Westman

$15 million province-wide investment campaign announced to fund scholarships for careers in construction

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

This fall, Westman challenged industry peers and community leaders to match funds raised to establish the BILD Alberta Scholarships for Construction Careers initiative.

Key Points: 
  • This fall, Westman challenged industry peers and community leaders to match funds raised to establish the BILD Alberta Scholarships for Construction Careers initiative.
  • The challenge has surpassed the initial $3 million goal including $2 million generously donated by Westman.
  • Today, Westman announced he will chair a major investment campaign to reach his goal of $15 million.
  • The BILD Alberta Scholarships for Construction Careers and youth engagement programs funded through this investment will pave the way for larger and more diverse enrollment in training for construction careers, ultimately helping to meet Alberta's labour demand.

Swedish AdTech company, BrightBid taps into London's dynamic start up scene to accelerate growth

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

LONDON, Sep. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdTech platform for Google Advertising, BrightBid has today announced the launch of its UK operations in London to significantly accelerate its global growth. Founded in 2020, the Swedish company has grown close to 400% YoY in revenue and is well in the top 10% of fastest growing SaaS companies globally. The company helps PPC and marketing teams scale up performance on Google Search Ads using its proprietary AI technology.

Key Points: 
  • AdTech platform for Google Advertising, BrightBid has today announced the launch of its UK operations in London to significantly accelerate its global growth.
  • The company helps PPC and marketing teams scale up performance on Google Search Ads using its proprietary AI technology.
  • LONDON, Sep. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdTech platform for Google Advertising, BrightBid has today announced the launch of its UK operations in London to significantly accelerate its global growth.
  • Founded in 2020, the Swedish company has grown close to 400% YoY in revenue and is well in the top 10% of fastest growing SaaS companies globally.

Nelvana, Telefilm Canada and Youth Media Alliance Celebrate Canadian Children's Media Day on July 26

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Nelvana will also host a panel event that evening on how Canada has become a shining star in the animation and children's media industry.

Key Points: 
  • Nelvana will also host a panel event that evening on how Canada has become a shining star in the animation and children's media industry.
  • "As Nelvana celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer and throughout the coming year, we are extremely excited to partner with our dear friends at Telefilm Canada and the Youth Media Alliance to proclaim the first-ever Canadian Children's Media Day," said Pam Westman, President of Nelvana.
  • "Canadian children's media is, without a doubt, a source of great pride for the industry and the city as a whole.
  • Telefilm also makes recommendations regarding the certification of audiovisual treaty coproductions to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund.

AAK appoints Gabriella Grotte as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

has appointed Gabriella Grotte as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications.

Key Points: 
  • has appointed Gabriella Grotte as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications.
  • Gabriella joins AAK with a solid Investor Relations and Communications background.
  • Gabriella Grotte, born in 1971 and a Swedish native, holds a Master's degree in Economics from Lund University in Sweden.
  • "It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Gabriella Grotte to the AAK team", says Johan Westman, President and CEO, AAK Group.