About Us

The Business Development Branch of SIBD works with companies and industry supporting organizations in the knowledge-based sectors of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), Life Sciences and Digital Media.  Working with a variety of stakeholders, the Business Development Branch support activities aimed at creating an environment that fosters business development in all three of these knowledge based sectors.     The Branch supports the business development needs of existing Manitoba businesses as well as companies considering investment in Manitoba.  

Key Contacts:

Mr. Doug McCartney, Senior Executive Director
Science, Innovation and Business Development
Ph: (204) 945-6298
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Douglas.McCartney@gov.mb.ca

Ms. Cindy Hodges, Acting Director
Ph: (204) 945-6657
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Cindy.Hodges@gov.mb.ca

Information and Communications Technologies – please contact Cindy Hodges above.

Ms. Magda Byma, Business Development Manager
Life Sciences
Ph: (204) 945-4655
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Magda.Byma@gov.mb.ca

Ms. Avery Jodoin, Business Development Manager
Interactive Digital Media
Ph: (204) 945-0975
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Avery.Jodoin@gov.mb.ca

Ms. Laurie Cornell, Business Development Officer
Water Technologies
Ph: (204) 945-3743
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Laurie.Cornell@gov.mb.ca

Mr. Tim McIsaac, Business Development Associate
Water, ICT & Digital Media
Ph: (204) 945-0287
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Tim.McIsaac@gov.mb.ca

Ms. Sarah McCullough, Business Development Associate
Life Sciences
Ph: (204) 945-5019
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Sarah.McCullough@gov.mb.ca