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Editor: Alisha MorrisseyPrinted by: British Group of CompaniesLayout: Roxanne Abbott ST. JOHN’S BOARD OF TRADE EXECUTIVE

Jo Mark Zurel ChairSteve Power Senior Vice-ChairDenis Mahoney First Vice-ChairSharon Horan Second Vice-ChairDerek Sullivan Immediate Past ChairSherry Walsh Secretary-Treasurer

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Kim KeatingDallas MercerJeff LeDrewBill MahoneyBrenda O’ReillyKaren McCarthyDorothy KeatingDes Whelan

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IN THIS ISSUEContents

Business News

COVER STORY 2CHAIR’S MESSAGE 3FEATURES 4KEEPING CURRENT 10MEMBERSHIP 20UPCOMING EVENTS 28

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Cover Story

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SUccESS IN rESEarcHGrowing research at Memorial University

New dedicated space for research, funding for major new projects and the creation of new research

chairs are all signs of a growing capacity for research at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Throughout 2010-11, the university held a string of major funding announcements including the $6.8 million expansion of the engineering building to house the Suncor Energy Offshore Research and Development Centre; $10.1 million in funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for six research and developement projects in partnership with the private sector; and the establishment of the NSERC-Altius Industrial Research Chair in the Metallogeny of Ores in Volcanic and Sedimentary Basins, an investment of more than $2.1 million. Dr. Christopher Loomis, vice-president (research) at Memorial University, says these projects are only a few of the recent investments in support of research at Memorial. “Research at Memorial has always been guided by our location and the environment that surrounds us. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that we have acquired world-class expertise and research capacityinfieldssuchasoceans,energyand natural resources, harsh northern environments, culture and heritage, human

genetics and biomedical discovery,” he explaines. “These growing investments, both public and private, are clear indicators of the quality, relevance and impact of research being led by experts at this university.” Dr. Loomis believes the emphasis on research and on post-secondary education more generally in Newfoundland and Labrador are strategic and timely. “Attention has turned, as it should, to the sustainability of this province’s newfound prosperity beyond non-renewable resources

like minerals and oil and gas. A prosperous future for Newfoundland and Labrador depends on the success of its university. A knowledge-based, globally competitive economy is limited only by the creativity and resourcefulness of the people who seed and sustain it. Those qualities are nurtured and enabled by advanced education and research – the very foundation of Memorial’s mission and mandate.”

Dr. Christopher Loomis, vice-president (research) of Memorial University of Newfoundland, says a prosperous future for Newfoundland and Labrador depends on the success of its university.

With this in mind, the university has developed a comprehensive strategy that will guide the further growth of research at Memorial. The development of a new research strategy began in late 2009 as a clear and necessary “action item” from Memorial’s 2007 strategic “Five Pillars” document. Research, creative activity and scholarship featured prominently as one of the key pillars to advance the university and the province it serves. Extensive consultation was a cornerstone to the development of the research strategy.

The planning committee completed 110 internal and external consultation sessions, including many throughout the province. In total, more than 1,250 individuals provided input into the strategy. “The ideas emerging from those consultations shaped the finalstrategy,helping ensure that our future growth remains

connected to the needs of the province,” says Dr. Loomis. Theresearchstrategyidentifiestheprinciples, goals and objectives that will guide Memorial’s pursuit of research excellence, translation and impact. It will be presented to the University Senate and Board of Regents in early September and then be shared publicly.

Chair’s MessageTHE cHoIcE IS yoUrS

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Choice is a funny thing. We make good ones, we make bad ones. We make personal ones, we make

professional ones. We make innocuous ones, and we make ones that can’t be reversed no matter how hard we try. Next month we will be asked to make a choice about our province’s future. Sounds simple, right? Well let me ask you this: do you vote for the candidate on your ballot or for the leader you support? Or, maybe, just for the party? Not quite as straightforward as you thought a moment ago. That’s three choices wrapped up in one ballot by my count. Three, of course, being the magic number of choices in the coming election. Three provincial parties, three candidates for

premier. We support rational, reasonable public debate in an open way. We should be able to have a conversation about the future of this province without being belittled, insulted or ignored. And we equally should be able to have an accurate conversation. We have to let people express their opinion because opinion is what we have in a civilized democracy; we have rejected violence and might and brute strength as the way decisions get made. But when people are factually wrong, we need to say so. Fiction in governing creates problems in society. Here’s a quick and easy way to do that. When a politician tells you something, ask them to prove it. “We have a plan for that.” “Oh, can I see a copy please?” “That’s a top priority for us.” “Well which of the following isn’t? I ask because you can’t have a lot of top priorities. So is it: health care, education, job creation, resource development, seniors care,roads,thefishery,forestry…”

Be polite with politicians. Who would want to go around from house-to-house to be treated poorly? Then there are tough questions they face from news media. They shouldn’t have to put up with rudeness. They are neighbours and friends and

family members too. It’s a tough job that many people aren’t willing to do. But they are looking to control laws and tax money andourfuture,sobefirmandfrankwiththem. Your obligation to democracy doesn’t begin and end on Oct. 11. If you haven’t noticed by now, the campaign is on. Butfourorfiveweeksofhardcorecampaigning every four years aren’t a replacement for true participation in democracy. Let’s say the campaign really takes place from the Tuesday after Labour Day right up until election day, Oct. 11. That is 36 days of campaigning. And then 1,461 days of governing. That’s a long time between job evaluations or corrective action. So make those 36 days count. We plan to.

How?By pushing the idea that a $16,000 •share of the public debt for each man, woman and child living in this province is too much.

