BusinessVIEW February March 2016

February/March 2016

Assisting newcomers settling in our communitySaskatoon Open Door Society

Ali Abukar Executive Director Saskatoon Open Door Society

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Cover Story: Saskatoon Open Door Society Pg. 5Assisting newcomers in settling into our community

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Featured Articles

Cover image by Grant Romancia

BUSINESS View is a bimonthly publication of theGreater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce104-202 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1Phone: (306) 244-2151 Fax: (306) 244-8366Email: [email protected]: www.saskatoonchamber.comTwitter: @stoonchamber

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STAFFKent Smith-Windsor, Executive DirectorDerek Crang, Sales & Membership DirectorTerry Lawrence, AdministratorRoz Macala, Executive SecretaryKevin Meldrum, Marketing DirectorLinda Saunders, BookkeeperRyan Wig, Communications DirectorCzarina Catambing, Committee Operations InternMeghan Johnson, Committee Operations Intern

Ali Abukar, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Open Door Society. (See story on page 5). Image: Grant Romancia Photography.

President’s View Pg. 4Local policies helps keep Saskatchewan competitive in the global market

Settlement Services in Saskatoon Pg. 6

Member Profile: Seventy-Seven Signs Pg. 8

Seven tips that demystify lead generation Pg. 172 Web Design

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies celebrates 40th anniversary Pg. 13

February/March 2016

Jointly developed by:

Effective governance is critical to making good organizations great, as is understanding your role as a board director. The NFP Governance Essentials Program (NFP Program) is an intensive program designed to help directors learn, grow, and make a positive impact. Offered at Canada’s leading business schools, the NFP Program is taught by top faculty and highly respected directors-in-residence.

A LIMITED NUMBER OF RBC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS VALUED AT $1,000 EACH ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS OFFERING.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS AN NFP DIRECTOR. CONTACT THE ICD AND APPLY TODAY.

1.877.593.7741 x290 [email protected] icd.ca/NFP

Supported by: In collaboration with:

PROGRAM DATES: May 16 -17, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 24, 2016

COLLABORATING SCHOOL: Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan

NFP GOVERNANCE ESSENTIALS PROGRAM

“The ICD-Rotman NFP Program delivers great insight into the group decision-making process. The real life study scenarios and the mix of expertise from the instructors and participants provide for an exhilarating atmosphere of learning. Good governance is not a race to make decisions and the program teaches to consider all options before reaching the best decision for the organization. I recommend this program to all Not-For-Profit executives and directors.”

VERN BACHIU, ICD.DPRESIDENT & CEO, TRIALL CONSULTINGDIRECTOR, LUTHER CARE COMMUNITIES, WEST WIND AVIATION,

ATOSKEWIN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PINEHOUSE BUSINESS NORTH

Better serve your Not-For-Profit organization

AND ITS MISSION.

SREDA assists local business expansion through business development incentives policy Pg. 19

Sustainable procurement - a growing trend Pg. 18

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President’s View

Chamber advocacy at workLocal policies helps keep Saskatchewan competitive in the global market

need that we continue to address or we will lose these businesses from our community. We are having these discussions with all levels of government.

Trans-Pacific PartnershipAnother top of mind issue right now is the

Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”). While there is still much to be learned on the details within this agreement, our Chamber believes that Saskatchewan has much to gain from the TPP and that we should be advocates for the ratification of this agreement. With our export market playing such a large role in our economy, reducing barriers to trade in other markets has a very positive impact on local business. We plan to have an education session and round-table for local businesses in the near future on the TPP, and will continue to work with our federal counterparts to advocate for the ratification of this agreement.

I have shared just a few examples of the policy work that the local Chamber does on behalf of members. If your business is facing challenges with policy or regulations or other trade barriers, please let one of our board or staff members know. We want to make sure that we know the issues our members are facing so that we can prioritize concerns and, where appropriate, advocate on your behalf.

Tanya KnightPresident 2015/16Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce

that there is a property tax differential in Saskatoon between residential and non-residential property tax rates. Currently, the non-residential rate is 175% of the residential rate. We believe that this premium should be reduced because it is good for business and it is good for individuals. Encouraging business growth and investment drives a larger tax base, which in turn means the tax burden can be shared amongst more taxpayers. Our Chamber continues to share this message with City councillors and Administration. We recognize that changes like this cannot be made in one or two years, so we continue to encourage a long term view of reducing the differential over time.

