WTC Winnipeg's Podcast - BDC Small Business Week
The World Trade Centre (WTC) Winnipeg is celebrating BDC Small Business Week with a limited podcast series! Over seven episodes, WTC Winnipeg President and CEO Mariette Mulaire and her guests share their success stories while focusing on issues that will be key to maintaining growth in these uncertain times: innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
Episodes
79 episodes
BDC’s Key Trends for Shaping Growth in Canada/ BDC Small Business Week
From the rise of e-commerce and dealing with uncertainty to the ever-present labour shortage, discover some of the major trends that are shaping growth opportunities in Canada. Mariette and her guest Jonny Loewen also share tools available to s...
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22:49
Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation for an Inclusive Workplace/ BDC Small Business Week
With a greater focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, soft skills are becoming essential skills. EI Advantage, a Manitoba company that helps clients around the world with their coaching and training needs, discusses the importa...
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20:30
L’innovation mène aux pâturages plus verts avec Ukkö Robotics (en français)/ Semaine de la PME BDC
Avec son poulailler robotisé tout-en-un, Ukkö Robotics améliore non seulement la qualité des producteurs et de leurs animaux, mais aussi la qualité des sols. Découvrez l'esprit inventif d'une entreprise manitobaine qui s'apprête à révolutionner...
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19:06
Greener Pastures Through Innovation with Ukkö Robotics/ BDC Small Business Week
With their all-in-one robotic chicken coop, Ukkö Robotics is not only improving the quality of life of farmers and their livestock, but also soil quality. Discover the inventive spirit behind a Manitoba company that is set to revolutionize live...
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20:01
Rendre l’impossible possible: la vision de la nouvelle présidente et cheffe de la direction de la BDC (en français)/ Semaine de la PME BDC
D'ambassadrice du Canada en France à ambassadrice des petites et moyennes entreprises à BDC, Isabelle Hudon révèle les thèmes de la Semaine de la PME de cette année, discute de l'importance de l'entrepreneuriat et du fait que l'adversité a tend...
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22:12
Making the Impossible Possible: Insights from BDC’s new CEO/ BDC Small Business Week
From Canada’s Ambassador to France to becoming an ambassador for small and medium-sized business at BDC, Isabelle Hudon discusses this year’s Small Business Week themes, talks about the importance of entrepreneurship and how adversity has a way...
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21:38
Sustainable Growth: good for business, good for the planet/ BDC Small Business Week
With four guys, a trailer and a truck, this Manitoba business went from the garage to the globe in just 15 years. Sharing their inspiring story and key ingredients to their success, the co-founders of Titan Environmental Containment show us tha...
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22:52
"Millions of users are using our platform" | Interview with Chris Johnson from Permission Click - Innovation Series
In this episode, Chris Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of Permission Click discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how his company helps schools around the world to automate forms and workflows and establish a digital audit trail. W...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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10:15
“We believe that we are the future of learning” | Interview with Ketaki Ogale from BHyve - Innovation Series
In this episode, Ketaki Ogale, owner and co-founder of BHyve, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about their peer learning platform that she believes will innovate how skills and knowledge are exchanged in the workplace. She explains...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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10:28
"We help organisations create and deliver training to their employees" | Interview with Dan Belhassen from Neovation - Innovation Series
In this episode, Dan Belhassen, president of Neovation, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how his learning and development company helps other businesses understand and retain information. Through Ottolearn, their software is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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“We want to help kids, both in Manitoba and beyond” | Interview with Carly Shuler from Hoot Reading - Innovation Series
In this episode, Carly Shuler, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Hoot Reading discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how their online tutoring company helps kids improve and excel at reading. Hoot Reading’s application connects kids wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:15
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“We’re innovating and developing with our partners” | Interview with Declan McDonald from PriceRazzi - Innovation Series
In this episode, Declan McDonald, founder of PriceRazzi speaks with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about how he started his company and how he pivoted and grew over the past 6 years. After discovering the lengthy process for traditional pri...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:34
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“Using advanced technologies to make Winnipeg the safest city in Canada” | Interview with Brett Carter from Goodeye Technologies - Innovation Series
In this episode, Brett Carter, Co-founder and CEO of Goodeye Technologies discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about their new take on security automation, using AI to reduce security costs and improve the effectiveness of asset pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:35
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"One of the top 3 news outlets for this technology in the world” | Interview with Kerry Stevenson from Fabbaloo - Innovation Series
In this episode, Kerry Stevenson, founder of Fabbaloo, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about the advancements that are taking place in the world of 3D printing, and how his team uses its news service to keep on top of trends.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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10:43
"I believe the world's most natural resource is human creativity" | Interview with Nate Kasten from Grey and Ivy Inc. - Innovation Series
The WTC Winnipeg podcast welcomes Joelle Foster, CEO of North Forge Technology Exchange, to join Mariette Mulaire in chatting with innovative Manitoba businesses. In this episode, Nate Kasten, Founder of Grey & Ivy Inc., spoke a...
