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| December 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 10
Cover Story Plan. Execute. Repeat.Rocket science? Hardly. As any retailer will tell you, the difference between what-was-it-calleds and the winners in retail lies in business execution. And nobody knows that better than John Forzani. Meet the turnaround king, retail pro and Alberta Ventureâs Business Person of the Year
Applied InnovationFor an engineer, science isnât purposeful until it provides an answer
Top 10 Business Stories of 2002From scandals to scapegoats, Kyoto to clinics, the business community has had a lot to keep up with in 2002
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| November 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 09
Cover Story FlashforwardAlbertaâs small but feisty film and television industry predicts it can regain lost ground. Is anyone watching?
A Failsafe Approach to SafetyThereâs no secret to increasing workplace safety, say employers who have successfully improved their performance. Education, partnerships and constant evaluation make the difference
Switching StationsCalgary radio broadcasters have enjoyed a wonderful ride, say insiders, but as new stations on the FM dial âbreezeâ into town, competition in Canadaâs third largest English-speaking radio market is heating up
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| October 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 08
Cover Story Western HospitalityFrom wine to dine, Pat and Connie OâConnorâs vertical approach to business â and marketing â has earned Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts a first-class reputation and them the title Marketers of the Year
Dynamic Firm Seeks Marketing MateAre you looking for an advertising agency? Finding your marketing âlove matchâ means asking the right questions.
Trials and TribulationThe fledgling biotechnology industry struggles to find its footing during a global downturn for the sector
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| September 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 07
Cover Story The Venture100: Bigger than EverIt's been a year of tumult, triumph, tragedy. Alberta has experienced a phenomenal level of corporate change, layered on top of the global business, economic and political issues. The 2002 Venture100 List reflects that change.
The Will to SurviveThe mettle of Alberta's $3.3-billion forestry sector is being tested, with challenges coming at it from every direction
Evangelists for HealthJamie and Megan Brunner are two of the beautiful people. And if they have their way, they will make you beautiful too
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| June 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 05
Cover Story Alberta's Most Respected Corporations 2002Our second annual survey uncovers the seven companies you respect the most
Export Year in ReviewThanks to gas and an American energy crisis, Albertaâs export revenues are up for 2001. Still, the province remains focused on diversifying the markets into which it sells
Powering the FutureThe race for the latest energy technologies is rife with obstacles but still holds promise for Alberta stakeholders
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| April 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 03
Cover Story Media MuscleShaw Communications Inc. keeps its fists up and its gaze locked on Canadian cable domination
Best-SellersKey products top the e-commerce heap â why not capitalize on the trends?
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| March 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 02
Cover Story Best of the Bunch2001 E Awards winners share one thing in common â theyâre ordinary people making extraordinary commitments to their workplaces
Culture CuesWhen hosting international guests, learn how to sidestep offensive and culturally insensitive blunders
Continental TrafficEdmonton-based Kinetana Group Inc. connects traditional medicine with breakthrough biotechnology in Hong Kong
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| January/February 2002 Vol. 06 Issue 01
Cover Story ALBERTA'S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES 2002: Still Going UpWith a hefty shot of ingenuity and increased customer focus, Albertaâs Fastest Growing companies 2002 are finding upsides in the downslide
Economic Outlook 2002Economists, banks and businesses agree Albertaâs economic growth, though slowed, will lead the country in 2002. Social indicators tell a different story. As the Alberta government prepares to host its Future Summit in February, Albertans are asking, âWhatâs it all for?â
Into the MinefieldA foray into the Labour Relations Code holds danger for government, business and labour alike
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