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IMI Brokerage Company Ltd. is celebrating 15 years in business.(business profile)

Apr 01, 2008 ... In business, a 15th anniversary is a distinctive accomplishment worthy of honour, recognition and celebration. With a solid foundation whose strength is now matched by a sense of pride and accomplishment, IMI Brokerage Company Ltd. proudly celebrated its 15th anniversary on April 1, 2008 ....

Leading off.

Apr 01, 2008; Moen, Keith ... When speaking in business terms, growth almost always implies a positive connotation. Generally, it means more productivity, more revenue creation and hence, more wealth distribution. It means either a bigger piece of the pie, or in keeping with the rising-tide-raises-all-ships mentality ...

Saskatchewan growth comes with challenges.(OFF THE WIRE)

Apr 01, 2008; Gartner, Brett ... From coffee row to corporate boardrooms, people across Saskatchewan are genuinely optimistic about what the future holds. Strong global demand for Saskatchewan's rich endowment of natural resources has laid the foundation for the province's economic resurgence. Businesses and ...

Number of people over 55 still working increases.(OFF THE WIRE)(Brief article)

Apr 01, 2008 ... The most recent Action Saskatchewan report card shows a significant increase in the number of people 55 years of age and older who are working in Saskatchewan, noted Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan. "There are now about 84,000 people 55 or older working in Saskatchewan ...

Big companies equal happier employees, study indicates.(OFF THE WIRE)

Apr 01, 2008 ... Employees at larger companies are generally happier about their jobs than those at smaller organizations, according to a recent study. Companies with more than 1,000 people scored marginally better than smaller corporations in the category of 750 employees or 500 employees or ...

Mining makes sense in Saskatoon.(SASKATOON REGION UPDATE)

Apr 01, 2008 ... Saskatoon is a part of the natural resource buzz in a very major way. From potash to uranium to gold, Saskatoon is located in the centre of Saskatchewan's mining industry. Because most of the resources are distributed around the province, Saskatoon has become the centre of operations for ...

Personal Health Spending Accounts.(FINANCIAL PLANNING)

Apr 01, 2008; Berg, Dale R. ... When jobs are plentiful, and people are scarce, employers need to be creative and unique in their employment offering in order to attract and retain quality people. In today's tight labour market, employees rank benefits very high when it comes to making their final employment decision of ...

Yet another mega project.

Apr 01, 2008; Martin, Paul ... DEPENDING ON HOW IT COMES OFF YOUR LIPS, IT'S EITHER THE MOOSE JAW-REGINA CORRIDOR, THE REGINA-MOOSE JAW CORRIDOR OR JUST THE CORRIDOR. No matter which rolls off the tongue most comfortably, it is a hidden gem poised to propel Saskatchewan to the next level of industrial players. * ...

Even more reasons to avoid litigation.(LAW)

Apr 01, 2008; Lee, Stacey ... In a previous issue, we discussed how electronic document management is becoming a necessity. While a records management plan can help, there is one circumstance where even the best plans have trouble: when litigation affects the business. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Vaccines: from bacteria growth to disease prevention.(TECHNOLOGY)

Apr 01, 2008; Friesen, Amy ... Most of us are familiar with vaccines from inoculations we receive in childhood. It is well-known that vaccination has saved millions of lives, but few stop to think about the impact of vaccines on our food supply. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just as we need to be ...

Solution: BioAccess; Don't know your gingko biloba from your Omega-3's? Then BioAccess is the place for you.(WANTED: Gingko Biloba Market Expert)

Apr 01, 2008; Moen, Keith ... From a legacy standpoint, they're as green as the three-leafed logo they use as part of their corporate branding strategy. But more importantly, when this green metaphor is used in terms of nurturing and fostering business growth, they're as important, valuable and resourceful as any ...

It might take more than coffee to warm the hearts of your customers.(CALIBRATION)

Apr 01, 2008; White, David ... A long time ago, when the earth was green ... I used to sit on the living room floor with my siblings and watch the "Irish Rovers." Apparently this was one of my father's favourite acts. I am not sure if it was because the Rover's were from Ireland (as he was), or if it was because he ...

The growth agenda--a clash of visions.(BACK PAGE)

Apr 01, 2008; Martin, Paul ... When Saskatchewan voters went to the polls late last fall they were faced with a choice between two divergent visions of the province's future. One was based on the notion of the need for growth and another predicated on the need for a social dividend. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

WSE Technologies puts spotlight on affordable solar heating technology.(business profile)

Apr 01, 2008 ... Despite rising energy costs, there has been a long-held belief regarding energy sources and consumption that says conversion to green technologies is too expensive, impractical or futuristic for contemporary applications. Thanks to WSE Technologies, however, all of these misconceptions are ...

Now in her second year as Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA), Pamela Schwann's goal is to convey the value of mining to the broader world.("Q&A")(Interview)

Apr 01, 2008; Schwann, Pamela ... SMJ: How would you like to improve public understanding of the industry? PS: The SMA motto is 'Mining is GREAT for Saskatchewan.' We have to make the activities and contributions of the mining industry more tangible to the general public. We need to demonstrate the link between ...

Bill Boyd was re-elected as an MLA in the 2007 provincial election and was subsequently appointed Minister of Energy and Resources.("Q&A")(Interview)

Apr 01, 2008; Boyd, Bill ... SMJ: What strengths do you bring to this portfolio, and what do you believe your appointment tells us about how this new government views the mining industry? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BB: First and foremost, I share with my cabinet colleagues a deep belief that our ...

Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) President Bruce Lambert is now in his second term at the helm of the member-based organization.("Q&A")(Interview)

Apr 01, 2008; Lambert, Bruce ... SMJ: Why has there been an increase in the number and size of mining companies operating in the province? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BL: Certainly commodity price increases have attracted many new companies to the province and encouraged existing operating companies to ...

Feeding and fuelling the world.

Apr 01, 2008 ... As the world's leading producer of both potash and uranium, Saskatchewan plays a critical role in the production of food and energy, two necessities of life on this planet. The security of both is entrusted to the hands, minds and hearts of those working in our mining industry. ...

Engineers constant in life of mine.

Apr 01, 2008 ... Announcements heralding millions--and even billions--of dollars in new mining activity have become so commonplace in Saskatchewan that they seem to slip by almost unnoticed. Engineers, however, set off fireworks and hold a parade after every announcement, knowing members of their ...

Electric supply key to boosting quality of life.(INDUSTRIAL MINERALS)

Apr 01, 2008; Barnstable, Douglas ... Fuelling the world is all about providing access to energy. Many of the world's poorest countries require improved access to energy, specifically electricity, to increase their economic growth and quality of life. Coal, as the most important fuel for electricity generation and a vital ...