Boosting jobs, business form new Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism strategy

Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism unveiled its plan to grow the city’s economy and tourism sectors.

A new strategy from Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism looks to boost business and tourism in the city and add 11,000 jobs in the next five years.

The organization launched its 22-page strategy Tuesday morning, outlining three goals: boost competitiveness, elevate the city’s global profile, and advance the city together.

“This strategy is grounded in our mission and vision, guided by three interconnected goals that will move Winnipeg forward — and when Winnipeg moves forward, Manitoba does too,” Ryan Kuffner, the organization’s president and CEO, said in a news release. “It’s our roadmap for protecting what’s at risk and building the kind of prosperity our city and province deserve.”

It sets out targets to meet between 2026 and 2030, including a GDP impact of $3.4 billion, a total capital investment of $1.25 billion, a $530 million impact from events, and the creation of 11,000 jobs.

You can read the full strategy on the Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism website.