Local Business News

Assiniboine Community College’s Centre for Creative Media (CCM), one of the college’s newest learning spaces, has received a $100,000 donation from the Leech Group and family, commemorating their upcoming 100th year in business.   This generous contribution made by the local print and digital media company and the Leech family includes $75,000 toward the Centre… December 7, 2023

Brandon’s Brent Campbell has a vision for bringing to the people of Brandon and Western Manitoba a life like F1 driving experience. Introducing The Focus located on 10th Street. People are always looking for something different to do and Campbell’s business www.focus.ca offers adults and parents looking for new birthday party ideas. Sitting in the… December 6, 2023

Westoba Credit Union (WCU) is excited to announce $3,000.00 in funding from the Westoba Inspire program to support the Elton Community Centre. The Elton Community Centre (ECC) is located just five minutes north of Brandon, MB in the hamlet of Forrest. ECC Treasure, Emma Kohinski recognizes the importance of this facility to not only Forrest… December 3, 2023

Two local couples have purchased Memories Chapel on 18th Street. Scott & Michelle Major and as well Raquelle & Brian Baker all from Brandon have made a significant investment to take over Memories Chapel. Business founder Brent Buchanan opened Memories in 1998 and roughly 25 years later have agreed to terms with the Major and… November 26, 2023

Westoba Credit Union is excited to announce $10,000.00 in funding from the Westoba Inspire program in support of a new kitchen for the Douglas Community Hall. The Douglas Community Recreation Association (DCRA) Treasurer and Grants Committee Chair, Marilyn Whaley said they were inspired by various Douglas ladies' groups to build this new community kitchen in… November 24, 2023