The Globe and Mail

Ryan Named to List of Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has recently been named to the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada.

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has recently been named to the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada.
  • This marks the sixth consecutive year Ryan has been named to this list of top professional services firms.
  • This list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work.
  • Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes.

Cannabis Wiki Expands Media & Technology Platform, Acquires Known Group

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Cannabis Wiki & Known Combine to Offer Unique Content Flow Management Platform, E-Commerce and Technology Solutions

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 9, 2022) - Cannabis Wiki ('Cannabis Wiki', or the 'Company'), a leading media and technology provider focused on global cannabis content marketing, has acquired The Known Group Inc. ('Known Group'), a cannabis and wellness communications and marketing agency.
  • Founder and President of The Known Group, Jessica Moran will become the Chief Business Development Officer for Cannabis Wiki, and a Director of the Cannabis Wiki Board, while maintaining the role of President of The Known Group.
  • Cannabis Wiki is a leading media and technology provider focused on global cannabis content marketing, executing on an ambitious multi-channel strategy to serve the global cannabis industry through their unique Content Flow Management platform.
  • Known Group Inc. was a group of passionate cannabis industry advocates with over 25 years in communications and digital marketing experience with key connections spanning media, healthcare, technology, cannabis and psychedelics.

Jobber Awards $150,000 USD in Grants to 25 Home Service Pros

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Twenty-five entrepreneurs were selected from thousands of applications and rewarded with funds ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 USD to help grow and amplify the community impact of their home service businesses.

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  • Twenty-five entrepreneurs were selected from thousands of applications and rewarded with funds ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 USD to help grow and amplify the community impact of their home service businesses.
  • "Jobber Grants is the only program specifically designed to spotlight the hardworking and often overlooked entrepreneurs who make up the home services category," said Sam Pillar, CEO & co-founder of Jobber.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize these people and to support their ambitions to build something out of nothing.
  • "This Jobber Grant is such a big push forward for our business, and comes at a great time, too," said Shaylyn.

Hospital PMI® at 54.9%; July 2022 Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

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Friday, August 5, 2022

The Hospital ISM Report On Business is based on data compiled from hospital purchasing and supply executives nationwide.

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  • The Hospital ISM Report On Business is based on data compiled from hospital purchasing and supply executives nationwide.
  • The Hospital ISM Report On Business survey is sent out to the Hospital Business Survey Committee respondents the first part of each month.
  • Report On Business, PMI, NMI, Manufacturing PMI, Services PMI, and Hospital PMIare registered trademarks and trademarks of Institute for Supply Management.
  • The next Hospital ISM Report On Business featuring August 2022 data will be released at 10:00 a.m.

10 Million Users in 10 Years, The CanadaWheels Story

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Right from its inception in 2012, CanadaWheels has revolutionized the Automotive e-commerce industry through its award-winning platform that is built upon innovation and advanced technology.

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  • Right from its inception in 2012, CanadaWheels has revolutionized the Automotive e-commerce industry through its award-winning platform that is built upon innovation and advanced technology.
  • CanadaWheels started its journey by transforming the multi-layer automotive supply chain, through enabling a direct link between manufacturers and end users.
  • That considerably reduces warehousing and logistic costs, enabling them to offer a massive range of product options from various manufacturers.
  • Founder & CEO Saleh Taebi states, "We are privileged to serve over 10 Million visitors within our first 10 years of existence.

Countries that play together, trade together - DIT launches first of a kind trade and investment campaign at Commonwealth Games

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Total trade with the Commonwealth was 120.6bn in 2021, accounting for 9.4% of the UK's total trade.

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  • Total trade with the Commonwealth was 120.6bn in 2021, accounting for 9.4% of the UK's total trade.
  • And now an ambitious new campaign from the Department for International Trade (DIT) aims to reach each and every other country in the Commonwealth thought to be a first for an international trade promotion campaign.
  • The new initiative is part of the wider GREAT Global Trade Campaign and is designed to showcase the success of trade and investment with the Commonwealth and encourage more businesses to trade.
  • Ian Bowen-Morris, DIT's Head of International Marketing, added:
    "The GREAT Global Trade Campaign is the Government's flagship international trade and investment promotion campaign underpinning the Prime Minister's key trade and investment policy objectives.

