Member Highlight Ida Albo Managing Partner, Fort Garry Hotel Ida is a trailblazer and one of Winnipeg’s biggest industry leaders and community supporters. Her generosity, civic pride and vision drive her to improve the quality of life for all Winnipeggers. As managing partner and co-owner of the iconic Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre since 1994, she worked tirelessly to restore the 1913 landmark […] Read More Member Highlight Ida Albo Managing Partner, Fort Garry Hotel Ida is a trailblazer and one of Winnipeg’s biggest industry leaders and community supporters. Her generosity, civic pride and vision drive her to improve the quality of life for all Winnipeggers. As managing partner and co-owner of the iconic Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre since 1994, she worked tirelessly to restore the 1913 landmark and transform it into one of the city’s top hotels, with in-demand event spaces and the luxurious Ten Spa. Her entrepreneurship and passion for yoga led her to become co-founder of Yoga Public, Canada’s largest yoga fitness studio located in downtown Winnipeg. She also seized the latest advancements in dermatology with the opening the Face Bar. Ida is a community booster who rolls up her sleeves and gets involved to strengthen the fabric of our city. As a civic booster, she has given her time and energy to numerous community and charitable organizations, among them: CentreVenture Development Corporation, CancerCare Manitoba, Canadian Tourism Commission, Winnipeg Symphony and Business Council of Manitoba. Ida received the 2020 Tourism Winnipeg Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2016 Ogimakamik Leadership Award, the 2012 B’nai Brith Award, she was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2015, received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Winnipeg in 2016, was inducted into the Manitoba Business Hall of Fame in 2018 and received the Pan Am Clinic Philanthropy Award of Distinction in 2019, to name a few. Currently, she serves as Board Director of Economic Development Winnipeg , Telus Community Foundation and the RRCC Culinary Task Force. Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre A beloved landmark, the Fort Garry Hotel & Spa is a modern mix of contemporary style and old world elegance. This historic hotel gives off a vibe from another era, while featuring all the modern amenities that today’s travelers seek. The Fort Garry Hotel, built in 1913 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, is designated a National Historic Site of Canada, and features chateau-style architecture. The monogrammed, brass doorknobs, wide hallways and 10-foot high guestroom ceilings are features of the past that remain in the present at Fort Garry. Renowned for its food and extraordinary ability to cater small meetings, grand galas and everything in between, the Fort Garry has been, and continues to be a gathering place in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. The Fort Garry Hotel provides it all – beautiful rooms, intimate dining opportunities, exceptional catering services, wellness retreats and a world class spa. It continues to be Winnipeg’s ‘Grand Dame” hotel and a favorite for business travelers, weekends away, weddings and corporate events. IndigenousEducationAwards LEARN MORE APPLY NOW APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 31 Indigenous Education Awards LEARN MORE APPLY NOW Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Newsletter The Taking Care of Business newsletter is designed to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the Manitoba business community directly from BCM member companies. READ Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN Newsletter The Taking Care of Business newsletter is designed to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the Manitoba business community directly from BCM member companies. READ Podcast The Council’s podcast explores the people behind our mission to make Manitoba a preferred place to live work and invest. Taking Care of Business goes one-on-one with Manitoba’s president and CEOs to learn more about who they are, how they got to where they are, what inspires them, and how they take care of business and the community. LISTEN MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Bram Strain I am very honored to have been entrusted to be only the third President and CEO in the history of the Business Council of Manitoba. The Council, established in 1998, is proud of its record of accomplishments, offering a constructive, non-partisan voice on major challenges and opportunities for Manitoba and Canada. I look forward to working with our members and our key stakeholders in building on our past successes and continuing to contribute towards realizing the full potential of our great province. READ MORE Our membership, through private sector investments and working in partnership with various levels of government, is focused on sustainable long-term growth, jobs and prosperity for all Manitobans present and future. We welcome inquiries from readers who are interested in the work we do and the opinions we hold. We recognize the value in building support for positive change to make our province more competitive as we look forward to future opportunities and challenges. Our goal is simple, to provide fact based and innovative input into major policy issues focused on making Manitoba a place where all can live, work and invest in vibrant and healthy communities. Please follow us on twitter and LinkedIn MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Rick Duha It’s an honour to step into the role of Chair of the Business Council of Manitoba and to help guide this dynamic group of leaders as we continue to champion Manitoba’s growth and prosperity. I’m inspired by the legacy of those who came before me and energized by the opportunities ahead. The Business Council brings together CEOs and senior executives who are united by a shared belief in Manitoba’s potential. Since 1998, we have collaborated across sectors, with community partners, and all levels of government to promote policies that encourage innovation, economic growth, and inclusive opportunities. READ MORE We know that today’s challenges—both local and global—require steady leadership and collaborative solutions. Whether navigating economic uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, or evolving workforce needs, the Council remains committed to advocating for what’s best for Manitoba and its people. As the Business Council, our strength lies in our interconnected community and shared purpose: to make Manitoba a place where businesses thrive, communities flourish, and future generations can succeed. Thank you to all who share in our vision for a stronger Manitoba. I’m proud to help lead the Council into its next chapter. I invite you to follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with our latest updates and initiatives
