Neepawa & Portage la Prairie
Fees/Admission
REGISTRATION RATES:
Members: $650 per person + GST
Non-members: $795 per person + GST
To receive GST-exempt pricing, please email smattey@mbchamber.mb.ca with your GST exemption number.
Invoices will be issued following receipt of completed registration(s). Direct deposit and cheque payments are preferred.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: travel to/from/around the destination community, accommodations for one (1) night (room and taxes only), meals (excluding liquor unless otherwise specified), and admission to any sites/events during the MCC's scheduled itinerary.
Registration does not include travel in a personal vehicle (fuel, parking, maintenance, mileage, etc.), incidentals, liquor (unless otherwise specified), or admission to any off-itinerary sites/events.
See the tour description below for more details.
The registration and cancellation/refund deadline is September 17, 2024 at 5:00PM (local Winnipeg time). Click here to view the MCC's full cancellation/refund policy.
Contact Information
Shyanne Mattey, Events Manager
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Description
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Discover the vibrant economies of Neepawa and Portage la Prairie with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC). Portage la Prairie, centrally located in Canada, provides direct access to North American markets via the Trans-Canada Highway. Boasting a thriving agri-food manufacturing sector and a skilled workforce, it blends urban amenities with rural charm. Meanwhile, Neepawa, known as the ‘Land of Plenty,’ features a diverse economy encompassing agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and wholesale trade. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the potential these communities have to offer.
On September 24 and 25, visit:
- Neepawa Town Hall (to meet with Deputy Mayor Murray Parrott; Chief Administrative Officer, Colleen Synchyshyn; and Economic Development Officer, Marilyn Crewe)
- Brews Brothers Bistro for lunch and networking with local business and community leaders
- This 'n' That Manufacturing
- Tridekon
- Farmery Estate Brewing
- Dinner with HyLife
- Prairie Fusion Arts Centre (to meet with Mayor Sharilyn Knox; Councillor Garth Asham, RM of Portage la Prairie; and Director of Economic Development, Eve O'Leary)
- Stride Place
- National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
- Southport Aerospace Centre
Learn more about Neepawa at ChooseNeepawa.com.
Learn more about Portage la Prairie at InvestInPortage.ca.
Additional Tour Details
Transportation
Delegate registration does not include travel in a personal vehicle (fuel, parking, maintenance, mileage, etc.).
If a delegate has opted out of group travel by chartered bus, the delegate is responsible for the cost of fuel, parking, maintenance, etc., and may be responsible for driving themselves to/from various facilities during the scheduled tour itinerary. Parking and pick-up/drop-off arrangements will be advised in your program guide issued 1-2 business days prior to the tour.
Departure details will be provided to delegates upon completed registration.
Accommodations
Each delegate registration includes accommodations for one (1) night (room and taxes only).
If a delegate has opted out of accommodations, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce will provide a registration discount for the cost of one (1) night's accommodations up to a value of $130. Discounts will not be provided to delegates that opt out of accommodations after submission of registration and the MCC cannot guarantee accommodation availability should the delegate's selection change at a later date .
Dress Code
Delegates are encouraged to pack for travel and excursions, including outdoor components. Jeans are OK. Delegates must pack comfortable, closed-toe, closed- and low-heel shoes. Some facilities may require specific clothing (long pants, long sleeves, etc.) for participation, which the MCC will advise in your program guide (issued 1-2 business days prior to the tour).
Consider weather conditions when packing.
