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April 2011<br />

BUSINESS View<br />

saskatoonchamber.com<br />

GREATER SASKATOON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />

<strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Hursh</strong><br />

Predicting a positive year for<br />

farm income in Saskatchewan<br />

<strong>Awards</strong> & <strong>Honours</strong><br />

Welcome new <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

President Monica Kreuger<br />

News and Coming Events


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BUSINESS View­is a bimonthly publication <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Greater <strong>Saskatoon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

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contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by, or are policy <strong>of</strong>, the Greater <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

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and products you see advertised in this issue as well as throughout our entire membership.<br />

The Board reserves the right to edit submissions.<br />

BUSINESS View<br />

April 2011<br />

STAFF<br />

Page 5 5<br />

Kent Smith-Windsor, Executive Director<br />

Derek Crang, Membership & Marketing Director<br />

Terry Lawrence, Administration<br />

Judy Chudskov, Membership Relations Officer<br />

Roz Macala, Executive Secretary<br />

Breanne Lishchynsky, Committee Co-ordinator<br />

Linda Saunders, Bookkeeper<br />

<strong>Kevin</strong> Meldrum, Communications<br />

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BUSINESS View­ April 2011 3<br />

7<br />

4<br />

12<br />

15<br />

18<br />

19<br />

Features<br />

<strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Hursh</strong><br />

Predicting a positive year for<br />

farm income in Saskatchewan<br />

<strong>Awards</strong> & <strong>Honours</strong><br />

Welcome new <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

President Monica Kreuger<br />

Departments<br />

President’s View<br />

Food for Thought<br />

Climate regulations a<br />

complex political issue<br />

Campus View<br />

Committee Updates<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> Events


PRESIDENT’S VIEW<br />

Saskatchewan is known as<br />

“Canada’s Bread Basket” with<br />

about 45 percent <strong>of</strong> our total area<br />

being farmland. While wheat<br />

makes up the bulk <strong>of</strong> production,<br />

barley, canola, oats, rye, flax, mustard<br />

and lentils are also grown and exported<br />

to countries around the world. World<br />

leaders in mustard production with 1/4<br />

<strong>of</strong> the world’s mustard, we also produce<br />

almost 1/3 <strong>of</strong> the world’s lentils and<br />

flaxseed. We are home to almost 1/3 <strong>of</strong><br />

Canada’s organic production with $60M<br />

<strong>of</strong> exports from processing ingredients<br />

and products for the natural health and<br />

functional food sector and we have over<br />

75 organic processors. We are the centre<br />

<strong>of</strong> agricultural biotechnology in Canada<br />

with more than 700 scientists working<br />

in 30 private, public and academic<br />

facilities.<br />

With all this primary production,<br />

and the R&D talent and facilities, the<br />

possibilities for value added production<br />

are mind boggling and yet we have only<br />

250 value added processors. Why?<br />

Regulation, taxation and lack <strong>of</strong><br />

capital are some <strong>of</strong> the biggest barriers<br />

to development for entrepreneurs,<br />

including agricultural entrepreneurs.<br />

PRESIDENT<br />

Monica Kreuger<br />

Global Infobrokers<br />

Inc.<br />

Debby Criddle<br />

Bayshore Home<br />

Health<br />

2011-12 BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

Lynn E. Hnatick<br />

MacPherson, Leslie<br />

& Tyerman LLP<br />

2 nd VICE-PRESIDENT<br />

Troy Davies<br />

M.D. Ambulance<br />

Care Ltd.<br />

Randell Morris<br />

Saskatchewan<br />

Indian Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Technology<br />

The Growing Forward agreement<br />

signed by the federal and provincial<br />

governments in 2008 to support<br />

agriculture and its value added sector<br />

is a step in the right direction; however,<br />

we also need to ensure the tools for<br />

entrepreneurs are available to take ideas<br />

to the next level. A competitive taxation<br />

environment such as recommended in<br />

A Change Today For Your Tomorrow is<br />

needed. Funded by the Saskatchewan<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, the Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Chartered Accountants <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan,<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan<br />

REALTORS®, Certified General<br />

Accountants <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan and the<br />

Certified Management Accountants <strong>of</strong><br />

Saskatchewan, this report was produced<br />

by the Canada West Foundation and<br />

is the most comprehensive tax review<br />

undertaken in Saskatchewan since 1965.<br />

We need to attract more capital<br />

through tools such as Angel Investment<br />

Tax Credits and expanded Venture<br />

Capital. SAINT, the Saskatchewan<br />

Angel Investment, is the province’s<br />

interactive investment meeting place<br />

for angels and entrepreneurs and they<br />

do a great job, however, we need to<br />

join other provinces in <strong>of</strong>fering tax<br />

4 April 2011 BUSINESS View­<br />

EXECUTIVE<br />

Tracy Arno<br />

Adecco<br />

credits for direct private investment<br />

in addition to the current <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>of</strong><br />

tax credits for investments in pooled<br />

funds through the Labour-Sponsored<br />

Venture Capital Corporation (LSVCC)<br />

program. Without an instrument to<br />

incent investment in the province’s<br />

most promising seed- and early-stage<br />

businesses, a lack <strong>of</strong> quality deal flow<br />

up to the LSVCC and venture capital<br />

firms will continue to hinder economic<br />

Continued on page 7<br />

EXECUTIVE<br />

Troy Larmer<br />

United Group <strong>of</strong><br />

Companies<br />

PRESIDENT<br />

Monica Kreuger<br />

Building the Best Business Climate in Canada. Thereby Creating a City <strong>of</strong> Opportunity.<br />

1st VICE-PRESIDENT<br />

Christian Braid<br />

Braid Flooring &<br />

Window Fashion<br />

PAST PRESIDENT<br />

Brian Chalmers<br />

Concentra<br />

Financial<br />

Shawna Nelson<br />

Sheraton Cavalier<br />

<strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Sanj Singh<br />

W. Brett Wilson Centre <strong>of</strong><br />

Entrepreneurial<br />

Excellence, U <strong>of</strong> S<br />

Rhonda Speiss<br />

PotashCorp<br />

Barry Bergland<br />

CTV<br />

Tony Van<br />

Burgsteden<br />

AREVA Resources<br />

Canada Inc.<br />

Gerry Bonsal<br />

SIAST Kelsey<br />

Campus<br />

Stacey White<br />

Wiegers Benefits


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It’s a rare time in primary agriculture. Both grain and<br />

livestock are enjoying pr<strong>of</strong>itable prices.<br />

Farm income problems have received a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

attention over the years. By comparison, very little<br />

attention has been paid to the record pr<strong>of</strong>itability achieved<br />

by Saskatchewan farmers in both 2009 and 2010.<br />

There are many statistical<br />

measurements <strong>of</strong> farm income, but<br />

perhaps the best single number is<br />

realized net farm income. This takes<br />

into account all the sources <strong>of</strong> farm<br />

revenue minus all the expenses,<br />

including depreciation. The one<br />

drawback is that changes in inventory<br />

are not factored in, but it’s still the best<br />

overall pr<strong>of</strong>itability measurement.<br />

For 2009, Statistics Canada lists<br />

a realized net farm income <strong>of</strong> $1.6<br />

billion for Saskatchewan. For 2010,<br />

the number is $1.7 billion. Not only<br />

are these records, but they eclipse the<br />

returns received in other provinces.<br />

For comparison, the numbers in<br />

Alberta are only $264 and $64 million.<br />

Saskatchewan is much more reliant on<br />

grain than livestock and that improved<br />

our numbers relative to our western neighbour. Manitoba’s<br />

numbers were also much stronger than Alberta’s at $553<br />

and $404 million.<br />

Those who like to view the glass as half empty will point<br />

out that adjusted for inflation, Saskatchewan’s realized net<br />

farm income <strong>of</strong> over a billion dollars for two consecutive years<br />

back in the early 70s was actually much more impressive.<br />

Still, the nominal records set in 2009 and 2010 are a vast<br />

improvement over the<br />

many dismal numbers<br />

we’ve seen over the<br />

years.<br />

What does 2011<br />

hold? Statistics Canada<br />

is predicting a realized<br />

net farm income decline<br />

to $593 million for<br />

Saskatchewan. That<br />

would be closer to recent<br />

norms. The projections<br />

call for an improvement<br />

to $250 million in<br />

Alberta, while Manitoba<br />

is expected to decline to<br />

$126 million.<br />

While stronger<br />

cattle prices will propel<br />

returns in Alberta, rising<br />

PROFILE KEVIN HURSH<br />

Predicting a positive year for farm income in<br />

Saskatchewan by <strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Hursh</strong><br />

<strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Hursh</strong> is a consulting agrologist<br />

and farmer based in <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

costs are expected to cut into grain returns in Saskatchewan<br />

and Manitoba. Fewer government support dollars are also<br />

forecast. Specifically, there’s no provision factored in for<br />

another excess moisture support program.<br />

The Statistics Canada projection was based on<br />

information from a number <strong>of</strong> months ago and since then<br />

we’ve seen unprecedented market<br />

volatility. Political turmoil in Egypt and<br />

Tunisia has been followed by a United<br />

Nations action against a cruel dictator<br />

in Libya.<br />

And we’ve seen the triple disaster<br />

in Japan. Any one <strong>of</strong> the events would<br />

have been catastrophic on its own.<br />

Taken together, the impact on the<br />

island nation has been devastating.<br />

Grain futures were limit down<br />

followed by limit up in the wake <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Japanese disaster. No one knows how<br />

it’s all going to unfold in the weeks<br />

ahead.<br />

Another big variable is the excess<br />

moisture in eastern regions <strong>of</strong> the grain<br />

belt. How much land will go unseeded?<br />

Despite the uncertainty, farmer<br />

optimism is high. There are more young<br />

people at farm meetings. Land prices and cash rents are<br />

the highest ever. Some <strong>of</strong> the best farm land is approaching<br />

$1,500 an acre and there are cash rents <strong>of</strong> more than $60<br />

an acre.<br />

Records are also being set for cattle prices. For the<br />

first time since the BSE (mad cow) crisis <strong>of</strong> 2003, cow-calf<br />

producers are looking at strong pr<strong>of</strong>itability.<br />

As producers are painfully aware, there are no guarantees<br />

that the good times will continue. But market projections are<br />

promising and there’s a good chance that 2011 will turn out<br />

stronger than the Statistics Canada projection.<br />

Based out <strong>of</strong> <strong>Saskatoon</strong>, <strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Hursh</strong> and his wife Marlene<br />

operate <strong>Hursh</strong> Consulting & Communications Inc. <strong>Kevin</strong> and<br />

Marlene manage Crop Production Week held annually in<br />

<strong>Saskatoon</strong>.<br />

As well, <strong>Kevin</strong> serves as Executive Director for the<br />

Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission, the<br />

Canaryseed Development Commission <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan and<br />

the Inland Terminal Association <strong>of</strong> Canada.<br />

Each year, <strong>Kevin</strong> is a guest speaker at scores <strong>of</strong> agricultural<br />

conferences and conventions.<br />

<strong>Kevin</strong> can be reached at kevin@hursh.ca.<br />

BUSINESS View­ April 2011 5


AGRIBUSINESS<br />

SaskCanola partnering with Prairie canola<br />

growing groups in new variety testing program<br />

A<br />

next generation canola variety testing program<br />

is moving forward this year to serve the needs <strong>of</strong><br />

canola growers. The initiative, a result <strong>of</strong> extensive<br />

consultations, will involve most <strong>of</strong> the seed industry.<br />

The approximately $1 million program will be funded by<br />

the three Prairie canola grower groups - Saskatchewan Canola<br />

Development Commission (SaskCanola), Alberta Canola<br />

Producers Commission (ACPC), and the Manitoba Canola<br />

Growers Association (MCGA), as well as by seed trade entry<br />

fees. The Canola Council <strong>of</strong> Canada (CCC) will coordinate<br />

the program as a service to growers.<br />

"I am very grateful for the open and positive approach <strong>of</strong><br />

all stakeholders in this process," says Denise Maurice, CCC<br />

Vice-President <strong>of</strong> Crop Production. "I am confident that the<br />

new program will fulfill the objectives that growers have had<br />

from the outset."<br />

The objective <strong>of</strong> the new variety testing program is to<br />

provide growers with the information they need to make<br />

informed seed selection choices based on:<br />

• A systematic approach.<br />

• Trials based on commercially available varieties.<br />

• Trials consistent with actual grower practices.<br />

• Third-party credibility.<br />

• Economic analysis based on contribution margin.<br />

In order to meet these criteria, the protocol for the<br />

program will involve two components: small plots that will<br />

examine relative performance <strong>of</strong> commercial varieties, and an<br />

audited field scale component based on field trials conducted<br />

by seed companies.<br />

The small plots component will involve both varieties<br />

with the greatest market share and newly-introduced varieties<br />

used with the corresponding herbicide systems that are also<br />

commercially available to growers. Management <strong>of</strong> the small<br />

plots will address some <strong>of</strong> the shortcomings <strong>of</strong> former trials<br />

through plot design, data delivery and harvest management.<br />

"What we like about this new program is that it is truly<br />

representative <strong>of</strong> the commercial varieties that are available<br />

to growers, and reflective <strong>of</strong> the actual production practices<br />

most commonly used in western Canada," says SaskCanola<br />

chair Brett Halstead. "Another important component is that<br />

the corresponding herbicides will be used."<br />

The field scale component will involve a review <strong>of</strong><br />

the seed trade field scale projects through an audit <strong>of</strong> the<br />

protocols being used for constructing the trial data analysis<br />

and reporting. The development <strong>of</strong> the audit process will<br />

involve qualified statisticians and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals with extensive<br />

background in conducting field scale research trials.<br />

"Including the seed trade field scale projects will be an<br />

added service to growers," says ACPC chair Jody Klassen. "It's<br />

not about imposing a protocol on them. It's about ensuring<br />

their protocols are based on sound science so that the data<br />

accurately represents performance."<br />

Small plot and field scale data will be presented<br />

separately. Detailed reporting will include site specific data<br />

on weather, soil type, previous crop, fertility, seeding date and<br />

rate, harvest date etc. Print copies will be published and a web<br />

based application housed on the grower association websites<br />

and CCC website. The data will continue to be reported in<br />

the provincial seed guides.<br />

"This is good news for our growers," says MCGA President<br />

Rob Pettinger. "Seed is a major investment for farmers and<br />

this new program will give them the information they need to<br />

make informed individual decisions that suit their particular<br />

operations."<br />

A governance body will be established shortly to oversee<br />

the program, and to provide a mechanism for evaluating<br />

success and making improvements to protocols in the future.<br />

The governance body will be charged with resolving details<br />

around data analysis and reporting. Membership will include<br />

growers, provincial specialists, the seed trade and the CCC.<br />

I have been very impressed by the participation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

seed trade throughout the consultations," says Maurice.<br />

"They have brought nuances to the discussion that has added<br />

great insight into many issues. There has been a great spirit<br />

<strong>of</strong> participation."<br />

6 April 2011 BUSINESS View­


AWARDS & HONOURS<br />

Welcome new <strong>Chamber</strong> President Monica Kreuger<br />

On March 10 th , 2011 Greater <strong>Saskatoon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Commerce</strong> welcomed Monica Kreuger as its new<br />

