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"Go forth and Innovate" Key to surviving and prospering in the 21st century We are also announcing the line-up of Our Thursday webinars through November and December introducing two webinar series of three episodes each: 1. Exploring life and business in China today and 2. Decarbonization - understanding the global energy transition Join us - using the same url/link on Thursday's 4:00-5:30PM MST |
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"Go forth and Innovate" is key to surviving and prospering in the 21st century. That's the message for Canada's SMEs as shared by my guests for this Thursday's webinar November 18th "Innovation and the resilience of SMEs". As the Host and Moderator for the webinar, I conferred with each guest and shared the results of our recent survey of economic resilience and the innovation ecosystem seeking their insights. October's survey results support views that innovation is key to economic resilience, and where it is weak all industries, professions, and public services suffer. This is particularly evident in regions and economic sectors that lack diversity and a weak culture of innovation. For example, the weak resilience of Edmonton contrasts with Calgary where the energy sector is undergoing a cleaner-tech transition and diversification into infotech. Survey respondents were almost universal in emphasizing the essential role of SMEs in developing economic resilience and the role of a supportive innovation ecosystem for their survival, growth, and retention. The ecosystem was also viewed as stronger in Calgary than Edmonton. And finally, the most appropriate role for governments in developing resilience was sited as in policies supporting SMEs and the development of manpower fitting for the economy. The survey results continue to reflect the merit of advancing economic resilience through: an energy transition, development of manpower fitting for the economy, and bottom up leadership in innovation. Here's what our presenters had to say. MODERATOR - Perry Kinkaide Guests
For more ... join us and share your views - Thursday November 18th exploring "Innovation and the resilience of SMEs". - Editor WEBINAR SCHEDULE - Thursdays 4:00-5:30 MST - November/December November 25, December 9th, and ?? pending. A view of life and business in today's China. This 3-episode webinar commences with "A view of life in today's China", followed by further insights to it's economy, leadership, and opportunities for trading with Canada. SAVE THE DATES and the time 4:00-5:30 MST using the following url/link to access the webinars https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85896241732 Chaired by Doug Horner is currently a Partner with P3 Capital advising and developing Canada-China business relationships. Chairman of the Canada Asia Synergy Group - Business to business matching and advisory group for China and Canada and linking business, academia, and networks between Canada and Asia. Also President of Timber Wolf Investment - Advisory, network and consulting services to broad range of industries on value added agriculture, International trade, and how Provincial and federal governments work. Elected in Alberta to serve as Senator; awaiting appointment by the Canadian Government. Formerly elected for four terms as MLA to the Government of Alberta during which he served as Treasurer. Graduate of the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Guests - November 25th
Under Professor Houlden’s leadership, the China Institute focused on contemporary China studies, with an emphasis on Canada’s trade, investment and bilateral relations with the PRC, and Asian security issues. His third co-edited book on the South China Sea was published in the summer of 2021 by Bristol University Press.
He is also a writer for the monthly publication called Jin Mag which is circulated in Tianjin, a city of 11 million 100 km south of Beijing. David’s topics include culture, education, business and travel. David is knowledgeable of China and Canada, been to every province and is an excellent bridge for culture and business. “Anything is possible in China but Nothing is easy.”
December 2nd, 16th, and 23rd. Decarbonization - an Alberta perspective. The public webinar's 3-episodes each feature a Panel Chair and 3 presentations, exploring Decarbonization from three perspectives: The Global Energy Economy - the forces and source of change, Panel Chair - Eric Newell; Emerging Technologies - addressing climate change, Panel Chair - Eddy Issacs; and Pathway to Energy and Economic Sustainability - the transition, Panel Chair - Jim Carter. SAVE THE DATES and the time 4:00-5:30 MST using the following url/link to access the webinars https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85896241732 Sign up for Troy Media's daily editorial and news updates HERE |
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