Countries that play together, trade together - DIT launches first of a kind trade and investment campaign at Commonwealth Games

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 28, 2022

Total trade with the Commonwealth was 120.6bn in 2021, accounting for 9.4% of the UK's total trade.

Key Points: 
  • Total trade with the Commonwealth was 120.6bn in 2021, accounting for 9.4% of the UK's total trade.
  • And now an ambitious new campaign from the Department for International Trade (DIT) aims to reach each and every other country in the Commonwealth thought to be a first for an international trade promotion campaign.
  • The new initiative is part of the wider GREAT Global Trade Campaign and is designed to showcase the success of trade and investment with the Commonwealth and encourage more businesses to trade.
  • Ian Bowen-Morris, DIT's Head of International Marketing, added:
    "The GREAT Global Trade Campaign is the Government's flagship international trade and investment promotion campaign underpinning the Prime Minister's key trade and investment policy objectives.

Private Capital Markets Association President and Vice-Chair Craig Skauge Comments on OSC Developments

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The PCMA also lauds the Ford government for its publicly enunciated five-point plan to create confidence in Ontario's capital markets, its "open for business" policies as well the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce's (Taskforce) independent recommendations as they pertain to capital formation in Ontario.

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  • The PCMA also lauds the Ford government for its publicly enunciated five-point plan to create confidence in Ontario's capital markets, its "open for business" policies as well the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce's (Taskforce) independent recommendations as they pertain to capital formation in Ontario.
  • The composition of the recently announced Advisory Council to the CEO of the OSC only further cements this truth.
  • The Private Capital Markets Association of Canada (PCMA) is Canada's largest private capital markets community.
  • The PCMA is the national voice of the private capital markets in Canada with a focus on the exempt market.

Venturepark Business Ecosystem Contributes Over $1.6B, Economic Impact Study Finds

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

CALGARY, AB, July 19, 2022 /CNW/ -Venturepark announced today the results of a new study conducted by MNP LLP, examining the economic impact generated by Venturepark Labs and District Ventures Capital since their launch by Dragons' Den investor Arlene Dickinson in 2015.

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  • CALGARY, AB, July 19, 2022 /CNW/ -Venturepark announced today the results of a new study conducted by MNP LLP, examining the economic impact generated by Venturepark Labs and District Ventures Capital since their launch by Dragons' Den investor Arlene Dickinson in 2015.
  • The study showed that the companies supported by Venturepark Labs and District Ventures Capital since 2015 contributed:
    "For far too long, commercialization in the Canadian CPG sector has been undervalued," says Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venturepark.
  • For more information or to schedule an interview, visit www.ventureparklabs.ca
    Venturepark is a leading business growth ecosystem comprised of five communities led by business, capital, brand innovation and CPG specialists.
  • Founded by investor and entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson, Venturepark touches every aspect of business to help fund, create, scale, reinvent and drive business growth.

eSSENTIAL Accessibility Reaches Employee Count Milestone, Celebrates Recognitions for Company Culture

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

TORONTO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), the leading digital Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, today announced another growth milestone: the company has more than tripled its employee count, increasing from 42 employees in 2020 to now more than 200.

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  • TORONTO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), the leading digital Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, today announced another growth milestone: the company has more than tripled its employee count, increasing from 42 employees in 2020 to now more than 200.
  • Both recognitions are based on employee feedback, and reflect the positivity at the root of eA's internal culture.
  • "We're incredibly proud to be named among the Best Workplaces for Giving Back and for Today's Youth," said Mark Steele , Co-Founder and CEO of eSSENTIAL Accessibility.
  • eSSENTIAL Accessibility is the smarter way to digital accessibility and legal compliance.