President, taking over from outgoing President Brian<br />

Chalmers.<br />

Kreuger brings with her a wealth <strong>of</strong> experience in business<br />

as the President <strong>of</strong> Global Infobrokers - a private educational<br />

institute in <strong>Saskatoon</strong> in the areas <strong>of</strong> entrepreneurship and<br />

business management training.<br />

As well as a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts and a Masters <strong>of</strong> Business<br />

Administration from the University <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan, Kreuger<br />

spent several years designing and delivering marketing and<br />

entrepreneurship courses at the U <strong>of</strong> S.<br />

Dedicated to business and entrepreneurship, she<br />

developed and is continuing to organize Canada’s premier<br />

business plan competition, Venture Forward, in <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

with $100,000 in cash awards available to the winners to<br />

help them start their businesses.<br />

Kreuger has most recently been involved as the<br />

co-founder <strong>of</strong> Praxis International Institute, Canada’s<br />

only private high school dedicated to entrepreneurship,<br />

environmental sustainability, and global citizenry.<br />

Please join us in congratulating Monica Kreuger as<br />

the new President <strong>of</strong> the Greater <strong>Saskatoon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Commerce</strong>.<br />

What Are You Doing This<br />

September?<br />

The Edwards MBA has a new September start date!<br />

Space is still available for the<br />

2011-2012 program.<br />

Seating is Limited.<br />

Apply Now!<br />

www.edwardsmba.ca<br />

MASTER OF BUSINESS<br />

ADMINISTRATION<br />

Brian Chalmers presenting the gavel to incoming<br />

president Monica Kreuger. Image courtesy <strong>of</strong> The<br />

StarPhoenix<br />

Crestline Coach Honoured<br />

Crestline Coach Ltd. was recently named one <strong>of</strong> Canada’s<br />

50 Best Managed Companies.<br />

Crestline has grown to become one <strong>of</strong> North America’s<br />

most advanced and innovative manufacturers <strong>of</strong> custom built<br />

ambulances and emergency vehicles. Their commitment<br />

to quality is demonstrated in ISO 9001:2008, Ford QVM<br />

Certification and KKK-A-1822 compliance.<br />

Since 1975, Crestline has led the industry with innovations<br />

such as the Aero Body – an all aluminum aerodynamic module<br />

body, the O2 to Go Loading System, ergonomic interior<br />

design configurations, high visibility exterior graphics and<br />

their exclusive CrestCoat exterior powder coat finish.<br />

In 2010, Crestline Coach received an ABEX award for<br />

Health and Innovation and was most recently honoured<br />

again with the distinction <strong>of</strong> being one <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan’s<br />

Top 20 Employers.<br />

President’s View continued from page 4<br />

growth.<br />

And we need a continued focus on reducing regulatory<br />

barriers to growth. The work being done by the Regulatory<br />

Modernization Council with Enterprise Saskatchewan is also<br />

moving in the right direction.<br />

We have great entrepreneurial capacity in our province<br />

and we are adding to that pool as our immigration policies<br />

have expanded to allow more business and entrepreneurial<br />

investment – let’s continue to press forward the importance<br />

<strong>of</strong> making it easy to do business in Saskatchewan!<br />

BUSINESS View­ April 2011 7


AWARDS & HONOURS<br />

Yanke Group <strong>of</strong> Companies awarded “Best Fleet<br />

to Drive For”<br />

The Yanke Group <strong>of</strong> Companies, a leading global<br />

transportation company, founded and headquartered<br />

in Saskatchewan, is proud to announce that they have<br />

been selected as one <strong>of</strong> North America’s top 20 ‘Best<br />

Fleets to Drive For’ as declared by the Truckload Carriers<br />

Association (TCA). 2011 marks the third consecutive award<br />

for Yanke since the inauguration <strong>of</strong> this award in 2009; Yanke<br />

is also one <strong>of</strong> two Canadian companies to receive the award<br />

for three consecutive years. Each year the award identifies<br />

North American for-hire trucking companies that provide<br />

the best workplace experiences for their drivers.<br />

“We are very proud <strong>of</strong> this achievement and attribute our<br />

success to the hard work and dedication <strong>of</strong> all our employees<br />

both in the <strong>of</strong>fice and on the road” says CEO and founder <strong>of</strong><br />

the Yanke Group <strong>of</strong> Companies, Russel Marcoux.<br />

The extensive nomination process interviews company<br />

drivers, owner operators, human resource representatives<br />

and executives on a wide range <strong>of</strong> categories, such as:<br />

total compensation package (including base pay, bonuses,<br />

vacation and sick days);<br />

health benefits; pension<br />

plans; pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

development and<br />

career development<br />

opportunities; the company’s commitment to personal<br />

growth, work-life balance, driver family support and employee<br />

directed charitable contributions; overall commitment to<br />

continuous improvement; driver community development<br />

activities; annual driver turnover and the fleet’s safety record.<br />

Stephen Pengelly, a Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Transport Operator<br />

(PTO) with Yanke comments on his experience as an<br />

employee, “Yanke really puts an emphasis on safety, and the<br />

needs <strong>of</strong> all employees. They have excellent pay, benefits, and<br />

incentives. It’s great to drive new, well maintained equipment<br />

as well. PTO’s are treated as pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, not just called<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. They have great communication between on<br />

road and <strong>of</strong>f road staff. I am truly proud to be a member <strong>of</strong><br />

the Yanke family”.<br />

8 April 2011 BUSINESS View­


WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION<br />

New investment in Food Centre technology<br />

The Saskatchewan food processing industry will soon have<br />

access to new technologies that will reduce production<br />

costs and increase the development <strong>of</strong> innovative food<br />

products for the changing marketplace, thanks to an<br />

investment from the Government <strong>of</strong> Canada.<br />

An announcement was made March 4 th in <strong>Saskatoon</strong> by<br />

the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister <strong>of</strong> State for Western<br />

Economic Diversification Canada, to support the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan’s food processing industry. The Government<br />

<strong>of</strong> Canada is providing $800,000 to assist the Saskatchewan<br />

Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) in<br />

purchasing new equipment for use in product and process<br />

development.<br />

“Our Government is pleased to promote increased<br />

competitiveness and productivity in Saskatchewan’s food<br />

industry,” said Minister Yelich. “Access to this equipment<br />

will allow food processors to produce new products that will<br />

help create even more jobs in our communities.”<br />

The Food Centre will purchase new equipment which<br />

will assist food processors in reducing costs, increasing<br />

product quality, enhancing food<br />

safety and developing new product<br />

lines. The availability <strong>of</strong> new<br />

equipment and processing methods<br />

will lead to the development and<br />

commercialization <strong>of</strong> new food<br />

products for Saskatchewan food<br />

processors. There are almost 300<br />

food processors in Saskatchewan, creating approximately<br />

$2.5 billion in annual sales.<br />

“The Food Centre is extremely grateful for the Government<br />

<strong>of</strong> Canada’s investment in Saskatchewan’s food industry.<br />

This new funding will enable the Food Centre to expand<br />

its expertise through the purchase <strong>of</strong> new technologies.<br />

This project will assist food processors in discovering new<br />

possibilities in food development and exploring new market<br />

opportunities,” said Muriel Garven, Chair <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong><br />

