Canada's economic growth remains solid Domestic strength offsets external challenges

TORONTO - Canada's economy is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent in the final half of 2007 and 2.5 per cent next year, according to the latest economic forecast from RBC.
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Going Private Transactions: The Perfect Storm

Three factors create conditions for the 'almost unthinkable', say advisers from KPMG's Private Equity team

Toronto - For as long as anyone can remember, the classic goal of a growing company was to make an initial public offering on the capital markets. The logic was clear: going public usually created large inflows of cash that allowed the company to expand much faster, and also rewarded the stakeholders for their hard work and risk during start-up.
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Tuition-Free Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to Start at Conestoga

Waterloo - Governments and employers are giving more attention to the important economic role and the many opportunities apprenticeship education offers to young Ontarians.
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Helix Biopharma announces addition of University of Arizona professor Kenneth Hatch as new medical advisor

AURORA - Helix BioPharma Corp. announced the addition of Kenneth D. Hatch, M.D., as a new medical advisor to the Company. Dr. Hatch will provide guidance to Helix on its clinical-stage compound, Topical Interferon Alpha-2b, for the treatment of conditions caused by HPV.
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Challenges facing small businesses call for innovative thinking, say TD economists

TORONTO - In advance of Small Business Week (October 14 to 20, 2007), TD Economics released a new report that reviews the outlook for five key external factors impacting the health of Canadian small business: the prospects for sales, competition, labour markets, non-labour costs and the climate for investment.
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Thinking of starting a small business?

Scotiabank study reveals goals and challenges faced by start-up owners.

TORONTO - Owners of small business start-ups are remarkably consistent in the goals they set for themselves and the challenges they face, a study conducted for Scotiabank reveals. Those goals can be achieved and challenges overcome with comprehensive services, solid planning and good advice, say Scotiabank experts.
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Kids Stay and Ski for Free at Intrawest's Canadian Winter Resorts When Families Book Before November 15, 2007

TORONTO - Toronto Ski Snowboard & Travel Show - Intrawest today unveiled additional details for its early season "Destination: Snow" vacation package deals for the 2007-2008 winter season. Now through November?15, when families book their winter vacation at Whistler Blackcomb, Blue Mountain or Panorama Mountain Village, they will get discounts up to 44 percent and their kids aged 12 and under will stay and ski for free.
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Sea could be used to grow biofuel

If an area the size of the North Sea was used to cultivate algae, it could generate enough fuel to power the transport of the entire planet. That's the conclusion of independent British researcher John Munford, reports 'The Economist', although he does not yet have detailed ideas on how the crop could be harvested economically.
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Canada's smaller businesses need standardized tools to reduce carbon footprint, states CSA Group CEO

TORONTO - Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses across North America want to reduce their environmental impact, but need standardized tools and resources to aid in their efforts, CSA Group CEO Robert M. Griffin stated in an October 10th Conference Board of Canada address.
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Canada's city infrastructure in crisis while federal surplus grows, say big city mayors

OTTAWA - Meeting in Ottawa to discuss the upcoming Speech from the Throne, FCM's Big City Mayors Caucus (BCMC) reiterated their call that the equivalent of one cent of the GST go to Canada's cities and communities. This would provide some $5 billion a year in additional funds to Canadian cities and communities.
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RBC lowers Ontario's growth forecasts

TORONTO - With a rebound not expected until 2009, Ontario's economy is poised for growth of only 1.8 per cent in 2008, according to a provincial economic outlook released by RBC.
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Investment in non-residential building construction marked its fourth consecutive year of uninterrupted growth, fuelled mostly by sustained commercial investment in Central Canada and Alberta.

