Premier Partner


CPA Manitoba


Website: cpamb.ca
Tables: 6-8

Preferred Majors: Accounting

Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba (CPA Manitoba) is one of the largest professional organizations in the province with over 9,000 members, candidates and students.

A CPA designation is Canada’s premier credential for professional careers in accounting and business. Chartered Professional Accountants enjoy highly rewarding careers that offer boundless opportunities and advancement in public accounting, the corporate world, government and not-for-profit entities.

Learn more about how to become a CPA at CPAmb.ca/becomeacpa

Executive Partner


The Associates


Website: associatesmb.ca
Tables: 3-5

Preferred Majors: All Majors

The Associates are proud leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs moving the Manitoba economy forward. Comprised of more than 365 senior executives, The Associates have been advancing business education at the I.H. Asper School of Business since 1982.

The Asper students are linked to the business community through mentorship programs, ongoing networking events, and philanthropy. There is also a network for younger members of our business community, the Young Associates, which also routinely gather at events to connect, learn, and give back to the I. H. Asper School of Business.

Associate Partners


Canada Life


Website: canadalife.com
Tables: 14-15

Preferred Majors: Accounting, Actuarial Mathematics, and Business Analytics

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.  We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential

Deloitte


Website: deloitte.com
Tables: 12-13

Preferred Majors: Accounting

Leave an impression that defines you.

At Deloitte, every day your work will make an impact that matters. And you’ll thrive in a dynamic culture of high performance, inclusion, flexibility, and build lifelong relationships within a powerful global network. Here, we empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference, not only for clients, colleagues, and communities, but also for their own careers and aspirations. At Deloitte, we invest in our people and help them leverage their strengths.

Patron Partners


Birchwood


Website: birchwood.ca
Table: 22

Preferred Majors: All Majors 

Birchwood was founded in 1963 and, over 60 years later, has grown to become Manitoba’s largest automotive dealership group. We are a values-driven organization, recognized as a top employer in Canada and currently employing over 1,200 people. Birchwood is proud to serve the community as a recognized leader in the automotive sector and supporter of the United Way throughout the years. Birchwood has 25 dealerships that carry 22 automotive brands and vehicle servicing, 4 Collision repair facilities, 4 Birchwood Credit stores, a Reconditioning Centre and various Support Services (including but not limited to HR, Accounting, Marketing, Business Analytics, IT, etc.)

Bison Transport


Table: 16

Preferred Majors: Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship and Generalist

With a network throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, Bison is a leading asset-based freight solutions provider that employs over 4,000 professional Drivers and staff. We proudly deliver award-winning transportation services to our valued clients throughout North America. We operate one of the largest, safest, and most modern fleets on the road today.

BMO Commercial Bank / Private Wealth


Website: bmo.com
Table: 10

Preferred Majors: Finance

BMO Private Wealth and BMO Commercial Bank are leaders in providing integrated wealth services to clients. The successful management of wealth requires a coordinated approach by a team of experienced professionals. BMO Private Wealth offers a comprehensive range of wealth management strategies and solutions covering the disciplines of banking, investment management, trust and planning. The opportunities to start and grow your career has no boundaries here. Put simply, our people make the difference. We are a creative and caring team of professionals.

CIBC


Website: cibc.ca
Table: 27

Preferred Majors: Accounting and Finance (and those with a potential interest in commercial banking)

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world

CPHR Manitoba


Website: cphrmb.ca
Table: 2

Preferred Majors: Human Resources and Undecided

CPHR Manitoba is the exclusive certifying body in Manitoba for the nationally recognized Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation – the leading standard for HR professionals in Canada (similar to an accountant, who can become a CPA). Our mission is to advance the human resources profession. We work to achieve that by promoting the brand and supporting CPHRs in their professional development to foster public confidence in the designation and demonstrate the value of HR to business.

Daemon Defense Systems


Table: 24

Preferred Majors: Any

Daemon Defense is a Winnipeg-based Enterprise IT Firm specialized in providing a diverse range of Information Technology professional services. Daemon Defense takes a Service Integration and Management approach to deliver IT solutions across industries such as healthcare, sports and entertainment, educational institutions, museums, corporate campuses, and other large public venues. Our team includes some of the industry’s best technical and project management professionals with deep expertise, while maintaining a focus on recruiting and growing talent through a culture of mentorship. Daemon Defense is recognized in the IT Industry for creative innovation and strategic problem solving on some of North America’s most unique and high-profile projects.

