Local Business News

A new locally owned/operated convenience store (B Town Convenience) will be opening soon at 710-18th street in Brandon. The space had previously been occupied by Uniglobe Clark Travel. In conversation with bdnmb.ca earlier today, Viral Shah said they are targeting a June 19th opening. Viral along with his partners (Pranay Patel, Arpan Patel and Jaimin Patel) also… June 9, 2020

The Brandon Chamber of Commerce held their 2020/2021 President Changeover Ceremony yesterday. Spencer Day (Progressive Westman) takes over the role of President from Cathy Snelgrove. Barry Cooper (Heritage Co-Op) is the new Vice-President, while Tanya LaBuick (LaBuick & Co) is the Secretary/Treasurer. Rounding out the 2020/2021 Brandon Chamber Board of Directors are: Aida Tahhan -… June 4, 2020

Alexandra Trotter is the Marketing and Communications Manager with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. She has previously worked for Sysco Food Services - Marketing Associate, Browns Socialhouse -GM, and Sand Hills Casino - Marketing Manager. Alexandra is also a WSET level 3 certified wine instructor. Favourite radio station:  Hip Hop Nation Sirius XM – but… June 2, 2020

Four of the region’s most respected and longest serving insurance brokers are coming together as one, effective June 1, 2020. Parkway Insurance (Erickson), Vanguard Financial (Rossburn), Asselstine Agencies (Birtle) and NorthStar Insurance (Roblin) will together be known as North Star Insurance and Real Estate Inc. “All four brokers are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Fusion Credit Union,… June 2, 2020

Pita Pit opened their second location in Brandon earlier today. The new restaurant is located at 1890-18th Street North. Pita Pit offers a wide range of healthy pita options (rolled or bowled) including gluten-free pitas, all-day breakfast and smoothies. The first Pita Pit in Brandon opened in May of 2013. [caption id="attachment_82637" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Pita Pit North… June 1, 2020