CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES OF MANITOBA
About CCEM:
Chamber of Commerce Executives of Manitoba ("CCEM") is a Chapter of CCEC.
All members of CCEC based in Manitoba will automatically receive a complimentary membership with CCEM.
Manitoba@CCEC.biz
CCEM Rep on the CCEC Board of Directors:
Tanya Chateauneuf, Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce
Chapter Committee:
Chair: Tanya Chateauneuf, Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce
Vice Chair: Stephen Chychota, Parkland Chamber of Commerce
Jodi Winkler, Carman and Community Chamber of Commerce
Tessa Masi, Steinbach Chamber of Commerce
Stefanie Dunn, Portage La Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
Curtis Hullick, Brandon Chamber of Commerce
Kamryn Winters, Parkland Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Chamber Executive of the Year:
Awarded to the chief staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade for outstanding performance, commitment to the Chamber Network, and community leadership.
This award recognizes exceptional Chamber leaders from across Manitoba with proven excellence in:
- Chamber management and operations;
- Membership retention, engagement and growth;
- Delivering innovative programs and services;Â
- Community leadership; and
- Contributing to the Chamber NetworkÂ
Eligibility:
- Must be the chief staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade in Manitoba.
- Must have achieved 2 years of consecutive employment by March 3, 2026.
- Must be a member of CCEM and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.
- Award nominations must be submitted by a peer. Self nominations are not accepted.
Chamber executives who are the sole employee are eligible and encouraged to apply!
Important Dates:
Nominations are closed for 2026!
Nominations close: March 3, 2026
CCEM Chair notifies nominees: March 4 - 6, 2026
Award packages are due: March 27, 2026
Online voting: April 7 – April 17, 2026
For detailed information about the Manitoba Chamber Executive of the Year award, view our information package.
Think Tank 30
Think Tank 30 is a focused, half-hour power session where local Chamber leaders come together to solve real problems and seize new opportunities through guided discussion.
Each Think Tank 30 will dive deep into one key issue or opportunity that matters to Chambers right now. Just 30 minutes to hammer out practical ideas you can take and apply.
How it works:
- The session runs for 30 minutes, led by Stephen or a special guest.
- One topic is chosen in advance to keep discussion tight and solutions-focused.
- Everyone contributes, and the goal is to leave with 2–3 actionable takeaways.
How we’ll pick topics:
A week or so before each session, we’ll open submissions so you can share the challenges or opportunities your Chamber is facing. This can even be something you worked on before but want to workshop it with the group to see if we can make it even better! We’ll put those ideas to a quick vote, and the top choice becomes our focus for that month.
Ground rules:
- Keep it concise—share ideas, not speeches.
- Build on each other’s thoughts.
- Stay solution-oriented.
- Be ready to share one action you’ll try after the call.
The discussions will be facilitated by Stephen Chychota, Chamber Relations Coordinator with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.
No RSVP required. Just hop on the call. Check your email for the meeting links or email Stephen: schychota@mbchamber.mb.ca
Upcoming Sessions:
February 9th, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
March 16th, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
May 11, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
June 15, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
July 13, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
October 5, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
November 9, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
December 7, 2026 from 10:30am to 11:00am Central
CCEM Professional Development Summit:
The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Manitoba (CCEM) will be hosting Summit 2026 in Steinbach on April 29 & 30, 2026!
For more information, or to register, visit the CCEM Summit event page.
