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"This is a unique and very modern asset to our downtown," said Peacock. "It's much like we've seen in other cities across North America that have these large-scale developments centred around their sports and entertainment facilities," noting that Canada Life Centre, the Winnipeg Jets' home arena, is across the street from True North Square. "There's a sense of pride that we have world-class amenities available to us in the community. The opportunity to be in the big leagues with an NHL team for a market this size is pretty unique." The Megill-Stephenson Company's long-established relationships within the well-connected business community have allowed the company to be involved in such significant projects throughout Winnipeg. "We have had the good fortune to have tremendous partners in these initiatives," said Peacock. "From Artis REIT, which was our partner in the Centrepoint project, to David Thomson in the creation of Canada Life Centre and the acquisition of the Winnipeg Jets, to the Richardson family for sharing our vision for True North Square." The synergies of working with like-minded organizations is what helps The Megill-Stephenson Company, one of the first investors in YES! Winnipeg, succeed across its respective industries throughout Manitoba. "We talk about making a real impact in this community," said Peacock. "We do that in three ways: from an economic perspective, so we invest and grow businesses in the province; for philanthropic impact, we are large supporters of United Way Winnipeg and True North Youth Foundation to name a few; and the third would be the community impact, we've had the opportunity to build what is now called the Canada Life Centre and bring the Winnipeg Jets and the NHL back to the city." Community is at the heart of The Megill-Stephenson Company and Peacock takes pride in being part of the continued commitment to making Winnipeg a better place. "One of the things we're most proud of is seeing those who share our passion," said Peacock. "At the Birchwood Automotive Group, the United Way is our leading charitable cause. In the past year we've had 217 of our employees become 'Leaders of the Way' of United Way Winnipeg—which means they each give at least $1,200 per year, which is a sizeable amount of money. The fact that we have over 20 per cent of our employee base contributing at that level is incredible. I'm immensely proud." The Megill-Stephenson Company WE TALK ABOUT MAKING A REAL IMPACT IN THIS COMMUNITY. Courtesy of The Megill-Stephenson Company Y E S ! W I N N I P E G I N V E S T O R S THE WINNIPEG INVESTOR 38 YES! WINNIPEG INVESTORS

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