Framework Media is local businesses seeking to find growth through digital media, providing new and creative content for your brand. Social media plays a huge role in today's marketing world and ordinary content just isn't good enough. Whether its video or photos, Framework excels in creating quality professional images and videos for their clients to use for all their social media and other marketing needs. A recent example of some of their video work is posted below. Liam Shamray, who owns the business, recently took some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions from bdnmb.ca. It would appear Liam you are a natural up and coming entrepreneur, is this a common trait in your family ? Not particularly, however my grandpa did own a couple of businesses in Roblin and I always found those old stories interesting, but I think it really started when took my first business course in grade 9. From there I just kept taking more and more courses and now I’m going into my 3rd year of business at BU. Was making corporate videos just something you learned on your own or did you have any formal training? I started playing around with a camera when I was about 14, so I got a great understanding of how they operate, but it wasn’t until about 4 years ago when I downloaded video editing software. That's also around the time that I started doing social media marketing for MSPrebiotics out of Carberry. I was fortunate enough to get this job where I learned a lot about how to apply my marketing skills and even got to sit in meetings with a past CFO of Novartis. I always knew how to take a nice photo but video became more and more in demand for our marketing strategy, so to make a long story short, yes I am primarily self-taught, but I think a lot of my eye for detail comes from my mom who spent the main portion of her career at CKX. Do you think that Westman businesses will embrace what you are providing? I hope so, I certainly think that there is a gap in the market for this service. I constantly look at an array of businesses Instagrams and I see so much potential. There is so much content you can create for the consumer, but I want to prove that although in certain cases an iPhone photo can be great. However, to really utilize these platforms you need aesthetically pleasing content that is not always an effort to sell, rather give value. What are the costs for a typical video? A cost for a video is anywhere between $400-$1000+ it varies based on the project hours and what’s needed to make the perfect video the client is looking for. Will you plan to branch into some new services? Absolutely, we offer everything from Vehicle, real estate, corporate, small biz, lifestyle, product photography and videography, or anything in between. Our latest offerings include social media management along with content creation which is our premium package for $1350/month. A content package which includes a 30-50 second video and a dozen edited photos costs $800/month and social media consulting is $35/ hour. Facebook Link YouTube Link

Freshii will be opening their their newest location (915-18th Street North) in the city this Saturday. The first Freshii franchise in Brandon (18th Street) opened in April of 2018. Owners Tyler and Jody Henry tell bdnmb.ca that opening a second location in Brandon was "kind of the master plan from the start."  The building however happened much quicker than expected and they signed a 10 year lease. "The Corral Centre location will be convenient for local people...plus our breakfast options is something that people will be very impressed with" said Tyler.  Freshii also offers catering as well as a school lunch program. The new address will employ approximately 14 people. Freshii is a Canadian fast-casual restaurant that serves burritos, wraps, soups, salads and frozen yogurt featuring fast, custom-built fresh ingredients.

Under Pressure Irrigation & Turf (owned by Kyle Ratz) installs residential, commercial, and sport field irrigation. He has been in business doing sprinklers as Under Pressure Irrigation since the summer of 2016, expanded and became Under Pressure Irrigation and Turf last fall. Kyle tells bdnmb.ca "Automatic sprinkler systems allow you to water at night for better coverage and less evaporation. A professional design makes sure the water hits its target and is not wasted. Properly set, a sprinkler system can actually save water compared to typical watering from a hose and above ground sprinkler". Install length tends to vary depending on size. Small to average size jobs can usually be done in one day, larger jobs can take a bit longer. All installs are done with a vibratory plow eliminating the use of a trencher.  Install prices vary depending on design and landscape shape. A typical summer maintenance package runs at $179 and includes startup, midsummer checkup and winterization.  Under Pressure Irrigation and Turf now offers soil prep, seeding, fertilizing, and most other turf related jobs as well.

First Look in Brandon services include 3D/4D ultrasounds to expecting families using state of the art technology. They offer new parents dimensional breathtaking ultrasound images and DVDs of their soon-to-be that can be shared with family and friends. They are also now carrying several different gender reveal party supplies including confetti bombs, smoke bombs and golf balls. First Look is located at 904-13th Street in Brandon.

A new hotel will be built in Rivers by Steel Creek Developers. The announcement was made official on their Facebook page earlier today. According to the post, design and engineering of the hotel have already begun. Steel Creek Developers is a family owned and run development business whose previous projects include a 29-room hotel/18-suite adult living complex in Souris. No timetable was provided for the build and the number of rooms was not released at present. We will provide additional updates on the project as they are made available. **Update, May 19**  There will be pet friendly rooms as well as a number of different room layouts. They plan to be open January 2020. There won’t be a bar in the hotel.