EY


Website: ey.ca
Table: 32

Preferred Majors: Accounting 

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Through our four integrated service lines — Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Strategy and Transactions — and our deep sector knowledge, we help our clients to capitalize on new opportunities and assess and manage risk to deliver responsible growth.

We work continuously to improve the quality of all of our services, investing in our people and innovation, including use of our artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and development efforts under one platform, EY.ai, to help enable clients to efficiently access the benefits of AI.

EIC


Table: 18

Preferred Majors: Accounting 

EIC Shared Services (ESS) is a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), a diversified, acquisition-oriented corporation focused on opportunities in the aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing sectors. The business plan of the EIC is to invest in profitable, well-established companies with strong cash flows operating in niche markets. EIC Shared Services provides finance and accounting services to several subsidiaries within EIC’s Aviation segment including Calm Air International, Perimeter Aviation, Keewatin Air and Custom Helicopters, among others.

Fillmore Riley


Table: 9

Preferred Majors: Finance, Students Interested in Law

Fillmore Riley is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service Manitoba law firm. Since 1883, our lawyers have been entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions and litigation involving Canada’s most prominent companies, institutions and individuals.

Doane Grant Thornton


Table: 23

Preferred Majors: Accounting

Doane Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and business advisory firm providing accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory services to private and public organizations. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Doane Grant Thornton LLP is a Canadian member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, whose member and correspondent firms operate in more than 130 countries worldwide.

Johnston Group


Table: 26

Preferred Majors: Human Resources and Generalist

Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to companies from one employee to 10,000 or more. We’re a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, having held the Best Managed distinction every year since 2001. Johnston Group got its start with the Chambers Plan. Soon after, we added Maximum Benefit and CINUP to our family. Today, Johnston Group administers group health and dental benefits, critical illness, disability and life insurance to more than 30,000 small businesses, 300 larger companies and 350 Indigenous organizations across Canada

KPMG


Website: kpmg.ca
Table: 25

Preferred Majors: Accounting, Business, Commerce, and Finance
(intend to pursue their CPA designation)

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Do work that matters, supported by a community that values difference and cares about you. Gain learning that’ll last you a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make. With a focus on encouraging employees to come as they are, KPMG provides its employees with a variety of unique tools and support systems that ensure they thrive and make their mark in their career and in their communities.

MNP


Website: mnp.ca
Table: 28

Preferred Majors: Accounting

National in scope and local in focus, MNP is one of Canada’s leading professional services firms — proudly serving individuals, businesses, and organizations since 1958. Through the development of strong relationships, we provide client-focused accounting, consulting, tax, and digital services. Our clients benefit from personalized strategies with a local perspective to fuel success wherever business takes them.

Pepsico Canada


Website: pepsico.ca
Table: 11

Preferred Majors: Marketing and Supply Chain Management

PepsiCo Canada makes, moves, and sells well-recognized brands with Pepsi Beverages (Pepsi, Gatorade, Brisk etc) and Frito Lay (Lays, Doritos, Cheetos etc) in Canada. You’re invited to be a part of our team and sell these products which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day around the globe. PepsiCo is proud of our commitment to developing future people leaders. This is a place where you stand out when you join in. Ask us about our Business Development Co-op and our New Grad opportunities and start your career with PepsiCo today!

PwC


Website: pwc.com/ca
Tables: 19

Preferred Majors: Accounting

With offices in 151 countries and more than 364,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

RBC and RBC Dominion Securities


Website: rbc.com
Table: 21

Preferred Majors: Accounting and Finance

RBC: RBC Business Financial Services connects new and existing clients with top-tier financial advice through specialized Relationship Management and client-centric collaboration with a full Client Relationship Team. We help clients save money, reduce risk and seize opportunities by offering tailored solutions and strategies to set them up for success.

