In 1995, Greg Kirkwood was studying economics at the University of Alberta and had an idea for a small business that he could run during the summer. Just over 20
Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. Mark Zuckerberg. Titans of their industry and ludicrously wealthy, they managed to make billions without finishing a college degree. Thanks to our startup culture and social
When Al McLean registered his insurance company in 1956, he was not aware of the changes that would transform the industry six decades on. However, he was aware that general
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Battle of the Banks is over for this year. Every few years, the CFIB polls small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) to find the
Will a city charter mean new, higher taxes for Edmonton residents? After stakeholder sessions and two public consultation sessions in Edmonton, we still don’t have an answer. City charters are
Looking back at 2016 in the Alberta business world, one word comes to mind: diversification. With oil and gas prices in the tank, everyone wants to see Alberta businesses find
PCL, whose North American headquarters is in Edmonton, Alberta, is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Australia. PCL’s
With Christmas on the way, our hearts and minds turn to thoughts of giving, and there are no shortage of charitable and non-profit organizations in Edmonton that routinely benefit from
Habitat for Humanity® Canada (HFHC) had a very special announcement to make on World Habitat Day: former United States President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn are coming to Canada
Alberta’s economy has curiously made fraud easier to spot, but businesses are still losing millions. Two local forensic accountants explain why fraud happens and how companies can protect themselves. In
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