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June, 2014
In this issue... • We are all connected. Give thanks. • Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation • The benefits of Transitory Foreign Workers ... and more!
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CEO’s Message Cabinet shuffle more of a soft-shoe
Politics in Saskatchewan is the second most watched sport. And for people like me who do it for a living, it never fails to bring surprising results. The Cabinet shuffle was clearly designed to position the Sask Party for the next election in 2016. But I was surprised the Premier asked his MLAs to declare their intentions to run or retire as it is still two years out and in politics thats a very long time. The need to get some backbenchers ready for the front row and then into election mode does take time and with a couple of key retirees Premier Wall must have felt it would take time to harness his new team. While there were a couple “small s” surprises, it was not a big shuffle ... more of a soft shoe and that’s not unexpected. Krawetz, while planning to retire, is too valuable not to leave on the bench and the economy is still not totally sailing on calm winds. The same goes with Boyd, and even though Norris is out of Cabinet his skill sets serve the party and the Province well in any role. The move of Cheveldayoff into the Government House Leader was most surprising but may simply signal the Premier’s desire to maintain a tight hand on his team as the next election moves closer. He and Cheveldayoff go back a long way and to have a trusted Sergeant at Arms keeping track of the team makes sense. The newcomers may soon say what the Premier told us right after the 2007 election- “Be careful what you ask for”. He was referring to the incredible pace of life in senior roles in government and while an MLA is busy, even in a smaller Ministry it is still double time all the time. The briefing binders being delivered are much higher than the stack of congratulatory emails and notes.
All that said, with some people staying in key roles and some new blood coming in we see this new Cabinet as one of strength. In fact, the messaging of what some key players are focusing on McMorris on Crowns - means the real interesting action is the 2016 Sask Party Election platform. With key players focusing on some smaller files but with big possibilities, that’s the more interesting movie to watch. So we extend our Congratulations to the Premier and all his team new and renewed. The province is headed in the right direction and we see this team as being capable of leading us all forward. And as always we will ensure they get good advice..........
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We are all connected, through time and place - give thanks.
By Dawn M. Barker
Seventy years isn’t a long time. In fact, it’s the blink of an eye, in terms of world history. So it should be top of mind for all of us today that a mere seven decades ago, allied troops received secret orders which would end the war. Between June 5 and 11, over 326,000 men landed on the beaches of Normandy. My grandfather, John Andrew Wingert was among them. Only 26 at the time, he was seriously injured by a mine, and almost left for dead, until the twitch of a finger alerted a Red Cross worker that he was still breathing. He was patched together, but doctors couldn’t remove all the shrapnel, and he would suffer from the lingering effects of that for the rest of his life.
John Wingert (6th from right) prior to D-Day
He returned home to Lampman nearly two years later, to find a daughter (born on D-Day), my mother Marianne, who only knew her father from photographs, and was afraid of the man who stepped off the train and swept her up in a hug. Over the years he carried, along with the shrapnel, harsh and cruel memories of war that were just as damaging, if not more so. Grandpa wouldn’t talk about the war, although he was asked to, and at 79 took his stories to the grave with him. An all-toofamiliar reality for the soldiers who came home was that their experiences were too painful to speak of, a burden to be borne alone. It all seems rather far off from the reality of today. Most people give a passing thought on November 11 each year for the lives given, the lives changed -- but we need to remember more often than that, and be grateful for what was done, and the sacrifices made on our behalf.
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How many people truly realize, or are willing to reflect on the fact that the lives we are able to live today are a direct result of such sacrifice? The businesses we run, the ability to shop anywhere we please, to save for a comfortable retirement and travel freely, the ability of our children to go to school, and to play safely - this was all given to us. The very fact that we can live with such complacency is a gift - but not one to be overlooked. Even today, there continue to be sacrifices made on our behalf. Today, more than 650 Canadian soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen are serving with task forces deployed on expeditionary operations in Haiti, the Congo, Darfur, South Sudan, the Arabian Sea, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Kosovo, central and eastern Europe and Cyprus. Today, Canadian forces are known as peacekeepers - but this, too, requires a commitment to sacrifice, if need be, to protect others. And back at home, other men and women in uniform make sacrifices for our safety. We must remember and be thankful for members of the police and RCMP, firefighters and first responders, who stand between unthinkable events like the recent shootings in Moncton and our families. Each of the victims of that senseless shooting has a family, just as every member of the Armed Forces does, and our prayers and thoughts go out to them. Because in effect, every single one of the RCMP members involved in the Moncton event was a Saskatchewan resident for at least some time, as they trained at the RCMP Depot here. We are all connected. It should matter to all of us.
