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MHA and MRFA Announce One Show for 2017 The Manitoba Hotel Association (MHA) and Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association (MRFA) have officially launched a new joint venture - a single trade show for the hotel and restaurant industries. Manitoba's Hotel and Restaurant Trade Show will be held Tuesday, October 24th at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre. The show will bring the best elements of both associations’ trade shows under one roof. At the official announcement on April 6th in Winnipeg, MHA Board Chair Bruce MacKay said, “We are happy to be partnering with the MRFA to create a bigger, better trade show. This is something our suppliers have been requesting for a long time, and we heard you.” MRFA Board Chair Rob Walker added, “We look forward to working with the MHA to make this a very successful event for our suppliers and our members. I know that with the two associations working together, we can offer a hospitality industry trade show that is second to none.” The merged show is expected to sell out quickly. Suppliers are encouraged to get their registration forms in as soon as possible to ensure their spot is reserved. Additional details about the show, including the exhibitor package, can be found at www.oneshow.ca.
Momentum building for Winnipeg Fair Trade Town designation Do you offer Fairtrade products? If you do, you could be a part of the effort to raise awareness of the availability of Fairtrade products in Winnipeg. The Fair Trade Winnipeg steering committee is working towards achieving the Fair Trade Town designation. Be part of the application, as we are finalizing our product availability guide. To qualify for the guide simply send us the brand name of any products you offer that are Fairtrade certified with the above Fairtrade logo. We will list local businesses that offer Fairtrade products on fairtrademanitoba.ca later in 2017. Although there are several direct trade and other fair trade logos, this program only applies to those with the above logo. If you offer more than one Fairtrade product we can also include you in our application for Fair Trade town status. In order to qualify for this list you need 1 product from any 2 of the following categories. Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Wine, Beer, Chocolate, Cocoa, Grains like quinoa, Fruit, Spices, Oils or Flowers. If you already offer one product please consider adding another to help us achieve our requirements. Send the following information to jforsyth@floristssupply.com Brands of products you offer (if you are not sure, send us a photo of the packaging) Business name, address, phone and postal code Contact name Contact email address If you wish to know more about the committee, Fairtrade options or the Fair Trade Town program feel free to contact us. Momentum and awareness for Fairtrade certified products is increasing and with the local press covering the Fair Trade Town process now is a great time to consider your options. Follow us on: Twitter: @wpgfairtrade Facebook: @fairtrademanitoba Recycle Everywhere-Canada’s first province –wide away from home, beverage container recycling program offering free bins for all MRFA members. Click for all the details http://www.recycleeverywhere.ca/request-bins-old/free-bin-models/ Did you know? MRFA members can receive amazing discounts from fellow members… read below for the amazing offer from Carlyle…. Reduce your office budget by combining your purchasing power through the MRFA Buying Group Program offered by Carlyle Printers, Service & Supplies. Do you have deals you’d like to offer to your fellow members? Contact the MRFA office at 204-783-9955 Are you a restaurant member? Then sign up to participate in the MRFA gift certificate program. It's completely free to sign up and we pay for the advertising and printing costs. |