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2 TH E WINNIPEG INVE STOR YES! Winnipeg's work is driving economic opportunities and putting our city on the map As a private sector driven organization, YES! Winnipeg works on behalf of Winnipeg business interests to grow the city's economy. This multi-faceted work requires a strategic focus, while understanding the needs and long-term goals of Winnipeg's private sector. Just as crucial, is a talented team of staff with the required industry expertise and passion to execute this strategy, help raise the city's profile, facilitate business expansion, and attract new investment. Since its inception in 2011, YES! Winnipeg has taken its cues from the private sector while working at the speed of business. That pace means being nimbly responsive to industry needs and reacting quickly to opportunities as they occur. This allows the YES! team to be a bridge between the private and public sectors, creating an expedited communication channel to get answers faster, maximize its impact, and find success. Facilitating business growth and increasing Winnipeg's collaborative business environment has had a direct impact on the city's national and international standing. Increased business opportunities boost the city's competitiveness on the world stage for attracting new businesses and cutting-edge jobs. YES! Winnipeg has seen success in this domain, as evidenced by the number of new jobs and investment in Winnipeg since the organization's inception. These successes stem from a wide range of sectors, industries, and company sizes all realized in Winnipeg. Business growth, Working at the speed of business Cory Aronec Photography Top (L-R): Corinne Gusnoski, Camila Jerger, Ryan Kuffner, Whitney Moir, Melanie McCreath Bottom (L-R): Alberto Velasco-Acosta, Bill Coulter Turn to page 51 for contact information