Directors for Saskatchewan Food Industry Development<br />

Centre Inc.<br />

BUSINESS View­ April 2011 9


SRC EXPANSION<br />

New Pipe Flow Technology Centre at the<br />

Saskatchewan Research Council<br />

The Pipe Flow Technology Centre at the Saskatchewan<br />

Research Council (SRC) will become one <strong>of</strong> Canada’s<br />

first research facilities equipped to handle hazardous<br />

explosive materials such as crude oil, thanks to an<br />

expansion funded jointly by the federal and provincial<br />

governments. The funding was announced March 18 th by<br />

Brad Trost, Member <strong>of</strong> Parliament for <strong>Saskatoon</strong>-Humboldt,<br />

on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister <strong>of</strong> State<br />

for Western Economic Diversification and the Honourable<br />

Jeremy Harrison, Minister <strong>of</strong> Enterprise and Minister<br />

Responsible for Trade.<br />

“Energy producers depend on constant improvements<br />

in production methods, materials and processes to meet<br />

the growing demand for energy,” said MP Trost. “Our<br />

Government’s investment in the SRC’s Pipe Flow Technology<br />

Centre expansion will help fill a research gap for the Canadian<br />

petroleum industry to help it increase productivity, lessen<br />

environmental impacts and create more jobs.”<br />

“This project will generate significant benefits for<br />

Saskatchewan,” said Minister Harrison, “We expect that<br />

it will lead to the commercialization <strong>of</strong> new innovations<br />

that will assist oil, gas and mining companies in improving<br />

productivity.”<br />

The SRC will expand<br />

an existing explosionpro<strong>of</strong><br />

building at the<br />

centre to accommodate<br />

research on light and<br />

heavy crude oils and<br />

refined petroleum<br />

products, all <strong>of</strong> which are<br />

flammable and require<br />

special equipment<br />

for safe storage and<br />

handling. New labs outfitted to handle hazardous research<br />

samples will be added to the main building. With these new<br />

research capabilities, the centre can test a wider range <strong>of</strong><br />

substances and help the provincial, and national, oil and gas<br />

industry enhance oil recovery, reduce operating costs and<br />

improve processes.<br />

The federal and provincial governments are jointly<br />

investing $1,730,000 through the Canada-Saskatchewan<br />

Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) for this<br />

project. Saskatchewan Research Council will contribute a<br />

further $305,000. The expansion will create two jobs.<br />

“The expansion and enhancements to SRC’s Pipe Flow<br />

Technology Centre will enable industry to test new ideas and<br />

solve current problems with effectively designed solutions,”<br />

said Dr. Laurier Schramm, President and CEO <strong>of</strong> SRC. “The<br />

Centre has been undertaking pipe flow research for 50 years<br />

and this expansion will help it continue to evolve to meet<br />

industry needs.”<br />

SRC’s Pipe Flow Technology Centre is acknowledged as<br />

an international leader in its field and has collaborated with<br />

Canadian and international clients on a range <strong>of</strong> groundbreaking<br />

pipeline and fluid mechanics applications.<br />

Both Canada and Saskatchewan are contributing $25<br />

million each over four years to the Canada-Saskatchewan<br />

Western Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen<br />

economic activity and improve quality <strong>of</strong> life in western<br />

Canadian communities.<br />

“The SRC’s Pipe Flow Technology Centre is<br />

acknowledged as an international leader in its field and has<br />

collaborated with Canadian and international clients on<br />

a range <strong>of</strong> ground-breaking pipeline and fluid mechanics<br />

applications.”<br />

“Both Canada and Saskatchewan are contributing $25<br />

million each over four years to the Canada-Saskatchewan<br />

Western Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen<br />

economic activity and improve quality <strong>of</strong> life in western<br />

Canadian communities.”<br />

10 April 2011 BUSINESS View­


At PotashCorp, we help farmers around the world grow nourishing food that<br />

supports our growing population. And to meet increasing global demand for<br />

potash, we need to grow, too.<br />

We’re continuing to work on expansions in Saskatchewan that will bring our<br />

annual operational capability to 17.1 million tonnes by 2015 – nearly double our<br />

capacity when we began these projects in 2005. More than that, by investing<br />

more than $5 billion in our Saskatchewan operations, we’re contributing to a<br />

strong and vibrant economy in our home province and helping to build a better<br />

future for us all.<br />

It’s part <strong>of</strong> our plan to get ready for tomorrow, today.<br />

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BUSINESS View­ April 2011 11


FOOD FOR THOUGHT<br />

Climate regulations a complex political issue<br />

by C.M. (Red) Williams<br />

Kyoto is old news, or at least will be in 2012; Copenhagen<br />

didn’t put much on the to-do list beyond some money<br />

for developing countries and a cap <strong>of</strong> a 2% increase<br />

in CO2, while Cancun was mostly more <strong>of</strong> the same.<br />

Nevertheless, there is that pressure to make some<br />

advances. Canada has made little progress beyond tying<br />

our cart to the U.S. Pony, and insisting that we will move<br />

when the newly emerging economies such as China make<br />

stronger commitments.<br />

Just how important is a move by China, one <strong>of</strong> our<br />

biggest and growing markets? Well, if we put some emission<br />

controls on our industrial high energy users, that could give<br />

those that do not do likewise an advantage in the short term<br />

(it is called emission leakage).<br />

But if carbon limitations become more general the early<br />

ones in will benefit because we would own the technology<br />

to change. It is suggested that if the big fossil fuel users<br />

(like us) lower our use that will lower world fuel prices and<br />

encourage the non-conformists to increase their use (not a<br />

happy outcome).<br />

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However, concerns over<br />

sector-level international<br />

competitiveness hinder<br />

ambitious climate policies.<br />

The OECD suggests that if<br />

a country reduces its CO2<br />

production by 50% by<br />

2050 its energy intensive<br />

industries will lower<br />

productivity by 3%, while<br />

a country that does not<br />

will gain in productivity by<br />

1% - not an overwhelming<br />

advantage.<br />

Models show that<br />

border taxes against non-compliant countries don’t work, and<br />

grandfathering out some <strong>of</strong> the energy intensive industries,<br />

although attractive politically won’t work in the long term.<br />

It is indeed a complex political issue.<br />

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12 April 2011 BUSINESS View­


AIRPORT UPDATE<br />

Tomorrow’s Airport Frequently Asked Questions<br />

<strong>Saskatoon</strong>’s Airport <strong>of</strong> tomorrow will emerge from a 10<br />

year $105 million plan including sweeping redesign and<br />

expansion <strong>of</strong> the Terminal building. By the end <strong>of</strong> 2013<br />

passengers will be moving through a totally redesigned<br />

airport. Final design concepts are nearing completion led by<br />

local architect Kindrachuk-Agrey.<br />

It is expected the expansion will begin in late 2011 and<br />

take approximately 24 months to complete. Primarily the<br />

expansion will focus on additional area post security to allow<br />

for additional passenger waiting area, bridges as well as food,<br />

beverage and retail outlets. Close to 60,000 square feet will<br />

be added to the existing second floor hold areas alone.<br />

Frequently Asked Questions:<br />

Q: Didn’t you just build a new Airport?<br />

A: In the last Airport redevelopment, between 1999 and 2002,<br />

we built the Terminal Building as large as possible without<br />

disrupting roads, parking, aprons or runways. The coming<br />

expansion will add a new dimension to the Terminal as a pier<br />

is extended outward to allow more gates closer to the core <strong>of</strong><br />

