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December 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 10

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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 Venture’s Business Person of the Year

Applied InnovationFor an engineer, science isn’t 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





November 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 09

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FlashforwardAlberta’s small but feisty film and television industry predicts it can regain lost ground. Is anyone watching?

A Failsafe Approach to SafetyThere’s 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 “breeze” into town, competition in Canada’s third largest English-speaking radio market is heating up





October 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 08

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Western HospitalityFrom wine to dine, Pat and Connie O’Connor’s vertical approach to business – and marketing – 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 “love match” means asking the right questions.

Trials and TribulationThe fledgling biotechnology industry struggles to find its footing during a global downturn for the sector





September 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 07

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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





July/August 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 06

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Alberta's 50 Most Influential People 2002We salute the power of people with our annual list of the province’s movers and shakers

Careful Chemistry: Alberta's Economic Hot Spot 2002Alberta Venture’s 2002 Economic Hot Spot, Strathcona County, strikes a beneficial balance between industry and community

Anne McLellanMP Edmonton West, Minister of Health





June 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 05

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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, Alberta’s 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





May 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 04

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Back from AdversityGreat ventures come with great challenges, entrepreneurs agree

2002 Alberta Business School ReviewOur second annual directory of the province’s accredited post-secondary business learning opportunities

Boosting Business in HannaCommunity and chamber of commerce partners launch a unique learning venture or business





April 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 03

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Media MuscleShaw Communications Inc. keeps its fists up and its gaze locked on Canadian cable domination

Best-SellersKey products top the e-commerce heap – why not capitalize on the trends?





March 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 02

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Best of the Bunch2001 E Awards winners share one thing in common – they’re 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





January/February 2002
Vol. 06 Issue 01

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ALBERTA'S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES 2002: Still Going UpWith a hefty shot of ingenuity and increased customer focus, Alberta’s Fastest Growing companies 2002 are finding upsides in the downslide

Economic Outlook 2002Economists, banks and businesses agree Alberta’s 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, “What’s it all for?”

Into the MinefieldA foray into the Labour Relations Code holds danger for government, business and labour alike


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