Non-residential investment hit $10.4 billion in the third quarter, up 4.9% from the second quarter.
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CAW encouraged by new public funding for VIA Rail

TORONTO - The Canadian Auto Workers union is encouraged by the Federal government's decision to inject nearly $700 million into VIA's budget. The government announced today an additional $516 million in capital funding that will help pay for refurbished locomotives, station upgrades, and infrastructure improvement in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor.
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Moving Business Forward Conference to Feature Former Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Rwanda Lt.-Gen. the Hon. Roméo Dallaire

Guelph – Lt.-Gen. the Hon. Roméo Dallaire (Ret.), the former head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Rwanda and author of Shake Hands with the Devil will be the keynote speaker at the Moving Business Forward conference at Guelph’s River Run Centre on November 13, 2007.
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GORE MUTUAL INTRODUCES NEW TRAVEL ENDORSEMENT

Cambridge - Gore Mutual Insurance Company announced today that they now offer an annual travel insurance endorsement that can be added to their property policies.
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Workers occupy Amcan Castings: Company wants to bail with no severance/pension assurance

HAMILTON - About 75 members of the United Steelworkers are occupying the Hamilton operation of Amcan Castings, where company officials said yesterday they would not consider restructuring under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and would instead liquidate the plant.
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UW's Energy Days event explores a sustainable energy system for Ontario

WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo's Energy Days event to be held Oct. 23-25 will explore the challenges involved in building a sustainable energy system in Ontario.
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Two New World Bank Carbon Facilities Will Help Fight Climate Change And Deforestation

WASHINGTON, October 11, 2007—The World Bank is working to increase significantly the world’s ability to tackle global climate change and deforestation with two new carbon finance facilities to benefit developing countries.
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C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council Calls for Bank of Canada to Maintain its Benchmark Interest Rate Target at 4.50 Percent

Toronto — The C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council (MPC) today recommended that the Bank of Canada maintain its target for the key overnight interest rate at 4.50 percent when it makes its next announcement on October 16. The overnight rate is a very short-term money-market rate that the central bank targets for monetary policy purposes.
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Air Canada announces appointment of new Chief Financial Officer

MONTREAL - Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Montie Brewer, announced the following key executive appointment:
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Sears Canada Holds First-Ever National Hiring Day on Thursday October 11

TORONTO - Sears Canada Inc. plans to hire approximately 5,000 new seasonal employees for the 2007 Christmas season. Today the company will hold its first-ever national hiring day at its retail stores across the country.
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Funding Cuts to Status of Women Canada Bring More Bad News

Closure of National Association of Women and the Law decried by teachers

TORONTO - Closure of a feminist organization that has championed women's equality rights since 1974 demonstrates the devastating results of changes to the mandate of the Status of Women Canada, says the president of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO).
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U.S. and Canadian governments will introduce national cap and trade systems to curb greenhouse gas emissions: CIBC World Markets

Setting a price on emissions is the best way to sustainable reductions

TORONTO - The next U.S. administration will implement a national carbon cap and trade system to cut greenhouse gas emissions and pressure Ottawa to do the same, forecasts Jeff Rubin, the chief economist and chief strategist at CIBC World Markets.
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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Crow Found in Waterloo Region

Waterloo Region - Henry Garcia, Director of Environmental Health & Lifestyle Resources for Region of Waterloo Public Health, confirmed that one crow found in Waterloo Region has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first positive bird found in Waterloo Region this season.
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The World's Most Exciting Sports Car Completes Trans-Canada Run

AJAX, ON - Showcasing its stunning new R8 sports car, Audi Canada launched an unprecedented cross-Canada introductory tour on Wednesday, September 12th which concluded in Victoria, British Columbia October 9, 2007.
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IT infrastructure 'utility' would cut costs, accelerate research and innovation

BANFF -- Cybera Inc. and its industry, university and government partners are calling for the creation of an information technology, or “cyberinfrastructure”, utility, modeled on those for water and electricity, that business can plug into, and pay for, as needed.
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“What Can You Imagine?”