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Is your business camera-ready? by Dawn M. Barker Most of you will be familiar with the term “cameraready” as it relates to magazine ads which are supplied to the publisher in a print-ready format. Although the move to digital technology has changed that somewhat, the term itself has morphed into a new life, with incidents of businesses being surprised when photos or video they had no idea about are posted (generally in a very negative light) on YouTube or in a television report. Even a manufacturer of the most innocuous item could be videoed to show a less appealing side. These businesses have found themselves not to be “camera-ready”, per se. It pays to do the work to become “camera-ready”. How? Read on. Social media speaker Joel Marans was on his way home from an event when he caught an Air Canada “camera-ready” moment. As his plane sat on the tarmac, he looked out the window and saw an AC plane being loaded in preparation for flight. One of the last large items to be loaded was a big dog crate. On his blog, he wrote: “Flying is stressful enough for most people. Flying for animals must be downright terrifying. I wondered how the pooch was faring, and I could see from my vantage point that the dog wasn’t calm inside the crate. Maybe barking, maybe nipping- probably scared out of its mind. Whatever it was doing, it was unsettled. What happened next made my day. Both baggage handlers walked to opposite ends of the crate, and – as gently as if they were carrying a stroller with a baby inside – lifted and positioned the crate onto the conveyer belt. One of the handlers quickly realized that the dog was sitting/cowering at the lower end of the crate, and was worried it was going to topple. The other handler – without pause, got on the conveyor with the dog and held it snugly in place as it made the journey up the ramp, to make a gentle hand-off to his colleague in the belly of the plane. Once he was confident his package was delivered, he hopped down and carried on with his duties. And there I was, unbeknownst to them, taking pictures and planning a post.” He went on to say that it’s really challenging to serve customers in the social media age, because every action a business takes is scrutinized by a horde of people who
have large, active social networks - and it seems, they’re always looking for someone to mess up. Joel is right. People use social media to complain about service experiences, and rarely to praise them. He notes that “…every employee has the power to build or burn your brand by the actions they take”. Whether they’re high school kids at the till, or a senior executive, each employee carries your brand in their actions - every single day, with every interaction with the public. I urge you to take a good look at your company, and ask yourself “are we camera-ready?” Look for areas that aren’t well-kept. Watch for safety pitfalls. Use the eyes of a customer to see what could be done to improve the customer experience. And consider what your crisis response and crisis communication plan would be, if something bad happened and you had no advance notice of the press descending on you for an answer. The media is only partly to blame, as often the interest is generated by a disgruntled employee wishing to expose something they believe is wrong. The key is to be aware and be prepared. Have your own positive images and proactive messaging ready, and use them as often as possible. Joel offers five simple (but wise) things your company needs to start doing: 1. Regularly remind employees that the mike is hot, and the camera’s on. Like it or not – Big Brother is not just watching, but tweeting, instagramming, and facebooking. 2. Listen to what people say about your business online. Seems like a no-brainer, and yet many organizations don’t- or find out about an issue way too late. 3. Recognize customers are talking about you behind your back. Remember there are private conversations you can’t hear on Facebook and email that inform perceptions of your brand. Maximize every opportunity to surprise and delight clients – old and new. 4. Be prepared for the ‘expected unexpected’. Have a timely triage process in place for when (not if ) things do go sideways. 5. Recognize employees. Celebrate team members that do get public praise. Turn their behaviour into best-practices. Don’t lose sleep over it, but do plan to be proactive. And while you’re at it, plan to share the positive stories you experience as you do business with others. Positivity pays off.
