News
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.
From plant to pint: Beer, and the case for growing the local value chain
When you think of Regina, Saskatchewan, what do you think of? The Saskatchewan Roughriders? The RCMP Depot? The Italian Star Deli? What about beer?
Member Stories
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.”
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.”
Insights
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?
Deeper Insights: Wayne McNeil on Respect in the Workplace
A respectful workplace – one with a shared set of values around collaboration, communication and culture – brings out the best in you and your employees and impacts the overall organizational health, productivity and profitability.
Respect in the Workplace: What That Means Today
With movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp, there has been a
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – October 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.
CEO Confidence Index Q4 2018
We are excited to share the results of the CEO Confidence Index Q4 2018.
The New NAFTA: How USMCA Could Impact Your Business
On September 30, 2018, the United States, Mexico and Canada
Events
Critical Business Issues for CEOs Montreal – February 19, 2019
Be among the first to hear what Canada’s CEOs are thinking about major decisions they face in 2019. The challenges facing Canadian business leaders are increasingly complex. Get the insider’s view on Canada’s business outlook from our special guest speaker and thought leader Joe Galvin, Chief Research Officer at Vistage Worldwide. This exclusive symposium will provide real time, impactful intelligence on the economy and how it will impact your business decisions. The event will introduce you to the proven TEC/Vistage decision-making model that will allow you to simplifying your process and make better decisions.
Critical Business Issues for CEOs Ottawa – February 20, 2019
Be among the first to hear what Canada’s CEOs are thinking about major decisions they face in 2019. The challenges facing Canadian business leaders are increasingly complex. Get the insider’s view on Canada’s business outlook from our special guest speaker and thought leader Joe Galvin, Chief Research Officer at Vistage Worldwide. This exclusive symposium will provide real time, impactful intelligence on the economy and how it will impact your business decisions. The event will introduce you to the proven TEC/Vistage decision-making model that will allow you to simplifying your process and make better decisions.
Critical Business Issues for CEOs Toronto – February 22, 2019
Be among the first to hear what Canada’s CEOs are thinking about major decisions they face in 2019. The challenges facing Canadian business leaders are increasingly complex. Get the insider’s view on Canada’s business outlook from our special guest speaker and thought leader Joe Galvin, Chief Research Officer at Vistage Worldwide. This exclusive symposium will provide real time, impactful intelligence on the economy and how it will impact your business decisions. The event will introduce you to the proven TEC/Vistage decision-making model that will allow you to simplifying your process and make better decisions.