Asper School of Business News Archive

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CBC Manitoba: Navigating the financial market during downturns
April 9, 2025 —
Navigating the financial market during downturns

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Connecting theory and experience: Asper student explores Indigenous community-based learning in Belize
April 8, 2025 —
UM student Elliot Thordarson spent a week learning about traditional foodways abroad through the “Belize: Maya Wellness” program.

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The Canadian Press: Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes
March 30, 2025 —
Manitoba may be smack dab in the middle of the country, but its premier wishes to remind Canadians it's a maritime province.

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Asper’s own Dragons’ Den: the CPHR Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
March 26, 2025 —
Hosted by the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, the CPHR Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition brought together over 400 students to test their creative thinking and presentation skills in a unique live pitch contest.

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“That’s just the way to grow”
March 19, 2025 —
Seun Bammeke [BComm(Hons)/10] shares that his love of business started at a young age, watching his brother go out to school each day and come back with more than he left with. An Asper BComm alum, Bammeke is a serial entrepreneur today, starting and running multiple businesses since his formal career beginnings in logistics and supply chain.

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CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg shoppers ‘heartbroken’ as future uncertain for Hudson’s Bay Co.
March 13, 2025 —
Storied department store company moving forward with restructuring after being granted creditor protection

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CBC Manitoba: With Trump tariff uncertainty, this Manitoba manufacturer is doubling down on Canadian pride
March 11, 2025 —
Brandon-based Behlen Industries says focus on domestic sales and production will help weather trade war storm

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The community that competition built
February 21, 2025 —
Of the many skills that business competitions test, competencies like agility, adaptability, and dynamism are signatures. Two of the biggest competitions that Asper students participate in each year are JDC West and the MBA Games, each of which includes a case component in addition to athletics, spirit, and more.

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Winnipeg Free Press: De minimis exemption death watch puts small businesses on edge
February 20, 2025 —
For now, Sanjay Agarwal has stopped advertising in the United States.

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CBC Manitoba: Why are we reluctant to hear diverse points of view during uncertain times?
February 16, 2025 —
Why are we reluctant to hear diverse points of view during uncertain times?