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Volume 09
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| December 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 10
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Mr. Charlie's Miracle YearNexen boss Charlie Fischer's patience and long-term vision paid off in 2005, earning him the title of Business Person of the Year
The Road to Muskeg ValleyTake a former gold miner, a limestone outcrop in the heart of the oilsands and a soaring demand for industrial minerals and what do you get? Alberta's largest hard-rock mining project, that's what.
The 50 Greatest AlbertansAs Alberta's centennial year celebrations draw to a close, Alberta Venture proudly presents the century's Greatest Albertan.
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| November 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 09
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Herculean TaskWith its mainline business of the last 45 years hanging in the balance, a revamped Spar Aerospace faces its biggest challenge yet: Export or die
Crossed CurrentsIs the drive for electrical deregulation dead, or just recharging?
Starting OverThe prospect of a mid-life career switch may seem daunting, but it can be a rewarding experience. And there are ways to ease the transition
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| October 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 08
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The House That Jay BuiltOur 2005 Marketer of the Year, Jayman MasterBuilt, shows how smart branding and sensitivity to the customer can add value to even the hardest assets.
The Vencap GapIn contrast to a vibrant venture capital market next door in B.C., Alberta firms canât find the funds they need to take flight.
Extreme Makeover in Farm CountryHow the winner of Alberta Ventureâs corporate rebranding contest, Camrose-based Ross Agri, created a new personality for itself.
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| September 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 07
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Making HayAs go the Venture 100, so goes the province. And are they ever going.
Venture 100: The RankingsBig and Bigger
The corporate heavyweights jockeying for position prove you don't rise to the top by standing still.
The House Always WinsAlberta's highest-grossing corporation isn't in the oilpatch, or even the private sector. It's the Crown agency that oversees the gambling and liquor industries
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| June 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 05
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Situation CriticalThe words "global economy" have never been more important to Alberta than they are now.
The China SyndromeBeijing thinks the oilsands could be the answer to its energy problems. Two Alberta companies have signed deals with the Chinese. But what happens when state-owned companies start operating in Alberta? And how will the Americans react?
Northern RightsTransCanada and Enbridge both want to build the Alaska Highway gas pipeline.
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| May 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 04
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Home Field AdvantageAfter paying a record amount for a CFL club, a new local ownership team thinks it can save the Calgary Stampeders.
Who Topped the Polls?For the fifth year, Alberta Venture has asked its readers which corporations and individuals have earned their respect. This year's survey was sent to more than 2,500 senior executives throughout Alberta and the respondents selected 24 corporations and three individuals as exemplifying traits of honesty, foresight, leadership, focus and accountability. In the following pages, we look behind the response to understand the practices that have earned this praise.
The Golden Rule of RelationshipsOrganizations that pursue powerful customer relationships embrace the mantra: Do unto others
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| April 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 03
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Generation NextA baker's dozen of Alberta's brightest new stars share their visions of tomorrow, their hopes for today and the fears that keep them awake at night.
The Big EventIt's been 17 years since Calgary hosted the Olympic Games and the province still has a thing or two to learn about event-based marketing.
The Valley of GhostsPinched between sprawling Calgary and protected Banff National Park, the once-vibrant town of Seebe is being eyed by developers who think the ghost town could be the next Canmore.
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| January-February 2005
Vol. 09 Issue 01
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Fastest Growing Companies 2005They've got the moves, they've got the momentum. Alberta's Fastest Growing Companies are lunging ahead with a combination of solid management and a firm grasp of today's business environment. Not to leave anyone out, this year we've divided the list into top performers under $20 million in revenue and those above $20 million.
Body BuildingYou need head, heart, cojones--and a big boot--to keep a booming business on track.
Slow CookerRaj Narayanaswamy has his sights set on a billion-dollar bottom line--no wonder the CEO of Replicon Inc. isn't satisfied with merely exponential sales and staff growth.
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