Manitoba Environmental Industries Association

05/14/2024

Let the countdown begin! ⏱️

There is under one month left until our 2024 Deb Tardiff Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament on June 5th at Bridges Golf Course. 🤩

Register today and get ready for a tee-rific day filled with golfing, networking, prizes, and plenty of laughs! This tournament is not just about golf—it's about supporting the next generation of environmental workers through the MEIA Deb Tardiff Scholarship. 🎓

Why join us?

⛳ Play for a purpose: Your participation supports the MEIA Deb Tardiff Scholarship, helping future environmental industry workers.

🤝 Networking: Fore-get about the office for a day and connect with new contacts and expand your professional circle.

🏆 Win big: We've got prizes, contests, and more surprises than a tricky bunker shot!

Date: June 5, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Bridges Golf Course, 10 River Rd, Starbuck, MB
Registration: 9:00 am
Shotgun Tee Off: 10:00 am

Don't miss out on this putt-tastic opportunity to make a difference. Let's make this tournament one to remember! We’re looking fore-ward to seeing you on the green. 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

REGISTER HERE: https://meia.mb.ca/events/meia-scholarship-fundraiser-golf-tournament/

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Contact us at (204) 306-3121 to secure your sponsorship level.

05/09/2024

Are you a small or medium sized business looking to reduce your carbon footprint but don’t know where to start? 🤔

Transform your business into an eco-friendly powerhouse at MEIA's deCarbon Culture Workshop and discover the secrets to greening up your business! 🌿

Day 1️⃣ : Discover how every action, big or small, shapes our greenhouse gas footprint and influences global sustainability efforts.
Day 2️⃣ : Craft an actionable plan to reduce the carbon footprint within your organization using what you learned on day one.

DETAILS:
🗓 : June 11, 2024 - June 12, 2024
⏰ : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
📍: MEIA Offices - Training Room, 310-112 Market Avenue

Seize the opportunity to work toward a cleaner, brighter future. Register today to secure your spot now! 🔗 https://meia.mb.ca/events/decarbon-culture-workshop/

05/07/2024

Grab your clubs! 🏌‍♂️

Our 2024 Deb Tardiff Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament is right around the corner on June 5th at Bridges Golf Course. 🤩 Get ready for a day filled with golfing, networking, prizes, and plenty of laughs!

This tournament is not just about golf—it's about supporting the next generation of environmental leaders through the MEIA Deb Tardiff Scholarship. 🎓

Why join us? Watch the video to find out!

🌟 Event Details:
Date: June 5, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Bridges Golf Course, 10 River Rd, Starbuck, MB
Registration: 9:00 am
Shotgun Tee Off: 10:00 am

🎟️ Ticket Options:
Single Ticket: $195
Foursome: $760 ($190/Person)

Don't miss out on this putt-tastic opportunity to make a difference. Let's make this tournament one to remember! We’re looking fore-ward to seeing you on the green. 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

REGISTER HERE: https://meia.mb.ca/events/meia-scholarship-fundraiser-golf-tournament/

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Contact us at (204) 306-3121 to secure your sponsorship level.

03/27/2024

Join us for a day of fun and fundraising at the MEIA Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

🗓 : June 5, 2024
⏰ : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📍 : Bridges Golf Course, 10 River Road, Starbuck, MB
🔗 : https://meia.mb.ca/events/meia-scholarship-fundraiser-golf-tournament/

This event is a great opportunity to support aspiring environmental professionals while enjoying a round of golf with industry colleagues and friends. All proceeds go towards the Deb Tardiff Scholarship for students pursuing environmental studies.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or new to the game, everyone is welcome to participate and contribute to this meaningful cause. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses looking to showcase their support for education and sustainability.

Don't miss out on this event! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! ⛳️

03/21/2024

MEIA is proudly celebrating the successful completion of our Indigenous Economic Engagement Training class today! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for their dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to advancing economic opportunities in Indigenous communities.

Our appreciation goes out to Miranda Bear Kennedy – B. Comm, VP of HR Solutions at Okimaw, for her exceptional leadership, insights and guidance as the trainer. We also want to thank Bioscience Association Manitoba for partnering with us to deliver this impactful training program.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this journey of learning and collaboration!

03/20/2024

MEIA is thrilled to be part of Bioscience Association Manitoba's Funding Day today at Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites, facilitating crucial connections between companies and startups from across the province.

Our team is at the MEIA booth and is ready to share valuable information about our offerings and to connect you with program managers, consultants, investors, and service providers.

BAM's Funding Day is designed to help companies gain access to funding, develop strategic partnerships, and secure the resources needed to grow and strengthen Manitoba's economy. The event features scheduled 7-minute one-on-one meetings, allowing for efficient information sharing and networking. Utilizing a computerized match-making process supported by an online survey, attendees will meet with various funders, investors, and service providers.

Stop by our booth to say hello and discover how MEIA can support your goals!

