Kevin Hursh Awards & Honours - Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Hursh Awards & Honours - Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Hursh Awards & Honours - Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
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
Barry Strilchuk and Cheryl Hellekson, Co-owners, Camrose Farm Equipment Ltd.<br />
“We work with FCC and talk about<br />
ideas. They propose solutions.“<br />
When you talk financing with Farm Credit Canada, we’ll listen<br />
Ready to expand your business? We’re ready to help. We get to know you and<br />
your business. Once we learn how you want to grow, we’ll create a financing<br />
package that helps you do it. Work with the leading lender to agriculture,<br />
agribusiness and agri-food in Canada. Let’s talk business.<br />
www.fccfinancing.ca
Image © Ruslan Gilmanshin - Dreamstime.com<br />
BUSINESS Viewis a bimonthly publication <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Greater <strong>Saskatoon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
104-202 4 th Avenue North, <strong>Saskatoon</strong>, SK S7K 0K1<br />
Phone: (306) 244-2151 Fax: (306) 244-8366<br />
Email: chamber@saskatoonchamber.com<br />
Website: www.saskatoonchamber.com<br />
Reproduction <strong>of</strong> any material contained in Business View is permitted provided credit is given<br />
to the Greater <strong>Saskatoon</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>.<br />
Articles and criticisms are invited, but views expressed in Business View are those <strong>of</strong><br />
contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by, or are policy <strong>of</strong>, the Greater <strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. We encourage you to support the business leaders whose names<br />
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 />
Cover Image © Leo Bruce Hempell - Dreamstime.com<br />
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
© Jetfoto - Dreamstime.com<br />
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 />
PotashCorp.com<br />
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 />
TD Canada Trust<br />
It’s our business to understand and help build your business.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer businesses a range <strong>of</strong> innovative, specialized products and services. Our specially trained<br />
Account Managers and Small Business Advisors are committed to helping you by:<br />
• Discussing your banking needs<br />
• Offering borrowing and investment solutions<br />
• Delivering excellent personal service<br />
Travis Lowe<br />
Commercial Account Manager<br />
TD Commercial Banking<br />
170 – 2nd Ave. S., 3rd Floor<br />
<strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />
(306) 975-7209<br />
travis.lowe@td.com<br />
Call us today for an appointment and find out<br />
how we can help your business succeed.<br />
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 />
Terri Peterson<br />
Area Manager<br />
Small Business Banking<br />
242 – 234 Primrose Dr.<br />
<strong>Saskatoon</strong><br />
(306) 371-1558<br />
terri.peterson@td.com<br />
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 />
the airport and shorter walks for customers.<br />
Q: The customs baggage area is already crowded. Will<br />
Ask About<br />
Our Flight<br />
Tracking<br />
Program!<br />
UNIGLOBE and United Airlines are working for you!<br />
Daily direct flights from <strong>Saskatoon</strong> to Chicago!<br />
Business travel to the United States with UNIGLOBE Carefree Travel has just<br />
been made even easier! Experience direct daily flights with United Airlines from<br />
<strong>Saskatoon</strong> to Chicago. Convenient connector flights available from O’Hare<br />
International Airport. We’ll streamline your travel so you can get there sooner.<br />
Call for details.<br />
Corporate Department Circle Drive & Quebec Avenue<br />
Phone: 934-3400 Out <strong>of</strong> Town? 1-866-470-2010 www.uniglobecorporate.com<br />
it be expanded in<br />
size?<br />
A: We are working<br />
on this issue as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the design<br />
process. There are<br />
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 />
A: We anticipate financing the entire project through the AIF<br />
at its existing level along with annual Airport pr<strong>of</strong>its.<br />
Q: Will money from any level <strong>of</strong> government fund<br />
the 2011 Terminal Building expansion?<br />
A: No, there are no government grants or financing for the<br />
expansion project.<br />
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 />
BUSINESS View April 2011 17
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 />
18 April 2011 BUSINESS View
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 />
BUSINESS View April 2011 19
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 />
BUSINESS View April 2011 21
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