Immigrant nominee programAt the federal and provincial levels, we

work with the Canadian Chamber and the Saskatchewan Chamber to adopt policy priorities relevant to our members. We then work with our local MP’s and MLA’s to educate them on the local business position for policy changes so that they are armed with good information to make choices on policy. An example of this relates to skilled worker programs. We continue to believe that there are still barriers to entry in the temporary foreign worker and immigrant nominee programs. Increasing the number of entrepreneurs and skilled workers in our city has a multiplying effect on additional employment. If we can fill skilled worker positions, we will create more jobs overall, thereby expanding our employment opportunities. Although the economy has softened, there are significant pockets of

In business, the landscape is always changing. Customers are looking for more options and the choices they have are constantly growing. Competition isn’t just the store across the street; the best

option may be a company on the other side of the world that has found a way to be global. As local businesses, we have two options, we can either innovate ourselves, or we can try to shut out the competitors. The first option is challenging, and the second is almost impossible.

For us to participate in a global market, we need the policies and regulations to support this type of trade. Saskatchewan is a major export market, and it is important that our policies support what our businesses need at a local, provincial and federal level. Your Chamber is active in policy development and advocacy at all three levels of government. We do this through our local, provincial and national networks. Often this advocacy work happens without any announcement or press release; however, I believe that it is important for our members to have an idea of some of the conversations we are having on their behalf.

Non-residential property tax rates

As an example, our Chamber recognizes

2015-16 Board of Directors for the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of CommercePresident Tanya Knight - MNP LLP. 1st Vice-President Jason Yochim - Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS®.

2nd Vice-President Kelly Bode - WMCZ Lawyers & Mediators. Past President Tony Van Burgsteden - Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. Bill Cooper - PotashCorp. Peggie Koenig - Koenig & Associates. Silvia Martini - Interlink Research Inc.

Karl Miller - Meridian Development. Sandra Ribeiro - Canadian Light Source Inc. Chris Sicotte - Affinity Credit Union. Sanj Singh - AdeTherapeutics Inc. Brian Skanderbeg - Claude Resources Inc. Trevor Thiessen - Redekop Manufacturing.

Chris Woodland - MacPherson, Leslie and Tyerman LLP. Colleen Yates - Equinox3 Consulting Ltd.


Cover Story

Saskatoon Open Door Society

Ali Abukar, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Open Door Society. (Image: Grant Romancia)

By Terri Eger

Moving to a new country can be exciting yet daunting. For the past 35 years Saskatoon Open Door Society has been leading the way for immigrants and refugees in the community. Each year the organization assists thousands of newcomers to navigate their new country and get settled in their new home as quickly as possible.

“Our mission is to assist newcomers to settle and integrate into the community,” explained Executive Director Ali Abukar. “We will help them become active participating members in our society.”

When an immigrant or a refugee comes to Saskatoon, case workers with the Open Door Society will assess their needs and guide them in the right direction to meet those needs. Newcomers come to Canada for various reasons. Some immigrants come as investors and are able to start their own businesses. Others come as part of an International Study Program, bringing their families with them, all whom eventually work toward becoming Permanent Residents. The Society also provides assistance to refugees

who have been sponsored by the Federal Government and those who are privately sponsored. The situation and stories behind their decision to move to Saskatoon are as varied as the people telling them, and the Open Door Society is there to assist, support and bridge the gaps.

The organization’s main office is located in the heart of the city and offers a wide range of services.

Settlement & Family Support Services help settling all family members in their new home. Information and orientation sessions on how the Canadian system works and what support is available for Immigrants to settle and transition smoothly in their new country. Programs include initial settlement support for refugees, needs assessment, referral support and family programs, including men’s and women’s programming, parenting classes and case management.

The Settlement & Community Support Services is designed to connect people in the Community with the newcomers and form bonds. Various volunteer opportunities are available through the agency to assist in providing these services. Working with members of the community is an important aspect of the work done by the Open Door Society. Programs include outreach and connecting programs such as community connections, cultural bridging, and settlement support in schools and youth programs.

“We do a lot of culture bridging,” said Abukar, explaining that the organization will provide free cultural presentations to organizations throughout the community, connecting with schools, city facilities, police services, the university and health region in promoting cultural understanding, acceptance and sensitization.

Youth programs are also offered and include everything from homework support to recreational activities engaging our future leaders in the community. An annual Youth Conference is held in February of each

year and is designed to address issues that impact them.

The language and daycare unit offers language training to newcomer adults while providing licensed daycare and early childhood education. The language classes prepare newcomers for employment and to become participating members of our community.

A number of employment services are offered through the Open Door Society, for both youth and adults including job fairs held in the spring and fall each year.

“We are helping newcomers integrate into the work force,” said Abukar. “We help connect employers with people who have the skills, expertise and training they are looking for.”

Language classes, resume writing and

other job related readiness services are also available.

With many employers looking for Canadian experience, the Open Door Society provides volunteer connections and other networking opportunities.

“We empower newcomers to seek employment, instill hope in them and advocate for their full integration in our community.”

“We encourage newcomers to visit the Society and see what we have to offer as ‘We bring employers and newcomers together’.”

