Asper School of Business News Archive

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Associates Fellows demonstrate excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability
December 11, 2023 —
Nathan Greidanus has been named the Associates Fellow in Entrepreneurship, Wenxi Pu has been named the Associates Fellow in Innovation, and Raj Manchanda has been named the Associates Fellow in Sustainability. The new Associates Fellows were honoured at a celebration in the Drake Centre last week.

10 ways UM research is making a global impact
December 11, 2023 —
Research with impact. Learn more about the ways UM researchers are changing the way the world looks and talks about big issues.

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Asper School of Business receives international accounting accreditation
December 8, 2023 —
The Asper School of Business is now accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), making the University of Manitoba the first university in Western Canada to receive this prestigious, globally recognized accreditation.

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Asper School of Business students receive Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards
December 7, 2023 —
Two Asper School of Business undergraduate students have received Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards (MIYAAs). Brenden Tait won in the Academic (Senior) category, while John Lodge won in the Business/Entrepreneurship category.

Faculty of Law
Call to Celebrate: Indigenous Business Excellence
December 6, 2023 —
On November 16, 2023, law students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic attended the 17th annual Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards, hosted by the Asper School of Business Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. Each year this event celebrates the achievements of Indigenous businesses in Manitoba.

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2023 Asper Holiday Gift Guide
November 30, 2023 —
As a hub for entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, the Asper School of Business is here to help with your holiday shopping. Support local and check out our selection of student- and alumni-led businesses this year.

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CTV Winnipeg: Rogers Sugar strike: Supply disruptions prompt Winnipeg businesses to search for other sugar sources
November 29, 2023 —
Rogers Sugar strike: Supply disruptions prompt Winnipeg businesses to search for other sugar sources

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Winnipeg Free Press: Mark Chipman to receive Ignite Award
November 24, 2023 —
Mark Chipman to receive Ignite Award

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Local business icon, philanthropist, Gerry Price announced as 2024 IDEA recipient
November 22, 2023 —
The Associates of the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba announced that the 2024 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) recipient is local philanthropist and business icon, Gerry Price.

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Meet the Asper alum innovating in Winnipeg’s culinary scene
November 17, 2023 —
An Asper School of Business Bachelor of Commerce alum, Mike Del Buono [BComm(Hons)/13] is the managing partner of Burnley Place Hospitality Inc., which led the launch of local Winnipeg favourites King + Bannatyne, a premium sandwich shop in the Exchange District, and Nola, an elegant gem of Saint Boniface.