Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 3, Issue 3

189 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 As a bedroom community, many residents of Springfield travel to Winnipeg for work, but the municipality is working to increase employment opportunities within its own boundaries. With a focus on business attraction and expansion, Springfield welcomes companies such as Pineridge Hollow, a go-to destination in Oakbank. Comprised of a six-acre oasis of gardens, ponds and serenity, a locally sourced restaurant, a retail shop, and a wedding and event venue, the company is currently undergoing an expansion. Their newest offering, The Village, will house everything from antiques and food to health and wellness products in a streetscape environment, complete with a covered outdoor farmers market. Opening in Spring of 2022, this expansion will be a popular destination for residents and visitors to Springfield, offering a perfect dose of friendly, rural charm. Other innovative companies in the municipality include Berger, a producer of RURAL MUNI C I PAL I TY OF SPR INGF I ELD , MANI TOBA