Member Highlight Myrna Wiebe President & CEO , Access Credit Union Myrna Wiebe is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Access Credit Union, Manitoba’s largest credit union, with over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry. Leading a diverse team of more than 900 employees across Manitoba, including Brio Insurance, Myrna Wiebe is committed to fostering innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement. Myrna […] Read More Member Highlight Myrna Wiebe President & CEO , Access Credit Union Myrna Wiebe is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Access Credit Union, Manitoba’s largest credit union, with over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry. Leading a diverse team of more than 900 employees across Manitoba, including Brio Insurance, Myrna Wiebe is committed to fostering innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement. Myrna Wiebe holds the ICD.D designation from the Rotman Director Education Program, the FCUIC designation from Dalhousie University, a Certificate in Management from the University of Manitoba, and both a Post Baccalaureate Diploma and MBA from Athabasca University. Actively involved in the credit union system, Myrna Wiebe serves on the boards of Credit Union Central of Manitoba and the Canadian Credit Union Association, contributing to both provincial and national initiatives. Outside of work, Myrna Wiebe is dedicated to volunteerism, serving on committees, and was appointed to the Board and as Chair of the Investment Committee for the Teachers’ Retirement Allowances Fund (TRAF). Myrna Wiebe is also a member of the Winnipeg Women’s Conference Committee. Access Credit Union Access Credit Union, with over $12 billion in assets, serves more than 203,000 members at nearly 60 locations. Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years and one of Canada’s best employers for recent graduates, Access Credit Union is dedicated to supporting its communities and inspiring its employees to achieve their best. 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