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11:06
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"Unique, discreet and elegant" | Interview with Melanie Derwin from Serenity Productions - Innovation Series
In this episode, Melanie Derwin, founder of Serenity Productions, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about her prototype and fem-tech company. She discusses her product development journey from applying for a patent, to finding engin...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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8:27
"I was one of the lucky ones around the world" | Interview with Brenda Cardenas from Digital Army - Innovation Series
In this episode, Brenda Cardenas, founder of Digital Army, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Joelle Foster about her involvement in the evolution of AR and VR filters used in social media. With a background in digital marketing, Cardenas was ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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10:03
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"We’re taking a road trip through rural Manitoba with our wares" | Interview with Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk - Tourism series
In this episode, Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk, owners and "beer brothers" of Farmery Estate Brewing spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Colin Ferguson about the positive impact that their rural brewery has had on the community. They pride themselves...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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8:55
"We offer a private lakeside cabin experience" | Interview with Caleigh Christie - Tourism series
In this episode, Caleigh Christie, General Manager of Falcon Trails Resort spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Colin Ferguson about the 4-season experience they offer just a short drive from Winnipeg. Christie prides herself on the experience that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:40
"Connecting people with nature" | Interview with Liz Wilson - Tourism series
In this episode, Liz Wilson, President and CEO of FortWhyte Alive discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Dayna Spiring about the beautiful reclaimed greenspace that gives Manitobans the opportunity to experience the outdoors in a fun way. With mod...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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8:20
"Rediscover Winnipeg while enjoying our amenities" | Interview with Jean-François Vary - Tourism series
In this episode, Jean-François Vary, General Manager of Fairmont Winnipeg, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Dayna Spiring about the procedures and incentives that they have put in place to help Manitobans be tourists in their own backyard. I...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7:42
"On travaille un projet gratuit de pique-nique" | Entrevue avec Jean-Marc Champagne - Tourisme
Dans cet épisode, Jean-Marc Champagne, propriétaire de la Fromagerie Bothwell discute avec Mariette Mulaire et Michelle Gervais de l'appui continuel qu'il offre aux autres commerçants manitobains en vendant leurs produits dans son magasin. Jean...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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8:03
“Showing you all the secret hidden gems in St. Boniface” | Interview with Jean-Marc Champagne - Tourism series
In this episode, Jean-Marc Champagne, owner of Fromagerie Bothwell spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Michelle Gervais about being proactive in selling local products within his store. He reveals a new and exciting 'Picnic in St. Boniface' summer ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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8:53
“The symphonic jewel of North America” | Interview with Trudy Schroeder - Tourism Series
In this episode, Trudy Schroeder, Executive Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, spoke with Mariette Mulaire and Dayna Spiring about how they recomposed their current season to continue to enliven the summer through pop-up recitals, col...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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7:21
“The biggest collection of fossiled marine reptiles in Canada” | Interview with Adolfo Cuetara - Tourism series
In this episode, Adolfo Cuetara, Executive Director of the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, discusses with Mariette Mulaire and Colin Ferguson about Manitoba's rich history and how archaeologists are still unearthing 80 million years later. Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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