By planning for a time in this •province, a generation from now, when known oil reserves will have run out and the number of workers to seniors is one-to-one.

By demonstrating that you miss •opportunities by having lots of transportation infrastructure but no comprehensive plan for what it is supposed to be accomplishing.

And by pushing the idea that it’s your •government and my government. Politicians are simply the stewards and representatives, not the owners.

Let me get conclude by saying this – the Board of Trade doesn’t support any political party or candidate. That’s what you do. But you have a right and a responsibility to get answers. So before you mark an X for a candidate, make sure you put a few check marks next to, “Did they answer my question,” and, “Will they represent my interests,” and, “Can they actually deliver?” It makes the choice a whole lot easier.

Chair, Jo Mark Zurel

“If you haven’t noticed by now, the campaign is on. But four or five weeks of hard core campaigning every four years

aren’t a replacement for true participation in democracy. Let’s say the campaign really takes place from the Tuesday

after Labour Day right up until election day, october 11. That is 36 days of

campaigning. and then 1,461 days of governing.”

For nomination forms and more information contact Shari Palmer at 726-2961 ext. 6 or email [email protected]. Submissions should be delivered no later than 5 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

The Business Excellence Award and Business Achievement Awards are presented by the

St. John’s Board of Trade on an annual basis to applaud and recognize excellence in our

membership. The Business Achievement Awards recognize member companies who

excel in a given category of competition. The Business Excellence Award goes to the winner

of a Business Achievement Award who best exemplifiestheentrepreneurialspiritandhas

demonstrated outstanding achievement in business and commitment to excellence and

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Winners are selected from member companies who apply to compete in no more than two of the following categories:

Contribution to Community and Community •Service (50+ employees)Contribution to Community and Community •Service (under 50 employees)Growth in Domestic / Export Markets•Marketing and Promotional Achievements •Customer Service and Reliability•Productivity and Quality Improvements•Innovation•New Start-Up•Business Person Volunteer of the Year•

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Local furniture operation continues historic cause

Island Furniture has been operating in St. John’s for more than 30 years. Although many customers are familiar

with Island Furniture’s products, most are not aware of the history and vision of the company. In 1979 the late Paul E. Walsh founded Island Furniture, a furniture manufacturing company employing developmentally disabled individuals. The objective of this newly established organization was to become a viable business entity creating “real jobs” for developmentally delayed persons. Since its inception, Island Furniture has evolved from a manufacturing to retail furniture store and has expandedtobecomethesignificantlocal business it is today, helping supply the demand for a wide choice of furnishing products. Today Island Furniture consists of a spacious distribution warehouse in Donovan’s Industrial Park and three retail locations: La-Z-Boy Gallery at 50 AberdeenAve.,IslandOfficeInteriorsat59 Mews Pl., and Island Furniture located at 428 Empire Ave. Island Furniture offers great choice in top-of-the-line products, thousandsofsquarefeetofmagnificentcolors, designs and a seemingly endless varietyofhomeandofficefurnishings. Island Furniture continues the vision of the late Mr. Walsh and currently employs 10 developmentally delayed individuals throughout all divisions of the company. A volunteer based Board of Directors are responsible for the overall direction of Island Furniture affairs and have implemented the mandate to get other businesses involved with employing developmentally delayed individuals. Since 2000, Island Furniture has dispersed in excess of $3.2 million to various Supported Employment Agencies, businesses and charitable organizations across Newfoundland and Labrador; in turn, the funding has provided more than 1,000 job

Mike Power,Island Furniture, 31 Years

Desmond Hurley, Island Office Furniture, 8 Months

Bruce Shea, La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio, 13 Months

Danny George, Donovan’s Industrial Park Warehouse, 4 Years

placements for developmentally disabled persons with a percentage outside the St. John’s area. Generally, the funding is provided to companies on a 50/50 co-operative basis to make a position available within the organization. Island Furniture has recently implemented 100 per cent funding to not-for-profitorganizationswherethereis willingness, but not adequate funds available.Job placements give developmentally delayed individuals the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to the workplace,

strengthen interpersonal skills and build selfconfidence. As the Supported Employment Coordinator for Island Furniture, Adam Fox has the opportunity to educate the business community regarding the benefitsofSupportedEmployment.Inrecent years, Newfoundland and Labrador has come full circle and is the leading province for Supported Employment in Canada. Unfortunately, there are still many companiesthatdonotidentifythebenefitsof Supported Employment. There are a

large number of developmentally delayed individuals ready, willing and able to work. Employers need torecognizetheyalsoprofitfromSupported Employment, they hire and retain skilled, dedicated employees and enhance their workplace culture by diversifying their recruitment strategies. With the current labour shortage Newfoundland and Labrador is facing today, it is the prime time for companies to introduce Supported

Employment into their organizations. We at Island Furniture believe that ouremploymentmodelisbeneficialforeveryone involved; it is our goal to educate and challenge the business community to act right now. To discuss how Supported Employmentcanbenefityourorganization,please call me at (709) 579-4058 or email [email protected].

Adam Fox is a Supported Employment Coordinator

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aMbaSSaDor coLUMNJohn Keirstead

Since relocating to St. John’s last July, I’ve had the opportunity to not only become a member of the

St. John’s Board of Trade, but also to serve as an Ambassador since January 2011.It’sdifficultmovingtoanewareaand establishing a presence in the local business community. The Board of Trade has provided me with ample opportunities to attend social events and meet the decision-makersandinfluentialpeopleinthe business community. The atmosphere provided by the Board allows new-comers, like me a chance to mingle and build long-lasting relationships. The ambassador program has been a great experience for me as well. It has given me the chance to become involved with the continuing activities of the Board of Trade and build strong relationship with other ambassadors, Board of Trade staff and other members.

