Market researcher / management consultant and digital advocate for great communities, entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses, economic development and much more.
Humboldt, SK
Joined June 2009
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#FoodieFriday Silliness over seedless fruits by @stuartsmyth66 @SAIFood_blog #ConsumerDemand
#IndustryDemand 🍉🍌🍇
saifood.ca/seedless-fruits/?…
I just signed up on the "Bourgault Industries Open House" page for October 9 - 10:00 AM signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45A… via @signupgenius
6 Cdn cities rank among the top 15 tech employment markets in North America, according to a report by @CBRE #Toronto #Vancouver #Waterloo #Montreal #Ottawa #Calgary
#QuebecCity #Edmonton also madetop 50 list
#TechTalent #TechTuesday #TalentTuesday #AIjobs
financialpost.com/technology…
Kids need optimism not dooms and degrowth. Doomsday mindset causes widespread anxiety in young people.
humanprogress.org/the-kids-n…
Have you got World Cup fever? Just how big of a deal is the @FIFAWorldCup? Globally, the Superbowl pales in comparison to the #FIFAWorldCup
@VoronoiApp @StatistaCharts
voronoiapp.com/sports/Super-…
#WorkplaceWednesday College Degrees #HigherEducation Canada leads at 63%, and a number of advanced economies have crossed the 50% threshold, highlighting how college education is becoming more widespread in the global workforce. @VisualCap
visualcapitalist.com/ranked-…
The dairy goat industry in Alberta is small but showing signs of growth, as producers point to rising consumer demand and ongoing processing challenges. 🐐 🥛🧀#FoodieFriday #FarmingFriday #Dairy #Goats #Milk #Cheese #Processing #Alberta #Agriculture
ruralrootscanada.com/alberta…
The countdown is on to @FIFAWorldCup ⚽ 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸
The World Cup is @FIFAcom 's Quadrennial Cash Cow @VisualCap
voronoiapp.com/sports/The-Wo…
#Prosperity Increasingly, the world’s most prosperous countries are those that combine wealth creation with strong institutions, accessible healthcare, social mobility, and sustained investment in citizens’ well-being. @VisualCap
visualcapitalist.com/ranked-…
#ManufacturingMonday #Saskatchewan ranked first in Canada for month-over-month #manufacturing sales growth in March.
westcentralonline.com/articl…
#FoodProcessors #BeverageProcessors If you are planning or building a production facility, you might be interested in the session below:
Planning or building a food and beverage production facility? Getting it right the first time matters — from contracts to construction.
Join EMC on May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET for a virtual session on best practices for successful builds in the F&B industry, featuring Nate Fehrman, Founding Partner & CEO of michael + clark construction (the builders behind Andriani Pasta and many other F&B production facilities).
Covering:
- Construction contracts and delivery methods
- Design & planning processes, expectations, and timelines
- Project schedules across pre-, during, and post-construction
- Real-world pitfall examples and how to avoid them
With over 25 years of experience in food and beverage construction, Nate brings insights that can help you plan smarter, build better, and avoid costly mistakes.
Register here: hubs.li/Q04hyRjm0
The Great Lakes Economy is an economic powerhouse. It accounts for more than 50% of all U.S./Canadian bilateral border trade and sees over 200 million tons of cargo shipped annually. @CGLRGreatlakes @VisualCap
councilgreatlakesregion.org/…
WILWorks Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing is designed to help manufacturers build the workforce Canada needs for the future. Through employer-led, hands-on training and mentorship, participants gain access to self-directed e-learning in introductory mechanical, electrical, and machining skills.
Funded by the Government of Canada's Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, eligible employers receive a wage subsidy of up to $5,000 per participant to support quality training periods.
Together we can build the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow. Learn more and apply today: hubs.li/Q04fmSkX0
Now that is good news!
Saskatchewan Manufacturers: Are you interested in discussing LEAN practices with your manufacturing colleagues? I'm hosting a roundtable on Thursday, March 26 at 1:00pm CST. Our first meeting is virtual and an opportunity to share expectations.
emccanada.org/events/inaugur…
#TradeTuesday #TransportationTuesday Hail the shipping container! #SeaCan #SeaContainer #CCan #shipping
Mining equipment manufacturer @Sandvik_Mining will construct a 51,000-square-foot facility in #Saskatoon. This will bring manufacturing work typically conducted overseas to #Saskatchewan.
#MiningMonday #ManufacturingMonday
sasktoday.ca/provincial-news…
🧴@SaskPolytech and @EnviroWayMFG are working on an applied research project to turn the fibre left over from flax and hemp crops into biodegradable, bottle‑grade plastics.
#bioproducts #bioplastic #flax #Hemp
saskpolytech.ca/news/posts/2…
#WorkplaceWednesday The New High-Tech, High-Paying World Of Smart Manufacturing Careers by @MarkPerna
forbes.com/sites/markcperna/…
