The NHL"s Stanley Cup playoffs have begun and all throughout Brandon there are examples of Brandon businesses supporting the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Whiteout. Many of the local bars and restaurants are offering special deals during Jets games. Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Brandon, a local auto dealer, have placed their own unique spin on supporting the Winnipeg Whiteout. The dealership re-arranged their lot to showcase their white vehicle inventory so the vehicles are featured prominently along the Richmond store front. The showroom has also received the same Whiteout inside the facility.

Brittany Perreaux & Jill Landry took over operation of Alieshia's Salon & Spa (120-9th street) on April 24, 2017. The duo have now rebranded and renamed the popular salon to make it their own and something they can stand behind. "Alieshia's Salon & Spa was an amazing place to begin, and we were happy to represent an already amazing business, but we are over the moon excited to make it our own with a name that we LOVE!" quoted Brittany & Jill. OAK+IVY represents their rustic and earthy vibe, and they wanted a name that stood behind what they are about and what their esthetic is in the salon. As part of the rebrand, they have also released a new website oakandivysalon.ca

Westman Cash Services will be opening their doors early next week for clients in Brandon and the Westman Area. Payday advances and cheque cashing will be among the financial services offered at the business. In the future they also play to add a money transfer service as well. Vraj Patel and Sagar Patel are the two partners/owners of this business. Westman Cash Service is located at Unit A, 601 9th Street in Brandon. A link to their Facebook page can be found here.

Lucky 7 Auto Sales, a local used auto dealer with in-house financing, will soon have a new address to call home. In business for two years now, the dealership decided it was time to relocate to a larger location (1625 Parker Blvd) to better serve their expanding client base. Management told bdnmb.ca that there are several advantages to moving into the bigger, brighter facility including a paved parking lot and a separate entrance for the service shop. There will be three service bays for their technicians and full vehicle auto-detailing will be available. The service shop will open May 1, 2019 and they will start selling vehicles out of the new address on June 1, 2019. Lucky 7 Auto Sales is currently located at 1740 18th Street North.

The 53rd annual Brandon Home and Leisure Show returns to Brandon this weekend at the Keystone Centre. The event is the perfect opportunity to get some great advice, design ideas and view the wide array of products/services from the nearly 200 exhibitors expected to be on-hand. These exhibitors will be showcasing the many services they offer from home building, contracting, home furnishings, design, kitchen & bath, outdoor leisure products, renovations, landscaping, equipment rentals and more! Various food vendors will be onsite offering meals, snacks and other refreshments. The 2019 show is certain to offer a wonderful experience for its many thousands of visitors. General admission is $10 per person, $8 for seniors, and children under 12 are free (when accompanied by an adult). Show Hours  April 5 - 7, 2019: Friday – 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday – 12 Noon to 5:00 pm Brandon Home & Leisure Web Site