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currently three<br />

baggage claims –<br />

two for domestic flights and one for customs. The Terminal<br />

expansion calls for a fourth baggage claim to be added, and it<br />

will swing between domestic flights and customs, providing<br />

additional capacity in both areas. We’ll also have an ability<br />

to alleviate crowding by adding space to the customs area.<br />

Q: Will the Airport Improvement Fee be increased<br />

to pay for this expansion?<br />

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BUSINESS View­ April 2011 13


LPC CONSULTING<br />

Partnerships that work...<br />

Building Success in Saskatchewan’s Mining Supply Chain<br />

“We’re bidding on projects that<br />

we wouldn’t have looked at before,”<br />

says Tom Foster <strong>of</strong> Industrial Machine<br />

and Manufacturing in <strong>Saskatoon</strong>.<br />

Speaking <strong>of</strong> his company’s developing<br />

relationship with Wabi Iron & Steel<br />

Corp., a foundry and equipment<br />

manufacturer from New Liskeard,<br />

ON, Foster says “Together we’re able to<br />

tackle projects that neither <strong>of</strong> us could<br />

do on our own. We’re getting into new<br />

markets; we’re bidding in the States,<br />

we’re exploring joint opportunities in<br />

South America, and we’re going after<br />

projects together in Saskatchewan that<br />

were previously beyond our reach.”<br />

This is typical <strong>of</strong> the business<br />

relationships that Lester Cey is working<br />

to develop in the Saskatchewan mining<br />

community. Lester’s company, LPC<br />

Consulting, represents a consortium<br />

<strong>of</strong> twenty-two Northern Ontario<br />

firms, all <strong>of</strong> whom are<br />

experienced suppliers<br />

to the mining and<br />

www.LPCconsulting.ca<br />

heavy construction industries. “These<br />

companies have years <strong>of</strong> experience,<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten with unique areas <strong>of</strong> expertise<br />

that make them ideal partners for local<br />

firms,” says Cey. “When we bring them<br />

together, and both sides get talking, they<br />

start to see all kinds <strong>of</strong> opportunities<br />

together that weren’t even on the radar<br />

before.”<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> those opportunities<br />

are coming from Saskatchewan’s<br />

aboriginal communities. Bruce Simms,<br />

<strong>of</strong> Mamawe Northwest<br />

Resource Partnership,<br />

is excited about a new<br />

strategic partnership<br />

they’re forming with<br />

two <strong>of</strong> the consortium<br />

companies, Wabi Iron<br />

& Steel, and TESC<br />

Contracting Company.<br />

TESC is a Sudbury,<br />

ON mining contractor<br />

with an established<br />

10,000 sq. ft. facility<br />

in <strong>Saskatoon</strong>.<br />

“These companies<br />

have experience in the mining sector,<br />

and they’re very receptive to transferring<br />

skills to our communities,” says Simms.<br />

“We give them a local presence and a<br />

local workforce in the North. We can<br />

access training and skills development<br />

programs together, we can build the<br />

aboriginal workforce, and we can<br />

increase aboriginal participation in<br />

Northern Saskatchewan’s mining<br />

projects.”<br />

By connecting the consortium<br />

members to local companies, and<br />

weaving them into the local business<br />

fabric, LPC Consulting helps both sides<br />

succeed. When TESC needed some<br />

local help for their work on the BHP<br />

“The opportunities in<br />

Saskatchewan’s resource<br />

sectors are huge. And<br />

everywhere I hear the same<br />

thing - we need people, we<br />

need resources. I think we<br />

need more partnerships.”<br />

“Linking Suppliers to Markets”<br />

Billiton Freeze Plant project at Jansen,<br />

SK, Lester connected them to Rob<br />

Simpson, <strong>of</strong> New Concept Industries.<br />

According to Simpson, “We wouldn’t<br />

have known about this opportunity if<br />

Lester hadn’t gotten us together. We<br />

see great potential to work with TESC<br />

as our skills are a good fit for what they<br />

need locally.” New Concept is a metal<br />

fabrication, welding and equipment<br />

manufacturer based in Lanigan, SK.<br />

From Cey’s point <strong>of</strong> view, “this<br />

partnership model<br />

really seems to be<br />

working. We’re<br />

building local<br />

business, building new<br />

joint opportunities,<br />

and we’re connecting<br />

S a s k a t c h e w a n<br />

companies to new<br />

markets as well. These<br />

are literally win-win<br />

relationships.”<br />

The consortium <strong>of</strong><br />

twenty-two companies<br />

that Lester represents<br />

is an initiative <strong>of</strong> ONEDC (Ontario North<br />

Economic Development Corporation).<br />

Lester’s company LPC Consulting is the<br />

Saskatchewan in-market consultant for<br />

the ONEDC consortium.<br />

Lester Cey<br />

LPC Consulting<br />

For more information on the<br />

twenty-two companies that Lester<br />

represents, visit:<br />

www.LPCConsulting.ca<br />

876B 60th St. E<br />

<strong>Saskatoon</strong>, SK, S7K 8G8<br />

http://www.LPCConsulting.ca<br />

P: (306) 384-6042<br />

C: (306) 220-7783<br />

E: Lester.Cey@LPCConsulting.ca<br />

Advertorial<br />

14 April 2011 BUSINESS View­


Advertorial<br />

The new undergraduate student<br />

residences at the University<br />

<strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan will be an<br />

environmentally sustainable and<br />

multicultural place for hundreds <strong>of</strong> new<br />

students living on campus.<br />

Construction is well underway on<br />

two <strong>of</strong> the four new student residence<br />

buildings being built in the University<br />

<strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan’s College Quarter with<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> another exciting project,<br />

a 250-bed graduate student residence,<br />

to begin in the spring.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the university’s priorities is<br />

to achieve a more balanced multicultural<br />

residence community with an emphasis<br />

on engagement and scholarship <strong>of</strong><br />

Aboriginal Peoples. According to<br />

Sylvia Cholodnuik, manager <strong>of</strong> student<br />

residences, the goal is for students to<br />

live in a global community.<br />

“The University wants to enhance<br />

the student experience for those who<br />

are living on campus,” says Cholodnuik.<br />

“The logic behind making our residences<br />

a place where people from all over<br />

the world will live is to gear students’<br />

experiences towards a more diverse<br />

environment, similar to what they<br />

might find in the workforce.”<br />

CAMPUS VIEW<br />

New U <strong>of</strong> S undergraduate student residences:<br />

a multicultural experience<br />

Not only will the new undergraduate<br />

residences house an additional 400<br />

students starting next year (over 200<br />

beds will be ready for the fall and the<br />

rest by January), but the buildings are<br />

just the beginning <strong>of</strong> a master plan to<br />

develop the university’s College Quarter<br />

(a 145-acre site bordered by College<br />

Dr., Preston Ave., Cumberland Ave.<br />

and 14 th St.) into a pedestrian-friendly<br />

and environmentally sustainable<br />

community with not only graduate<br />

and undergraduate residences, but an<br />

assortment <strong>of</strong> commercial property<br />

and common spaces for everyone in<br />

the community.<br />

“We want life in residence to be a<br />

multicultural experience that appeals to<br />

students from all over the world,” she<br />

adds. “The new student residences will<br />

further our ability to <strong>of</strong>fer students a<br />

place to gather under one ro<strong>of</strong> to live,<br />

eat and work together while pursuing<br />

personal goals.”<br />

A show suite is now completed so<br />

students can get a sneak peek <strong>of</strong> their<br />

new home on campus. Photos <strong>of</strong> the<br />

four-bedroom suite are available on the<br />

U <strong>of</strong> S Flickr gallery.<br />

www.flickr.com/usask<br />

BUSINESS View­ April 2011 15


2WEBDESIGN.COM<br />

Power to the people - Political revolution through<br />

social media Commentary by M.Mouneeb Shahid, CEO, 2WEBDESIGN.com.<br />

In the past few months we have seen a major shift in<br />

the North African and Middle Eastern countries due<br />

to a democratic spark that originated from Tunisia. It<br />

all started by the self-immolation <strong>of</strong> a street vendor<br />

who set himself on fire after confiscation <strong>of</strong> his wares and<br />

