Each year the MCC’s AGM gathers local chambers to discuss their challenges and new initiatives. This section features transcripts of those discussions:

2009:

Video on insights from Wayne Hollier on behalf of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce, Dave Bayluk on behalf of the Selkirk and District Chamber of Commerce and Sandra Jackson on behalf of the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce

2008:

Open Forum Transcript

2007:

Open Forum Transcript

2006:

Open Forum Transcript (covers: member surveys, lobbying/advocacy, focus/vision, role, visibility, farming community, after business mixer, buy local, revenue generation, measuring success)  

2005:

Open Forum Transcript (covers: government relations, the MCC AGM, attracting youth, attracting new members, working together, centralized marketing and administration)

2004:

Open Forum Transcript (covers: Mission Statements, keeping track of new businesses, cash calendars, buy local, multi-year membrships, trial memberships) 

Results of Chamber Survey (covers: administration, membership development, fundraising, economic development, lobbying)   

2003:

Open Forum Transcript (covers: Christmas cheque programs, government relations, funding/marketing)   

Results of Chamber Survey (covers: membership development, funding, economic development, lobbying) 

2001:

Results of Chamber Survey  (covers: Chamber priorities, funding, dues structure, staffing, membership drives, chamber functions)