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Join us for an engaging evening with Manitoba’s vibrant business community at our next edition of WTC Talks.

Each month, we spotlight the story behind a remarkable Manitoba business, offering insights into their journey, challenges, and achievements.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or someone passionate about Manitoba’s thriving business landscape, WTC Talks is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Time: 4 – 6pm

Registration price: $20.00

Location: Low Life Barrel House

398 Daly St N, Winnipeg, MB

Featured Guest

David Koss

Hunter Wire

David Koss began working at Hunter Wire, his family’s Winnipeg-based steel wire fabrication company, as a young teenager. Assigned tasks in his early career involved grounds and building clean-up, gradually progressing to machinery operator, shipper/receiver, and supervisory and management positions. David earned a Certificate in Management from the University of Manitoba in 2013, and has been President of Hunter Wire since 2017.

In addition to formal business training and years of experience in every aspect of the business, David values the knowledge gained from working with his grandfather Jacob Wiebe (an incurable entrepreneur and inventor who passed away in 2010), and his father Richard Koss (who still works at the business in an advisory capacity). Working with employees at Hunter Wire and connecting with other Manitoba based business owners and entrepreneurs are also invaluable sources of wisdom and inspiration.

Featured Guest

John Pollard

Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pollard Banknote

John Pollard oversees all financial and operational aspects of Pollard Banknote. He has helped lead the company from its beginnings in the lottery industry in the 1980s to the world-class lottery partner that it is today. John’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding Pollard Banknote’s strategic investment to solidify the company’s position as a proven lottery partner and innovator. As Co-CEO with his brother, Doug, John continues to drive the company’s ongoing expansion into new business sectors within the lottery and charitable gaming industries.

Before joining Pollard Banknote, John worked for the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche (now Deloitte).

John holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba and is a former member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba. He was inducted into the Public Gaming Research Institute Lottery Hall of Fame in 2020.

Janice Gair

Co-founder and President; eiADVANTAGE

In 2016, Janice co-founded eiADVANTAGE, an emotional intelligence training and coaching company. Their work with individuals and organizations focuses on developing essential skills for navigating change, building resilience, and enhancing both leadership and employee performance. Having completed a trade accelerator program with World Trade Centre Winnipeg in 2021, they have since expanded their business to include serving clients in the US and abroad.

Janice brings over two decades of international experience in corporate strategy, human resources, and organizational development. She holds the designations of Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, and Master Trainer in Emotional Intelligence with Multi-Health Systems Inc.