Contact: Saskatoon Open Door Society100-129 3rd Ave. N. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H4 Tel: 306-653-4464 . Visit us at: www.sods.sk.ca

Assisting newcomers settling in our community

Saskatoon Open Door society has provided services for newcomers in the city for 35 years. (Image: Grant Romancia)


Settlement Services

Global Gathering PlaceSince 1998,

the Global Gathering Place has been offering an ever-widening suite of

services to meet the needs of Saskatoon’s fastest-growing demographic group—newcomers. Approximately 2,000 individuals from 100 different countries visit our centre a total of nearly 30,000 times every year! They come for support, skill development opportunities, social connections, and above all, acceptance and a welcoming environment.

Global Gathering Place is welcoming. It’s what sets us apart…that, and our client centered approach. As far as clients are concerned, the care and attention that we take in everything we do means that our centre becomes like home and the amazing

staff, volunteers, and clients become like family. The range of activities we offer is almost dizzying—everything from English as a Second Language classes, cooking classes, computer classes, swimming classes and more, to health programs, counselling, social activities, creative writing classes, and sport.

Refugees receive Life Skills training from our centre. Life Skills workers provide hands-on training on a wide variety of topics, such as preparing for winter, laundry, shopping, or taking the bus. We noted that all clients could benefit from this knowledge, so we began offering a series of information sessions. We now offer information sessions on 24 different topics.

Programs at GGP begin with the client. For example, we noticed that clients were coming to us with mental health issues, so we partnered with Saskatoon Community Mental Health services in order to be able to provide one-on-one mental health counselling on-site to our clients. Clients were asking for help to pass their Class 7 driving theory exam, so we started a Driving Theory course. Whatever needs clients have, we try to fulfill,

either through group sessions, or one-on-one drop-in support.

Our most recent success is the formation of the Saskatoon Refugee Health Collaborative and subsequent Refugee Health Clinic. The clinic grew from a partnership between the Saskatoon Health Region (Population and Public Health, Primary Health, Mental Health and Addiction Services), Saskatoon Community Clinic, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine (Department of Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Community Health & Epidemiology), and the Global Gathering Place. It is now open for service and will provide all Syrian refugees with their initial health assessment, lab work, and immunizations.

There are many exciting opportunities ahead of us. With the support of its funders, staff, volunteers, board, and clients, we know that there is no direction for the Global Gathering Place but up!

Global Gathering Place 100 5th Ave North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2N7 phone: (306) 665-0268 www.globalgatheringplace.com

Saskatoon’s settlement services

Saskatchewan Intercultural Association’s (SIA) mission: to promote intercultural understanding and the retention of cultural identity and language to fully include Newcomers and Indigenous peoples in Canadian society.

Who We AreThe SIA is a non-profit, charitable

organization founded in 1964. For over fifty years, the SIA has been committed to supporting cultural groups retain their distinctive cultural identity, language

and arts. In the last 20 years, SIA has also focused on providing programs and services that empower and relieve barriers for Newcomers and Indigenous people in the areas of securing employment, language advancement, and cultural understanding. An integral part of SIA has always been to provide anti-racist education and promote intercultural understanding to the general public through workshops, programming, and community events.

What We DoSIA partners with many organizations

in the community to offer a wide variety of programming including: employment skills training with work placements (Mentorship Program and LITE Program),

English language classes (LINC Program and Stage 1 & 2 Program), Heritage language classes (Saskatoon Multilingual Schools), youth programming (ConnectED Program, Global Movement Program, & Active Culture Program), and performing arts entertainment. SIA works towards intercultural understanding and acceptance in our community through intercultural education programming (Equity and Cultural Diversity Outreach Program) and committee work (Equity and Anti-Racism Committee).

Contact us:Phone: (306) 978-1818Email: [email protected]

Saskatchewan Intercultural Association

Settlement services can help newcomers with immediate needs like housing, health, insurance, obtaining a driver’s license, etc., as well as more in-depth one-on-one planning and guidance for people as they settle in the community. Here are some of the great service organizations operating in Saskatoon and what they do:


Settlement Services

International Women of Saskatoon (IWS) is an Immigrant/Refugee Serving Organization that is dedicated to improving the status of women and their families to assist them to become full participating members of society. The organization, located at 336 5th Avenue North, provides the following free programs and services, namely:

• Language Assessments and Referrals• Employment Training and Work-

placements• Job Counselling and Development • Settlement Advising

• Women's Only Programs/Services• Computer Literacy and Skill Training• Children/Youth Summer Programs• Volunteer Run Drop-in-EAL/ESL

Classes• Seniors' Program

Contact us at 301-336 5th Avenue North, Saskatoon, S7K 2P4 Tel: 306-978-6611www.internationalwomenofsaskatoon.orgemail: [email protected]

New to Canada? Talk to us first! We are Saskatoon’s Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) which is one of Saskatchewan’s Regional Gateways for newcomers. The NIC is set up to welcome and assist newcomers as they begin to settle in the Saskatoon gateway (the city and communities within a 150km radius).

