Manitoba Environmental Industries Association

Name

Manitoba Environmental Industries Association

Legal name

Manitoba Environmental Industries Association

Website

https://meia.mb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MEIA is a non-profit industry association founded in 1991 that serves as Manitoba's recognized Sector Council for environmental sectors, offering tiered memberships, professional training courses, and the annual Cleantech Conference to companies, government, students, and environmental professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Industry Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

Keywords

• Environmental industry association
• Sector council services
• Environmental training programs
• Industry networking events
• Environmental advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: MEIA generates primary revenue through membership fees at multiple tiers: Charter Member ($7,000/year), Organization Member ($700/year), Individual Member ($350/year), Cleantech Startup Member ($100/year), and Student Chapter Member ($30/year). Membership provides access to networking events, training discounts, professional development resources, and industry advocacy.
2. Training Courses and Programs: MEIA offers professional training courses including HAZWOPER NFPA/1072, ISO 14001, Environmental Science & Law, Soil and Water Sampling, and other specialized environmental sector programs. Revenue generated through course registration fees.
3. Event Registration and Sponsorship: MEIA hosts the annual Cleantech Conference with registration fees (Early Bird Member $275, Non-Member $350, Regular rates higher) and sponsorships. Additional events include networking mixers, regulatory lunch-and-learn sessions, and the Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament.
4. Government Funding: MEIA programming is supported by funding from The Government of Canada and The Manitoba government. The organization serves as the Sector Council for Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment sectors with funding from Economic Development Investment and Trade.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) is a non-profit industry association founded in 1991 that serves as the central hub and government-recognized Sector Council for Manitoba's natural resources, energy, and environmental sector. MEIA offers tiered membership programs, professional training courses, networking events, an annual industry awards program, advocacy on behalf of the sector, and access to industry resources and job postings.

