Community Profile
 
Economic Base

The economics of Neepawa and the region are strongly based in many aspects of agriculture. The rolling fields in the area support many types of crops and livestock operations. Neepawa serves as a major agricultural service centre for many of the producers in the region.

Some of the larger businesses are:

  • Springhill Farms, a hog slaugher facility which employs approx. 500 people.
  • Neepawa Food Processors (a division of Champs Food Systems Inc.) is a chicken hatchery and farm division.
  • Prairie Forest Products, a manufacturer of pressure-treated wood products, employes approx. 75 people.

Agriculture is a major contributor to the economy of Neepawa and area. Farms in the three municipalities surrounding Neepawa produce annual sales in excess of $68,000,000. Most of the dollars are brought into the area through the sale of agriculture products are spend locally on purchased of farm equipment, supplies, labour, services and farm family living expenses.

Neepawa is also famous the world over for another aspect of its agriculture. Growers in Neepawa produce some of the finest lilies in the world. These beautiful flowers are shipped directly from Neepawa to many of the major international floral markets. This is what has earned the town the title of "world lily capital".

As well as being an agricultural centre, Neepawa's businesses serve as a shopping and retail centre for much of the area's residents. Neepawa provides almost all of the expected retail and professional services in its bustling downtown area. Because of its beautiful location, Neepawa also attracts a number of tourists throughout the year.

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
   
The Neepawa Advantage
Economic Development
Economic Base
Education
Health Care
Major Attractions
Our History
Transportation
Places of Worship
   
  Our Heritage
Neepawa Land Titles Office
Beautiful Plains Museum
Beautiful Plains Branch of the MB Genealogical Society
Riverside Cemetery
Viscount Cultural Centre
Genealogical Database