One of my recent experiences was being involved with the Board for the annual golf tournament. I was able to assist in organizing the event and participate in the day’s activities. The relationships built through my involvement with the golf tournament will be long lasting and I look forward to being involved for many years to come. My involvement with the St. John’s BoardofTradehaselevatedmyprofileinthe business community and provided a vehicle to allow me to build relationships that will last a lifetime.

John Keirstead is the Business Development Manager for OTS Ltd which specializes in the Commissioning and Start-Up of large industrial facilities. For further information on OTS please contact John at (709) 764-9257 or visit the company’s website at www.otsl.ca.

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rob English

I have found the Ambassador program with the Board of Trade to be instrumental in my success in this

very exciting Newfoundland economy. The people that make up this program are incredible and I have found in them the exception to the 80/20 rule. Each and every person that I have had the pleasure to meet thus far are part of that 20 per cent and have proven to be an inspiration. The positive energy that comes from dealing with this team of professionals is something that I have enjoyed feeding from since my inception in the program. It has been truly amazing to learn new business tactics, to take advantage of the awesome networking opportunities, and to meet each new person that has their hand

in shaping our beautiful province into the world leader it has become. I am proud to say that I am an ambassador with the BOT as I know it provides me with integrity that is recognized by each of the professionals I deal with. I look forward to continue building my business with the BOT for many years to come. I can honestly say it has helped me grow as both a person and a business professional and I am excited to continue this path far into the future.

Rob English is an Accredited Mortgage Professional with DLC Mortgages and More and can be reached at 576-6602 (o) 765-9773 (c) [email protected]

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GarDINEr cENTrEManagement Jobs go “boom”

As the earliest wave of the “baby boomers” hits retirement age, the daunting enormity of the

associated workplace challenge is becoming more apparent. Organizations are not only being challenged to capture the knowledge and “organizational memory” of these departing individuals but also to bring the younger employees remaining in the organization to a level of understanding andcompetencytofillthegapthatwillbeleft behind by the retirees. The province’s Human Resources, Labour and Employment Department recently released its labour market report, Outlook 2020.Itidentifiedthatbetween2011and 2020, there will be over 70,000 job openings in our province. The report goes on to estimate that during that same period 66.7 per cent of all job openings will be in management occupations or will require some form of post-secondary education. We don’t have to wait until 2020 to begin to see the impact of this demographic change. The report says, as of 2005, 27.1 per cent of the management of companies and enterprises were over the age of 55 and another 25 per cent were between the ages of 45 and 55. Based on those findings,morethanonequarterofthesemanagers will be of retirement age before 2015. The Work Activity Survey, conducted by the department in March 2010, provided indications that between then and 2015, 28 per cent of those aged 45 to 65 (about 32,000 people) are planning to retire. We are in for significantchangeintheworkplaceasalarge number of management jobs will needbackfilling.Thisisanimmediatedilemmaofsignificantproportionsbothfor the province and for the individual organizations that make up our economy. What can be done to solve this issue?One answer is to hire or import management talent from outside the province. Attracting immigrants, relocating other Canadians, and repatriating some of

the youth that had to leave our province in days gone by are all part of the strategy. However, it is not always practical or possibletoattractpeopletothisfineprovince and certainly not in the scale thatwillberequiredandforthespecificmanagement talents that will be needed. The weather, the cultural uniqueness and the relative remoteness can all work against us at times. Another option is the further development of existing employees to be able to step up to the management and professional ranks. These management and senior professional roles have often been blocked from the next generation of managers by the incumbent and the then-settled baby boomers. The solution, in this case, begs for management training and professional development. What is happening already? At Gardiner Centre, we have noticed over the past couple of years, a steady increase in enrollments in our supervisory and management development training seminars. People aspiring to become front-line supervisors or managers and those newly appointed to supervisory or management roles are the most prevalent

participants in this program. In addition, we see a rebirth in demand for leadership and executive development. This reverses a trend of declining interest in executive education which had been prevalentoverthelastfiveto10years.Theoriginal decline could well be linked to the stability and intransigence of the middle and senior ranks of most organizations that werefilledtothebrimwithexperienced,qualifiedandstaidbabyboomerswhoseorganizational immobility was, in effect, reducing the need for executive development. In addition to the increased demand for management and executive training, we have noticed over the past decade, a continued and increasingly strong demand for professional training and certification.Inparticular,thedemandfor project management and business analysistrainingandcertificationhasbeensteadily increasing. Our human resource management programs are also showing strong demand. Besides the training being utilized by the private sector, we have seen a recent increase in enrolments for our Public Sector Leadership and Management Development program which serves federal, provincial and municipal government employees as well as those in Crown corporations and other government agencies. So, the needs across all organizations are increasing. In the face of the emerging management challenge, it is encouraging that many organizations are preparing for the shifting workplace that we are beginning to encounter, because the future sustainability of the organizations in our province is at stake.

Brian Hurley is Director of the Gardiner Centre at Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration. He can be contacted at 709-864-8893 or via email at [email protected].

