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Advice for manufacturers in tumultuous tariff times, plus we have a new unofficial podcast HQ at Langside Grocery
In the latest edition of the Manitoba Inc. Podcast, we connect with Alan Arcand, Chief Economist with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) to talk about how they are helping businesses navigate the latest trade war and tariff challenges from south of the border.
This episode was recorded at the new unofficial Manitoba Inc. Podcast headquarters at Langside Grocery in the beautiful West Broadway neighbourhood. Owner Peter Sampson bought this sassy spot back in the summer of 2025. This architectural beauty was built in 1912 and it makes sense he would see the beauty in this place because Sampson is also an architect with Public City Architecture. We pulled up a chair with Sampson and asked him why he is a neighbourhood booster and a huge proponent of investing in Winnipeg.
0:52: Alan Arcand on tariff response
25:10: Peter Sampson on Langside Grocery
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Copyright 2026 Geoff Kirbyson Ink. All rights reserved.
25 Jun 2026
The goldeyes and downtown Winnipeg go together like a beer and a hotdog at the ballpark
It's been 27 years since the Winnipeg Goldeyes brought their family friendly brand of baseball to Winnipeg's downtown, and since then downtown Winnipeg has grown up all around them. In this episode of the Manitoba Inc Podcast, Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson head to Blue Cross Park to chat with Goldeyes longtime GM Andrew Collier about how the franchise has remained an affordable and fun summer staple in Winnipeg.
Then we head to West Broadway for another on-location interview at Langside Grocery where we chat with reporter Sabrina Carnevale about her Manitoba Inc feature on Winnipeg's brewing coffee wars, which is ultimately a good news story of local versus international coffee chains.
0:00: Goldeyes' Andrew Collier interview
9:26: Carnevale on coffee
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Copyright 2026 Geoff Kirbyson Ink. All rights reserved.
29 Apr 2026
Is TAIV the next SkipTheDishes?
On this episode of the Manitoba Inc Podcast, we sit down with reporter and columnist Sabrina Carnevale to dive into the rise of TAIV, which has been dubbed the most significant Manitoba startup since SkipTheDishes. TAIV uses an AI-powered hardware box in bars and restaurants to automatically replace standard television commercials with targeted ads. Get Sabrina's full story in the latest issue of Manitoba Inc Magazine.
Later in the show, we reconnect with Andrew Stibbard, MNP's Regional Managing Partner for Winnipeg and the Prairies. Andrew shares insights on MNP's major investment in downtown Winnipeg and his take on the area's evolving trajectory.
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5 Mar 2026
Meet the tech power couple driving entrepreneurship in Manitoba
Host Geoff Kirbyson interviews Joelle Foster and Demetre Balaktsis about Manitoba's entrepreneurial ecosystem and Andrew Stibbard on navigating U.S. tariffs.
6 Dec 2025
The business of comedy and cocktails
Canadian comedian Graham Chittenden discusses the comedy business with Manitoba Inc Podcast, while Leo Lu shares cocktail recipes, in this interview episode.
5 Nov 2025
How research is playing a role in nation-building projects like Port of Churchill
Mario Pinto discusses the critical role of research in nation-building projects like the Port of Churchill with Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson, ensuring smart investments and benefiting the local population in this interview.
17 Aug 2025
Beer, business and the Blue Can Challenge with Little Brown Jug's Kevin Selch
Manitoba Inc. Podcast host interviews Little Brown Jug founder Kevin Selch about the brewery's growth and future plans.
30 Jul 2025
Tim Hague Sr and Kevin Donnelly talk Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's
Tim Hague Sr and Kevin Donnelly discuss the Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's and U-Turn Parkinson's program with Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson, highlighting initiatives that support individuals living with Parkinson's disease in Manitoba in this interview.
24 Jun 2025
A good news tariff story? Chaeban finds a silver lining, Portage and Main re-opens to pedestrians, and what should we drink for the long weekend?
Joseph Chaeban shares how tariffs and the "buy Canadian" movement unexpectedly boosted Chaeban Ice Cream's business, while the podcast also explores the reopening of Portage and Main to pedestrians and recommends long weekend beer choices; this is an interview.
4 Jun 2025
DEI is good for the bottom line & Steve Young goes back to business school
Shreeraj Patel explains how diversity, equity, and inclusion drive profitability and innovation, while Steve Young shares leadership lessons on teamwork and culture in interviews with Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson.
5 May 2025
What a minority Liberal government means for Manitoba businesses
In our latest episode, we find out what a minority Liberal government will mean for Manitoba businesses. Mary Agnes Welch of Probe Research and Loren Rémillard of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce weigh in on a wide variety of topics, including Trump tariffs, getting things done in a minority federal government and who some of the new faces in Manitoba will be.
Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson for the latest Manitoba Inc. episode.
Follow Manitoba Inc. on LinkedIn and visit us at manitoba-inc.ca.
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Copyright 2025 Geoff Kirbyson Ink. All rights reserved.
14 Apr 2025
How Canadian chain restaurants with American names are managing the ‘buy Canadian’ surge
Canadian-owned restaurants with American-sounding names are in a bit of a pickle these days, with Canadian pride on the rise due to Trump's tariffs. Think Boston Pizza, New York Fries and St. Louis Bar and Grill—all 100 per cent Canadian, but now they've got to figure out how to navigate the new "buy Canadian" push. In our latest episode, we talk to Jeff Swystun, author of Why Marketing Works, about how they can crack this tough nut. Then, we chat with Royal Nasager, VP of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at Aegis Brands Inc., the parent company of St. Louis Bar and Grill, about the creative and cheeky way they're making sure everyone knows St. Louis is Canadian and proud of it. They might have found the secret sauce.
Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson for the latest Manitoba Inc. episode.
Follow Manitoba Inc. on LinkedIn and visit us at manitoba-inc.ca.
Interview with Jeff Swystun: 1:40
Interview with Royal Nasager: 12:29
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Copyright 2025 Geoff Kirbyson Ink. All rights reserved.
24 Mar 2025
The price of cars is about the rise thanks to tariffs and a new segment called What We're Drinking
U.S. tariffs on Canadian products continue to dominate business news in Manitoba. On this episode, we dive into the auto sector with an exclusive interview with Steve Chipman, president & CEO of Birchwood Automotive Group, who provides a unique perspective on the pending rise in vehicle costs and how to navigate unpredictability in these unprecedented times. Then we head to Lake of the Woods Brewing Company’s taproom for our first installment of a regular segment we like to call: What We're Drinking.
Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson for this new episode.
This episode is brought to you by MNP - Wherever business takes you.
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Interview with Steve Chipman: 1:27
What We're Drinking with Lake of the Woods Brewing Company: 15:36
Copyright 2025 Geoff Kirbyson Ink.
All rights reserved.
4 Mar 2025
Inaugural episode: How Manitoba is managing U.S. tariffs
Time for tariff talk: The Manitoba Inc. Podcast launches with an important discussion on the impact of U.S. tariffs on Manitoba's economy. We hear from Ash Modha of Mondetta Clothing on how businesses are adapting, and Minister Terry Duguid shares insights into the federal government's response.
Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson as we try to understand the potential repercussions of tariffs on Canada.
This episode is brought to you by MNP - Wherever business takes you.
Follow Manitoba Inc on LinkedIn and visit us at manitoba-inc.ca.
Why did we launch a podcast? 1:56
Interview with Ash Modha: 6:16
Interview with Terry Duguid: 16:57
Copyright 2025 Geoff Kirbyson Ink.
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