# About Winnipeg EDT: Who We Are \| Winnipeg Canada

**URL:** [View](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/about-winnipeg-edt/)

**Last Updated:** 2026-11-05T21:51:14+00:00

**Summary:** Learn how Winnipeg EDT (Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism) drives inclusive growth by attracting investment, talent and visitors.

## We are Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism

Growing Winnipeg’s economy, together\!

[Our work](#our-work)

## Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism

Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism is the city&\#x27;s lead economic development and tourism agency\.
Governed by a private\-sector board and guided by the needs of local business and tourism communities, we drive inclusive, sustainable growth in and around Winnipeg by attracting investment, talent and visitors\.
Through this work, we help make Winnipeg a more vibrant and prosperous place to live, work, invest and visit for the benefit of residents and businesses\.

## Our direction

Our vision

To cultivate a thriving, inclusive economy that empowers every member of our community to fulfil their ambitions\. We will foster a vibrant, resilient and globally recognized Winnipeg, ensuring it is know for its diversity and quality of life\.

Our mission

We will drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth while enhancing Winnipeg's global competitiveness for business investment, talent and visitors\.

## How we grow Winnipeg's economy

We collaborate with private sector partners and local, national and international government organizations to elevate our city's global reputation, attract investment and talent, boost visitation and support the growth of local businesses\. See all the ways we are driving economic growth in Winnipeg below\.

### [Live &\#038; Work](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/live-work/)

Discover what it's like living in Winnipeg, Canada: affordable, multicultural and full of opportunity\.

### [Expand here](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/invest-expand/expand-here/)

Get support for business expansion in Winnipeg: funding navigation, talent, connections and site selection\.

### [Talent &\#038; Workforce Development](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/why-winnipeg/talent-workforce-development/)

Learn more about the talent in Winnipeg and how Winnipeg EDT supports workforce development and connects employers to Work in Manitoba job portal talent\.

### [Invest &\#038; Expand](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/invest-expand/)

Find support for locating your business in Winnipeg or expanding your existing operations\.

### [Meet](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/meet/)

Host your next event at RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg or one of the city's unique off\-site venues\.

### [Visit](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/visit/)

Plan your visit to Winnipeg, explore world\-class attractions, and discover what to see in Canada’s centre\.

### [Travel Trade](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/meet/travel-trade/)

Groups of all kinds love Winnipeg\. Whether you’re on your way to Churchill, taking part in a student tour or you’re travelling by train across Canada, we’re confident you’ll leave saying, “Winnipeg, who would have thought?”

### [Travel media resources](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/about-winnipeg-edt/travel-media-resources/)

Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism offers media resources for travel journalists: photos, story ideas and local contacts to cover Winnipeg, Canada\.

### [Our stories](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/our-stories/)

Read the latest Winnipeg news, stories, guides and reports on business, tourism and community from Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism\.

## Become a partner

Winnipeg's future is full of potential, but we can't get there alone\. The Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism Partnership Program brings together businesses and organizations that believe in our city and want to help shape what comes next\.

[Contact us](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/about-winnipeg-edt/partnership-program/)