Brandon, MB - Today, two local start-ups hosted an event to officially open their new office and shop location at 402 Park Avenue East.   CW2 is a full service construction company providing general contracting for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. Where project bonding and COR certification usually takes five to seven years, CW2 achieved both within their first nine months. CW2’s credited projects range from less than a thousand to millions of dollars in scope.   When their doors opened in October of 2016, they managed projects with two field people, today, 24 months later; they lead a team of 20 people across multiple projects with competing timelines. They bring their technical knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to the delivery of construction services. This is truly what sets them apart from their competition; they understand that champions are always looking to do better. Their dedication to providing superior service to clients, resolve for delivering exceptional work, capacity for innovation and problem solving, and unwavering commitment to improving the communities they serve, not only make CW2 a great place to work, but a company with which clients want to work.   Guardian Fencing Ltd. is a fully encompassed fencing company that can meet all fencing requirements and applications. They serve customers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with a variety of fencing applications. They are most proud of their commitment to service and of the 30,000 feet of fence recently completed on CFB Shilo. Crews worked nine months straight through the winter to deliver the fence to Defence Construction Canada on schedule. The team encountered long cold winter days, several drill bits, seven changes that added and changed fence, dealt with, and waited on, CN Railway for a gate issue and still completed the fence in the agreed upon time frame. This was a huge win for Guardian and CFB Shilo.   Both companies are owned by entrepreneurs that create a diverse and robust industry and project management skill set.   The companies are hosting a joint open house this Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 5:00 PM to showcase their new location and announce LaBuick into the group.

MARIJUANA retailer Meta Cannabis Supply Co will open its Brandon location tomorrow (January 30, 2019).  The Brandon store will be the company's 9th location in the province to date, including four in Winnipeg.  The doors to the newest META location (930-18th St) open Wednesday at 12 p.m.

22-year old Brandon University student Justin Holder, a former goalie for both the Virden Oil Caps and Waywayseecappo Wolverines in the MJHL, has come up with an unique business.  The business is called Prairie Twigs where he takes old broken hockey sticks and makes incredible furniture for the hockey fan in all of us. “When I worked at Source for Sports I saw all these broken hockey sticks coming in so I came up with the idea of making a functional table.” said Holder. Upon request, Prairie Twigs can also make customized furniture or else build your dream table using your re-purposed hockey sticks. The long term plan for Prairie Twigs is to partner with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. “I hope to be able to work with all the MJHL teams soon make to make products with their broken sticks”. Two sizes of tables are currently available: End Table - $149.00 Coffee Table ( 24 x 36 x 18 ) - $199.00 By the end of February tables will be available to view or purchase at Brandon Source for Sports. Web Address https://prairietwigs.ca/ Justin Holder Cell – 204 573 2809 Prairie Twigs Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/prairietwigs/

Studio 78 Lofts is a space all about community, empowering creatives and encouraging business growth. Located at the Historic Bass Building in downtown Brandon, Studio 78 Lofts was created to reach out to the creatives and both new and established businesses.  This up and coming concept is the only of its kind in Westman and is home to 2,000 square feet of business boardrooms and creative lofts. Recently the host to many workshops, staff parties, and events.   The spaces are ideal for workshops, staff training, and meetings.  The Lofts also offers catering and planning services for your event. The top floor creative suites overlook the city and have amazing views from the large windows.  The lofts are also hosted too many wedding-related events – bridal showers, small intimate weddings, before and after wedding photos.  Look out for workshop events such as create nights, speed dating, business building, and social media workshops and much more. Contact the Events & Marketing Manager at info@studio78.ca or book your event or meeting online at www.studio78.ca

Ukrainian Cuisine is under new management as of January 1. As part of the management change, the restaurant plans to offer a more varied selection by adding some tasty Spanish dishes to the menu including a combination plate (tortilla soup, 3 Mexican beef tacos and a homemade Horchata) for only $11.99, plus taxes.  Roman Grechaniuk, the previous owner, has relocated to Nanaimo, BC to run a restaurant (Roman's Restaurant & Lounge) inside the Best Western Dorchester Hotel. Ukrainian Cuisine is located at 800 Rosser Avenue inside the Town Center and they can be reached at (204)727-1783.