harassment by municipal authorities. After this gruesome<br />

tragedy, most people could relate to the hardships imposed<br />

by the government and widespread demonstrations were<br />

held across Tunisia. This movement created a massive<br />

political unrest that ultimately brought down the 23 years<br />

<strong>of</strong> dictatorship in 28 days.<br />

The Tunisian revolution was very closely followed<br />

by Wael Ghonim, a Google executive, who had started a<br />

Facebook page called “We are all Khaled Said” back in June,<br />

2010. The page commemorated Khaled’s torturous treatment<br />

by Egyptian authorities under the emergency law which<br />

resulted in his death. It didn’t take long for the Facebook<br />

page to become popular very quickly as many Egyptians could<br />

relate to the event. There were political discussions and talks<br />

about what could be done to deal with such events in future,<br />

but more so it was an open platform to share frustrations and<br />

provide unbiased feedback.<br />

The events in Tunisia were a mere spark in an already<br />

fueled up crowd <strong>of</strong> a frustrated generation in Egypt that<br />

was well networked through the Internet and social media.<br />

Collaborating and coordinating a widespread protest was not<br />

a problem through the Facebook page. In fact, all it took was<br />

a mere announcement and since everyone shared the same<br />

ideology on political reform, the result was a tremendous<br />

and united outcome. Millions <strong>of</strong> people protested actively<br />

across the country and as a result, once again the people were<br />

victorious. Three decades <strong>of</strong> dictatorship was over within<br />

18 days.<br />

The trend has traversed in to neighbouring countries<br />

where the repercussions <strong>of</strong> political revolution <strong>of</strong> Tunisia and<br />

Egypt have shocked other nations. Libya in particular has<br />

been on the hotspot where violence has transcended across<br />

the borders <strong>of</strong> Tripoli and other major cities. We all hear the<br />

disturbing news <strong>of</strong> unnecessary civilian casualties as a result<br />

<strong>of</strong> a nation’s war against its own people.<br />

The underlying fact is that such revolutions are being<br />

taken place by mostly the youth and people under 35 years<br />

<strong>of</strong> age. This group <strong>of</strong> people are also the most “connected”<br />

segment <strong>of</strong> the population using communication technologies,<br />

primarily the Internet and social media. What they say is heard<br />

by many due to the reach that they have using social media<br />

and therefore the impact is pr<strong>of</strong>ound and powerful.<br />

Coming on more familiar turf, just a couple <strong>of</strong> years<br />

ago as we recall President Obama came in to power for a<br />

number <strong>of</strong> reasons. Certainly his prominent message <strong>of</strong> hope<br />

was powerful, but it was the way that it was communicated<br />

using infectious social media techniques that made him very<br />

popular.<br />

In all social networks Obama had a clear lead. On<br />

Facebook for instance Obama gained 10 times the new friends<br />

on election day than McCain. On MySpace Obama had 4<br />

times more friends, on Twitter Obama led by more than 20<br />

times more followers and overall Obama had 3 times more<br />

blog posts. The result <strong>of</strong> all this was the highest number <strong>of</strong><br />

younger voters coming out to vote for Obama.<br />

Governments are accustomed to work and communicate<br />

a certain way. Too <strong>of</strong>ten we see governments ignoring means<br />

<strong>of</strong> gaining valuable information directly from the people<br />

using social media techniques and this results in a retarded<br />

response rate. In today’s fast paced environment, facilitated<br />

by technology and convenience, people are more impatient<br />

than ever. Waiting around is simply not an option whether<br />

it is for governments or businesses.<br />

Social media has consistently proven that it can facilitate<br />

communication and cause change on larger and smaller<br />

scales. It is about time we learn to embrace it more effectively<br />

so we can be part <strong>of</strong> change, otherwise we will have to embrace<br />

change that we do not want to be a part <strong>of</strong>.<br />

M. Mouneeb Shahid<br />

Your Web Consultant<br />

2 WEB DESIGN Inc.<br />

16 April 2011 BUSINESS View­


CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />

Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong>: Keep your promise to reduce<br />

business taxes<br />

In February, the Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>,<br />

in partnership with all the provincial and territorial<br />

chambers across the country, announced it is launching a<br />

national campaign calling on all federal parliamentarians<br />

to keep their promise <strong>of</strong> reducing business taxes.<br />

In a message to over 420 local chambers <strong>of</strong> commerce<br />

and boards <strong>of</strong> trade, representing 192,000 businesses <strong>of</strong><br />

all sizes across Canada, Perrin Beatty, President and Chief<br />

Executive Officer <strong>of</strong> the Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

stated: “Our political leaders have to live up to the promises<br />

they have made. Businesses across the country have invested<br />

with the understanding that taxes would decline. A sudden<br />

change <strong>of</strong> course would constitute a broken promise to<br />

thousands <strong>of</strong> businesses and the people they employ.”<br />

With government stimulus programs ending this year,<br />

the tax reductions are especially important as they will free<br />

up capital to be put to work to grow Canada’s businesses<br />

and its economy. This strategy has been supported by a<br />

majority <strong>of</strong> parliamentarians in two federal budgets since<br />

its inception in 2007.<br />

“Government stimulus was important during the<br />

crisis, but it’s not the basis <strong>of</strong> real economic growth,”<br />

added Mr. Beatty. “Sustainable growth requires the private<br />

sector investment that can generate new jobs and federal<br />

revenues to pay down the deficit. The current tax plan,<br />

which was supported by both Liberal and Conservative<br />

parliamentarians, is essential for that investment.”<br />

Mr. Beatty told Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> members that<br />

Canada’s businesses need to speak out on tax competitiveness.<br />

“All Canadians lose when the political parties squabble over<br />

this issue. Our job is to help secure sustainable economic<br />

growth. We have a weak recovery underway, and we need<br />

the help the business tax strategy provides. The issue is too<br />

serious to be left to political game players.”<br />

In addition, the Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> released a report<br />

entitled Business Tax Relief is Crucial to Canada’s Economic<br />

Success. In its report, the Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> outlines that<br />

Canada has made steady progress in improving its business<br />

tax competitiveness over the last decade and that those<br />

actions have not gone unnoticed. The report demonstrates<br />

that increasing taxes on Canadian families and businesses<br />

is the wrong way to eliminate deficits. In a highly integrated<br />

global economy, the tax base is constantly on the move. Skilled<br />

workers, businesses, jobs and capital move easily across<br />

national borders, seeking the best economic opportunities.<br />

They are drawn to low-cost, low-tax environments.<br />

The Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> will be working<br />

with its membership and Canadian business all across the<br />

country over the coming weeks to continue to sensitize<br />

the federal politicians <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> this issue for<br />

Canada’s economic prosperity.<br />

The Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> is the vital<br />

connection between business and the federal government.<br />

It helps shape public policy and decision-making to the<br />

benefit <strong>of</strong> businesses, communities and families across<br />

Canada with a network <strong>of</strong> over 420 chambers <strong>of</strong> commerce<br />

and boards <strong>of</strong> trade, representing 192,000 businesses <strong>of</strong> all<br />

sizes in all sectors <strong>of</strong> the economy and in all regions. With<br />

global demand for natural resources increasing – driven by<br />

developing economies – Canada’s remote communities are<br />

among the brightest spots in our economy today, and will play<br />

an even greater role in worldwide economic development.<br />

“The economic potential <strong>of</strong> remote communities is very<br />

much on the minds <strong>of</strong> Canada’s businesses, community<br />

stakeholders and various levels <strong>of</strong> government,” said<br />

Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and Chief Executive Officer,<br />

Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. “That one <strong>of</strong> Canada’s<br />

largest corporations and a Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> member is<br />

undertaking an initiative that engages some <strong>of</strong> the country’s<br />

smallest businesses – also Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> members<br />

directly or through their local chamber – is a testament to the<br />

reach and relevancy <strong>of</strong> the Canadian <strong>Chamber</strong> to economic<br />

policy discussions in Canada.”<br />

the canadian chamber <strong>of</strong> commerce<br />

la chambre de commerce du canada<br />

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COMMITTEE UPDATES<br />

COMMITTEE ABORIGINAL OPPORTUNITIES<br />

CHAIRS<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

Aboriginal Opportunities<br />

Melanie Stroh - Radisson Hotel<br />

Lana Binning - RAVE<br />

Meetings: 1 st Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the month - 9:00-10:30 am<br />

Agribusiness Development<br />

Bert Sutherland - BERTradioonline.com<br />

Meetings: 2 nd Monday <strong>of</strong> the month - 3:30-5:00 pm<br />

Business Growth<br />

Tracy Arno- Adecco Employment Services Ltd.<br />

Meetings: Last Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the month - 8:00 am<br />

Celebrate Success!<br />

Monica Kreuger - Global Infobrokers<br />

Troy Davies - M.D. Ambulance Care<br />

Meetings: Depending on need - more closer to event<br />

Environment & Sustainability<br />

Al Scholz - A.N. Scholz & Associates Inc.<br />

Shane Borchard - Cameco<br />

Meetings: Last Monday <strong>of</strong> the month - 3:30-5:30 pm<br />

Future Opportunities<br />

Bill Brooks - eclecthink international<br />

Meetings: 3 rd Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the month - 8:00 am<br />

Going Global<br />

Ken Ziegler - Robertson Stromberg Pedersen LLP<br />

Monica Kreuger - Global Infobrokers<br />

Troy Davies - M.D. Ambulance Care<br />

Meetings: Depending on need<br />

Government Affairs<br />

Christian Braid - Braid Flooring and<br />

Window Fashions Inc.<br />

Meetings: 1 st Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month - 3:30-5:00 pm<br />

Health Opportunities<br />

Dave Dutchak - MD Ambulance Care Ltd.<br />

Debby Criddle - Bayshore Home Health<br />

Meetings: TBA<br />

Knowledge & Youth Development<br />

Dawn Wotherspoon - ClubMynx Fitness<br />

Meetings: 3 rd Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the month - 5:30 pm<br />

Membership Development<br />

Troy Larmer - United Group <strong>of</strong> Companies<br />

Meetings: 2 nd Friday <strong>of</strong> the month - 12:00-1:30 pm<br />

Science City<br />

Carol Reynolds - Genome Prairie<br />

Sanj Singh - Brett Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial<br />

Excellence<br />

Meetings: Depending on need<br />

More information available online at<br />

www.saskatoonchamber.com under Committees.<br />

The Aboriginal Opportunities Committee began a new initiative in late March.<br />

A focus group was held to discuss the challenges Aboriginal, First Nations and<br />

Métis owned businesses face. The Committee learned how the <strong>Chamber</strong> can<br />

better support these businesses in order to help them grow and expand.<br />

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

The Government Affairs Committee has prepared a reaction to the Provincial<br />

budget which was released in late March. Please check the <strong>Chamber</strong> website<br />

for the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s reaction to the budget.<br />

BUSINESS GROWTH<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

The Business by Design Technology Series was up and running again Thursday<br />

mornings in March. Members were encouraged to attend five different sessions<br />

with great speakers including; Harley Rivet, Brett Bailey & Jules Ouellette,<br />

Mike Klein, Melanie Schenstead & Joel Garand, and Brian Hnatiw.<br />

SCIENCE CITY<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

The Science City Committee would like to thank all organizations that<br />

participated in the Science in the City initiative in early 2011. Attendees<br />

were provided non-scientific information about the organization as well as a<br />

tour <strong>of</strong> the facility. This event was well received by the membership and the<br />

committee is possibly looking towards facilitating this event again in early Fall.<br />

CELEBRATE SUCCESS<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

Celebrate Success! SABEX applications have now been received and we’re<br />

excited to start the judging process!! Finalists will be announced at our Finalist<br />

Reception on April 13 th 2011 at Prairieland Park. Join us for an incredible<br />

evening <strong>of</strong> networking, champagne and delectable cuisine as we honour the<br />

<strong>Saskatoon</strong> region’s finest businesses! The Celebrate Success! <strong>Awards</strong> Gala<br />

will take place Wednesday, May 18 th , at TCU Place. Tickets can be purchased<br />

online at www.celebrate-success.ca.<br />

AGRIBUSINESS<br />

COMMITTEE<br />

On Tuesday, March 15 th the Agribusiness Committee met to discuss “The Last<br />

Cattle Frontier” with speaker Naomi D. Paley, Livestock Specialist Regional<br />

Services Branch, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Agriculture. Participants were excited to learn<br />

about the Last Cattle Frontier and it’s endeavors.<br />

The Last Cattle Frontier project operated for a total <strong>of</strong> six years promoting<br />

the benefits <strong>of</strong> farming and living in East Central Saskatchewan to people and<br />

ranchers from Alberta and beyond. Besides the obvious benefits <strong>of</strong> increasing<br />

rural populations the new influx <strong>of</strong> people brought with them new ideas and<br />

provided valuable diversity to our local communities.<br />

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On Tap with the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

Join us the first Wednesday <strong>of</strong> every month in the Rhino<br />

Room at Earls Restaurant & Lounge for <strong>Chamber</strong> on Tap,<br />

where your host Troy Larmer has a “pint sized chat” with a<br />

prominent business leader in <strong>Saskatoon</strong> in a casual, relaxed<br />

atmosphere.<br />

Enjoy refreshments and network with others in the<br />

business community while getting to know the guest <strong>of</strong><br />

honour a little bit better. In March, <strong>Chamber</strong> on Tap featured<br />

Tom McClocklin <strong>of</strong> Colliers McClocklin Real Estate Corp<br />

(shown below, left). For information on future Pint Sized<br />

Chats be sure to check out www.saskatoonchamber.com<br />

for details.<br />

Photos courtesy <strong>of</strong> Grant Romancia.<br />

CHAMBER EVENTS<br />

Shaken with a Twist Series at TUSQ<br />

On January 27 th 2011, the<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong>’s “Shaken with a Twist”<br />

series, hosted at TUSQ in the<br />

Staquatto Lounge, featured speaker<br />

Dawn Wotherspoon. Dawn is the<br />

owner <strong>of</strong> ClubMynx, who spoke about<br />

the success <strong>of</strong> her alternative fitness<br />

studio in <strong>Saskatoon</strong>. This evening’s<br />

sponsor was Monica Kreuger and<br />

Praxis School <strong>of</strong> Entrepreneurship.<br />

Past speakers and sponsors include February 17 th with<br />

Rebecca Simpson & Jordana Jacobson <strong>of</strong> Cravings Maternity<br />

& Baby - sponsored by Braid Flooring & Window Fashions.<br />

Cravings Maternity & Baby Boutique, Cravings Kids, The<br />

Cupcake Conspiracy and Tusq.<br />

March 17 th featured Brynn Boback-Lane <strong>of</strong> Children’s<br />

Hospital Foundation <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan - sponsored by: Braid<br />

