Business Schools Find Own Way To Remember Lessons Of War
On the eleventh day of November, people around the world will again honour those who have served in the armed forces through ceremonies such as Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in the UK. Those of us fortunate to have not experienced battle will doubtless give thanks because, as the Civil War general, William T.
New analytics software breaks down numbers behind figure skating performances
Craig Buntin sits with his laptop overlooking the rink at Prospera Place and with a few taps on his keyboard pulls up a video and graphic of three-time world champion Patrick Chan.
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Marc Fares聽se joint 脿聽Cossette M茅dia聽comme vice-pr茅sident principal, strat茅gies num茅riques.
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking
17. Alberta Cefis (MBA鈥�79, Executive Vice-President and Head, Global Transaction Banking for Scotiabank and Desautels Faculty Advisory Board Member)
EVP, Head of Global Transaction Banking, Scotiabank
Global transaction bankers know all about cross-border operations. So it makes sense that Scotiabank's Alberta Cefis is dedicated to breaking down barriers in her professional and philanthropic efforts.
AndeanGold Announces Board of Directors Appointments
AndeanGold Ltd. ("the Company" or "AndeanGold") (TSX VENTURE:聽AAU)(尝惭础:听AAU) is pleased to announce that Messrs. Diego Angulo and Alexander Pena have been appointed to AndeanGold's board of directors.
More Schools Say 鈥楴o鈥� To The Economist
贰肠辞苍辞尘颈蝉迟鈥檚听list of the 100 best MBA programs in the world published yesterday (Oct. 9). The U.S. institutions that have bowed out include Babson College, the University of Minnesota鈥檚 Carlson School, Purdue University鈥檚 Krannert School, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
China fund house feels the vibe of London
PENG CHOY Harvest CEO says foreign investors are poised to raise Chinese equity exposure. Most fund managers will be envious of the sales pitch Peng Choy, chief executive of Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investments, has at his disposal.
Meet the candidate: Jevone Nicholas
Former Vanier Community Association president Jevone Nicholas says his diversity experience will improve the quality of life for Rideau-Rockcliffe residents.
...听Nicholas grew up in Welland, Ont., where he worked in the private sector before obtaining his MBA from 不良研究所.
Networking tips for the busy parent
Being able to meet new people, expand your connections, and build personal rapport is a key element in business today. But anyone who struggles with balancing career and family knows well the challenge of finding time for networking.
Disclosures: A weekly look at odds and ends from the business world
The website of the World Retail Congress, which just concluded its annual confab in France, asks 鈥淲hy Paris in 2014?鈥�
Why, indeed, British retail CEO Andy Street might have asked. The chief of department store chain John Lewis made his way to the conference last week to receive the award for Best Omnichannel Retailer (No, we don鈥檛 know what that means, either).
...听A big voice in philanthropy
Entrepreneur stretches herself by opening fitness studios
It has been a journey of nearly a decade and it鈥檚 not over yet, but for Alexandra Schwartz, starting her own business lets her Breathe.
...听Ms. Schwartz made her move into her own business after working for a dozen years as a manager and buyer for Italian designer Gianni Versace, then getting her MBA at 不良研究所 in Montreal. After that, she moved to Los Angeles to work at American Apparel鈥檚 headquarters.
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Double and triple threats: When an extra degree pays off
Sam Sadeghi鈥檚 career seems to be on a trajectory that only goes up. The electrical engineer has been working full-time in his field since graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree from聽Ryerson University聽in 2004. He continued to work full-time while pursuing a master鈥檚 in power electronics, which he earned from Ryerson in 2008.
Nicola Wealth Management Opens Newest Office in Toronto to Manage Rapid Growth
Nicola Wealth Management (NWM), an independent financial planning and portfolio management firm serving high net worth individuals and families, opened a new office in Toronto to expand its presence in Eastern Canada and accommodate clients in the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto office is situated at Suite 1702 - 2 Bloor Street West, joining Western Canada locations in Vancouver, Kelowna and Richmond, B.C.
Kelowna's Buntin to act as athlete ambassador for 2014 Skate Canada International
Olympian Craig Buntin returns home to Kelowna to act as the 2014 Skate Canada International Athlete Ambassador.
