Digital Manitoba Initiative

Testimonials

“We used the grant to move from an old phone system to a voice over internet protocol (VOIP) — an important step for us since most of our members call us directly instead of checking our website. It’s been a huge quality of life improvement for our staff and our members.”

Cathy — South Central Regional Library

“PowerUP enabled us to digitize inventory management and food safety record-keeping — time-consuming tasks we previously had to do manually. Investing in our technology helped us become more efficient, save significant costs, and freed up our team to focus on more impactful work that grows our business.”

Pina — Piccola Cucina Inc.

“We used the grant to invest in cloud-based tools that simplified our inventory management and created a first-class experience for our customers online, reducing our administrative burden while increasing competitive advantage. This was a huge step forward and enabled our team to work anywhere.”

Ken — Western Repair & Sales

Testimonials

“PowerUP was the boost we needed to establish an online presence on par with our largest competitors. It helped us revamp our website and e-commerce at a time when more customers were shopping online. We reach more people and leave the same great impression they would get if they visited us in person.”

Brian — Olympia Cycle & Ski

“TechUP gave me the support I needed to double down on social media and build stronger relationships with a wider audience. It helped me promote my brand during the pandemic and enabled me to maintain a consistent social media presence — even when I got really busy. I’ve been getting more and more calls from new clients as a result. It’s an empowering experience.”

Juliana — Made Simple Nutrition

“PowerUP enabled us to digitize several strategic functions and consolidate them into a single dashboard, improving our customer service by leaps and bounds. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate analysis with speed, and this grant tremendously accelerated the speed portion. We’ve gotten very positive feedback.”

Robert — RKH Restructuring and Business Advisory Services

Testimonials

“PowerUP helped me streamline my customers’ journeys and save valuable time, freeing me up to focus on scaling my business. It enabled me to quickly develop my website and online portals, cutting down on paperwork while enhancing my firm’s presentation. This grant is your opportunity to automate key processes and run a more efficient, profitable operation.”

Jamie — The Mint Marketing Experience

“TechUP was a game-changer. It helped me upgrade to a computer that can keep up with the latest video editing software. I can get more work done each day and enjoy more spare time, where before I was losing all of those hours to a slow computer. It’s a win-win.”

Austin — Austin MacKay Media

“TechUP let us upgrade our motion-capture hardware earlier than planned, speeding up a few key projects. And, by investing in our hardware now, we were able to save on animation and allocate that budget to other needs. A little investment in the right tech makes a big difference.”

Rebecca — Flightyfelon Games

Helping Manitoba businesses build digital capacity has far-reaching benefits for the entire province

Tech has changed the ways we do business

The business landscape is changing. Technology has evolved the way customers shop and connect with businesses, and it’s affecting all sectors around the world.

Manitoba business needs to evolve to compete

Manitoba businesses need to change to keep pace. Customers have more choices and can often select out-of-province providers, with more options now available through digital channels. Because of this and other market factors, local operations are facing pressure to reduce costs and increase productivity.

Digital adaptation isn’t easy

Manitoba subject matter experts are diverse, innovative, and good at solving problems. Even with industry expertise, it can be hard to know where to start or where to go next with digital adaptation.

DMI supports businesses when they need it most

DMI provides businesses with resources needed to make sound technology investments for each unique situation. Companies can focus their investment to scale, streamline and optimize their businesses.

Everybody wins

Ultimately, as more businesses across different sectors increase their digital capacity, the effects can be seen across Manitoba’s entire economy in terms of increased output, more high-paying jobs, increased market competitiveness, and improved quality of life for Manitobans.

Testimonials

“Content creation is a huge part of what I do and quality is everything. PowerUP helped me get the tools and support I need to produce top-quality videos, reach more customers, and showcase my work. It’s made a huge difference for my YouTube channel and social media content.”

Troy — The Den Authentic Barnwood

“TechUP helped us bring the vision we had for our business to life. We serve families all over Manitoba, both in-person and digitally. This grant helped us build our website and make our services more accessible, anywhere in the province. Now, we can help families in remote areas who might not otherwise be able to get the support they need.”

Jade — Sandbox Speech Therapy