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The lights are out on deregulation Volume 07 December 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 10 Cover Story Top 10 Business Stories of the Year 2003From unsettling global affairs like the war in Iraq to local events with far-reaching impact like BSE, this year Alberta businesses had to stay on top of news with the power to shift their futures and fortunes Sofa, So GoodBill Comrie could never have imagined that his little furniture store in a brick warehouse would one day hit $1 billion in sales. Meet the man behind The Brick Moving ForwardCARGO BOOM: Demand for increased freight transportation options has spurred couriers like FedEx to expand their services in Alberta. November 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 09 Cover Story Shut In, but Not Shut OutParamount Energy Trust takes a stand in a controversial ruling pitting Alberta’s natural gas producers against their biggest oilsands neighbours Passing the torchThe same crucial elements that make family businesses a success - communication, trust, respect and a delineation of roles - will make succession planning that much easier A Perfect Fit"We of The Tire live our vision of Canadian Tire. We will not only be a survivor in this new order, I believe we will lead with distinction," says Martha Billes, who owns 60% of the controlling shares of the company. October 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 08 Cover Story Gringo Goes WildAlberta’s Marketer of the Year is taking a bite out of his competition in the fast food world Diary of a StartupWriter-turned-entrepreneur Steven Sandor chronicles the daily struggles in the journey to launch his dream business – a new entertainment venue in Edmonton Risky BusinessSkyrocketing insurance premiums force small business to take on increasing risks, even face bankruptcy: Is government intervention the answer? September 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 07 Cover Story 2003 Venture100 - Having it AllThe Venture100 list reinforces trends seen in the previous years – big numbers are generated by big oil The Dominion of EnCanaAlberta’s largest corporation proclaims its constitution What's in a Name?Corporate name analysis of the Venture100 July/August 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 06 Cover Story Alberta's 50 Most Influential People 2003From A to W (Clive Beddoe to Rob Woronuk), meet the scene stealers of the past year Hot Time in the CityIt isn’t the weather; it isn’t the Stampede. Solid economics and enticing job prospects reel in 20,000 new residents each year. Admit it, we all want a big bite of the Calgary good life The Big FixSpurred by everything from TV do-it-yourself shows to soaring resale values, Albertans can’t get enough of home renovations June 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 05 Cover Story Our Fellow AmericansThey came, they liked what they saw and they stayed. Alberta's oilpatch will never be the same Tapping the UnconventionalAlberta energy players hope to unlock the potential of coal bed methane and with it, reshape Alberta's gas industry Business best betsEager to capitalize on the next hot consumer trend? Look no further than the masses, say North American trend-watchers, and give them what they really, really want May 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 04 Cover Story Alberta's Most Respected Corporations 2003 Pillars of RespectFinancial stability, innovative practices and environmental sensitivity prove to be the three pillars upon which a respected corporation is built The Right CallOn the surface, the telecommunications industry still looks a mess, but dig deeper and signs exist that the slump is actually beginning to lift April 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 03 Cover Story Prospects NorthAlberta companies are staking their claim on business development in Canada’s North A Healthy BusinessWho asked business for an opinion when governments called for a dramatic restructuring of the public health care system? Who indeed The War on SpamWithout some corrective action, spam threatens to turn e-mail into one gigantic electronic garbage delivery service March 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 02 Cover Story A (Labour) Force to be Reckoned WithWhat drives Alberta’s most enterprising employees and how their initiative is creating big results. Alberta Venture presents the winners of the 2002 E Awards Big bad boosters?How Promoting Calgary Inc. missed the mark and why they say it'll be different next time Working the RoomLearn the art of successful networking and walk away from your next meeting or social gathering with productive business contacts January/February 2003 Vol. 07 Issue 01 Cover Story What Growth Has Taught MeA sense of purpose and a will to innovate guides Alberta Venture's 2003 roster of rapid-growth firms. Why Character WinsLeaders of Alberta’s Fastest Growing Companies reveal the entrepreneurial attributes that meant the most for their companies’ success The Property ValueAlbertans will find themselves at home with the current high returns on real estate investments Contents copyright 2008 by Venture Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy