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Asper School of Business

Lessons learned on the path to success

June 7, 2024 — 
Over 200 students gathered at the Asper School of Business Drake Centre on May 30th to meet face-to-face with a business icon, industry giant, prairie powerhouse and 2024 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) recipient, Gerry Price [BSc/70, MSc/72, LLD/17]. The

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Albert Cohen

Asper School of Business

IDEAs happen here

May 8, 2024 — 
For forty years, IDEA has celebrated those who have left deep footprints on the global economic landscape. This year’s honouree, Gerry Price, Chairman & CEO of Price Industries, joins this celebrated class of UM alumni and honourees who have found both inspiration and a home in Manitoba. 

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Gerry Price

Asper School of Business

Attend the 2024 IDEA Student Presentation with business icon Gerry Price

April 15, 2024 — 
The Associates of the Asper School of Business invite UM students to meet one of Manitoba’s most influential business leaders and one of UM’s most dedicated alumni. On May 30, 2024, Gerry Price [BSc/70, MSc/72, LLD/17], the 2024 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) recipient, will share his impressive career journey, followed by a Q&A facilitated by the Asper School of Business Commerce Student’s Association President, Melani Fernando.

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Price Faculty of Engineering

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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Asper School of Business

Asper experiential learning wins big at IDEA 2023

May 11, 2023 — 
This year for the first time in the IDEA award’s 39-year history, The Associates held an auction to raise funds in support of experiential learning at the Asper School of Business, which concluded with an outstanding final bid of $110,000.

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Asper School of Business

2023 IDEA student event with beverage pioneer Anthony von Mandl

May 3, 2023 — 
IDEA event brings students into conversation with beverage pioneer Anthony von Mandl

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Asper School of Business

Winemaking pioneer, iconic beverage brand creator, philanthropist, and successful Canadian entrepreneur Anthony von Mandl announced as 2023 IDEA recipient

December 1, 2022 — 
Anthony von Mandl, O.C., O.B.C, Founder, Owner & CEO, The Mark Anthony Group of Companies, will be the recipient of the 2023 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award.

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Kyla Mae Dacanay

Asper School of Business

From student leader to global leader

April 18, 2022 — 
Asper CSA President Kyla Mae Dacanay provides her personal perspective on her chance to interview Indra Nooyi, this 2022 IDEA recipient.

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Indra Nooyi

Asper School of Business

IDEA student event featuring iconic global leader Indra Nooyi

March 23, 2022 — 
The Associates of the Asper School of Business invite UM students to get up close and personal with Indra Nooyi, one of the world’s most admired and influential business leaders, on May 3, 2022

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Influential business leader and revered role model Indra Nooyi announced as 2022 IDEA recipient

December 7, 2021 — 
Will be presented with the IDEA award at the 2022 IDEA dinner on May 3

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