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YES! WINNIPEG 1 Letter from the editors Dear readers, This year's magazine theme is, "the Winnipeg Advantage." Our city is evolving, and continuing to grow. Business attraction, foreign direct investment, and new industry growth are all driving the city's economic sectors forward. We are being internationally recognized for our affordability, quality of life, and economic opportunities. Investments in our city are growing, and YES! Winnipeg is working behind the scenes to foster and amplify that growth. As our city continues to evolve, so does YES! Winnipeg. We are creating new value for our investors and maximizing the impact of your investment. Additional networking opportunities and more two-way communication channels with our investors are helping guide the work we do on a daily basis. In 2018, our team expanded to keep these conversations going. As we look ahead to 2019, our increased manpower will allow us to execute new and exciting strategies with our increased capacity. The Winnipeg Investor magazine and directory is also a chance to read about some of YES! Winnipeg's initiatives and new tactics to encourage business development in the city. Last year saw many pivotal announcements, with businesses such as Ubisoft and GrowForce (among many others) investing in our city. The hard work of our YES! team, working in partnership with companies and entrepreneurs from around the world, have allowed these stories to come to the forefront of Winnipeg's latest business wins. Every year, YES! Winnipeg publishes a directory of our organization's investors within this publication. This resource is a valuable tool to grow your Winnipeg business network. The companies in this document are more than just investors; they are part of a growing community of believers in Winnipeg's energy and potential. At YES! Winnipeg, we are grateful to each and every one of our investors, and to the business community at large. The private sector continues to drive our strategies and we are proud to represent your interests. We couldn't do the work we do without your support and your collaboration. You can be a part of this success. If you are not already, consider becoming a YES! Winnipeg investor. Some of the many benefits of being a YES! Winnipeg investor are highlighted in this magazine. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team directly – we always want to hear from you. If you are already a YES! Winnipeg investor – thank you. You are an integral part of YES! Winnipeg, and help enable our success. We look forward to continue working with you to strengthen our city's business community. We are all in this together. Doug Harvey, Dayna Spiring, and Ryan Kuffner Co-editors, 2019 Investor Directory