Tom and Mlee Price felt that owning one franchise just wasn’t enough.  The owners of Booster Juice on 18th Street therefore made the two year journey to secure the rights for the young and up and coming business Chopped Leaf.  The Brandon location will be the first of its kind in Manitoba and they are set to open this Sunday at 11am. “We went to Regina to check it out and we fell in love right away" said Tom Price. When asked to compare Chopped Leaf to Pita Pit or Freshii, Tom felt that Chopped Leaf was a smaller and younger chain and that some of the products of the 3 could be considered similar.  "But, we have tried them both and we prefer Chopped Leaf and now the public will decide.   I will put ours up against anyone...plus our starter salads start at $6.00" added Tom. Price was very happy with securing their location in the former Pita Central location on 18th street.   “Everything fell into place...the location, the parking, close to BU, and the visibility...it all worked out very well". Business opens this Sunday from 11 am – 7 pm.  Chopped Leaf is located at A-601-18th Street. https://www.facebook.com/ChoppedBrandon/

Brandon, MB and Stamford, Conn. – September 4, 2018 – The Keystone Centre and Centerplate, the leading hospitality partner to North America’s premier sports stadiums, convention centers and entertainment venues, today announced the signing of a long-term contract for hospitality services at the 90-acre event complex. The agreement grants Centerplate exclusivity for all catering, food and beverage services at the multipurpose facility located in Brandon, Manitoba, effective immediately.   “We are thrilled to be partnering to bring great experiences to fans and guests, as we expand our hospitality services within Manitoba,” said Centerplate President and CEO Chris Verros. “For generations of families, the Keystone Centre is where the community has come together for exciting events. It is an honour to be a part of the beating heart of Brandon, and we are extremely happy to bring our team’s talent and experience to the Centre.”   The Centre’s main 5,102-seat arena, Westoba Place, is home to the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League and the annual Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, which attracts over 100,000 people over the course of a week and has the distinction of being one of only two fairs in Canada to have received Royal patronage. Boasting more than 1,500 event days annually, the Keystone Centre hosts a diverse array of agricultural, musical and corporate activities, and is one of Brandon’s largest economic catalysts. Further, the venue has already been named the host of the 2019 Tim Hortons Brier   “Centerplate brought exceptional vision and talent to the table, and we are very excited to work with them to enhance the quality of services here in Brandon,” said Jeff Schumacher, General Manager, Keystone Centre. “Their team shares our vision and commitment to professional guest services, and is investing in our venue and our people to meet that vision.”   Its combination of incredible facilities and small town hospitality make the Province’s signature events at the Keystone Centre memorable and unique. Centerplate will honour that tradition while investing in new training and infrastructure, with a focus on food quality, customer service and partnerships with premium local, regional and national partners.   Centerplate has a proven track record in managing services for exceptional events and destinations and has been recognised for providing excellent service at high profile venues, including: Bell MTS Place, Burton Cummings Theatre, BC Place, the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Scotiabank Convention Centre, St. John’s Convention Center, the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax and Toronto’s Beanfield Centre.   The company plans to unveil new seasonal offerings, local selections, and catering menus during the upcoming fall season.

Mary Brown's Chicken is now open for business in Brandon. One of Canada's fastest growing franchises with over 140 locations and 4 stores in Manitoba.  Wrap Combo's start at $9.29 and meal combo's start at $9.99. Mary Browns is located at 751 - 18th Street. https://marybrowns.com

You can be part of the upcoming Food Truck Warz in Downtown Brandon at Princess Park.  The deadline to participate is Tuesday, September 4th. Food Truck Warz will be located at Princess Park between 8th to 10thStreet. Last year we had almost 20,000 people attend and this year we have added Wonder Shows Midway Carnival, 26 Food Trucks, Live Stage, and Beer Gardens.  With our added features we expect this to be a historic moment as we except nearly 30,000 people in Downtown Brandon over the course of those three days. Click here for our 2018 Sponsor Package Options https://bdnmb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/foodtruckwarz.pdf Please note Food Truck Warz is supporting the following local sponsors and charities: Career Connections Inc Westman Dreams for Kids Pawsitive Communities Sprucewoods Housing Co-Op Our current list of sponsors are: Westman Communications Group Fusion Credit Union formerly Vanguard Catalyst Credit Union Heritage Co – op Wendy Bullock Building Up EF Moon Construction Reactive Massage Therapy The Dock on Princess Domino’s Pizza Downtown Brandon Development Pik-A-Dilly RV Centre Q Country Radio Mint Magazine Star FM Let me know if you would like to arrange a phone call or meeting in the near future. Radio Commercial for Q Country and Star FM https://soundcloud.com/darryl-wolski/food-truck-warz-30-radio-revised Thank you Darryl Wolski darryl@bdnmb.ca www.foodtruckwarz.com

The 35th Manitoba Business Awards, hosted by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, will be presented on Friday, October 26 at the Fairmont Winnipeg and three local businesses are among finalists for Manitoba Business Awards. "Each year, awards are given to businesses and/or people who contribute to Manitoba’s employment; have a successful employee relations department; have seen sustainable growth; and been involved in the province’s community development." Westman Communications Group is one of three finalists in the Outstanding Large Business Category.  The Sneath Group and Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services join Winnipeg's Sycamore Energy Inc. in the Outstanding Small Business category.