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July 28, 2010 Category: BizBeat - Editor's Blog Tags: , , No Comments →

Accidents in the energy industry can happen anywhere, any time

By Paul Marck

The same day Enbridge announces outstanding financial results — a 19 per cent income rise in the last quarter, among other glad tidings — comes news of a pipeline leak. It was reported that the Lakehead System near Battle Creek, Mich., sprung a leak that poured about three million litres of crude into the Kalamazoo River. It is a tragic, unfortunate development. But let’s put some context around this latest oil disaster.

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July 27, 2010 Category: BizBeat - Editor's Blog Tags: , , , , No Comments →

Deposed boss a sign that moral decay is at centre of BP’s corporate culture

By Paul Marck

Nobody should feel sorry for departed BP honcho Tony Hayward. With a $1.6-million severance, $17.5-million pension package and cushy consulting gig with BP in Russia — far from the world’s prying eyes, the former pointman in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster is finally getting his wish. He has his life back. Too bad the same can’t be said for the shrimpers, resort operators, residents and everyone else affected by BP’s alleged gross negligence in the Macondo well blowout.

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July 21, 2010 Category: BizBeat - Editor's Blog Tags: , , , , , , Comments (2)

Top guns of industry can put a face on Alberta’s biggest economic engine

By Paul Marck

If you are a CEO in this province, you need to get out in front of the oil sands story and start telling it to the Canadian public, your customers, and the rest of the world. No more excuses, no more hiding behind the skirts of industry associations and corporate flaks. It is up to you, Mr. or Ms. CEO, to take the message to the Empire Club, the Vancouver and Montreal boards of trade and even to the local Rotary meeting. And while you are at it, book some face time with your American contacts as well.

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July 16, 2010 Category: BizBeat - Editor's Blog Tags: , , , , , Comment (1)

Where’s the ethics in Corporate Ethics International’s campaign?

By Paul Marck

There are some important lessons to be learned in a three-plus decades journalism career. A couple of them are these: When the truth is elusive or you choose to ignore it, at the very least do not report half-truths or  misinformation. Secondly, be wary of parachuting into somebody else’s backyard and pretend to be an expert. Sadly, no such pangs of conscience seem to haunt Corporate Ethics International (CEI) and their “Rethink Alberta” campaign.

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July 15, 2010 Category: BizBeat - Editor's Blog Tags: , , No Comments →

Survey results show business sentiments are looking up

By Paul Marck

This week’s release of the Bank of Canada’s business outlook survey could not be more timely, as it arrives just as the quarterly season gets underway. While this survey does not generate a lot of detail, it is encouraging. The fact that companies report higher sales activity — 49% of respondents say sales volumes increased over the same period last year — suggests that corporate Canada is climbing nicely out of the trough. Plus 53% expect sales volumes to rise at a greater rate in the next 12 months.

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July 02, 2010 Category: BizBeat - Editor's Blog Tags: , , , , , Comment (1)

Oilers not moving anywhere, but what’s going on?

By Paul Marck

Now that some of the hysteria has died down about the Edmonton Oilers not being on the move to Hamilton, let’s take a closer look at just what sports and drugstore magnate Daryl Katz is up to.

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* Play with the Presidents Golf Tournament
Play with the Presidents Golf Tournament
Time: 6:30 am
(Calgary) Play with the Presidents is an event at which Calgary Chamber of Commerce members can mix and mingle with senior corporate, political and sports leaders. It is also a major fundraiser for the Chamber, which helps to fund our ongoing programming and maintenance of our heritage building.

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* 20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
(Calgary) As many as 120 speakers will participate on panels and round tables discussing key issues such as energy, environment, water policy, renewable resources, tourism, border issues, agriculture and health care.

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* 20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
(Calgary) As many as 120 speakers will participate on panels and round tables discussing key issues such as energy, environment, water policy, renewable resources, tourism, border issues, agriculture and health care.

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* 20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
(Calgary) As many as 120 speakers will participate on panels and round tables discussing key issues such as energy, environment, water policy, renewable resources, tourism, border issues, agriculture and health care.

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* 20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
(Calgary) As many as 120 speakers will participate on panels and round tables discussing key issues such as energy, environment, water policy, renewable resources, tourism, border issues, agriculture and health care.

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* 20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
20th Annual Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit
(Calgary) As many as 120 speakers will participate on panels and round tables discussing key issues such as energy, environment, water policy, renewable resources, tourism, border issues, agriculture and health care.

* Oil Sands Heavy Oil Technologies Conference
Oil Sands Heavy Oil Technologies Conference
The premier showcase for innovative technologies and solutions aimed at providing answers to the unique issues in the oil sands and heavy oil industry.

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* Oil Sands Heavy Oil Technologies Conference
Oil Sands Heavy Oil Technologies Conference
The premier showcase for innovative technologies and solutions aimed at providing answers to the unique issues in the oil sands and heavy oil industry.

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* Oil Sands Heavy Oil Technologies Conference
Oil Sands Heavy Oil Technologies Conference
The premier showcase for innovative technologies and solutions aimed at providing answers to the unique issues in the oil sands and heavy oil industry.

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* AVAC Investing in Innovators 2010
AVAC Investing in Innovators 2010
Time: 1:00 pm
(Calgary) AVAC's annual reception and feature speaker (Paul Kedrosky, editor of Infectious Greed) presentation.

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