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The International Institute for Sustainable Development in Winnipeg is piloting a training opportunity for young professionals. The Sustainability Leaders Program is an innovative training course designed to develop leadership for the Green Economy by building the skills and knowledge necessary to help businesses improve their operational sustainability and management. Participants, who must be between the ages of 18 and 35 and employed by a Winnipeg business, will get from this course:

• A strong understanding of the green economy and knowledge of the benefits associated with greening your business

 • Strategies for leading and managing change in a business setting;

• Ideas and tools for increasing the sustainability of your business;

 • Skills related to increasing your impact and visibility as a business;

• The opportunity to become part of a network of young businesspeople and organizations interested in and working on sustainability issues in Winnipeg

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Majda Ficko, President of Winnipeg-based Olen Cosmetics announced that their Baby Butz cream, has been invited to be a part of the “Boom Boom Room" Gifting Suite for the Stars at the Golden Globe Awards on January 13 and 14, 2012. Developed by glamour guru Jayneoni Moore, the Boom Boom Room not only puts top childrens’ brands in the hands of celebrity Moms and Dads, it has been credited with turning products into celebrity favorites and media sensations. Read more…

Renowned wedding dress designer Justina McCaffrey, was a recent contributor to Huffington Post Canada, the recently unveiled Canadian version of the AOL-owned website and content aggregating blog that covers world news, business, politics, entertainment and style. McCaffrey has joined other prominent Canadians contributors including David Suzuki and Elizabeth May. Check out Justina’s first Huffpost contribution and keep your eyes open for more.  

Nancy Vardalos Ginakes, inventor of the Safe2Go child safety harness has taken her interest in child safety a step further. After hearing Winnipegger Rosalind Prober speak about Beyond Borders, the organization she helped to found as Canada’s global voice against child exploitation, Nancy decided to get involved. Now a Beyond Borders Board Member, Nancy is hoping that other Manitoba businesses with an international reach will also get involved to help advance the rights of children everywhere to be free from sexual abuse and exploitation.  The 9^th Annual Beyond Borders Media Awards took place at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg on November 21. To learn more, contact Nancy at nancy@safe2go.ca

The PTPA (Parent Tested Parent Approved) Media Awards celebrate product excellence. Manufacturers submit their products and services for evaluation by over 40,000 Volunteer parent testers. Baby Butz Cream by Olen Cosmetics of Winnipeg is an all-natural barrier cream that is licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product. It's thick creamy formulation adheres to the skin to heal and prevent diaper rashes and skin irritants. Baby Butz Cream is made in Canada without alcohol, perfumes or chemicals.