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Refining Entrpreneurship
Elite Entrepreneurs from Across Canada to Ring TSX Opening Bell
Cautious on outlook for Canadian economy; upbeat about their own growth
objectives
TORONTO - Entrepreneurs from across Canada will ring the opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange on April 23rd to officially launch the 2008 Quantum Shift program.
Each spring, a group of 40 exceptional entrepreneurs are selected from a
large pool of national nominees to join Quantum Shift for a rigorous 5-day
program to give them the tools and network they need to take their companies
to the next level.
This year's Quantum Shift entrepreneurs are somewhat cautious about their
outlook for the Canadian economy, with about half expecting a flat
performance. They are, however, much more optimistic about their own growth
objectives, with most expecting growth in 2008 of more than 20 percent.
Priorities for these entrepreneurs include attracting and developing
talent, managing growth, cost control, raising capital, and succession
planning.
Small and medium-sized companies account for nearly half of Canada's GDP.
Helping Canadian businesses grow and improve their productivity is essential
to building a more competitive country.
"Entrepreneurship is thriving at Ivey, reflecting its importance as a
foundation of the Canadian economy and Ivey's expertise in the field. Ivey has
dedicated one of its four research centres to the study of Entrepreneurship
and Innovation," said Carol Stephenson, Dean, Richard Ivey School of Business.
"We're proud that each year new and interesting businesses are created at
Ivey."
"Canadian entrepreneurs shape our economic future. That is why KPMG
Enterprise believes it is important to support this intense learning
experience for select entrepreneurs who are poised to take their companies to
new heights," said Beth Wilson, Canadian Managing Partner, KPMG
Enterprise(TM). "This year's Quantum Shift group will benefit not only from
the program, but also from the outstanding network of Quantum Shift Fellows
they will join."
Founded by KPMG Enterprise and the Richard Ivey School of Business, and
sponsored by TD Commercial Banking, the TSX Group, and the Globe and Mail,
Quantum Shift is designed to help CEOs of already successful businesses take
their success to a whole new level. The program focuses on how to lead a
business through exponential growth; how to attract and retain the best
employees; how to uncover obstacles that may be limiting growth now, or in the
future; how to value a venture and use strategies for moving from business
plan to financial proposition; and how to build a broad network of
entrepreneurial peers to share best-practices.
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