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Premier of Manitoba Mayor of Winnipeg
BRIAN PALLISTER BRIAN BOWMAN

On behalf of all Manitobans, I am pleased to convey greetings It’s my pleasure to extend greetings to the readers of this
and best wishes to the Building Owners and Managers year’s BOMA Commercial Building Directory.
Association (BOMA) of Manitoba for its ongoing, effective
advocacy on behalf of building owners, investors, developers Winnipeg is a growing and vibrant city. Our population is on
and managers throughout our province. track to grow steadily and strongly, and we are well on our
way toward being a city of one million people strong.
In addition to its important role as the voice of its members,
BOMA continues to play a critical role in helping Manitobans Our city’s strong, diverse economy continues to grow. Our
prosper and ensure the growth of our communities. Through its unemployment rate remains consistently below national
leadership, industry professionals and service providers are able rates. Housing starts have remained strong and are
to exchange information and share potential solutions on issues projected to steadily grow to support a growing population.
of importance to the industry. In addition, BOMA‘s ongoing And our GDP growth has averaged 2.3% over the last 20
participation in continuing education and building certification years, and last year Winnipeg posted the second strongest
programs continues to set a high standard for waste reduction, real GDP growth (3.7%) out of Canada’s 13 largest cities.
consen;ation and efficient managerial practices throughout The work of BOMA members is an important part of creating
Manitoba.
the positive economic climate that is welcoming business to
I join our fellow Manitobans in thanking all members of the our city.
Building Owners and Managers Association for the important The City of Winnipeg understands the important role BOMA
work they do and in wishing them the very best in the coming Manitoba plays in cultivating economic success in our
year.
communities. For over three decades you have provided an
open and accessible forum for members of our commercial
real estate industry to engage and exchange ideas,
stimulating growth and investment right across the city and
solidifying our reputation as the best place to do business.
The Honourable Brian Pallister
On behalf of the City of Winnipeg and my City Council
colleagues, I want to thank each of you for your work
to promote excellence in Winnipeg’s commercial and
institutional buildings - you’re helping to make our city
great!

Warmly,

Mayor Brian Bowman
City of Winnipeg

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