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YES! Winnipeg (YW) is EDW's business development team, promoting the city as the ideal location for new business, expansion, investment and top talent. YW's experts serve as a concierge for businesses, making it easy to grow and invest in Winnipeg through a suite of specialized services, market intelligence and business connections. YW is driven by a community of local business leaders and responds directly to the needs of the industry. YES! Winnipeg A dedicated team to help with: Talent attraction and retention YW's talent team provides advice, contacts and key resources to help companies fill jobs and grow their business. Our talent team can help companies attract and retain top talent, sell preferred candidates on the advantages of a career in Winnipeg, as well as the high quality of life our city offers. Issue management When issues arise, YW can help. Whether there are concerns related to government, private sector, utilities or more, our team provides timely, objective advice and can connect companies to the right contacts to resolve issues quickly. Site selection Whether investing, launching or expanding in Winnipeg, YW can help companies find the ideal real estate for their project. Our team can also help with strategic variables, such as access to transportation and logistics networks, power, water and waste, and other infrastructure. YW's combination of local knowledge, our partnerships in commercial real estate and market intelligence can help companies make informed choices about their future development and growth. Supplier identification YW provides access to a broad network of top local suppliers and facilitates connections to new suppliers. We help source local commercial products and services to support a strong local economy. Government program navigation Our jurisdiction offers valuable government programs to support business. Whether it is a new investor or a growing company, YW helps identify which programs align with each business. We work closely with federal, provincial and municipal partners, to help companies navigate programs quickly and effectively to save precious time. Qualified contacts YW maintains an extensive network of local business leaders and government officials. When time is of the essence, companies can call us to help them make the right connections. Economic Development Winnipeg | YES! Winnipeg 7