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The Sask Chamber is pleased to have become a Corporate Member of the RCMP Heritage Centre at the Dog Handler level. This provides complimentary passes to visit the Heritage Centre, and we invite any of our members who may wish to access it to contact us, and we would be glad to share. Information on the RCMP Canine Unit is below. For information on the RCMP Heritage Centre Corporate Membership contact Danielle Anderson at the Heritage Centre:
[email protected].
History of the Dog Handler In 1935, the RCMP purchased three dogs, Sulton, Dale of Cawsalta and his son, Black Lux, for use in police work, thus the RCMP Dog Section began. The Force trains purebred German and Belgian shepherds that are in perfect physical condition. These breeds are considered to be the best choice for police work as they are adaptable, versatile, strong, courageous and able to work under extreme climatic conditions.
Dog handlers are regular members who volunteer for this particular duty. Candidates must go through a selection process which involves meeting certain criteria. Although expertise is acquired through training and experience, a dog handler should have knowledge of animals and be capable of appreciating the known dog instincts. There are currently over 400 members on a waiting list to be considered for the Dog Handler Course.
The first training program for dogs was established in 1937 near Calgary, Alberta and in 1940 the RCMP won its first case involving dog search evidence. In 1965, the “RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre” relocated to Innisfail, Alberta where it is continues to operate today.
The training program for dogs and handlers is 17 weeks, although training never truly ends, as daily practice is required to maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness. Dogs and handlers are required to validate their “Dog Handler Course Training Standard Field Level Capability” annually. A dog entering the RCMP training program has a 17 percent chance of graduating due to the high standards required.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) is conducting a survey to evaluate its institutional reputation. As part of this process, we engaged Hanover Research, a private firm, to conduct a survey of various stakeholders to understand their perceptions of SIAST. One stakeholder group we’d especially like to hear from is the business community. Please visit the link below to fill out a survey. It will only take about five to 10 minutes, and your responses will help us assess our performance.
http://tinyurl.com/kaqj8ye If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Allyson Grennille, content director at Hanover Research, at
[email protected], or Patricia Gillies, associate vice-president, Communications and Marketing at SIAST, at
[email protected]. Thank you in advance.
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Currently, there are 112 RCMP dog teams across Canada. The dogs are trained to participate in operations which include ground searches for criminals and lost persons, security for VIPs, crowd control, hostage situations, avalanche search and rescue, and locating illegal narcotics. The Force’s Police Dog Service Section has come a long way in the 70 plus years since Sulton, Dale and Lux became the first official RCMP canine members. While dogs today are no more intelligent or capable than those of Dale’s time, their training has improved and their numbers have increased. The Dog Handler has become an integral part of the Force and its work, and is invaluable to both their fellow members and the people they serve.
Sweet Loans “I wouldn’t be here doing what I love if I hadn’t received this loan.” Michelle Provali, Owner Save Room For Dessert, Langenburg
Start or expand your business with a loan of up to $20,000. Talk to your local Small Business Loans Association (SBLA) to learn more. For businesses like Michelle’s, it was the first step to savouring success! For more information, visit saskatchewan.ca/SBLA or email
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT The Saskatchewan Agriculture Weekly Crop Report for May 20-26 indicated that 64 per cent of crops are in the ground. This is up from 22 per cent last week. The five-year (2009-2013) seeding average for this time of year is also 64 per cent. Warm and dry weather allowed most producers to return to the field after rain delays the previous week. The southwestern region continues to lead seeding progress for the province as producers now have 80 per cent of the crop in the ground. The west-central region has 68 per cent seeded; the northwest 60 per cent; the northeast 59 per cent; the southeast 58 per cent; and the east-central region 52 per cent. Strong employment numbers and continued growth in the Saskatchewan economy meant consumers had a busy March in the province’s retail sector. In a report released today by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan’s sales jumped to nearly $1.6 billion for the month. This was a 9.1 per cent increase (seasonally-adjusted) over March 2013, the second highest growth rate among the provinces and a record for the month. The value of wholesale trade in Saskatchewan continues to climb, reaching more than $2.1 billion (seasonally adjusted) for the month of March. According to a Statistics Canada report release today, this marks an increase of 3.4 per cent over February 2014. Wholesale trade activity earned Saskatchewan second place among the provinces for month-to-month percentage growth; only 0.6 per cent behind the leader, Newfoundland and Labrador. Manufacturers in Saskatchewan continue to impress, once again setting a new shipment record - this time for the month of March. Manufacturing shipments in the province reached $1.3 billion in March, an 8.6 per cent increase over March 2013. The substantial increase in shipments earned Saskatchewan second place among all provinces for year-over-year growth.
