News
Thordon Bearings, Heddle Marine agreement a ‘win-win’ situation
TEC member Terry McGowan is President and CEO of Thordon
The Stories Behind Alberta Distillers and Eau Claire Distillery
A closer look at two local producers, one old and one new, putting out high-quality spirits for your bar cart.
Pimee Well Servicing wins Indigenous Engagement Award
Congratulations Pimee Well Servicing on being recognized with the 2018 Indigenous Engagement Award!
Six TEC members named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2018 finalists
CALGARY, AB (July 20, 2018) – Six TEC members have been recognized as finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The YearTM 2018 Awards. TEC Canada is a proud regional sponsor of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards and applauds the innovative vision and leadership of this year’s finalists, who represent Canada’s top entrepreneurial business leaders.
bluArc acquires Toronto-based phone company
bluArc, Canada’s leading Hosted Business Phone & Internet Services provider, announced today that it has officially acquired Toronto-based phone company, About Communications—the deal, one that has been in negotiation since early 2018, became official on June 4, 2018.
David Ross to Receive Highest Honour for Engineering in Canada
David Ross, CEO of Ottawa-based Ross Video, the international manufacturer of broadcast technology solutions and services, will be inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering at a ceremony on June 18th in Calgary, Alberta.
Member Stories
Christin Wiedemann
“I think TEC has made me a more mature leader, with a better understanding of my values, and one thing it’s done is help me ask the right questions. I don’t always have the right answers, or even always have the right information, but I’m much better at knowing what I need to ask for.”
Member Story: David Ross
“There’s something really powerful about the interaction and what you learn from your peers who are doing it right now at the same time as you with their own style.”
Member Story: Jason Tasse
“We at Lee Valley are so bought in to this TEC model that we have multiple TEC members and have launched the TEC Inside program, where we host our Lee Valley TEC meetings monthly.”
It Takes A Team To Grow A Small Business
And the team’s future plans for Stapleford Health and Rehab? “Our goal is to maximize what we have now and keep growing from there.”
Growing Small Business in Saskatchewan
Linda Allen-Hardisty has made a vibrant career out of helping leaders enhance their own abilities through her consulting practice. In 2016, Linda launched TEC Canada’s first business group in Saskatchewan.
How CEO Andrew Oland stepped back into a family brewing dynasty
“The single biggest thing I’ve learned,” says Andrew Oland, Moosehead’s president and CEO, “is that family businesses are making decisions for the long term. It’s all about longevity.”
Insights
Millennials in the workplace: A new era
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How to Tell Your Team That Organizational Change Is Coming
From time to time, every leader has to deliver news that is hard for employees to hear.
Bridging the gap between marketing and sales
The disconnect between marketing and sales has troubled organizations for
CEO Confidence Index Q3 2018
We are excited to share the results of the TEC
The Role of the CEO in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
In today’s talent war, it’s more imperative than ever for a CEO to become involved in hiring the right talent for growth. Read the articles below on how the role of the CEO fits into attracting and retaining top talent.
Events
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™
Now in its 25nd year, Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The YearTM 2018
Business Transitions Forum – Vancouver
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 The BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM (BTF) will help you learn how to successfully transition or exit any business. Hear real-life experiences from other entrepreneurs that have exited and start unlocking the secrets of successful transitions.
Business Transitions Forum – Calgary
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 The BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM (BTF) will help you learn how to successfully transition or exit any business. Hear real-life experiences from other entrepreneurs that have exited and start unlocking the secrets of successful transitions.
The Art of Leadership – Toronto
Wednesday, November 19, 2018 The Art of Leadership brings together a network of like-minded individuals for a unique conference built around the stories, ideas, discoveries and collaborative moments that drive achievement.
The Art of Leadership – Vancouver
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 The Art of Leadership brings together a network of like-minded individuals for a unique conference built around the stories, ideas, discoveries and collaborative moments that drive achievement.
The Art of Leadership – Calgary
Monday, October 22, 2018 The Art of Leadership brings together a network of like-minded individuals for a unique conference built around the stories, ideas, discoveries and collaborative moments that drive achievement.