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SBC
- Winnipeg
- 204 296 2809
- sargentbusinesscommunity@gmail.com
SBC
Sargent Business Community
Working with the Community
PANELS
MLA Malaya Marcelino and Michael Paille
Community Collaboration: Strengthening Business Relationships
Winnipeg Police
Creating a Safe Workplace: Addressing Verbal Threats, Reporting Incidents, and Ensuring Safety for All
Bear Clan Patrol and COPP
Safety Strategies: Managing Impaired Individuals, Collaborating with Community Resources, and
Addressing Drug-Related Concerns
Ravi Ramberran and Michael Paille
Navigation Restaurant Crime: Addressing Dine and Dash Incidents and Challenges with Public Washrooms
West End Biz and Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Enhancing Curb Appeal: Leveraging Community Resources for Business Success
Winnipeg Crime Stoppers
Understanding Winnipeg Crime Stoppers: How You Can Help Make a Difference
Urban Tactical
Security and Operational Assessments
CDC Computers
Smart Security Solutions: Cost-Effective Ways to Safeguard Your Business
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2nd Annual Retail Crime Prevention Conference
At the Sargent Business Community (SBC), we are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for small businesses in our community. Our mission is to offer valuable information and resources that address the challenges surrounding safety and security.
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming 2nd Annual Small Business and Retail Crime Prevention Conference. This event is a vital opportunity for local business owners and community members to come together, share insights, and learn effective strategies for enhancing security.
Event Details
Date: Monday, April 27th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: X-Cues’ Event Centre, 551 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: Free registration (Limited space available)
Why Attend?
Last year’s event was a resounding success, and we are continuing that momentum by bringing this year’s conference directly into the heart of our neighborhood. This day is designed to empower our local commercial community through:
Expert Insights: Hear from influential voices, including WPS Chief Gene Bowers and Minister of Justice Matt Wiebe.
Collaborative Safety: Engage with panels featuring City Councillors, Business Improvement Zones (BIZ), and dedicated Crime Prevention groups.
Comprehensive Resources: Access information on combating robbery, shoplifting, break-ins, vandalism, and drug awareness.
Community Support: Connect with vital organizations such as the Bear Clan Patrol, West End BIZ, and Winnipeg Crime Stoppers.
The conference will be hosted by local Winnipeg celebrity Jon Ljungberg.
Show Your Support
Local business owners and community members are encouraged to come out and show support for this effort of change. Join us to gather information on how we can collectively improve our city’s safety and keep our community strong.
RSVP Today
Space is limited, so please register early to secure your spot.
Email to RSVP: sargentbusinesscommunity@gmail.com
Recent News
Statistics: Data vs The Daily Reality
Statistics state that in Winnipeg, crime has gone down. However, if you live or work in the Downtown, West End, North End, or anywhere that isn’t a suburb, it certainly doesn’t feel like it.
Every night, the sounds of sirens drown out the sounds of people fighting on the street. There are no more peaceful evenings, just the glare of screams and gunshots through the night.
Yet, why are statistics saying crime is down? Our eyes don’t lie to us. We see crime and drugs everywhere. People walking out of businesses with unpaid merchandise, and drug deals happening openly on the street.
Our youth are being taken advantage of by the criminal element. 13 and 14 year olds are smoking meth right on the sidewalk.
Derelict houses are being used as drug labs, chop shops for stolen goods, and havens for prostitution. These houses get boarded up on a Monday and are reopened by Wednesday.
The reason for the statistical drop is plain and simple. Businesses and citizens have given up. Most don’t report incidents anymore, we’ve accepted what we see as a social norm, like it’s just another thing that happens.
We may talk about crime getting better, but the truth is that there is a long road ahead to make the city safe enough to walk around at night. In fact, it is currently difficult to feel safe even walking around during the day.
You take your kids to the park and hope you don’t step on a needle. You walk down the street and have to navigate through clouds coming from drug pipes.
How is it that every corner store and convenience store now carries pipes and other forms of drug paraphernalia openly? Most of them don’t even check IDs and are willing to sell to any age.
We need to start working together to make sure we report every crime, while actively collaborating with our local community groups.
Michael Paille
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2nd Annual Retail Crime Prevention Conference
At the Sargent Business Community (SBC), we are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for small businesses in our community. Our mission is to offer valuable information and resources that address the challenges surrounding safety and security.
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming 2nd Annual Small Business and Retail Crime Prevention Conference. This event is a vital opportunity for local business owners and community members to come together, share insights, and learn effective strategies for enhancing security.
Event Details
Date: Monday, April 27th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: X-Cues’ Event Centre, 551 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: Free registration (Limited space available)
Why Attend?
Last year’s event was a resounding success, and we are continuing that momentum by bringing this year’s conference directly into the heart of our neighborhood. This day is designed to empower our local commercial community through:
Expert Insights: Hear from influential voices, including WPS Chief Gene Bowers and Minister of Justice Matt Wiebe.
Collaborative Safety: Engage with panels featuring City Councillors, Business Improvement Zones (BIZ), and dedicated Crime Prevention groups.
Comprehensive Resources: Access information on combating robbery, shoplifting, break-ins, vandalism, and drug awareness.
Community Support: Connect with vital organizations such as the Bear Clan Patrol, West End BIZ, and Winnipeg Crime Stoppers.
The conference will be hosted by local Winnipeg celebrity Jon Ljungberg.
Show Your Support
Local business owners and community members are encouraged to come out and show support for this effort of change. Join us to gather information on how we can collectively improve our city’s safety and keep our community strong.
RSVP Today
Space is limited, so please register early to secure your spot.
Email to RSVP: sargentbusinesscommunity@gmail.com
Recent News
PANELS
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Compiled from the Ottawa Police Website
Complied by Seed Winnipeg
From Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention
Official City of Winnipeg Document about vacant buildings.
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