Brian Hurley

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building the smartest workforce in Canada – SMarTforcE NL

Does your company need to deliver training to your employees? Wouldn’t it be great if there was an

online learning network where employees could access and complete training courses without leaving their desks? In a perfect world, this network would allow organizations to easily build their own

custom courses, provide each employee withalifelongpersonallearningprofilealways accessible to them, and allow the organization AND the employee to track their progress. There is such a network, and it’s right here in Newfoundland and Labrador! The SmartForce NL Initiative has been recognizedasfirstofitskindintheworld. SmartForce NL is a collaborative and innovative partnership between the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, NATI and BlueDrop Performance Learning, one of Canada’s foremost e-learning providers. Smartforce NL is an initiative that makes world class e-learning available to all companies and employees in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through funding in the amount of $1.6 million provided from the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, the project offers 10,000 free courses to help our small to medium sized companiesandnotforprofitstoimprovetheir management and HR capacity, and to learn how to better use social media sites

like Facebook and LinkedIn to do business. Companies and individuals are signing up fastandthecoursesarevirtuallyflyingoffthe shelf, so don’t delay, sign up today!

The Smartforce NL project is based on three pillars: Employees build lifelong Learning Profilesandcancompleteupto10,000freecourses on everything from WHMIS to Leadership. Companies can create private and secure Learning Networks to deploy and manage

training for employees. They can build their own courses easily through the SMARTFORCE NL website using familiar tools like PowerPoint; no special software or infrastructure investment is required to start building your own courses. Company managers can learn specialized skills from targeted courses to improve their HR and Social Media capacity. Since the program’s launch in March 2011, over 350 Newfoundland and Labrador businesses have participated in Smartforce NL, and over 3,100 individuals have signed up for access to the Smartforce NL network.

To find out more about the Smartforce NL Project, please contact:Bluedrop Performance Learning Chris Sharpe, Director - CoursePark User [email protected]: 709-570-5693Toll Free: (800) 563-3638 ext. 693

NATI – NL Association of Technology Industries Natasha Hudson, Business Development Coordinator [email protected]: 709-757-3253

Department of Human Resources, Labour and EmploymentLorelei Roberts-Loder, Manager Employer Services [email protected]: 709-7291324

Visit the SMARTFORCE NL Project at:www.smartforcenl.com

Keeping Current


poLIcy MaTTErSProvincial Election: What we’ll look for The Board of Trade does not endorse parties or candidates, but we will be looking for commentary on the business community’s priorities, including:

Aspecificplan,withgoalsand•timelines,fordeficiteliminationand debt reductionAspecificplanforeconomic•diversification,outliningwhichindustries will be pursued for growth opportunities and how government will interact with the private sector for investmentA comprehensive transportation •plan that accounts for all modes

(air, road, marine, rail) and partnerships (federal, municipal, private sector) for economic development and labour mobilityA progressive tax system that •encourages employment and wage growthRecognition of the private •sector and particularly small and medium size business as the driver of the economy, new wealth and job growthFar-reaching, immediate •measures to address demographics, including skilled labour shortages, immigration and foreign workers, youth engagement, and apprenticeship and accreditation.

Membership Survey Highlights Would you describe the current economic conditions in the City of St. John’s as: excellent, good, fair, or poor? As predicted in the January edition of the survey, convergence in the ‘excellent’ and ‘good’ responses is occurring, indicating an even strongerlevelofconfidenceineconomic conditions locally. Nearly all respondents indicated that they

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would characterize current economic conditions in the city as excellent or good.Question 2: Compared to one year ago, would you describe the economic conditions in the City of St. John’s as: better, about the same, or worse? Respondents are asked to compare existing conditions against the past.

There now seems to be a trend, with roughly 4-in-10 saying that things are better than one year ago and between 50 per cent and 60 per cent saying that economic conditions are about the same as they were 12 months ago. This may be a concern, considering the general sense of bullishness in the city with respect to development, etc. If people are

saying that conditions are, essentially no better but no worse, the question has to be asked as to why this is the case.

For complete survey results and other economic analysis, visit www.bot.nf.ca/publications

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become a Ja Mentor

Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largestnon-profitorganizationdedicated to inspiring and preparing

young people to succeed in a global economy. By becoming a JA mentor, you are joining a global network of individuals in 124 countries, who are motivating the next generation of leaders to achieve their highest potential. Junior Achievement’s volunteer-delivered programs use relevant, hands-on experiences to inspire students to dream big, reach their potential and contribute to the vitality of their communities and the economy. Annually, throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, over 300 mentors deliver in-school and after-school programs fostering entrepreneurial, work readiness andfinancialliteracy skills. These volunteers play a key role in bringing Junior Achievement to life. In addition to providing direction to young people, delivering JA programs is a way of enhancing presentation skills and leadership abilities. Many employers tell us that it’s also a great team building exercise – particularly when a number of employees deliver programs at the same school on the same day. Junior Achievement provides the training, curriculum and eager-to-learn students. All we need is your enthusiasm,

professional and life experiences and skills and a willingness to teach youth. Your commitment could vary from a single school day to a weekly visit for four weeks or a 21-week evening program. Depending on the grade level of the program you

choose, programs are delivered either by one volunteer, a pair or teams.

JA’s corporate and community volunteers come from all walks of life. Yet, they have one thing in common: the desire to share their business enthusiasm, personal career stories and experiences to mentor youth. Professionally screened and trained, our volunteer mentors help students make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in

the real world – enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school. The return on investment for volunteering with JA is substantial. To gauge the impact of programs on youth, external program evaluators have indicated that JA programs

instillfinancialresponsibility,empoweryouth to explore the potential of becoming entrepreneurs and provide essential workforce-readiness skills. Volunteers tell us their JA experience leaves them feeling proud, energized and

hopeful about our future leaders. Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, teachers say JA volunteers are always well organized and the information is relevant and very useful. In addition to volunteers, donors and educators are essential to furthering the JA

mission. Junior Achievement welcomes the opportunity to discuss how you can participate in educating tomorrow’s work force. To learn more, visit our website: www.janl.orgorcontactourofficeat753-9533. If you are already a JA supporter, we thank you.

Sandra Patterson is president and CEO of Junior Achievement Newfoundland and Labradoor.

“I really enjoyed this opportunity to engage with the students. It allowed for new experiences outside my daily duties.”

“It took me out of my comfort zone.”

“It is great to know that you’re helping to shape the futures of the next generation. Allowing them a chance to dream, while still keeping in mind the financial aspect of those dreams.”

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“I like that they showed us what jobs are really like and how to manage our money.”

“It was very enthusiastic and exciting - it really got me thinking and I also had fun.”

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rarE bIrDSbusiness organization attempts to raise awareness, provide training related to mental illness in the workplace

Blake Cryderman held a staff meeting in 1994 to tell the people he supervised that he’d been

diagnosed with a mental illness. Shortly after, he sat down on-on-one with other staff members to tell them about his bipolar disorder. He explained that he wasn’t telling them to garner sympathy. Rather, he wanted to explain to them why his behavior might be erratic at times, that they could tell him he was getting a bit too excited or putting too much into a project. “They were empathetic and we worked as a team much more effective(ly) when they knew I had a mental health issue and we worked around it quite effectively,” he says comparing it to informing his co-workers that he had diabetes or heart disease – or any illness that would affect his day-to-day life. “(The other staff members) were very pleased. The fact that some of them – given the statistics one infive(peoplewillsufferfromamentalillness) – there’s probably people within thefieldwhohavesomementalhealthissues and they probably felt better. They could step forward and say well I have some things I need to talk to you about as well.” Cryderman continued to develop coping mechanisms for his own life and he found his staff also started interacting with him differently. “It also just allowed them to put everything into perspective,” he says.

“You got to balance between wearing it on your sleeve and telling everyone in the world this is what you have, versus being selectivewithpeoplewhoareinyourfieldwho know. I’m at the point now where I tend to think it’s wise to be able to make people aware, without it being perceived as if you were looking for sympathy.”Cryderman isn’t keeping his mental health a secret anymore. He and Paul Vincent both spoke publicly about their respective mental illnesses in a recent edition of Atlantic Business Magazine. The pair, both with years of business

experience, are working together in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association to provide training, support and advocacy for business people, managers and employees who are affected by mental illness. The program will be called Rare Birds and will be launched during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October. The idea was conceived based on a model from Britain called “Business Minds” which helps people with mental illnesses open their own businesses. Vincent says as a business person he was manic and disorganized. He had brilliant

ideas, took on too much, got bogged down in detail and as a result had massive failings. In the Atlantic Business Magazine article, he talked openly about being convicted of fraud, declaring personal bankruptcy and wanting to send his own photo to banks so they would know not to offer him loans. Vincent grappled with his mental illness for more than a decade, though he was officiallydiagnosedwithadultattentiondeficithyperactivitydisorderandchronicdepression two years ago. “I was in a depression that was pretty

considerable now that I look back on it and my wife and I sat down one day and she said you reallyneedtogofindout what was wrong,” he says explaining how he got to his current “team approach” to mental health with his family doctor, psychiatrist and psychologist.“Thiswasthefirsttimeinyears and years I actually got the help I’ve needed for a long, long time.” After the original article was published, both Cryderman and Vincent say they had positive reactions from the public as well as negative ones. “You always have a couple of negative ones

you know, who say you’re using it as an excuse for your behavior or whatever. I always say that they need to have a better understanding of the illness and then they’ll have a better understanding of your behavior,” Vincent says. “I used (the article) as an opportunity to apologize as well. I’ve never tried to hide behind the illness.” Meanwhile, the pair say there probably would have been less of an impact on others had they been diagnosed earlier. George Skinner, executive director of the local chapter of the Canadian Mental

Paul Vincent, Blake Cryderman and George Skinner chat outside the local offices of the Canadian Mental Health Association.

– Photo by Alisha Morrissey

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Health Association, says he was pleased to see two people willing to talk openly about the impacts of mental illness on their lives and businesses. “We see it all the time and we know the numbers. We probably have a fair Idea of the breadth of the problem ... and we also know the vast majority of hours of any human being today are spent in the workplace.Soit’sanaturalfittotryandget some education and awareness and programming, because it’s a fairly massive

problem which is still relatively fairly new whenitcomestoselfidentificationandpeople because there’s still a very strong stigma.”There are many famous and successful business people who suffer from mental illness, Skinner points out. He says there are most certainly people within every business who deal daily with mental health issues. Both sides should be aware of the impacts on the individual and the business, he says.

“Weoftensaythey’readifficultpersontowork with or for. You can’t keep up with them, you can’t please them, or they’re all over the map and that’s frustrating from the employees point of view and it must be frustrating to the people who have those conditions,” Skinner says, adding that Rare Birds will provide an opportunity for some of the stigma of mental illness to be removed. “We have a long way to go.”

— Alisha Morrissey

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MP Wayne Easter, Liberal critic for International Trade, recently visited our offices to talk about barriers to trade – both within Canada and internationally.

Happy 90th birthday to Bob Innes the founding president of the St. John’s Board of Trade. Mr. Innes regaled Board staff and current Chair Jo Mark Zurel with the story of the controversy and creation of the St. John’s branch of the Board of Trade before receiving a token of appreciation from the Board. We hope you have many more wonderful birthdays Mr. Innes.

