"A win-win for customers and businesses" | Interview with Tyler Ibrahim

04/09/20 • 5 min

WTC Winnipeg's Podcast - BDC Small Business Week

In this episode, Tyler Ibrahim of Protegra discusses with Mariette Mulaire how the newly launched Local Futures platform is a great way for Manitobans to support their favourite local businesses. This not-for-profit initiative will allow businesses to gain access to capital in the short term to support operations and ensure they will be there for Manitobans in the long term.
Protegra is a software development company that helps businesses solve problems by offering customization at an enterprise-level software development. The company also builds its own products and services such as The Local Frequency and the new Local Futures.

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Exploring digital options | Interview with Todd Burns

In this episode, Todd Burns, president of Cypher Environmental, discusses with Mariette Mulaire about how his company is still operating full force during the pandemic all while maintaining safety measures. The company has started exploring digital options to service its overseas clients during the travel ban.
Cypher Environmental provides environmentally friendly dust control, soil stabilization, and wastewater treatment products.

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"It's always easier in person" | Interview with Allan Friesen

In this episode, Allan Friesen, International Business Development Manager for K-Tec Earthmovers, discusses with Mariette Mulaire about the changes in structure that they have been required to make on their manufacturing side. Allan explains how the Federal Government's 75% wage subsidy has been a big factor to allow them to keep going with projects such as one they currently have in Egypt which has challenged them to become innovative in their approach.
K-Tec Earthmovers designs and manufactures earth moving scrapers and ships them to global markets such as Japan, Argentina, Egypt, Australia, and the United States.