Kitchener - On Tuesday October 16, 2007 at 6:30 pm the Civic District Committee will hold a public meeting at the Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street , inviting the public and business communities to further participate in an inspiring visioning process.
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Provide your input on the City of Waterloo’s 2007-2010 Strategic Plan

Waterloo City Council invites the residents of Waterloo to attend the Community Input Workshop between 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on:
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Corel Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results

OTTAWA - Corel Corporation reported financial results for its third quarter ended August 31, 2007. Revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 were $60.4 million, an increase of 46 percent over revenues of $41.3 million in the third quarter fiscal 2006.
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Workers more optimistic than employers about salary increases for 2008

MONTREAL - Workers in Quebec appear to be more optimistic than their employers about salary increases for the coming year. These are the findings of a CROP-ORHRI survey of Quebec workers and a survey of employers conducted by eight prestigious compensation consulting firms.
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Study: The new underground economy of resources

The characterization of Canada's resource sector as "hewers of wood and drawers of water" is outdated, according to a new article that challenges several myths about the nation's resource base.
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Re-Election of Liberal Government Welcomed by Elementary Teachers

Will hold Liberals to account for election promises

TORONTO - Public elementary school teachers look forward to the return of a more "constructive" focus on public education issues now that the Liberal government has been re-elected in Ontario.
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Laurier community invited to tour new Centre for Co-operative Education and Career Development

WATERLOO — The staff of Laurier’s new Centre for Co-operative Education and Career Development extend a warm welcome to faculty, staff and students to visit our new facilities on Monday Oct. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the world widened in August in the wake of a decline in exports and an even sharper decrease in imports, which had hit a record high the month before.

Exports decreased 1.8% to $38.5 billion as only two sectors—machinery and equipment and agricultural and fishing products—recorded gains.
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New Off Site Space Renovated in Hespeler for The Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank

Cambridge - Activity on the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank's new offsite food distribution room at St. Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church has been a flurry of activities with church personnel busy painting and preparing the room in preparation for a new space for the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank.
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Margaret Trudeau to speak at RIM Park Waterloo Mental Health Matters symposium

Guelph & Waterloo - Margaret Trudeau and Ron Ellis, NHL Hockey legend will be sharing their stories of their mental health journey on October 15th 2007. A V.I.P session will follow the symposium for all interested in meeting them.
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Overseas Development Spending Soars To Record High, Up By Almost 17%

“The government's overseas aid spending will soar by almost 17 percent a year to form a new record high, Alistair Darling, the [UK] chancellor, said yesterday.
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Imf: Technology, Not Trade, Is Worsening Inequality

“Advancing technology, rather than globalization, has been the driving force behind rising inequality in developed and developing countries alike, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday.
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Dutch-based Corporate Express NV Promotes Michael Zahra to President - Canada

MISSISSAUGA - Corporate Express Canada, Inc., part of the Dutch-based Corporate Express NV, announced that Michael Zahra has been named President - Canada, effective November 2007.
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NASDAQ Introduces the Q-50 Index

New Index Comprised of the Next 50 Securities Eligible for the NASDAQ-100 Index

NEW YORK - The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced the introduction of the NASDAQ Q-50 Index(sm), an innovative tool to track the securities that are next eligible for inclusion in the world-renowned NASDAQ-100 Index(r). NASDAQ began disseminating the NASDAQ Q-50 Index October 10, 2007.
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ATS appoints interim CFO

CAMBRIDGE - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. announced it has appointed recently retired Ernst & Young Partner Garry West as its Chief Financial Officer to serve on an interim basis.
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Healthy economy, healthy environment: CFIB members say it's possible to have both

OTTAWA - Owners of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada believe it is possible to grow the economy and protect the environment at the same time, but they need better information and less burdensome regulations from government to help them do their part, a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shows.
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The 10th Annual Passport to Success, Oktoberfest Event
Brings Investors, VIPs to Waterloo Region

Waterloo Region - Hundreds of community and business leaders will come together to roll out the red carpet for visitors from the investment, real estate and government sectors to showcase Waterloo Region, the area known as Canada’s Technology Triangle.
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Citizens Invited to Comment on Plans for King Street

KITCHENER - Citizens are invited to attend a public open house on Thursday, October 11 to review and provide their feedback on the plans for a redesigned King Street streetscape.
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Canada's New Government supporting aviation and aerospace work force

