Economic Development Brandon

Two Provinces One Vision - a Community Futures Summit for Entrepreneurs. This summit brings together entrepreneurs and business leaders to connect, share, and grow together. Follow the link below for details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/two-provinces-one-vision-a-community-futures-summit-for-entrepreneurs-tickets-1991242718574?aff=oddtdtcreator

Brandon is more than one industry.
Agriculture is a major part of our story - and so is manufacturing!
A diverse economy helps create different kinds of jobs, supports different kinds of businesses, and gives the community more ways to grow.
Why Brandon? Because the foundations of strong communities are built on more than one industry.
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Brandon By The Numbers: $500 million
Brandon's chemical manufacturing sector generates $500 million in annual chemical exports.
Products made here help support agriculture, industry, healthcare, supply chains, and soon, the bioeconomy beyond Brandon.
Manufacturing is one way Brandon builds momentum.
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Community Futures Westman provides links to a significant number of loans available for small business owners. Follow the link to see if you qualify for a loan.

Grants Community Futures Westman is often asked by clients about any potential grants that may be available for small business owners. Aside from an occasional one time microgrant program the funding from Community Futures Westman comes in the form of a repayable loan. There are some grant programs availab...

🏗️ Manitoba's building standards are evolving. Are you ready for the transition to higher energy code tiers?

Join the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) in Brandon for a comprehensive, industry-led training session on the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB).

Learn how upcoming building and energy code changes may impact project design, construction practices, compliance requirements, and building performance in Manitoba.

Who should attend?
• Architects & Building Designers
• Engineers (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical)
• Contractors & Construction Professionals
• Building Inspectors & Municipal Planners

📅 October 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Keystone Centre, Brandon
💰 FREE
🥪 Lunch & refreshments provided
✅ Eligible for Professional Development (PD) hours

Gain a first-mover advantage by understanding emerging energy code requirements before they affect your next project.

Limited seats! Click here to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/working-with-the-national-energy-code-for-buildings-necb-brandon-tickets-1993041884929?aff=erellivmlt
Visit https://www.meia.mb.ca/ for more information.

Are struggling to find the qualified employee you need for that hard to fill position? Have you tried locally and nationally to recruit? Reach out regarding labour-based immigration programs available: economicdevelopmentbrandon.com/immigration

Innovation happens here.
Brandon is home to agricultural research capacity that supports crop production, sustainability, and value-added opportunities in the agri-food sector.
When research, business, and agriculture connect, communities like Brandon are better positioned to grow, adapt, and create new opportunities.
Why Brandon? Because innovation is part of the story.
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Brandon Research and Development Centre Brandon University Assiniboine College

Agriculture is more than farms.
In Brandon, agriculture supports food processing, transportation, manufacturing, research, local suppliers, and jobs.
That means when Brandon grows as an agri-food hub, the benefits reach across the community - from workplaces and suppliers to families and future opportunities.
Why Brandon? Because agriculture builds opportunity here.
👉 Follow Economic Development Brandon (EDB) for more stories about sectors shaping Brandon's economy.

Are you relocating to Brandon for work or school? Do you know what the average cost to live in Brandon might be? Find out at this link: www.economicdevelopmentbrandon.com/relocation-guide