03/15/2024

Don't forget to register for our next Indigenous Economic Engagement Training course in partnership with Bioscience Association Manitoba! 🤝

Engaging effectively with Indigenous communities is important in today's business landscape. Our comprehensive training program, led by the esteemed Mrs. Miranda Bear Kennedy, VP of HR Solutions at Okimaw and proud member of Little Pine First Nation, is tailored to equip participants with essential insights and skills for fostering meaningful business relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

📚 Learning Objectives:
✅ Importance of Indigenous Economic Engagement training
✅ Dispelling myths and understanding perceptions
✅ Delving into history, treaties, and territories
✅ Navigating traditional vs. contemporary governance
✅ Embracing cultural protocols and community values
✅ Strategies for engagement and partnership building
✅ And much more!

Mark your calendars!
🗓️ March 20th to March 21st, 2024
⏰ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg.

Secure your spot today:
🔗 https://meia.mb.ca/events/indigenous-economic-engagement-training-2/

03/14/2024

Join Bioscience Association Manitoba for the highly anticipated Funding Day 2024, happening next week on March 20th!

Funding Day isn't just another event—it's your key to growth, connections, and valuable resources. This day-long gathering aims to unite companies, startups, program managers, consultants, investors, and service providers from all corners of the province, fostering meaningful connections and facilitating opportunities for your business to flourish.

Here's what's in store:
🤝 One-on-One Meetings
🔍 Networking Match-Making
🍽️ Networking Breakfast & Lunch
🕔 Networking Hour

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
🕢 Time: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
🏢 Location: Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites
🔗 Register: https://www.biomb.ca/events/event/1754

And don't miss the chance to visit the MEIA booth, where you can learn more about our offerings and say hello to the team! 🌟

03/04/2024

This is your LAST CHANCE to register for the second instalment of our our FREE 3-part MEIA Procurement Webinar Series in partnership with Supply Chain Manitoba!

Join us TOMORROW for the second instalment: The Process of Procurement: How to Sell to the Government of Canada Webinar

This session will delve into the “how to” of selling goods and services to the Government of Canada. The webinar will walk through what to look for as a supplier, how to find opportunities with the Government Electronic Tendering Service, and will include a live demo of the procurement website CanadaBuys.

Details:
The Process of Procurement: How to Sell to the Government of Canada Webinar
🗓 : Tuesday, March 5
⏰ : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍: Zoom
🔗: https://meia.mb.ca/events/the-process-of-procurement-how-to-sell-to-the-government-of-canada-webinar/

Join us for the next and FINAL webinar:
The Future of Federal Procurement
🗓 : Tuesday, March 12
⏰ : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍: Zoom
🔗: https://meia.mb.ca/events/the-future-of-federal-procurement-webinar/

02/27/2024

This afternoon, MEIA and Supply Chain Manitoba held the kick-off of our FREE Procurement Webinar Series with our first session, "Mythbusting Federal Procurement"!

Thank you to Daisy Truong of Procurement Canada for sharing her expertise and shedding light on the intricacies of federal procurement. And of course, a big thank you for the insightful contributions and the engaging participation of all the attendees!

For those who missed out or want to revisit the enriching discussions, we'll be uploading the recording of the webinar on our website soon. Stay tuned for updates! 📹

But wait, there's more! 📢
Mark your calendars for the upcoming sessions in our Procurement Webinar Series:

1️⃣ The Process of Procurement: How to Sell to the Government of Canada Webinar
🗓️ Tuesday, March 5, 2024
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://meia.mb.ca/events/the-process-of-procurement-how-to-sell-to-the-government-of-canada-webinar/

2️⃣ The Future of Federal Procurement Webinar
🗓️ Tuesday, March 12, 2024
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://meia.mb.ca/events/the-future-of-federal-procurement-webinar/

Don't miss out on these valuable opportunities to deepen your understanding of procurement and gain insights into the evolving landscape of federal procurement. Remember to register for the next two sessions and embark on this knowledge-packed journey with us! 📚

02/27/2024

Tomorrow is your last day to take the 2023/2024 Manitoba Circularity Survey!

MEIA is proud to support a multi-year project led by Supply Chain Manitoba, in collaboration with Supply Chain Canada, Saskatchewan Institute, aimed at advancing circular economy principles in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

As part of this initiative, Probe Research Inc. (Canada). is conducting an online survey to assess the current awareness, practices, and trends related to circular economy among businesses and organizations in the two provinces. We encourage senior personnel familiar with their company's operational or sustainability strategies to participate. Your insights will play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of circular economy practices in our prairie economies.

🗓 Survey Deadline: February 28, 2024
🔗 Take the survey: https://ca1se.voxco.com/S2/291/scmbopen/

02/26/2024

Last Call! 🚨 Don't miss out on MEIA's Procurement Webinar Series in collaboration with Supply Chain Manitoba!

Tomorrow marks the kick-off of our FREE first session: "Mythbusting Federal Procurement" on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Secure your spot now to gain invaluable insights into how the Government of Canada conducts business, who they procure from, and the supplier application process. This session is just the beginning of our three-part series, followed by "The Process of Procurement: How to Sell to the Government of Canada" on March 5, 2024, and "The Future of Federal Procurement" on March 12, 2024.