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Among the sectors reported, the largest year-over-year increases were seen in fabricated metal products, up 9.9 per cent; machinery, up 6.5 per cent; and chemical products, up 4.3 per cent. The provincial government is introducing amendments to make it easier for Saskatchewan residents to vote in future provincial elections. The Election Amendment Act, 2014 will establish a permanent voter registry and remove the requirement for door-to-door enumeration. A final door-to-door count will be taken prior to the next election. The Act will also remove restrictions on who can vote at advance polls and provide for home-bound voting for voters with a disability. The new home-bound voting provisions will allow voters with a disability to apply to have election officials come to their home to take their vote. Additional changes will broaden voter assistance provisions and make it easier for voters to designate a friend or access an interpreter to help them cast their vote. The Act also makes Saskatchewan the first jurisdiction in Canada to provide special residence recognition to voters serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Active members of the military from Saskatchewan will retain their Saskatchewan residency while serving outside the province. Members of the Armed Forces coming from outside the province to serve in Saskatchewan will immediately be able to vote in provincial elections. Fifteen community airports in Saskatchewan will see a total of $1.4 million in repairs and upgrades through this year’s Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. For the fourth consecutive year, the province will provide $700,000 to the 50 per cent cost-shared program, which is designed to help offset costs for airports that do not receive scheduled passenger service. The airports are located in Assiniboia, Carlyle, Esterhazy, Humboldt, Kindersley, Kipling, Luseland, Maidstone, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, RM of Snipe Lake, Shellbrook, Swift Current, Unity and Yorkton.
Welcome to our new members! Progressive Discover-E Inc. http://www.discover-e.org Crowe MacKay LLP Regina http://www.crowehorwath.net/mackay The Wireless Age Regina http://www.thewirelessage.com
Square One Saskatoon http://www.squareonesask.ca Iron Mountain http://www.ironmountain.ca 3Twenty Solutions Saskatoon http://www.3twenty.ca
Members in the News Nathan Wilhelm of Wilhelm Construction is a finalist in the 2014 BCD Young Entrepreneur Award, and is seeking votes from the public in order to win! The only Saskatchewanian in the running to win, Nathan has until June 12 to garner the greatest number of votes at ow.ly/t6v87.
Making the Invisible, Visible Emilia Becker is a 19 year old brain injury survivor. But you wouldn’t know that if you met her because YOU CAN’T SEE A BRAIN INJURY. That is the theme for the 2014 Brain Injury Awareness Month powered by Saskatchewan Blue Cross in June. It is also the theme of the poster recently released and distributed to hundreds of schools, municipalities, politicians and community groups in Saskatchewan. Emilia was 11 years old when she acquired a brain injury. It was a sunny, fall day and she was riding in the school bus she had been taking daily for years. But that day the bus collided with a truck. As a result, Emilia had to adjust to a new reality. She had to relearn basic skills. Simple tasks now took great concentration. Although she has been fortunate in regaining most of her skills, she is not the same person she was before her injury. Emilia says she often wished she was wearing a cast on her head so that people would remember that she was living and working with a permanent
injury – an invisible one, but no less challenging for its lack of visibility. Emilia very eloquently describes her experience and how a brain injury can affect both an individual and her family. She drew a standing ovation from close to 400 people when she spoke at the annual BHP Billiton Brain Blitz Gala presented by WorkSafe Saskatchewan in Saskatoon last May. This summer, she is telling her story to groups around the province between June and August 2014 in order to raise awareness about brain injury. Brain injury is the leading cause of disability and death among young people. Unfortunately, the only cure for brain injury is prevention. The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association strives to prevent brain injuries and improve the quality of life for brain injury survivors and their families. WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a proud injury prevention partner with the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association
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SASKATCHEWAN
P3SUMMIT 2014
Last year, over 380 provincial, national and community leaders attended the Saskatchewan P3 Summit to get information on this innovative and fast-growing project model.
