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CANADIAN INDUSTRY ONLINE - DECEMBER 2011
Inspiration is a funny thing. It can hit you out of the
blue, or be ignited by an important event, person or cause.
Inspiration can mean the difference between a day like
every other and the day that will change your life.
In business, inspiration can distinguish your enterprise from
the status quo, and can push you to excel—whether you are just
starting out or have been operating for a decade. As you navigate
unfamiliar economic territory and develop your products and
services, inspiration can lead you to the next discovery.
At
we meet entrepreneurs and business
leaders every day to whom inspiration is the magical ingredient
that separates what’s good from what’s great. For that reason, in
our December issue of Canadian Industry Online, we have set out
to share with you a selection of inspirational stories that all
illustrate this country’s exceptional culture of innovation. In this
month’s magazine, you can read about an entrepreneur whose
business idea was triggered by a tragic accident, and explore how
organizations like the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce
are working to encourage future business success on the east
coast. Look through the pages of our “Canada’s innovation future”
section and read about how juggernaut search engine
stays
inspired, and why our cover interviewee W. Brett Wilson thinks
Canada is the right place to be for entrepreneurs. Finally, meet
some companies who have had tremendous success in Canada
just by adding a pinch of inspiration to their growth strategy
recipes: Bishop Water Technologies, Dutchman Industries, and
Canadian Chemical Technology.
I am always inspired by the conversations I have with
companies in Canada who are at the top of their game, no matter
how big or small the playing field.
has set out to
represent these companies, who might not be in daily news
headlines, but who ultimately shape our economy and motivate
us to do things a little differently. Because it is our December
issue, we are looking ahead to 2012 and are ready for your ideas.
Share your business success story with us:
I will share it with our executive network and
with the thousands of other businesses that are looking for a little
inspiration in their days.
Catch me on
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Sara Kopamees
I am always inspired
by the conversations I
have with companies in
Canada who are at the
top of their game, no
matter how big or small
the playing feld.”
editor’s
note