Mayor Scott Gillingham claims trade laws forced Winnipeg to award a golf-course food contract to U.S.-owned Aramark instead of local Salisbury House, but this explanation is misleading and not supported https://t.co/7Pc8vQLqve
St. James watchdog @Ryback4StJames goes through the operational aspects typically considered in RFP bids for the golf course food vendors, and the political fallout for Mayor Gillingham and other councillors after locally owned @salsmbca was iced out.
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Every now and then, somebody takes a shot at Winnipeg. It’s too cold, too small, not a “destination.”
Yes, we have our issues, but talk like that really bugs me. And it should bother you too.
Because here’s the disconnect: the people who actually spend real time here tend to come away saying the exact opposite.
Ryan Kuffner at Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism says they’ll bring someone in for 24 hours to show them the city and more often than not, they’re sold.
For me, it’s our people. And that’s the part you can’t package in a brochure.
I was talking about this on my radio show this week and it hit home for me. My sister is coming for a visit this summer. She hasn’t been here in years.
I’m going to show her why I picked Winnipeg and still love it with all my heart after 37 years.
Most of us aren’t flying in investors or NHL players. But we all get moments with friends, family, coworkers and even strangers where we can shape how this city is seen.
I agree with Kuffner that we’ve got a perception problem.
So let’s fix it! One conversation at a time…
This isn’t just about food.
It’s about local vs global—and who wins.
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Winnipeg City Council awards food contract to a U.S.-based firm, ending 16-year contract with Sals.
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