Ted Menzies, minister of state for the Federal Finance Department, was in St. John’s last month for a roundtable with a number of small business people about the Pooled Registered Pension Plan. St. John’s Board of Trade staff and volunteers, including Brenda O’Reilly, sat in on the roundtable to give the Board’s perspective.

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aroUND THE boarDBusiness mixer August 11, 2011 co-hosted by Costco and Fluvarium.

The Canadian Payroll

Association’s Professional

Development Seminars

Upcoming Seminars

in St. John’s include:

Employment Standards –

October 20

An introduction to the standards

of employment across Canada and

howto comply with the requirements

of each payroll jurisdiction.

2011 Year-end & New Year

Requirements – November 18

This seminar will ensure your

organization’s current payroll

is accurate, and look ahead to

expectations for the new year

and beyond.

With over 30 years of experience,

the CPA is the authoritative source

of Canadian payroll knowledge

and education.

Visit www.payroll.ca/go/?stjohnsnl for

curriculum, costs, and to register online.

Questions? 1-800-387-4693 x 128 or

[email protected]

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Registration went swiftly at our recent mixer. As did the great food provided by Costco.

Members use our mixers to network and make friends. Thanks to the Suncor Energy Fluvarium for providing a great location for one of our biggest mixers to date.

Comfort, convenience and a quality you can trust.

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InfoTech acquired by PricewaterhouseCoopers PricewaterhouseCoopers has acquired localITconsultingfirmInfoTechSolutions. The sale of the company was made officiallastmonththoughdetailswerescarce.PricewaterhouseCoopersofficialswerequoted as saying the acquisition will benefititscurrentandpotentialclientsin need of highly-skilled technology consulting professionals, particularly in the Microsoft consulting area. InfoTech, which operated out of St.John’s and Moncton, N.B, provides IT consulting, business analysis and other related services. The acquisition includes current contracts and about 25 staff members.

St. John’s employees will remain in theircurrentoffices,whilethoseattheMonctonofficeswillmovetoanewPricewaterhouseCoopersofficethere.

Strategic partnership BrenKir Industrial Supply – this province’s leading safety and industrial supply company – has signed a national partnership with CenturyVallen to expand its availability of certain products. Last month, BrenKir signed with Edmonton-based CenturyVallen, which is a business-to-business distributor of safety products to the industrial market in Canada. In the new alliance, BrenKir will act as an east coast distribution centre for national CenturyVallen accounts and will in turn have access to the width and breadth of the

CenturyVallen supply chain. CenturyVallen will offer its range of technical services including full mobile warehouse and onsite technical services. Barry Furlong, general manager of BrenKir says the partnership will bring two strong customer-centric organizations together to provide world-class products to local consumers.

Oceanex grows local service Oceanex is adding a second weekly sailing from Halifax to St. John’s doubling the service to the capital city’s port. Oceanex bought the Oceanex Sanderling in 2011 to speed up its operations. This makes four sailings a week from mainland Canada for the local shipping company.

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The company is using the shared drill rig Henry Goodrich from Terra Nova partnerandoilfieldoperatorSuncorEnergyto determine whether there are more resources a few kilometres from its other Mizzen discovery in the Flemish Pass two years ago. The second Mizzen well is known as a delineation well, which is used to determine the size of oil and gas reservoirs. The project, drilling in water depths of 1,100 metres, should take 80 days. This second Mizzen well is one of three projects Statoil has on the books this year, including 45 days of drilling at the

Fiddlehead prospect south of the Terra Novaoilfield. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board suggests that undiscovered oil resources could top out at 1.7 billion barrels, although the reserves are not believed to be economically viable.

Fortis gets green light Fortiscanofficiallybreakgroundonits12-storeydowntownofficetowerafterreceiving council approval for the project.

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Board member represents on MUN Board of Regents Board of Trade Board member Kim Keating has been elected to Memorial University’s Board of Regents. The election for the six alumni positions concluded on July 20 and saw the election of Keating as well as Pegi Earle, Dr. James Hickey, Dr. Luke Pike and George Tucker. Dr. Rex Gibbons returns for another term with the board. These six candidates received the most votes of the 34 individuals who put their names forward for nomination.Keating, who has 15 years experience in the oil industry, most recently with Suncor, serves as chair of the Board of Trade’s Transportation and Infrastructure committee.

Targa’s benefit Targa’s annual rally race has become the little engine that could – an economic engine that is. Organizers of the event won’t just be celebrating the event’s 10th anniversary this fall, but also its $110 million contribution to the province in direct and indirecteconomicbenefits.Thenumberscomplied by Memorial University’s businessschoolshowthatthebenefitsofthe race from hotel room nights to the food served throughout the event. Targa Newfoundland generated $58.3 million in direct and $45 million in indirect economicactivityinitsfirstnineyears,andestimates those totals will be $63 million and $52 million respectively after this year’s race.

Photo: Øyvind Hagen / Statoil More Mizzen work Statoil Canada has started drilling a second well at its Mizzen site.

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MEMbErS IN THE NEwS The project will see the vacant former Horwood Lumber site redeveloped into 152,000squarefeetofClassAofficespacewith 262 parking spaces —more than the city’s required amount. The project was lauded by council members and there was no public opposition to the location or building. Construction should begin immediately.

Rick Graham (second from right) Honorary Manager for the Rock senior men’s team, and Rock Rugby players Owen Parfrey (far left) and Robert Wilson (far right), present a team jacket to Statoil’s Dave Ralph (second from left), Asset Manager, Production. Statoil are proud sponsors of The Rock.

