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Meet the New Paint Guy
Brian Scudamore, the man behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, is back with a new business plan that will revolutionize the painting industry
Game Plan
Assembling a Lasting Family Business
with BJ’s International Truck Centre
Building & Keeping a Wide Base of Customers
with CMP Plastics International Inc.
Competing in an Emerging Market
with Canadian Cloud Computing Inc.
Creating & Maintaining Multiple Divisions Within One Firm
with Cybertech Group of Companies
How to Orchestrate a Successful Corporate Event
with Spark Inc.
Green Thumbs
Can an International Giant in Paper-and-Pulp Milling Retool Itself for a Modern Age?
Mercer International makes the case
Can Apparel be Sustainable from Conception to Completion?
The women’s clothing from LUVLY in Lunenburg is proving it can.
Can Thoughtful Landscape Design and Rapid Growth Sustain One Another?
They do at Aden Earthworks, where vibrant designs meet clients’ demands for sustainability across multiple industries.
Eco-Minded Gadgets
Meltech Thermal Imaging Inc. finds defects in the building envelope with military technology.
Greener Engineering
The founders of Fortress Engineering Ltd. push for government incentives and public demand in order to better their industry
How Healthy is Your Workplace?
A push for ergonomic considerations has firms like EWI Works International Inc. redefining the workplace.
Making a Corporate Green Plan
For Ingersoll Paper Box Co. Limited, a sustainable agenda is best achieved one small step at a time.
What Fuel is Renewable and Easily Sourced?
Landfill gas emissions, thanks to Comcor Environmental Limited.
Off The Map
Ingredients for Success
The dough isn’t the only thing on the rise for Boston Pizza International Inc. A shrewd business strategy has the company turning its eye beyond North America to bring its brand to the world.
The Biz
A Family Foundation
For nearly 30 years, Archway Insurance Inc. has positioned itself as an insurance-brokerage leader, held together by its strong family values
A First Nations Enterprise
Samson Management Limited doesn’t hesitate when it comes to growth
Canada’s King of the Hill
Hill & Knowlton Canada’s commitment to intense, annual planning sessions keeps it atop the nation’s PR market
Cerebral Support
Through smart acquisitions and steady growth, Brains II helps address any technological need
Cooked to Perfection
The Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada creates cuisine fit for royalty
Digital Trust
Hitting a long-awaited sales goal turned out to be the first step for NCI to face growth in its own way
From Potash to Profits
North Rim Exploration Ltd. rides diversification to unprecedented growth
Men of Steel
RHI Canada’s Hans Joerg Junger and Friedrich Schweighofer bring RHI AG’s refractory-production prowess to North America
Powered by its People
Ingram Micro Canada may be an IT company, but it knows success lies with its employees
Riding Out the Recession
The third-generation owners of Rideout Tool & Machine Inc. stay afloat thanks to new opportunities for future growth
Surf, Turf, Glitz & Glam
Restaurant and nightclub Peake’s Quay breathes new life into Prince Edward Island’s capital
Thawing Out the Cold Call
In the numbers game of phone sales, Beacon Sales Professionals spends more time making connections and less dialing the next number
Working the Waterfront
Adams & Knickle, one of Nova Scotia’s leading fisheries, has been growing with its community since 1897
’Til the Cows Come Home
After 9/11 made agribusiness a riskier affair, Lakeview Insurance Brokers remains one of the only firms providing a backup plan to the farms of Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Experts
Not Just Another Lawyer
Talking life and litigation with Helen Fotinos, general counsel at Kia Canada Inc.
“I call myself a frustrated perfectionist. ‘Fine’ is never good enough; I’m always pushing myself to reach the next skill level.”
Discussing design with Debbie Brady, founder of Graphically Speaking
“I can keep busy with other things, but I think it’s healthy to spend time working in a job you enjoy.”
Jim Frise, general manager of Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa, talks about dodging retirement to do what he loves
“I realized I don’t have to be afraid. I have to say what’s on my mind and what I feel.”
Lessons in success from Stephen Applebaum, president and CEO of Sherson Group
“People need to do two things: be more self-reliant and be responsible for their own decisions.”
Navigating the metals market with Silver-Investor.com founder David Morgan
“The best way to win any race is to get off to a good start. And you only get a good start if you are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Doing business with Terry Hamilton, president and general manager of Battle River Implements Ltd.
“When it comes to consultancies, there are those who develop strategy and those who execute strategy. It is rare to have someone with both.”
Consulting with the best: TMG International Inc.’s managing director, John Bardawill
The Goods
Engineered Wood & Flooring Systems
from Warman Truss
Pioneering H20 Coolers
from Alpine Water Systems Inc.
Tube-Transforming TV Applications
from ES3
World-Renowned Brake-Caliper Pistons
from ATL Industries
The Innovators
Banking in Blood
Insception Biosciences’ pioneering medical practices are proving to be a solid investment for future health
Closing the Gap
By pooling resources and knowledge, Composites Innovation Centre brings together experts across industries to solve pressing technological issues
Data Protection Goes Mobile
Asigra Inc. safeguards mobile-device data with an inventive, cloud-based protection service
Paving the Way
Tony Lourakis, CEO of Complete Innovations, turned a fledging software company into an international operation by ensuring that innovation is woven into every aspect of the business
Taking Cancer to Trial
OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s new products could help mitigate the difficulty of treating tumours that rapidly adapt
Worth a Listen
The gurus behind Akoostix Inc. are standardizing sonar technology for use across various platforms and industries
The Roundup
Grab Bag: Must-Have Gadgets
Let these feats of engineering smooth out the friction of your workday
Coffee Talk
Elana Rosenfeld, CEO of Kicking Horse Coffee, discusses the marketplace
Top Tips
How to Market with Little to No Budget
Cost-efficient ways to advertise your business