Time is running out! Register today to save your spot and elevate your understanding of federal procurement.

REGISTER HERE: https://meia.mb.ca/events/mythbusting-federal-procurement-webinar/

02/26/2024

Join Bioscience Association Manitoba for the long awaited Funding Day 2024 on March 20th!

Funding Day is not just another event—it's your gateway to growth, connections, and resources. Designed to bring together companies, startups, program managers, consultants, investors, and service providers from across the province, this day-long event is all about fostering meaningful connections and facilitating opportunities for your business to thrive. 💼💡

Here's what you can expect:

🤝 One-on-One Meetings
🔍 Networking Match-Making
🍽️ Networking and Breakfast & Lunch
🕔 Networking Hour

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
🕢 Time: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
🏢 Location: Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites
🔗 Register: https://www.biomb.ca/events/event/1754

Don't forget to stop by the MEIA booth to learn more and say hello to the team! 🌟

02/22/2024

MEIA is excited to announce our next Indigenous Economic Engagement Training course in partnership with Bioscience Association Manitoba! 🤝

Engaging effectively with Indigenous communities is important in today's business landscape. Our comprehensive training program, led by the esteemed Mrs. Miranda Bear Kennedy, VP of HR Solutions at Okimaw and proud member of Little Pine First Nation, is tailored to equip participants with essential insights and skills for fostering meaningful business relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

📚 Learning Objectives:
✅ Importance of Indigenous Economic Engagement training
✅ Dispelling myths and understanding perceptions
✅ Delving into history, treaties, and territories
✅ Navigating traditional vs. contemporary governance
✅ Embracing cultural protocols and community values
✅ Strategies for engagement and partnership building
✅ And much more!

Mark your calendars!
🗓️ March 20th to March 21st, 2024
⏰ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg.

Secure your spot today:
🔗 https://meia.mb.ca/events/indigenous-economic-engagement-training-2/

02/21/2024

Discover the gateway to a greener future at ManSEA's 2024 Sustainable Energy Conference!

Join the Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association as they explore the theme "Shaping Manitoba's Energy Landscape," delving into the innovative strategies propelling Manitoba towards sustainable energy solutions.

Seize the opportunity to engage and ignite transformation for a more sustainable Manitoba! 🌿

Reserve your spot now by registering online at:https://www.mansea.org/event-details/2024-sustainable-energy-conference

Registration is now open for ManSEA's 2024 Sustainable Energy Conference!

This year's topic is "Shaping Manitoba's Energy Landscape" and we're excited to delve into the sustainable energy strategies driving Manitoba's energy transformation.

Don't miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and catalyze change for a greener Manitoba!

Register online today: https://www.mansea.org/event-details/2024-sustainable-energy-conference

02/21/2024

Don't miss out on MEIA's Procurement Webinar Series in collaboration with Supply Chain Manitoba!

Secure your spot for our FREE first session: "Mythbusting Federal Procurement" on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Gain invaluable insights into how the Government of Canada conducts business, who they procure from, and the supplier application process.

This session kicks off a three-part series, followed by "The Process of Procurement: How to Sell to the Government of Canada" on March 5, 2024, and "The Future of Federal Procurement" on March 12, 2024.

Register today to save your spot! 👉 https://meia.mb.ca/events/mythbusting-federal-procurement-webinar/

02/13/2024

MEIA is excited to be partnering with Supply Chain Manitoba on our upcoming Procurement Webinar Series!

Join our FREE webinar series, starting with the first session: Mythbusting Federal Procurement on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. In this session, you'll learn how the Government of Canada conducts business. Discover what they buy, who they buy from, and the process to become a supplier.

This initial webinar is part of MEIA's three-part series, followed by The Process of Procurement: How to Sell to the Government of Canada on March 5, 2024 and The Future of Federal Procurement on March 12, 2024.

Register below to enhance your knowledge and stay informed!

https://meia.mb.ca/events/mythbusting-federal-procurement-webinar/

01/24/2024

We are proud of our role as a supporting partner with Food & Beverage Manitoba for the CULTIVATE Sustainability Conference and Trade Show!

This year's theme, "Net-Zero from Field to Fork," explores the entire value chain, offering practical solutions and insights. Register below for a day dedicated to knowledge sharing and engagement with industry leaders and innovators in sustainability, packaging, technology, automation, and supply chain logistics within the agri-food sector.

As part of this exciting event, MEIA will have a booth at the tradeshow. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with our team and learn more about our initiatives, so make sure you stop by and say hello! 👋

Don't miss the chance to engage with policy makers, learn from thought leaders, and discover transformative practices shaping the future of sustainability in the agri-food sector!

Details:
🗓 Tuesday, February 6, 2024
⌚ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
🏢 Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
🔗 Register: https://foodbeveragemb.ca/cultivate/