Product overview

MEIA is a member-based non-profit trade association, not a technology product company. Founded in 1991, MEIA serves as Manitoba's central hub for environmental professionals, industry leaders, and government stakeholders, offering a portfolio of professional training courses (ISO 14001, HAZWOPER, environmental law, energy codes), signature events (MEIA Cleantech Conference, Annual General Meeting, Scholarship Golf Tournament), workforce development programs (Codes Acceleration Project, Student Chapter), resource portals (Funding Opportunities Hub, Climate Action and Sustainability Portal), and membership services at various tiers. The organization functions as an industry association providing networking, professional development, advocacy, and resource access rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEIA Membership
• Environmental Training Courses
• Industry Networking Events
• Environmental Industry Awards Program
• Sector Advocacy Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Training programs provide CEUs and PD credits for professional certifications (e.g., 3 CEUs for EnviroEssentials, 3-4 PD credits for ECO Canada designations)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Trade Centre WinnipegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEIA has partnered with World Trade Centre Winnipeg to offer the Feasibility of International Trade course to MEIA members. This course helps members determine whether new international business opportunities are viable and if potential benefits outweigh risks and costs.
• Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) PrairiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEIA partners with CLRA Prairies to present the 2nd Annual Prairie Environmental Symposium, highlighting achievements in reclamation and environmental management within oil and gas and mining industries.
• Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAll Codes Acceleration Project (CAP) training is delivered by CIET, a national leader in energy education. Content is specifically adapted for the Manitoba context to ensure National and Provincial codes are addressed as they apply to local industry.
• Northern Manitoba Sector Council (NMSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEIA partners with NMSC to deliver the EnviroEssentials: Soil and Water Sampling course in Thompson, Manitoba. The 4-day program combines classroom instruction with hands-on field training.
• Northern Manitoba Sector Council (NMSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEIA partners with NMSC to deliver the HAZWOPER NFPA/1072 Technician course. The 4-day program focuses on hazardous chemicals and waste handling within known and unknown environments.
• ECO CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISO 14001:2026 Standard course is delivered in partnership with ECO Canada. ECO Canada also provides professional development credits for registrants maintaining their EP designation.
• Manitoba Chambers of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEIA collaborated on the Climate Action Toolkit for Manitoba Business, in partnership with Novel Futures Corporation and IISD, with support from the Government of Manitoba's Conservation and Climate Fund.
• Manitoba HydrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on MEIA's collaboration page. Manitoba Hydro is Manitoba's provincial electric utility and natural gas utility.
• University of ManitobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing networking opportunities, student chapter representation, and course delivery including Potable Water & Groundwater Sampling workshops.
• Red River College Polytech (RRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on MEIA's collaboration page. RRC Polytech provides Registered Energy Advisor Training in partnership with MEIA.
• North ForgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on MEIA's collaboration page. North Forge is Manitoba's technology accelerator offering Founders Program, Global Entrepreneurship Initiative, and ElevateIP Program.
• Indigenous Services CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization listed on MEIA's collaboration page. Government department supporting First Nations Waste Management Initiative and Indigenous economic development.
• Efficiency ManitobaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on MEIA's collaboration page. Efficiency Manitoba provides energy efficiency programs and rebates for businesses.
• Canadian Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEIA partners with Canadian Red Cross to offer Emergency First Aid with CPR/Level C & AED training with 3-year certification.
• Pinchin Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization and Gold sponsor of the Deb Tardiff Scholarship. Pinchin provides sustainability services including Zero Carbon Readiness Screening and Climate Resiliency assessments.
• Miller Environmental CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter member, Gold sponsor of the Deb Tardiff Scholarship, and cleantech company visited during MEIA Cleantech Tour with government ministers.
• Green Action CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on MEIA's collaboration page. Green Action Centre offers Green Audits and waste audits for sustainability assessment.
• International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on MEIA's collaboration page. IISD provides practical guidance on electricity generation, fossil fuel reduction, and climate change commitments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British Columbia Environment Industry Association (BCEIA): BC's provincial environmental industry association, comparable in mission, membership structure, and stakeholder mix to MEIA. Provides a regional analog serving companies, government, and individuals in BC's cleantech and environmental sector.
• Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA): Provincial-level environmental industry association serving Ontario, offering the same member-based model connecting environmental companies, government, and professionals. Closest structural analog to MEIA in another Canadian province.
• Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA): National association focused on land reclamation and environmental management, with which MEIA co-presents the Prairie Environmental Symposium. Overlapping membership base and similar training/conference programming for the environmental and resource sectors.
• Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA): Alberta's environmental services trade association, providing a comparable membership-based model serving environmental companies, consultants, and government stakeholders. Similar advocacy, training, and networking mandate as MEIA.
• Saskatchewan Environmental Industry and Managers Association (SEIMA): Saskatchewan's provincial environmental industry association, structurally similar to MEIA as a member-based hub connecting the province's environmental sector. Comparable scale and Prairie-regional context.

Emerging players

• ClimateWest: Regional climate adaptation hub serving Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, offering a free climate adaptation help desk. MEIA lists ClimateWest as a partner and resource; both serve overlapping Manitoba-based environmental and climate stakeholders.
• North Forge: Manitoba's technology accelerator offering Founders Program, Global Entrepreneurship Initiative, and ElevateIP Program. MEIA lists North Forge as a partner supporting cleantech startups; both serve overlapping Manitoba-based startup and cleantech ecosystems.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): National body providing occupational health and safety training and resources, including HAZWOPER-adjacent content. Comparable to MEIA's training delivery mandate but at national scale and across all industries, not just environmental.
• ECO Canada: National environmental workforce organization delivering training, certifications, and labor market intelligence across Canada. MEIA partners with ECO Canada to deliver ISO 14001 courses; ECO Canada represents the national-scale equivalent of MEIA's training and credentialing role.
• Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME): National sector council–style industry association representing Canadian manufacturers. CME provides a comparable sector council and membership-driven advocacy model, operating at national scale versus MEIA's provincial scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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