An Interview with Loren Remillard, President & CEO at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
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- Challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (or SMBs) in Winnipeg today, from cash flow issues to finding time for strategic growth.
- The value of chambers of commerce in helping businesses connect, save, and grow through advocacy, networking, and access to resources.
- Loren’s personal journey, inspired by his family's small business, and his commitment to helping local businesses thrive.
- A thought-provoking question from Loren: When should a business consider a fractional CFO, and what are the benefits?
- Ryan shares insights on how fractional CFO services can support businesses by aligning operations, finance, and strategic goals to maximize growth and efficiency.
Key Takeaways:
- Chambers of commerce play a critical role in helping businesses access resources, form connections, and influence policy.
- Many SMBs struggle to find time for strategic planning, often caught up in day-to-day operations.
- Fractional CFOs provide essential executive-level financial support for companies that may not have the budget for a full-time CFO.
- Businesses should always ask themselves, “Am I focusing on growth or just maintaining my current lifestyle?”—a challenge Loren encourages.
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