News
Launchfire Wins GOLD Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Award
TEC Canada congratulates member company Launchfire on winning the coveted Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Gold Award for their employee engagement platform, Lemonade.
TEC Member Company Endy to Be Acquired by Sleep Country Canada in Landmark $89 Million Deal
Breaking snooze: Canadian mattress company Endy to be acquired by Sleep Country Canada in landmark $89 million deal
Dr. Lynn Tanner, Founder and Executive Chairman of TEC Canada, Awarded Honorary Degree by Royal Roads University
Congratulations to Dr. Lynn Tanner, Founder and Executive Chairman of TEC Canada, on being recognized with an honorary degree by Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C. at the university’s 44th convocation on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
Employees’ Choice Awards-Ottawa Board of Trade
TEC Canada congratulates member companies: Martello Technologies, Crank Software and Dilfo Mechanical on receiving this honour.
2018 Best Ottawa Business Awards
The BOBs recognize Ottawa’s top businesses, the people behind them, and celebrate the history of innovation & entrepreneurship in the National Capital Region.
3 Brothers, 3 Decades of Wine Making
Paul, Matthew, and Daniel Speck have been the faces of Henry of Pelham wine for three decades now. This year marks the 30th anniversary of what is one of the region’s greatest success stories in the wine industry – and it all started because their father, in 1982, purchased a piece of land for sentimental reasons.
Member Stories
Member Story: Raminder Grewal
Through TEC, he learned more about the demographic of Keystone’s new hires, Generation Y, in the workplace. The average turnover for an individual from Generation Y is two years, while for most Keystone employees it’s over four.
Member Story: Tonya Bruin
“I think that the peer aspect is really important because as a small business owner, you feel quite alone...”
Going Global: Using the Collective Intelligence of a Group to Expand Internationally
“It is lonely at the top and to be able to talk about my issues knowing they will be kept in confidence and that diverse input will be received is very valuable. I have presented major challenges to the group for their comments and those have helped me get a clear picture of what I wanted to do, even if it was not what they would do.”
Member Story: Ed Bryant
“When I started my company, the things I didn’t know had exponentially increased and, therefore, the benefit of being in a TEC group had also increased dramatically."
Member Story: Jill White
"We have implemented a number of ideas from TEC, and they have contributed to our culture, the way we look at things and ultimately our success.”
Member Story: 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.”
Insights
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – December 2018
TEC Canada is pleased to provide the Andersen Monthly Economic Report exclusively to our members. The former assistant chief of the Bank of Canada's research department, Dr. Peter Andersen provides valuable economic insight to help you make better business decisions.
Top Trends in Canadian Business for 2019
These following articles forecast the biggest opportunities and challenges for Canadian businesses in 2019. By gaining insight into these emerging trends, you can better prepare yourself and your business for a successful year ahead.
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – November 2018
TEC Canada is pleased to provide the Andersen Monthly Economic Report exclusively to our members. The former assistant chief of the Bank of Canada's research department, Dr. Peter Andersen provides valuable economic insight to help you make better business decisions.
10 Steps to Building a Killer Business Strategy You Can Execute Flawlessly
Here are 10 steps you can take to build the best business strategies and execute them with precision.
Leading Questions: Interview with Cyril Leeder
Leading questions is a series of interviews with successful leaders conducted by TEC Canada Chair, Tim Redpath.
Who Said a CEO Can’t Ask For Help?
It is no different for C Suite, presidents and business owners of companies. They know that their team of people are relying on them to lead and achieve desired outcomes. But who can be of assistance to a CEO, president or owner of a company when they are faced with challenges or opportunities?
Events
TEC Experience Winnipeg- January 24, 2019
Experience the power of peer advisory.
Ottawa Idea Distillery Breakfast Club – January 24, 2019
Thursday, November 22, 2018 At Idea Distillery we aim to cultivate innovation, inspiration, and education among our members. A not-for-profit organization that creates a nurturing environment for CEOs, Idea Distillery is dedicated to helping leaders.
TEC Experience Calgary- January 29, 2019
Experience the power of peer advisory.
TEC Experience Quebec City- January 30, 2019
Experience the power of peer advisory.
TEC Experience Vancouver- February 5, 2019
Experience the power of peer advisory.
