Economic Development Winnipeg

Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is the city’s lead economic development agency and champion for local growth. We use expert analysis to highlight the Winnipeg Advantage and prove why we are the best place to live, work and visit.

Governed by a private-sector board and driven by the needs of the business community, EDW grows the local economy by attracting business, investment, events and people to our city.

The YES! Winnipeg business development team promotes the city as the ideal location for new business, expansion, investment and top talent, making it easy to grow and invest in Winnipeg through a suite of specialized services, market intelligence and business connections.

The Tourism Winnipeg team is the city’s official destination marketing organization and leads all efforts to attract visitors, special events, sports, meetings and conventions to Winnipeg and provide residents and visitors the best possible experience.

Economic Development Winnipeg acknowledges that we are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the national homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

In recognition of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 92 and as a signatory to the City of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord, EDW pledges to support Indigenous economic development—partner and collaborate with Indigenous businesses and organizations in project and talent development. We commit to building respectful relationships and ongoing conversations with Indigenous communities that will lead to economic prosperity for everyone.