Manitoba Inc Podcast

It's been 27 years since the Winnipeg Goldeyes brought their family friendly brand of baseball to Winnipeg's downtown, and since then downtown Winnipeg has grown up all around them. In this episode of the Manitoba Inc Podcast, Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson head to Blue Cross Park to chat with Goldeyes longtime GM Andrew Collier about how the franchise has remained an affordable and fun summ...

On this episode of the Manitoba Inc Podcast, we sit down with reporter and columnist Sabrina Carnevale to dive into the rise of TAIV, which has been dubbed the most significant Manitoba startup since SkipTheDishes. TAIV uses an AI-powered hardware box in bars and restaurants to automatically replace standard television commercials with targeted ads. Get Sabrina's full story in the latest issue of...

On our first episode of Season 2 of the Manitoba Inc Podcast, we chat with a Winnipeg power couple in the entrepreneurship space to find out how the Manitoba ecosystem is supporting new businesses, ideas and innovation. Joelle Foster, CEO of North Forge and board member of Canada Innovation Foundation and Lab 2 Market Prairies Program Manager, Demetre Balaktsis deep dive into this important space...

In our final episode of the 2025 season of the Manitoba Inc Podcast, we are providing a little comedic relief to what's been a tumultuous year in the business world. From the local impact of the U.S. tariffs to the Manitoba fallout from the federal election, we've covered a lot of ground this season.  For episode 10, we head to Rumor's Comedy Club for an exclusive chat with Canadian comedian Graha...

We're excited to bring you another episode of the Manitoba Inc. Podcast with Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson. The Port of Churchill is being touted as a potentially unprecedented economic engine for northern Manitoba, and Canada, that can grow alongside the area's tourism industry. In this episode we speak to Mario Pinto, Vice President - Research and International at the University of Manito...

It's summertime in Peg City and we invite you to drink up this latest episode, featuring an interview with Little Brown Jug Brewing Co. founder Kevin Selch. In a few short years, LBJ has become a leading brewery in Winnipeg and has recently expanded its footprint with a new taproom in Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.  In this episode, we head down to LBJ's original location on William Av...

Join Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson for the latest episode of the Manitoba Inc. Podcast as we sit down for a candid interview with two well-known Winnipeg leaders, Tim Hague Sr and Kevin Donnelly. Tim Hague Sr is a former winner of Amazing Race Canada and founder of U-Turn Parkinson's , a non-profit Manitoba organization that provides tools, classes and resources for people living with Parki...

We're all a bit sick of the on-again, off-again tariff roller coaster coming from south of the border. But the reality is, the tariffs from the United States have had a hard hitting impact on many sectors in Manitoba. But there has been a silver lining for Chaeban Ice Cream and Chaeban Artisan . The buy Canadian push has been a boon for this small but growing business. In our latest Manitoba Inc B...

This episode of the Manitoba Inc. Podcast brings you a double dose of business wisdom. We first explore the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), examining the Canadian perspective on recent pushback. Shreeraj Patel, co-founder of Seva Capital Canada Inc., joins us to discuss the data on how DEI drives profitability and innovation. The segment also includes an excerpt from a panel discu...

In our latest episode, we find out what a minority Liberal government will mean for Manitoba businesses. Mary Agnes Welch of Probe Research and Loren Rémillard of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce weigh in on a wide variety of topics, including Trump tariffs, getting things done in a minority federal government and who some of the new faces in Manitoba will be.  Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geo...

Canadian-owned restaurants with American-sounding names are in a bit of a pickle these days, with Canadian pride on the rise due to Trump's tariffs. Think Boston Pizza, New York Fries and St. Louis Bar and Grill—all 100 per cent Canadian, but now they've got to figure out how to navigate the new "buy Canadian" push. In our latest episode, we talk to Jeff Swystun, author of Why Marketing Works, abo...

U.S. tariffs on Canadian products continue to dominate business news in Manitoba. On this episode, we dive into the auto sector with an exclusive interview with Steve Chipman, president & CEO of Birchwood Automotive Group, who provides a unique perspective on the pending rise in vehicle costs and how to navigate unpredictability in these unprecedented times. Then we head to Lake of the Woods Brewi...

Time for tariff talk: The Manitoba Inc. Podcast launches with an important discussion on the impact of U.S. tariffs on Manitoba's economy. We hear from Ash Modha of Mondetta Clothing on how businesses are adapting, and Minister Terry Duguid shares insights into the federal government's response. Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson as we try to understand the potential repercussions of...