The 2014 summit will feature sessions on: · Measuring money for value in P3 projects · Money for infrastructure – new programs · How smaller municipal P3 projects work · Legal issues and contract information · Bundling: why, how and when this works · Saskatchewan P3 project updates · Plus many more sessions
September 9th Delta Regina Hotel
Plan to attend this year! Tickets are $250 + GST Register at http://tinyurl.com/P3Summit2014
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Excellent networking and information sharing opportunities.
Thank you to our renewing members in May! Your continued support of the Chamber movement makes it possible for us to achieve on your behalf, and we want you to know we appreciate you as members! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
B Creative Group Cindercrete Products Concorde Group Saskatoon Funeral Home Titan Logix Corp EECOL Electric Corp P & H Milling Group PWP Holdings Praxis Western Alfalfa Milling Affinity Credit Union LB Distillers Magna Electric Regina Airport Authority Carlton Trail College Ramada Hotel Pro Modular Housing Solutions
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Sandman Hotel Regina • Conseil de la Cooperation de la Cuelenaere Kendal Katzman & Saskatchewan Richards • Saskatchewan Roughriders Harvard Western Insurance • Innovative Rehabilitation Cervus Equipment Consultants Fries Tallman Lumber • The Institute of Chartered S&E Trusted Online Directory Accountants of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Sports Hall of • WOW Factor Media Fame • Collins Barrow PQ LLP Dragan Drugs • Harvest Meats Company Parkland College • North Fringe Industrial Canadian Mental Health • K+S Potash Association • Saskatchewan Construction Osman & Co Law Office Association Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon • Novlan Brothers Sales Watson Tractor & Equipment • Juri Van Staden Medical Prof. Harden & Huyse Chocolates Corp Saskpower • Baber’s Pharmacy Yorkton Dodge • Association of Saskatchewan Mid Sask Regional E-Chamber of REALTORS Commerce Employment Network Northland Enterprises to the winners of the 2014 SIAST Miners President’s Partnership Awards! Construction Ficek Transport
Congratulations
ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP AWARD Kerwin Boser, Curtis Brandt, Kerry Heid and Jarret Solberg – Magna Electric Corporation
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP AWARD SaskPower PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP AWARD Saskatchewan Mining Association
The winners of the Junior Achievement ‘Best Product’ Award at the Saskatoon Junior Achievement Dinner recently were Kick Glass. Left to right: President Nick Travis, VP of Human Resources Donovan Lumb, VP of IT Kennedy Rainey, and Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce 2nd Vice-Chair Shawna Nelson
Thank you to our SIAST President’s Gala sponsors for your contributions to this successful inaugural event.
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Local businesses interested in capitalizing on development need to think about how they might target one of two main populations spending money in the community: the major companies, and their workers.
can be made a positive experience for all.
will occur. Through proper planning and good information this
communities where short‐term influxes of transitory workers
As the province grows there will be periods of time in most
living.
pressure on local businesses and the community’s quality of
can be mitigated, but at some point they will probably place
negative aspects associated with an influx of transitory workers
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committed to making Saskatchewan the best place to live, work and invest.
appropriate resource allocation and timeliness, many of the
Serving as the” Voice of Business” in Saskatchewan. We are
underestimated. Through planning processes, including
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
development occurs, while negative social impacts are often
overestimate the positive economic impacts before a resource
Studies have shown that community residents are likely to
child care.
community services such as health, recreation, education and
drug and alcohol), traffic congestion and reduced access to
shortages, increased anti‐social behaviour (such as the use of
negative impacts can include a rising cost of living, housing
job opportunities as well as local business development, while
negative elements. Benefits to the community include increased
community, and with this change comes both positive and
crew) and new development changes the structure of a
An influx of new workers (from a pipeline, drilling or mining
A Changing Community
How Your Business Can Benefit from Transitory Workers in Your Community
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The purchasing power of the temporary construction, and eventual operational, workforce will provide a stimulus for local business development and support substantial indirect employment in other sectors of the local economy.
