Hydrogen production demonstration plant at U of R.(Provincial
Update)
Saskatchewan's hydrogen industry is lifting off thanks to a
new $3.7 million hydrogen production demonstration plant being set up at
the University of Regina (U of R).
HTC Purenergy, a . . .
New orphan oil and gas well program.(Provincial Update)
After extensive consultation with industry, Saskatchewan has
introduced a new program to pay for the clean-up of orphan oil and gas
wells and facilities in the province. An orphan well or facility . . .
First Nations diamond exploration liaison office
created.(Provincial Update)
Saskatchewan First Nations and Metis in the Prince Albert area will
have a new resource to fully access benefits from the diamond
exploration industry, thanks to a $200,000 investment from the . . .
Visions of success: there are some not-so-secret ingredients in
Grund Hair Care's formula for success in the professional beauty
Wayne Grund knows how to inspire people. Grund is owner of Visions
Salon and Spa in Saskatoon and president of Grund Hair Care. He is also
in demand as a professional development speaker and coach . . .
SRC technology targets India's natural gas market: by 2004,
the world's largest natural gas bus fleet--composed of
approximately
Transportation growth worldwide is facing a crisis and highly
populous countries like China, India, and Brazil are turning to natural
gas for a solution.
In 2002, the Supreme Court of India . . .
Bread and railcars the key to prosperity: sometimes the grass
isn't always greener "over there"--sometimes the best
opportunitie
Dana McCracken considers Ogema to be the "job creation capital
of Canada". With upwards of 90 new jobs created in the past few
years and the population increasing to 320, McCracken believes . . .
Saskatchewan's Top 100 companies of 2007.(Company
rankings)
This year's ranking of the Top 100 Saskatchewan companies is,
perhaps, the best portrait to date of the basic underlying strength of
the provincial economy.
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Although the . . .
It seems like deja vu all over again.(EXPORTING)
As Yogi Berra once said, "it seems like deja vu all over
again." This is especially the case if you happened to read the
countless newspaper articles surrounding the recent North American
Summit, . . .
Owning your business ... owning your property.(FINANCIAL
PLANNING)
As mentioned in my article in the previous issue, I noted that
office vacancy rates have reached record lows. There does not appear to
be any rental rate relief in the near future.
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AIT reforms OK, but TILMA still better.(OFF THE WIRE)
The government of Saskatchewan announced recently that it will not
engage in discussions with British Columbia and Alberta to join the
Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement. In mid-June . . .
Avonlea Badlands setting for series pilot.(OFF THE WIRE)
The Saskatchewan Film and Video Development Corporation (SaskFilm)
is pleased to announce that the Toronto-based production company Insight
Production Company Ltd. has wrapped principal photography . . .
2007 Juno Awards provide a boost to Saskatchewan economy.(OFF THE
WIRE)
An economic impact assessment just completed on the 2007 Juno
Awards in Saskatoon indicates a $9.4-million increase in economic
activity, $6.7 million of that specifically for the city of . . .
Vacancy: set up shop in Saskatoon.(SASKATOON REGION
UPDATE)
While Western Canadian office rental rates soar and vacancies
vanish, the Saskatoon region remains one of the most cost-competitive
markets for companies to 'set up shop.' Saskatoon ranks among
the . . .
Leading Off.
As editor of a business magazine, it's not often that I get to
use this space to discuss sports. But this will be the second
consecutive issue that I'll use Leading Off to mention our . . .
Succession planning has many angles.(BACK PAGE)
When entrepreneurs and businesspeople think about succession
planning, it's usually in relation to ensuring they have a
structured system for replacing key personnel within the organization.
But, . . .
The future ain't what it used to be.(EXPORTING)(integrated
trade in Saskatchewan)
The title of this month's column is taken from one of my
favourite characters, Yogi Berra. Yogi was a talented baseball catcher.
But he is most notable for garbling the English language every time . . .
Your business and the hot real estate market.(FINANCIAL
PLANNING)
As the Saskatchewan economy increases and businesses continue to
grow, finding office space to accommodate an organization's growing
operations is becoming increasingly difficult. Today, more than . . .
Of note.
Saskatoon engineer, Leon C. Botham, M.S.C.E., P.Eng., was elected
chairman of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada (ACEC)
during their annual meeting in Yellowknife, NWT on June 23. . . .
60 years of: smart science solutions.(60th anniversary of
Saskatchewan Research Council)(Organization overview)
Since 1947, the Saskatchewan Research Council has been going about
its mission of helping the people of Saskatchewan strengthen the economy
with quality jobs and a secure environment. As emphasized . . .
Making the shift: employee to employer.(LAW)
Almost every employer and business owner was once an employee. For
some, the transition was abrupt or involuntary. Others planned the exit
carefully. For those who are leaving an employer to start . . .
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