Thursday is business day; the day the WBC meets. Every Thursday at noon, you sit down to a business luncheon with the WBC. You get a terrific lunch (included in your yearly dues), get brought up-to-date on various business happenings in Winnipeg and surrounding areas, renew business acquaintances, and get more business leads.
Membership brings scores of "salespeople" out from areas of the business world you may never get access to. Members will promote your name and services, and the best part is, there's no competition in the club. Only one of each category of business is allowed to join, so you would be the only one in your field. You'll join a broad spectrum of members, from companies with hundreds of employees, to companies with a sole representative.
Barbara Gerrie, a public insurance broker and a member of the Winnipeg Business Club has this to say:
"I've been a member since 1984 and over that time I would say the WBC has contributed around 10% of my business. During Autopac time I get at least an extra fifty leads and sales for renewals, and with commercial and property insurance during the year I would get at least ten solid leads... The club and its member base have helped increase business. It gives you a level of expertise that puts you above some of the other insurers. It's a two-way street though, you have to contribute to the club yourself."