Taking Care of Business

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Pyle, CEO of Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) and former Chair of the Business Council of Manitoba. Mike shares his journey from early roles in finance to building one of Canada’s most respected diversified acquisition companies. We explore EIC’s growth strategy, Mike’s approach to leadership, and his commitment to community impact—including the company’s role in advancing reconciliation through initiatives like the Truth and Reconciliation Game with th...

In this episode we sit down with Ash Modha, Co-Founder and CEO of Mondetta Clothing—a remarkable entrepreneur and an all-around great Manitoban. Ash launched Mondetta in 1986, while still in his teens, alongside family and friends with a vision to create a brand that celebrated global unity. What began as a small venture selling clothes on the Grand Beach boardwalk has now grown into an internationally recognized company with three brands and a charitable foundation. Today, Mondetta is a glob...

As the U.S. election draws closer, we met with former Premier of Manitoba and Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer, and NFI Group President and CEO Paul Soubry, hosted by the Business Council of Manitoba President and CEO Bram Strain to talk U.S. election and trade relations. Gary contributes his career expertise on the presidential race, the potential reshuffling of the Senate and House, and the far-reaching implications for trade agreements. From a business perspective...

Michelle Cameron is the owner and founder of Dreamcatcher Promotions and INAC—Indigenous Nations Apparel Company. Michelle started Dreamcatcher in the basement of her home 13 years ago with one used embroidery machine, and the company is now the largest Indigenous-owned promotional company in Canada. INAC is the first Indigenous-owned company to open in CF Polo Park and has now expanded to Saskatchewan. Through a partnership with the Northwest Company, INAC products are sold in over 80 northe...

Chad Friesen is the President and CEO of Friesens Corporation, an Altona-based global publishing, printing, and packaging manufacturer. Chad is not a part of the original Friesens family, but he has dedicated a large part of his career to the company, having worked there for over 14 years. Friesens Corporation has a unique structure as it is 100% employee-owned. With over 600 employees, Friesens Corporation and its staff mutually benefit from this collaborative structure. In the last y...