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In the coming years, YES! Winnipeg and its partners will be working hard to ensure local companies have access to deep talent pools and know where to look to find and retain the right people. Our goal is to save local businesses time and money while enhancing the attractiveness of our city as an investment destination. To achieve this, we have established a dedicated talent team within YES! Winnipeg that will help companies attract and retain top talent in close collaboration with our partners. A big-picture viewpoint Businesses have emphasized their need for a coordinated approach and a one-stop-shop for businesses to access resources and guidance. As Winnipeg's lead economic development agency, we are well positioned as the connection between all three levels of government, post- secondary institutions and the private sector. The idea for our talent initiative was inspired by consultations with more than 200 local business leaders, as well as observations made by Ryan Kuffner, Economic Development Winnipeg's Vice President of Sales & Business Development. While living abroad, he and other Winnipeg ex-pats often discussed their desire to move home if the right positions became available. When he joined Economic Development Winnipeg, he heard businesses lament the lack of qualified talent to fill available positions. A made-in-Winnipeg strategy was born to connect the dots. It draws inspiration from several award-winning initiatives across North America, such as Montreal International, Homesick Philly (Philadelphia) and Make It MSP (Minneapolis-St. Paul) that find innovative ways to attract new talent and bring former residents home. We believe our cross-cutting approach will benefit Winnipeg's economy as a whole and help assure potential investors they can secure the talent they need in Winnipeg. Education Bachelor of Commerce, IH Asper School of Business - University of Manitoba Hometown Winnipeg | Years in Winnipeg Returned in 2018 Reason for moving back to Winnipeg After experiences in Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver, I decided it was time to move back with family, friends and the Winnipeg Jets, accepting a great opportunity to lead Colliers International in Winnipeg. Favourite thing about working in Winnipeg As a mid-sized city with growth expected to exceed one million in the near future, the business community is still very interconnected with its leaders, approachable and actively involved in building community. In comparison to major markets, our commute times and cost of living are low but our culture, dining and entertainment options are world class! Managing Director, Winnipeg Brokerage - Colliers International Dan Chubey TA L E N T S P OT LI G H T 12 TH E WINNIPEG INVE STOR