GASPE, QC - The Honorable Christian Paradis, Secretary of State (Agriculture) and Member of Parliament for Megantic-L'Erable, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, announced October 9, 2007 that Canada's New Government will ensure that the Canadian aviation and aerospace industry meets today's stringent safety standards by working with the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council with funding through the Sector Council Program
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THE OASIS AT THE BODYHOLIDAY NAMED NUMBER ONE SPA IN CARIBBEAN

St. Lucia – The Oasis Center for Health & Well-Being, at The BodyHoliday, Le Sport, has been named Spa-goers’ Favorite Spa in the Caribbean, as part of Spa Finder’s Fifth Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Harness the Power of the Sun - Using photovoltaic systems to power your home

Canada - With increasing concerns about energy costs and the environment, more and more Canadians are becoming interested in learning about how photovoltaic (or PV) systems can supply power to their homes.
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Open Text Ups the Ante with Email Management for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

New E-mail Management Capabilities for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Help Users To Quickly, Transparently Manage Email, Address Legal and Compliance Risks

Open Text Extends Leadership In ECM Applications for the Latest Microsoft Technology

ARMA 2007, BALTIMORE - Open Text(TM), the largest independent provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software and solutions, released its newest email management application which provides advanced features for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.
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India's 10-Pct Growth Target Is Achievable With Reforms: OECD

“India can reach its target of annual economic growth of 10 percent by 2011 if the country concentrates reforms on reducing the role of the state in the economy, an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report said on Tuesday.
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Boom fades as ethanol floods the marketplace
By Matt McKinney, Star Tribune

Minneapolis - The growing pains of a young industry sting some ethanol producers; with plant capacity outstripping immediate demand, many expect profits to be depressed through next year.
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Top retailers lead move to recycled newsprint for flyers

WHITBY - Some of Canada's largest retailers are moving quickly to respond to consumer demand for higher environmental standards by changing a key aspect of their marketing that touches nearly every Canadian - the humble weekly retail flyer.
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Sybase iAnywhere Selected as One of Canada's Top 100 Employers

Sybase iAnywhere Recognized for its Leadership in the Canadian Business Community and Employee Development Programs

WATERLOO - Sybase iAnywhere has announced that it was named as one of "Canada's Top 100 Employers" in the new 2008 edition of the book published annually by Mediacorp Canada, Inc.
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Feeling the pinch: 80% of self-employed Canadians sacrifice personal and financial well-being for business

Women entrepreneurs say they have made the biggest tradeoffs and have more difficulty securing personal financing, new survey reveals

TORONTO - A new survey reveals that 80 per cent of self-employed Canadians feel they have made a personal or financial trade-off to keep their business running, from sacrificing retirement savings (57 per cent) to delaying real estate purchases (43 per cent).
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Trucking Commodity Origin and Destination Survey 2004 and 2005

Canada - Trucking companies in Canada with annual revenue of at least $1 million transported 66.7 million shipments in 2005, up slightly from 2004. These companies hauled 615 million tonnes of goods, compared with 609 million tonnes in the previous year.
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MTN and RIM Launch BlackBerry Solution In Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus and Waterloo - MTN, the newly re-branded mobile telecommunications giant and Research In Motion (RIM), announced the launch of the eagerly anticipated BlackBerry® solution in Cyprus.
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CMHC REPORTS KITCHENER NEW CONSTRUCTION NUMBERS STEADY

Housing starts for the first three quarters of 2007 were virtually unchanged

TORONTO - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released Kitchener's preliminary housing starts data for the month of September today. Construction began on 245 homes in the Kitchener Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), an increase of 40 per cent from the 175 units started in the same month last year.
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HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre Announces:

Tickets Are Now On Sale for The 6th Annual HO HO HO Tour for Hope

Waterloo - HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre has announced that tickets are now on sale for The 6'th Annual HO HO HO Tour for Hope in support of HopeSpring.
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Guelph University Names New AVPA

Guelph - Guelph University Psychology professor Serge Desmarais, associate dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS), has been appointed associate vice-president (academic). His five-year term begins Dec. 1.
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Canada Revenue Agency Launches Consultations with Small and Rural Charities

