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Opportunities for Employment: A new approach to matching job seekers with local businesses
The motto for Winnipeg employment agency Opportunities for Employment is “Get Ready, Get Hired” — and this is accomplished with the process of “Assess, Equip and Connect.” It’s this last word in…
Renovating Village Canadien: New buildings; a better mortgage
Manitoba’s largest housing co-operative, Village Canadien, is wrapping up a major upgrade and credits its relationship with Assiniboine Credit Union for realizing the project. Village Canadien Cooperative is completing an…
How the Indigenous Leadership Circle is providing leadership in Reconciliation
The Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) Indigenous Leadership Circle was inspired by an ACU employee’s experience at Children of the Earth High School. There, she was part of a council whose…
Tickets, please! On track & expanding the adventure with Prairie Dog Central
The history and future of Canada’s oldest operating steam engine, featuring the Prairie Dog Central Railway. It’s full steam ahead as the Prairie Dog Central Railway rolls past a half-century of operations….
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How to finance your commercial renovation
Business renovations can come with cash flow challenges. A large renovation may require a significant upfront investment, which could pinch your cash flow. You may have to deal with payment…
Walk This Way: How United Way Winnipeg is making a difference
The annual event raises funds for Manitobans in need. “Walk This Way is a fun, inclusive and meaningful way to show our community how far we can go when we…
Top tips and advice from Asterisk’s best articles of the year
Curious about our most-read articles of the year? From first-time home buying tips to student budgeting advice and how we’re helping build a greener Winnipeg, these stories highlight the values…