George A. Gray: six decades of brokering.(5 Logistics
Experts)
Sixty years in the logistics business has honed George A. Gray
Customs Brokers Ltd.'s experience and expertise, says company
president James Conrad.
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"What it really comes . . .
Cole International: cross-border regs can be huge hurdle for
importers.(5 Logistics Experts)
Since the 2001 terrorist attacks, it's no easy feat for
companies to understand the complex rules of customs clearance and
security requirements when it comes to shipping cargo.
"You often hear . . .
Islanders get to point-and-click at high speed.(IN BRIEF)
If they can do it in Africa, they can do it on Manitoulin Island.
At least that is the way Carolyn Lane Rock sees it. She is a member
of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) . . .
Steelworkers' boss has his say.(NEWS)
Michael Atkins is correct when he says Steelworkers have had to be
creative when dealing with the steel industry
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The union has been equally creative in every sector in . . .
Sault steelmaker wins arena naming rights.(IN BRIEF)
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. have taken over the arena naming rights for
Sault Ste. Marie's sports and entertainment centre.
The local steel producer succeeds bankrupt Steelback Breweries
which . . .
Oil and energy-the latest Northern Ontario municipalities
scourge.(NEWS)
As if municipalities in Northern Ontario did not have enough to
worry about with the collapse of the forest industry,
"competitive" granting programs, the loss of the secondary
industry, skilled . . .
Boreal forest plan big in scope, short on details: mineral
industry concerned and lukewarm to Far North land-use
plan.(NEWS)
The McGuinty government's plan to protect the Northern boreal
forest has left leaders in the mining and exploration industry wanting
to know more.
In July, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty . . .
Vacation charter flights fly from Sault airport.(IN
BRIEF)
Sunwing Travel Group is scheduling charter flights from Sault Ste.
Marie to Mexico and the Caribbean this winter.
Starting in December through to March 2009, Sunwing will fly weekly
flights from . . .
Straight talk for entrepreneurs.(JUST DO THIS)
New entrepreneurs, like Ginger Randle, seem to be a quick study.
Driven by enthusiasm and imagination for the potential of her venture,
Ginger in hales information from every possible source. She . . .
Top hotels and convention centres.(CONFERENCE &
CONVENTION)
Top Hotels and Convention Centers
Ranked by total square footage
Contact Largest meeting/convention
room in square . . .
Entrepreneurship starts here: Dryden conference set for
October.(CONFERENCE & CONVENTION)(Conference news)
Entrepreneurs with big ideas in northwestern Ontario can get a
motivational boost this fall at an upcoming conference in Dryden.
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The second . . .
The healing power from within: wellness proprietor ready to go
the corporate route.(CONFERENCE & CONVENTION)
It doesn't surprise Rod Kelly that modern society has people
turning in droves to spiritual teachings to find a deeper meaning to
life.
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After all, stress is built into . . .
Conference centre headlined for North Bay brownfield.(CONFERENCE
& CONVENTION)
A North Bay waterfront brownfield site could be the site of a
resort hotel and conference facility once soil remediation issues are
addressed.
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The Burlington-based . . .
Logical logistics: orchestrating big events start with a
plan.(CONFERENCE & CONVENTION)
As an event planner, I attend many business functions to network
and showcase the awards programs hosted by Northern Ontario Business.
When people learn of my career, their initial reaction is . . .
U.S. border laws strict for business travelers: having a valid
passport becoming a necessity to cross the border.(CONFERENCE &
C
When crossing the American border, it's extremely important
for business people to tell officials the truth about why they're
visiting the country.
Otherwise, they could end up being banned from . . .
Cree Village Ecolodge living lightly on the land: green facility
surrounded by First Nations traditions.(CONFERENCE &
CONVENTION
Having begun eight years ago as a First Nations effort to spark
economic development, the Cree Village Ecolodge is now one of the
world's foremost examples of a green getaway.
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Learning from reformed alcoholics.(ECONOMICALLY SPEAKING)
A group of reformed alcoholics were asked if they would rather have
$200 today or $500 in six months. That is a payment of 150 per cent for
waiting six months. The question comes from a study about . . .
It all depends on whose ox is gored.(PRESIDENT'S
NOTE)
Part of the annual migration to Nova Scotia is the mid-summer
gettogether at my cousin Bev's house, featuring parts of the family
who are still living in the Maritimes and others from across the . . .
Wish you were here.(NEWS)
As northwestern Ontario's largest city, Thunder Bay's
abundance of big-meeting hotel space and top-notch athletic facilities
make it a natural spot to host conferences and gatherings.
. . .
Figuratively speaking.(NEWS)
Percentage of web users who say they use just one password for all
their online accounts, according to a survey conducted by Accenture: 49
Percentage who say personal irresponsibility is the key . . .
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