Rock Rugby teams up with Statoil The Rock Rugby Program has a new sponsor - Statoil Canada. The three year partnership, worth a total of $75,000, will provide support to not only the current Canadian Rugby Championship holders, the senior Rock squad, but also to all the Rock’s age group squads, both male and female. The support comes from Statoil’s Heroes of Tomorrow program which supports sports and education programs. Rock Rugby helps develop heroes through outreach programs that educate our community’s youth in active lifestyles, fitness,self-esteemandhealth.

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Start the bidding A November deadline has been set for bids on more than 1.6 million hectares of offshore exploration area off Newfoundland and Labrador’s coast. The eight parcels of exploration area are in three regions offshore; the western portion of the island, offshore from northern Labrador and the Flemish Pass/North Central Ridge regions. Interested parties have until Nov. 15 to submit sealed bids to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board. The minimum bid for the Labrador and Eastern Newfoundland parcels is $1 million. The minimum bid for the Western area parcel is $250,000. The winning bid will be based on how much the parties are willing to spend onexplorationduringthefirstyearofanine-year lease. The winning bidders will also be required todrillawellwithinthefirstperiodofthatlease to validate the full nine-year term of the lease. Meanwhile, the province is considering financialincentivestolureexploration

to offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the recent edition of Atlantic Business Magazine. More information on what kinds of incentives and how they will be given out is expected before the fall, according to the article.

Better Business Bureau closes local office The Better Business Bureau’s local branch has shut its doors permanently after a North American restructuring of the organization closed four locations in Canada. Windsor, Hamilton, Montreal and St John’s were shut down as of Aug. 15 with little information as to why released to the media.

Is your messy desk limiting your career? A recent survey by careerbuilder.com shows that if your desk is being overtaken by stacks of papers and piles of folders you may be limiting your career advancement opportunities.

Atowerofpapersandfilesonanemployee’s desk has a negative impact on perceptions about that worker according to 38 per cent of employers. Nearly 30 per cent consider a messy desk a sign of disorganization, while 16 per cent think people with messy desks mean the worker is a messy person. More than a quarter of those interviewed said they’d be less likely to promote someone with a disorganized or messy workspace. The survey asked 2,662 hiring managers and nearly 5,300 workers questions about co-workers’ and employee’s workspaces. However, a third of the workers interviewed said they hoarded paper and filesontheirdesks.Nearly40percentsaidthat somewhere between half and their entire desk surface is covered by work materials, with 36 per cent saying they havepaperfilesfrommorethanayearagoand6percenthavingfilesdatingbackmore than a decade. Careerbuilder.com has plenty of tips on its website on how to get organized.

Notice …Each year, St. John’s board of Trade members get the opportunity to join our volunteer board of Directors.

our volunteers are dedicated, committed, and engaged. Now is the time to consider becoming more involved.

The St. John’s Board of Trade is a high-profile organization run by a board of directors made up of enthusiastic volunteers, who represent the interests of local business.

for more information about nominations and elections contact St. John’s board of Trade cEo paul Thomey at 726-2961 ext. 1 or email: [email protected]

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Higher Talent is committed to building strong, vibrant workplaces where

employees are engaged and can achieve their

maximum potential. Headquartered in St. John’s, Newfound-

land, Higher Talent specializes in providing talent management solutions

and human resources advisory services for small to midsized

businesses. Higher Talent has over a decade of human resources professional experience working with organizations

across multiple industries. High performing employees equals

accelerated growth for your business.

Susan Power, Principal Consultant 709-730-4135 • 905-296-3246

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Convergys Corporation is a global leader in relationship management, providing solutions that drive more

value from the relationships our clients have with their customers.

Now in its 11th year of operation, our contact center in St. John’s houses

more than 300 employees who provide customer service support for a client in

the entertainment industry.Convergys employees in St. John’s are actively involved in community

serviceactivitiesbenefitingtheJanewayChildren’s Hospital, JDRF, United Way,

and other organizations. The contact center also was recognized for its

support of employees who serve in the Canadian Reserves.

For more information, visitwww.convergys.com

Avalon Laser Health Clinic is a multi disciplinary health clinic offering

chiropractic, physiotherapy, acupuncture, athletic therapy; massage therapy, thermal imagining and low-intensity laser therapy (LILT). We work collaboratively to treat acute and chronic pain conditions. We

pinpoint the area of injury with thermal imaging and use LILT to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. For

chronic pain, such as arthritis or low back pain,LILTstimulatestheinflammatoryprocess to re-start the healing process. With acute pain following a MVA or sports injury, the laser accelerates the

healing process.

Our mandate is to help you live without pain

www.avalonlaserhealth.ca 709-753-0155

NATI, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries,

works to enhance and improve the advanced technology business climate in Newfoundland and Labrador. We do

this by delivering programs and services that are of value to our membership, providing advocacy on behalf of the

sector to ensure a competitive business climate in which to succeed, and deliver positive results to the bottom line of our

growing membership.Westrivetoeffectivelyandefficientlydeliver the right services, at the right

time, and in collaboration with the right partners.

www.nati.net

Blending old world charm with new world comfort, Murray Premises Hotel, St.John’sfirstboutiquehotel,creates

an ambience that is truly unique. Murray Premises Hotel is located in the heart of historic downtown St. John’s. The hotel overlooks the picturesque entrance to St. John’s harbour, the Narrows, and is only minutes from

historic Signal Hill, Mile One Centre, St. John’s Convention Centre, and the exciting life of George Street. We now have 67 luxurious guestrooms; wireless internet; complimentary parking, deluxe

continental breakfast, and bottled water; conference facilities; and on site independent restaurants and boutique

shopping.

