Your city is bleeding money and Steinbach is not
Morning from the Automobile City — here's what's growing in Steinbach.
This morning, everyone's buzzing about Winnipeg ending last year with a $14.3-million deficit. Honestly, it's a head-scratcher when you consider the growth happening right here in southeast Manitoba. While they're struggling with "lower than expected regulation charges" and building costs, we're building and expanding at a pace that should make other cities take notice. It makes you wonder if they're even looking at our playbook.
### Our Way of Doing Business
Here in Steinbach, we understand value. We've got the lowest taxes in Manitoba, but our services aren't suffering. We’re home to Loewen Windows and Barkman Concrete – these aren’t small-time operations. Our business community, with 480 Chamber members in a city of 22,000, is a testament to how we manage our economy. We grew 11% in five years, driven by smart planning and a community that invests back into itself.
* Steinbach Credit Union continues to grow, serving a diverse and expanding population. * Newcomers are choosing Steinbach, bringing skills and entrepreneurship that fuel our economy. * The Southeast Event Centre is a hub of activity, not a drain on resources.
This isn't just about numbers, it's about a way of life that values hard work and community investment, rooted in our Mennonite heritage. While other cities are talking about deficits, we're focused on what's next for Main Street and the Highway 12 corridor. Our growth isn't accidental; it's a direct result of how we manage our city’s finances and support our local businesses.
Why does this matter for you in Steinbach? It means your city is on solid ground. We're not just growing in population; we're growing smarter, more efficiently, and with an eye on long-term prosperity. When you see headlines like Winnipeg's deficit, it should make you even prouder of the fiscal responsibility and vision that keeps Steinbach thriving.
The team dives into this on the morning show, every weekday live at mornings.live.