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"We now have over 20 products," said Heather Berthelette, TCIG's CEO. "Going forward, our PPE (personal protective equipment) will be made from compostable material. Thanks to our partnership with PADM Medical, these products will be much more environmentally friendly. Our landfills are really filling up with all the plastic and the pandemic has even increased those numbers by quite a bit." Berthelette noted this is the first time an Indigenous company has been "at the economic table in healthcare products." She continued, "We're playing with some pretty big players, and hoping to brand 50 more products this year. We are truly a Canadian company with 100 per cent Indigenous ownership right here in Treaty 1 territory." BUILDING ON SOLID RELATIONSHIPS "It's an incredibly tight-knit community and one that we're very proud and fortunate to be from and operate in," said Shea Robinson, President & CEO of ROBINSON, a distributor and retailer of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and lighting products. "It's a community that you can draw upon the vast experience from your neighbours. I believe that having the variety of industries that operate within the city has fostered the business community to become one of the best-regarded business communities in Canada." Robinson's grandfather founded the company 85 years ago and "we tell Winnipeg's story continuously." Shea noted, "there's a willingness within the community to make Winnipeg a better place to live and to work," outlining the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion. "I believe that as business leaders in our community, we've got a voice and we're in a position to help bring education and awareness to important community matters," said Robinson, pinpointing efforts with Canada's truth and reconciliation and the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities. "We do what we can to support a more positive, inclusive community." Having to adapt in the wake of pandemic shutdowns and most recently with supply chain shortages has prompted businesses to rely on strong working relationships across all sectors. As Eastside's Brick explained, however, the business scene in Winnipeg is competitive and that benefits companies like Eastside who don't view competition as a bad thing. "We're buying from the same vendor that our competition is buying from just to make sure we have that much more negotiating power," said Brick. "We try and spec the same materials sometimes so that if I'm out and they have some extra, or they're out and I have some extra—we've done lots of INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT Accounting Deloitte's client service teams help create powerful business solutions for organizations operating anywhere in the world. deloitte.ca MNP proudly serves its clients in the areas of accounting, consulting, tax and digital services. mnp.ca PwC helps organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for by delivering quality assurance, tax and advisory services. pwc.com/ca KPMG combines a multidisciplinary approach with deep industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities. home.kpmg/ca Aerospace Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg is a global company that provides complex aerostructure and aeroengine components and assemblies. magellan.aero Associations The Council has a diverse membership of company leaders committed to promoting Manitoba's economic growth. businesscouncil.mb.ca Automotives The Eastside Group of Companies services collision repair, coatings and composites, heavy truck collision and autobody service. theeastsidegroup.ca Commercial Services The Megill-Stephenson Company is a holding company with interests in automobile, retail, sports and entertainment, real estate, financial services and healthcare. TCIG is a First Nations-owned company formed by the seven Tribal Councils of Manitoba, representing 50 First Nations communities across the province. tcig.biz YES! Winnipeg is supported by private sector businesses as we work to create jobs and attract investment to our city. Get to know our growing community of YES! Winnipeg investors throughout this issue. 7 YES! WINNIPEG REAL LEADERSHIP

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