For more information contact: Lori Coleman, Sales Associate 738-7773

www.murraypremiseshotel.com

Destination St. John’s is primarily a sales and marketing organization

promoting our partners and the greater St. John’s area as a destination of choice for meetings, conventions,

incentive travel, sporting and special events and leisure travellers. Our services are complimentary and

include hotel availability searches, site selection reviews, collateral support,

comprehensive bid proposals and a team of partners that can deliver

exceptional experiences. By hosting your National, Regional conferences and AGM’s here you can show the

world why you choose to do business here, help support the local economy

and show your pride of place.

www.destinationstjohns.com

2012 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Ad size Dimensions wxh

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Logo With listing, column width

$210 $260

1/8 page 3.5”x2.25” $435 $540

1/4 page H. 7.25”x2.5” V. 3.5”x5”

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1/3 page 7.25”x3.5” $760 $975

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$3245 $4060

Front cover 8.5”x11” $3785 $4540

Ads must be Camera ready At the specified dimensions Minimum 300 dpi, full process colour (CMYK) Provided no later than Oct. 21, 2011

Ad position (other than logo with listing) cannot be guaranteed. All prices are subject to applicable tax.

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How’s that for shelf life?

Our membership, over 800 strong is

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compassion Home careDwainNoel,ChiefOperatingOfficer255 LeMarchant RoadSt. John’s, NL A1E 1P8P: 709-738-5454F: [email protected]

Bob Buckingham LawBob Buckingham, Lawyer81 Bond StreetSt. John’s, NL A1C 1T2P: 709-739-6688F: [email protected]

Nature conservancy of canadaAlicia Billard, Major Gifts NL & NS101 Research DriveDartmouth, NS B2Y 4T6P: [email protected]

Mr. Lube canada LpDerek Taylor, General Manager Franchising3535 Laird RoadMississauga ON L5L 5Y7P: 905-593-1178F: [email protected]

Grr Systems Inc. Glenn Rogers, Founder & President114 St. Clare AvenueSt. John’s, NL A1C 2K2P: 709-727-4753 Toll: [email protected]

wely Health Inc.EricZeng,ChiefOperatingOfficer187 LeMarchant RoadSt. John’s, NL A1C 2H5P: [email protected]

Shorefast foundationKathleen Crotty, Director of Marketing & Media Relations90 O’Leary Ave, Suite 209St. John’s, NL A1B 2C7P: 709-576-0651F: [email protected]

Moskowitz Capital Management Inc. Brian Moskowitz, President2200 Yonge Street – Suite 1002Toronto, ON M4S 2C6P: 416-781-6500F: [email protected]

Xocai Healthy chocolate (MXI corp)Yvonne Butler, Executive MXI Corp140 Eastbourne CresentSt. John’s, NL A1A 5B7P: 709-579-7183F: [email protected]

Metroworth consulting (canada) Ltd. JuliaHolman-Price,OfficeManager49-55 Elizabeth Avenue Suite 201BSt. John’s,NL A1A 1W9P: [email protected]

Small Business WeekOctober 16 – 22, 2011

Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow.

Share success stories•Talk to leading business experts •Exchange innovative ideas •Participate in events held across Canada •

Come mingle and network with other Board of Trade Members as we celebrate Small Business Week.

LUNcHEoNCanada’s Oil Sands; responsible

development, opportunity and innovation.

Bruce March, Chairman, president and CEO of Imperial Oil, will discuss his company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility in oil sands development, including the need to balance economic, environmental and social concerns. Mr. March will also speak to environmental challenges and how Imperial reduces its footprint through research and innovation to produce the next generation of oil sands technologies.

Presented by United Way Newfoundland and Labrador in partnership with NOIA

Where: Delta St. John’s HotelWhen: Wed., Sept. 21Time: 12:30 p.m. Networking 1 p.m. LuncheonCost: $79 non-members $39.50 member discount

Upcoming Events


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Come hear Edmée Métivier, Executive Vice President, Financing and Consulting with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), tell the stories of three entrepreneurs – including a Newfoundlander – who have made their businesses more competitive–andprofitable!

BDC is Canada’s business development bank. It supports 29,000 entrepreneur clients across Canada withfinancing,venturecapitalandconsulting services.

Where: Sheraton Hotel NewfoundlandWhen: Thurs., Sept. 8Time: 12:30 p.m Networking 1 p.m. Luncheon Cost: $79 non-members $39.50 member discountTo confirm your attendance please contact Wanda at 726-2961 ext.9 or email [email protected]

The Election campaign

The St. John’s Board of Trade will be active in discussing real public policy opportunities and challenges during the provincial election. We will be raising issues of importance to business in the city and province and asking political parties about their plansandintentionsonissueslikespendingtaxpayermoney,strengtheningtheeconomythroughdiversification,andhowtoaddress demographic challenges while delivering on mega-projects and supporting the growth engine of the economy – small and medium-size enterprises.

Come join us! We’ll be at the Sheraton with provincial politicians asking them some interesting and pointed questions about the economic future of this province.

Where: Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland When: Tues., Sept. 27 Time: 7 - 9 p.m Open to the public

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Come mingle and network with other Board of Trade Members while you enjoy AtHome hospitality with AtHome Furnishings.

Where: 193 Kenmount Road, Nestled between Swiss Chalet and Yuk Yuk’sWhen: Thurs., Sept. 15Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.Cost: Included as a benefit of membership

To confirm your attendance please contact Wanda at 726-2961 ext.9 or email [email protected].

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