Flooring & Window Fashions, Children’s Hospital Foudation<br />

<strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan and Tusq.<br />

The next “Shaken with a Twist” series will be held on<br />

April 21 st at TUSQ. See www.saskatoonchamber.com for<br />

details.<br />

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TCU Financial Group is a local business<br />

proudly working with local businesses -<br />

like Arctic Spas, <strong>Saskatoon</strong>.<br />

“Arctic Spas is making a splash with<br />

help from our TCU Business Services<br />

partnership. Business is very good.”<br />

- Chuck Walker, Owner, Arctic Spas, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

TCU has made a commitment to helping proprietors, pr<strong>of</strong>essionals,<br />

partners and small business owners achieve commercial success<br />

with practical financial business solutions.<br />

Our TCU Business Services Team is a group <strong>of</strong> experts ready to provide<br />

you with financial solutions for your unique business situation<br />

- like we have done for Chuck and his team at Arctic Spas.<br />

Visit us in-person or call to make an appointment with one <strong>of</strong> our<br />

Business Services Team representatives for a stress-free and informative<br />

consultation. www.tcufinancialgroup.com<br />

307 Ludlow Street | 2311 Arlington Avenue<br />

Phone: 306.651.6500


Bamboo Shoots<br />

Audio Visual - Equipment / Productions /<br />

Rental AND Video / Film - Productions /<br />

Equipment<br />

639 Main St, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 933-4212<br />

Russ Besenski / Adrienne Thomas<br />

Bill’s House <strong>of</strong> Flowers<br />

Florists AND Retail<br />

712 Broadway Ave, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 242-8809<br />

Jana Ellis<br />

Bus Sales <strong>of</strong> <strong>Saskatoon</strong> Ltd.<br />

Automobile - Lease / Rental / Sales AND<br />

Transportation Industry<br />

3234 Millar Ave, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 933-3135<br />

Rudy Goertzen<br />

Canadian Youth Business Foundation<br />

Business Development / Information Services<br />

AND Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Organizations<br />

301-129 21 st St E, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 652-1824<br />

Jeff Taylor<br />

Catterall & Wright Consulting Engineering<br />

Consultants - Engineering<br />

1221 8 th St E, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 343-7280<br />

Carleen Bartel / Lyle McLeod<br />

Comedy on Demand<br />

Entertainment / Attractions AND Video / Film -<br />

Productions / Equipment<br />

Phone: (306) 229-5544<br />

Matthew Murray<br />

Dark & Twisted Smoke Shop Corp.<br />

Retail AND Retail - Gift & Novelty<br />

102-626 Broadway Ave, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 652-2706<br />

Sheldon Lakinger<br />

Dekker Security Building Systems<br />

Consulting<br />

Home-Based Business<br />

Phone: (306) 716-9750<br />

Ron Dekker<br />

ESTI Consulting Services<br />

Computers - Sales / Services / Supplies AND<br />

Consultants - Computer<br />

812 Spadina Cres E, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 242-2436<br />

Mark Dick / Simon Gadd<br />

Feng, Zhihai<br />

Individual Members<br />

Global Transportation Hub Authority<br />

(GTHA)<br />

Transportation Industry AND Government<br />

Agencies - Provincial / Federal<br />

350-1777 Victoria Ave, Regina<br />

Phone: (306) 787-4842<br />

Rachael Campbell-Toth<br />

Guo, Lin<br />

Individual Members<br />

Homes by Ens Ltd.<br />

Home Builders / Renovations<br />

PO Box 1622 Stn Main, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 933-9864<br />

Allan Ens<br />

J. Lou Charlebois Consulting<br />

Associates<br />

Consultants AND Home-Based Business<br />

Phone: (306) 280-3020<br />

Lou Charlebois<br />

Layon International Electronic & Telecom<br />

Co. Ltd.<br />

Home-Based Business<br />

Chen Bao Yi<br />

Li, Jianhao<br />

Individual Members<br />

Li, Xianhe<br />

Individual Members<br />

Li, Zhibin<br />

Individual Members<br />

Liang, Hua Zhao<br />

Individual Members<br />

Liew, Judy Yang<br />

Individual Members<br />

Phone: (306) 880-2282<br />

M. V.<br />

Consultants AND Janitorial / House Cleaning<br />

Services<br />

Phone: (306) 955-9606<br />

T<strong>of</strong>fic Salah<br />

Nature Conservancy <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />

Environmental / Recycling AND Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />

Organizations<br />

Hangar 16, 16 Wayne Hicks Lane,<br />

<strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 242-4020<br />

Larry Gabruch<br />

Nova-Tek Innovations Inc.<br />

Computers - Sales / Services / Supplies AND<br />

Graphic Design<br />

15-1724 Quebec Ave, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 665-7885<br />

Matthew Murray<br />

Prosper Consulting Inc.<br />

Consultants - Employment / Training AND<br />

Home-Based Business<br />

Phone: (306) 227-1101<br />

Silas Dain<br />

Robertson Organizational Development<br />

Consultants<br />

Consultants - Business AND Home-Based<br />

Business<br />

Phone: (306) 477-0951<br />

Douglas Robertson<br />

New Members<br />

Rock Creek Tap & Grill<br />

Restaurants<br />

102-1820 McOrmond Dr, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 979-7337<br />

Jim Beck<br />

Rosler Construction<br />

Agricultural Implements AND Construction<br />

120 71 st St W, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 933-0033<br />

Dwayne Rosler<br />

S & E Trusted Online Directory DBA:<br />

Trusted <strong>Saskatoon</strong>.com<br />

Internet AND Home-Based Business<br />

Phone: (306) 341-3003<br />

Ele Smiroldo<br />

Street Side Signs<br />

Signs AND Home-Based Business<br />

Phone: (306) 381-7070<br />

Pat Wilmot<br />

Sylvan Learning Centre<br />

Education / Training<br />

407 1 st Ave N, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 978-7323<br />

Madeline Fernandes / Neville Fernandes<br />

Telus Communications<br />

Internet AND Telecommunications / Wireless<br />

Phone: (306) 716-9246<br />

Shawn Brennan<br />

Tron Power LP<br />

Contractors AND Mining Equipment / Supplies<br />

301-2555 Grasswood Rd E, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 652-4989<br />

Jonathan Louie / Doug Reynolds<br />

U <strong>of</strong> S - Huskie Athletics<br />

Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Organizations AND University Of<br />

Saskatchewan<br />

87 Campus Dr, <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />

Phone: (306) 966-1025<br />

Basil Hughton<br />

Xie, Chunling<br />

Individual Members<br />

Zhang, Feng<br />

Individual Members<br />

To refer your leads or for<br />

membership<br />

information,<br />

please contact:<br />

Derek Crang<br />

(306) 664-0702<br />

dcrang@saskatoonchamber.com<br />

Visit saskatoonchamber.com<br />

today under Member Services for more<br />

details,<br />

or contact the <strong>Chamber</strong> Office at<br />

(306) 244-2151<br />

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CHAMBER EVENTS<br />

22 April 2011 BUSINESS View­


Creating an injury-free work environment means putting<br />

safety first. The fact is, there is no such thing as<br />

an accident. Every workplace injury is predictable<br />

and preventable. Together we can make Saskatchewan the safest<br />

province in which to work. Thank you for making<br />

Mission: Zero happen.<br />

Zero injuries. Zero fatalities. Zero suffering.<br />

Leadership<br />

begins here.<br />

w o r k s a f e s a s k . c a<br />

Magna Electric Corporation, Regina

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