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Mission, Vision, & Values
MISSION
To actively support our members in achieving growth, promoting Transcona’s unique character, and
VISION
We will help shape Transcona’s future by developing community-focused programs, promoting local businesses, and advocating for new commercial investment.
VALUES
COLLABORATION – By working together, we build trust, develop relationships, and contribute to a vibrant community.
SUSTAINABILITY – Through integrity, innovation, and economic revitalization, we uphold community-minded values and ensure our members’ long-term success.
COMMUNICATION – With respect and transparency, we listen to our membership, engage with the community, educate the public, and celebrate Transcona.
We’re Hiring!
Ready for a new opportunity? The Transcona Business Improvement Zone is seeking a new Executive Director.
Transcona is a vibrant and engaged community and we are growing!
This is an exciting role where you can really make an impact. Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees the day-to-day operation of the Transcona BIZ creative programs, projects and initiatives. The Executive Director connects with member businesses, governments, community groups and other stakeholders, acting as an advocate, spokesperson and representative of the interests of the Transcona BIZ business community.
Transcona BIZ offers a competitive salary and other benefits for this full-time role. The start date for the position will be March 1, 2025.
Interested applicants should have:
Post-secondary education in Business, Management, Economic Development, or other related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of management and leadership experience, preferably in a non-profit organization
Experience working with a Board of Directors.
Strong public relations skills and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to actively connect with people; engage with community and establish and build solid relationships.
Proficiency in human resource management, marketing, programming, strategic planning, and operational planning.
Experience with fundraising initiatives, including seeking and obtaining grants to increase revenue.
Proficiency in financial management, including an understanding of general accounting, financial statements, budget preparation, and cash flow management inclusive of fundraising and grants which may include specific terms, conditions and timelines.
An understanding of the Transcona community and the needs of the local business community will be an asset.
Apply with cover letter and resume emailed directly to:hiring@transconabiz.ca
Applications will be reviewed as received. The closing date for applications is February 1, 2025
What is a BIZ?
Imagine a place where businesses thrive. A place where business owners can create their own community of events and attractions. A place where people want to visit, shop, and spend time. A Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) can make such things a reality.
A Business Improvement Zone is an association of business people who join together to promote their mutual interests. The concept of joining together provides the local business district with a voice on how to attract clients and customers to their place of business, to undertake improvements and cooperatively market their businesses.
For more information about the history of the Transcona BIZ, click here.
Member services
BIZ BULLETS
The BIZ Bullet is a free, quarterly glossy insert in the Transcona Views community newspaper and is delivered by Canada Post to over 18,000 households in Transcona. The objective of the BIZ Bullet is to let the community as a whole see what the BIZ is doing, what events we have planned, to introduce new businesses in the Zone, to feature existing businesses and to share our successes and achievements.
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Programs
Anti-Graffiti Program
The Transcona BIZ Graffiti removal program runs every Spring to Fall. For urgent graffiti removal, you can report sightings to the City’s 311 service or add to our list by filling out the information below, and emailing a signed copy of the Graffiti Removal Service Release & Indemnity Form to admin@transconabiz.ca.
Buy a Paver
Are you looking for a way to leave your mark on Transcona? If so, our Buy-a-Paver Program is meant for you. We are offering the opportunity to purchase and engrave an 8″x 8″ paving stone and have it placed in the ground at the Transcona Centennial Square.
Readerboards
Transcona BIZ would love to help advertise your business or community event.
Reader Boards are available for rent by member businesses, non-profit organizations, and local for-profit organizations.
There are three Reader Boards within the zone: Digital Readerboard Plessis & Dugald, Digital Readerboard Regent, Non-Digital Readerboard Regent.
Deborah Black
“Good afternoon
I want to thank the transcona biz green team for cutting the weeds in the back of my store,we are blessed to have the green team in our community 🙏
Thanks again for your help“
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Terry Prychitko
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Board of Directors
Keith Cruise
Chair – Bond Printing
Rob Geswin
Vice Chair – Ball Insurance
Jeanette Corpuz
Secretary – Royal Bank of Canada
Donna Waslenko
Treasurer – Access Credit Union
Russ Wyatt
Director – City of Winnipeg
Crystal Meade
Director – Royal George Hotel
Rebecca Raynbird
Director – Wyatt Dowling Insurance
Lisa Newman
Director – Bayshore Home Care Solutions
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