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Vol. 4, No. 7 April 2018 FOLLOW US ONLINE www.smartbizwpg.com


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PARTNERS IN EMPLOYMENT 12 A Look at the upcoming Comedy Festival.


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State of the City Brian Bowman Finance Michael Cabral


Smart Work


CEO's and business leaders offering advice and opportunity to students at #YouthCEO


Indigenous teen entrepreneur brings authenticity back to jingle dress


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Local chef's secret ingredient: Community 1, 15 Financial Literacy Fred Petrie


News and Notes from the Legislature Largest tax cut in Manitoba history Clean Tech Adam Johnston Social Media Alyson Shane


Human Resources Graeme Burke


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Downtown Buzz New city funding for Downtown Watch program 7


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13 Winn$tock a big success. 2018 Chinatown banner design released


Hy's of Canada appoints first female Executive Chef


Spotlight: Human Bean Coffee and Tea Spotlight: Greenish


Downtown events for Aprilw


Smart Schools School Zone


Smart Entertainment A look at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival Local Fundraiser surpasses $1-million


Smart Detour Puzzles


Beer Winnipeg Horoscope


Puzzle solutions Foodies Ian Leatt


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