OTTAWA - Minister of National Revenue Gordon O'Connor announced October 9, 2007 a series of consultations with small and rural charities. As the federal charities regulator, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wants to better understand the unique service needs and compliance challenges of small and rural charities.
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ST. MARY'S GRAD TAKES ON THE WORLD IN INTERNATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION

Kitchener - Jason Voll, a 2006 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Kitchener, will compete in Japan in November as part of Team Canada in the 39th annual World Skills Competition.
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St. Paul's College to install James Bartleman as honorary chair

WATERLOO - The former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, James Bartleman, will be installed Thursday as honorary chair of the board of governors at St. Paul's United College on the University of Waterloo campus.
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MISSISSAUGA TOURISM LAUNCHES NEW CONFERENCE AND EVENT GUIDE

MISSISSAUGA - Mississauga Tourism has launched its first Official 07/08 Conference and Event Guide for Mississauga and the Airport Area. Through this unique initiative, an event planner can view the member facilities, hotels and event locations all together in one publication.
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Labour leaders speak out to support NDP

TORONTO - The leaders of several unions and the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) said Tuesday there should be only one realistic choice for working people in Ontario on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
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Winter at the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank

Cambridge - While it may not be cold outside, the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank is looking for individuals and families to drop off hats and mitts for those who use the services of the Food Bank.
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Panama: WB Opens New Office and Appoints Representative

WASHINGTON – Pamela Cox, the World Bank’s Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, announced the institution’s plans to open an office in Panama City as well as the appointment of Frederic de Dinechin as the new Bank representative based in Panama City.
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Five types of innovation in Canadian manufacturing: First results from the Survey of Innovation 2005
by Frances Anderson, SIEID, Statistics Canada

The most recent Statistics Canada Survey of Innovation (2005) distinguished five types of innovation. The questions on types of innovation were redesigned in response to the 1997 revision of the Oslo Manual, which incorporated new insights on innovation in the service industries, and broadened the concept of process innovation to include not only production processes but also methods of product delivery.
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EDC named "Top 100 Employer" for seventh year in a row

OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of Canada's "Top 100 Employers" for the seventh consecutive year.
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Canadian team wins world's largest urban adventure series

ROME - Canadians David Quaschnick and James Dean of Edmonton, AB crossed the Finish Line at the picturesque Coliseum and celebrate after racing more than 50 hours to finish first in the 2007 City Chase World Championship, which took place September 27 to 29, 2007 in Rome, Italy.
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Beaches World Tour Conference Brings Together Global Beach Experts

Climate change, health and water quality, and sustainable tourism focus of two-day international conference

TORONTO - Experts from more than 35 countries are gathering in Toronto over the next two days to showcase new research and innovative solutions to key problems facing coastal areas and beach ecosystems: climate change, health and water quality, and sustainable tourism.
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Kitchener Now acceptinmg Applications for Committees and Boards

Kitchener - Every year, Kitchener City Council invites applications from Kitchener residents, or those working in Kitchener, who wish to serve on its committees and boards.
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Canadian Housing starts move higher in September

OTTAWA - The seasonally adjusted annual rate(1) of housing starts was 278,200 units in September, up 19.6 per cent from 232,700 units in August, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
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AVAD Enters Distribution Agreement with Encore! Home Entertainment

America 's Leading Distributor of Custom Home Electronics Adds Theater Seating Manufacturer to Roster of Best Brands

Van Nuys, Calif. - AVAD LLC, America's leading distributor of custom home electronics. AVAD LLC, America's leading distributor of custom home electronics, announced that the company has entered into a distribution agreement with Encore! Home Entertainment, a leading manufacturer of home theater seating, entertainment centers and TV stands.
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Thomson and Reuters Provide Regulatory Update

EC confirms that its regulatory review will proceed to Phase 2
Timing agreement signed with the U.S. Department of Justice
Technical amendment signed to reflect U.S. regulatory review process

STAMFORD, Conn. and LONDON- The Thomson Corporation, and Reuters provided an update on the ongoing European and U.S. regulatory processes related to Thomson's proposed acquisition of Reuters.
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Canada headed for largest auto trade deficit in its history