Transitory workers tend to work long hours with weekend time either limited or used to travel home. Convenience and quality service is key to realizing success with this clientele.
Ease is Key >>>
remains flexible enough to adjust to the increase in demand as well as the pull back. In the post‐construction period it is likely that the project’s operational crew will still support and see value in these added services, but the extent to which they are utilized will be diminished.
Opportunities:
the phone
When it gets busy, you are going to need to retain your staff. Now is the time to ensure your current employees are happy and feel appreciated.
Clothing and work clothes
Massage and physiotherapy treatments
Professional service offices that remain open late on select days (i.e. dentists, hair salons)
Gift purchasing and wrapping
Auto repair and car cleaning service
Special dinners for suppliers or senior staff
Laundry services (including alterations) Lunch preparations with early morning pick‐up
Dry cleaning (pick‐up and delivery)
Potential Service Ideas
"What businesses are required?" (Don’t assume - ask!) "What are the capabilities of the community to offer and support new services?" "Are there good joint-venture partners available?"
employees. It is a good business practice anytime, but especially when faced with so much opportunity.
"What services are currently available?"
good customer service environment can bring higher efficiencies
the more
Create a brochure with success other nearby businesses you will marketing your part of town as a one‐stop that can enjoy. serve needs X, Y and Z (include directions)
Final Thought >>>
Add extras like ATM access or Wi‐Fi Ask new customers about new Make it easy to get to and products or services they may from your business (offer a want that your business does shuttle or a delivery service) not currently offer Prepare ‘go‐to’ or The simpler Ensure staff is able to pre‐bundled options help people find you can make Offer additional ‘fee other services in the for service’ choices accessing your community. such as gift wrapping services, Accept orders over
Extend business hours (i.e. grocery stores)
Business opportunities will increase as the resource development project moves through the steps of development. Current and future business operators should prepare to take part by asking these questions:
Unlocking a New Opportunity >>>
An influx of transitory workers during the construction phase of a resource development usually means a demand for new, more convenient services, as well as a demand for extended hours at many local businesses. The permanency of the demand presented by this influx of workers is dependent upon the length of time the project is expected to be under development. To fully capitalize on this opportunity it is important that your business i
The Market >>>
If unprepared, local businesses can be challenged by the sudden increased demand for their services, but businesses that plan for this future growth and identify the commercial opportunities can achieve a new level of viability and prosperity.
Helping Your Business Benefit
to your operation and increase morale and satisfaction among
clients and charge a premium for their services. Additionally, a
customer‐focused businesses are able to attract more repeat
refresh your business’ customer service practices. Friendly, clean,
New customers mean new expectations! Now is a great time to
Customer Service is #1 >>>
retail, recreation and other small businesses willing to meet the needs of these workers.
influx of construction workers include the hospitality industry,
goods and services. Key areas identified to benefit most from this
phase of a project means a substantial growth in the demand for
The influx of workers into a community during the construction
in order to take full advantage of it.
this economic activity, but they must be prepared and adaptable
are uniquely positioned to be one of the largest beneficiaries of
resource developments are being established. Local businesses
while new mining, oil and gas pipelines, and other types of
Small communities can experience significant economic benefits
Understanding the Opportunity
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action! online is a monthly membership e-publication of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.
CHAMBER STAFF Steve McLellan CEO
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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair - Bruce Anderson (b-creative group) 1st Vice-Chair - Randy Beattie (PFM Capital Inc.) nd 2 Vice-Chair - Shawna Nelson (Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon) Immediate Past-Chair - Marion Ghiglione (Handy Group of Companies) Directors Cam Cooper (Praxis Analytics) Andrew Geary (Deloitte LLP) Trina Warren (MNP LLP) Greg Hanwell (Beer Bros. Gastropub & Deli) Patricia Warsaba (McKercher LLP) Ricardo Silva (Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada) Sean Young (Young’s Equipment) Monica Kreuger (Global Infobrokers Inc.) Michael Cossar (Saskatoon)
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