RBC DS: RBC Dominion Securities, through a group of industry leading professionals, supports high net worth clients through a comprehensive wealth management approach. We help individuals, families and businesses optimize their financial standings and meet their financial goals through investment management and wealth planning strategies.

TD Bank


Website: td.com
Table: 1

Preferred Majors: Finance

As a top 10 North American bank, TD aims to stand out from its peers by having a differentiated brand – anchored in our proven business model, and rooted in a desire to give our customers, communities and colleagues the confidence to thrive in a changing world. We make it our business to understand your business. Before we can understand how to best meet your banking needs, we want to understand your business. That’s why at TD Commercial Banking, we offer our clients the advantage of a dedicated Relationship Manager who is committed to fully understanding your business needs before recommending a customized banking solution.

TransX


Website: transx.com
Table: 20

Preferred Majors: Accounting and Supply Chain

TransX is a leading transportation service provider in North America and a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian National Railway. Whether transporting a single pallet or managing an entire logistics system, TransX is equipped to meet our customers’ needs. We specialize in offering a comprehensive range of customized transportation and logistics services, supported by one of the most extensive multimodal service networks to create tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our strategically located network comprises 12 terminals, many featuring refrigerated cross docks, across Canada and the US Midwest, providing substantial value to Canada’s largest food chain customers.

Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions


Tables: 17

Preferred Majors: Marketing and Finance (anyone who wants to go into sales)

Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance services company that is focused on creating security and has provided over one million Canadians the right protection for more than 100 years. We currently have over 200 locations, with an engaged team of approximately 2,200 people. We are a top employer in Canada focusing on transparent employee communications, progressive health and wellness benefits, a caring community spirit, in-house training programs, and other forward-thinking and inclusive resources

Emerging Business Partner


CFA Society Winnipeg


Website: cfasociety.org
Table: 30

Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance

CFA Society Winnipeg has served the Winnipeg investment community for more than 70 years by promoting ethical and professional standards within the investment industry. We provide our members with professional development and educational learning opportunities, job placement services and membership networking events. The society is an active participant and innovator within CFA Societies Canada and is one of CFA Institute’s global network of local societies

IG Wealth Management


Website: ig.ca
Table: 29

Preferred Majors: Any

Experience the true value of advice with IG Wealth Management, where lifelong relationships and industry-leading expertise come together to secure your financial future. Our financial approach considers every dimension of your financial life, ensuring a plan that evolves with you. With powerful human advice, world-class asset managers, and proactive advisors, we craft personalized strategies to meet your financial goals. From retirement optimization to tax planning, investment solutions, estate planning, insurance, business ownership, cash management and more, we provide solutions that adapt to your changing needs. Discover the benefits of integrated financial planning with IG Wealth Management.

Richardson International


Website: richardson.ca
Table: 29

Preferred Majors: Accounting, Supply Chain Management, open to Marketing, Finance or International Business

Richardson International Limited is a global leader in agriculture and food processing and is counted among North America’s largest agribusinesses. We have a rich history in the industry, successfully serving grower and international customers for over 160 years.

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba–but with over 100 locations across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. – Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. For the past two decades, Richardson has become a significant player in the global food business and produces a wide variety of plant-based food and ingredients for the retail, food service, and industrial markets.

While our work is centered on supporting agriculture and building strong international business connections, we are proud of our ongoing efforts to have a positive presence in our local communities. We continue to grow thanks to the dedication and innovative spirit of over 3,000 employees worldwide.

Wellington Altus


Table: 31

Preferred Majors: Commerce and Finance

Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than $30 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and their high-net-worth clients.

Westoba Credit Union


Website: westoba.com
Table: 31

Preferred Majors: Strategy/Global Management, General, Marketing, and Finance

Westoba Credit Union empowers people and communities to thrive by delivering knowledge and financial solutions through strong relationships. Their mission is to be a leading credit union with a focus on global partnerships, while their passionate, diverse team works to create positive outcomes for members and communities. Guided by values of integrity, innovation, growth, transparency, and excellence, Westoba strives to continuously meet the needs of its stakeholders and provide superior service.

Thank You


On behalf of the Business Banquet Committee, the Commerce Students’ Association, and the Asper School of Business, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to our corporate partners. Without their support we would not have been able to put on this event each year for 58 years!