TORONTO - Canada's automotive trade balance has deteriorated dramatically this year, with the country on track to record its largest automotive trade deficit in history, according to a new study released today by the Canadian Auto Workers union.
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Canada's New Government Moves Ahead to Cut Red Tape for Businesses

OTTAWA — The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), today announced that key federal regulatory departments and agencies have taken another step toward the reduction of red tape for businesses.
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UW hosts annual Go ENG Girl engineering awareness event

WATERLOO - More than 100 girls in Grades 7 through 10 will gather at the University of Waterloo on Saturday, Oct. 13 for Go ENG Girl, an annual event that encourages them to consider a career in engineering.
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University of Tennessee partners with biofuels pioneer, Mascoma Corporation

By Farima Alavi

Tennessee - UT Board of Trustees approved a business partnership with Mascoma Corp., a cellulosic biofuels pioneer, on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The facility is designed to benefit Tennessee farmers and communities by providing significant economic and environmental benefits and reducing dependence on foreign oil.
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Ontarians not planning for their financial future

- New investorED.ca survey also shows that some investors may need to improve relations with their financial advisors -

TORONTO - According to a new study from investorED.ca, a significant portion of Ontarians don't have a road map for their financial future.
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Fire Prevention Week is here

TORONTO - Fire Prevention Week is October 7 to 13 and this year's theme is "Practice Your Home Fire Escape Plan." Designed to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities from fires, this year's theme will educate Ontarians about the importance of home fire escape plans.
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Virtek Vision Introduces New Products for Prefabricated Construction Industry

WATERLOO - Virtek Vision International Inc., a leading developer and provider of high-value industrial laser solutions, today announced that it is launching several new products and enhancements to serve its customers in the prefabricated construction industry.
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Men and women in Ontario at lower end of the scale concerning confidence in their ability to retire comfortably, Scotiabank study finds

TORONTO - Men and women in Ontario aren't quite as confident in their ability to retire comfortably as their counterparts in most other regions of the country, with 85 per cent of men and 81 per cent of women saying they are very or fairly confident, according to the Couples Retirement Study conducted by TNS Canadian Facts for Scotiabank.
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Descartes Adds On-Demand Delivery Management Solution for Merchandising and Sales Resources

WATERLOO - Descartes Systems Group announced the launch of its solution specifically designed to allow manufacturers and distributors to route, track in real-time and report on the performance of its product merchandisers and sales representatives.
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NASDAQ Announces September Performance Statistics

NASDAQ Tops All U.S. Exchanges in Matched Market Share of U.S. Equity
Share Volume for Fifth Consecutive Month

Number One in Matched Market Share for U.S. ETF Volume

NEW YORK - The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced its consolidated market performance statistics for the NASDAQ Market Center for the month of September.
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Open Text Extends Enterprise Records Management with Controls for Instant Messaging Conversations

Partnership with FaceTime Ensures Visibility and Control Over Real-Time Communications

ARMA 2007, Baltimore - Open Text(TM) Corporationextended its lead in records management with new offerings designed to help organizations better manage content created in real-time communications applications such as instant messaging (IM) as well as incorporate the content into records management and compliance initiatives.
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CEO Confidence Declines Further, The Conference Board Reports

The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had declined to 45 in the second quarter of 2007, edged down to 44 in the third quarter. A reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses. The survey includes about 100 business leaders in a wide range of industries.
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Innovate or perish? Laurier event explores future of Canadian manufacturing

WATERLOO — The importance of innovation in business — especially in the manufacturing sector — is the focus of Economic Outlook 2008: Innovate or Perish?, a conference presented by the Laurier School of Business and Economics.
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Biotech Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Outstanding Companies, Individuals, and Scientific Achievements are
Honored at the 20th Biotech Meeting, Laguna Niguel

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.- At the 20th Annual Biotech Meeting at Laguna Niguel, a biotech CEO-only conference hosted by Burrill & Company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, inductees into the Biotech Hall of Fame were announced at an Awards Dinner held here Sunday evening.
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