Created in partnership by the four local settlement agencies and the federal and provincial governments, the NIC is mandated as the first point of contact for newcomers to receive information and referrals on topics from: language training to employment, childcare to health care, driving to housing etc. A one-stop shop that is the neutral-central

International Women of Saskatoon

hub so newcomers can access information on all programs and services available to them to make informed decisions that will best meet their settlement needs. So imagine being new to a country and/or city. Where do you even begin? Wouldn’t it be nice if there is one place where you are welcomed and can get all the information/referrals you need to get started? Welcome to the NIC!

We welcome anyone new to the Saskatoon gateway, regardless of their immigration status or length of time in Canada, so whether you are from another town in Saskatchewan, another part of Canada or from a country half way round the world, you are welcome to visit the NIC! Also, employers, public services and other community agencies are welcomed to reach out to the NIC if they have questions regarding newcomer settlement in the Saskatoon gateway.

To make the NIC a more convenient and welcoming place for newcomers, we are located downtown (a half block from the downtown bus terminal), we have a play area for children and our services are drop-in based - no appointment needed! Besides the

endless information and resources, we also offer free computer, printing, copying and faxing services to help newcomers with their employment and settlement processes. The NIC is a self-service centre open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm where newcomers can find information with ease but helpful and resourceful NIC staff are always there to help too.

The Newcomer Information Centre is grateful to be established in such a warm and welcoming city like Saskatoon that is supported by so many generous people, businesses and communities. We look forward to welcoming many more newcomers in the future. Want to know more? Well stop on by for a visit! Hope to see you soon!

Contact us at 106-129 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H4. Phone: (306) 343-8303. E-mail: [email protected]: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m. The Centre is closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Newcomer Information Centre


Businesses of all sizes strive to stand out from the competition and with the help of Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd., that’s easy. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. continues to help clients get their name out to the public.

“We work with a lot of businesses that are thinking, ‘We don’t want to be overlooked’,” said President Devin Froese from the office located on 50th Street East in Saskatoon.

The business presently employs 18 people who work to put together signage of all types and descriptions, according to business partner and General Manager Steven Miller.

Signage can be applied to almost any surface with Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. recognized as a 3M Select manufacturer, offering top quality print products and workmanship to its customers. A creative design team will work with customers to develop a look and feel that suits the client and the situation. From trade show displays with banners and back drops to wayfinding signs that point customers from point A to point B, Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. can lead the way. Whether the signage is underfoot, on a vehicle or several stories in the air, Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. can design, build and install it with precision.

Illuminated signage and sign structures make up a significant part of the company’s business and Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. is fully certified and adheres to all CSA manufacturing standards.

Through the use of industry leading technology, Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. can create products that are both intricate in detail and crisp in clarity. Top quality products are built to withstand the harsh climate without fading, tearing or deteriorating.

“We go through rigorous safety training and testing to ensure our signs are installed safely and will remain stable for years to

come,” said Froese. When installing signs that are as large as 14 feet tall and 18 feet wide on the top of a high-rise building that is important. Clients can rest assured that Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. has the experience and track record they are looking for.

“We take our professionalism very seriously,” said Froese explaining that all equipment is carefully maintained and that employees participate in ongoing safety training.

Each sign that the company creates is custom built to fit the needs of the customer. Comprised of employees with backgrounds in design, electrical, welding, cabinetry and mill work, the business designs and builds unique signage to individual customer specifications.

“Training our staff is a big component of our business,” said Froese, who maintains that quality people in the company are one of its greatest assets.

Servicing existing signs is an important part of the business that works with LED, neon and fluorescent lighting. Specialized recycling equipment allows Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. to dispose of fluorescent bulbs properly, maintaining a healthy environment.

“We work closely with the Saskatchewan Sign Association to help develop environmental

regulations and industry standards,” said Miller.

With every order being unique and the products custom made in house, each job creates its own set of challenges.

“No day is the same for our employees,” said Miller. “Most jobs are unique which keeps things challenging and interesting for all of us.”

The focus of Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd is to help businesses find the best product to represent their brand and business, captured in the company’s slogan,

“Signs that Power Business.”“As our slogan suggests, our

signs help our client’s bottom line,” said Froese. “Sometimes

the sign achieves this in a tangible way: through increased visibility, by updating what has aged, and by ensuring it lights up at night properly, but also in other, not so tangible ways.”

“Sometimes the brand has grown to demand attention and a sign represents their business confidence, making a statement which is seen by customers, investors and employees,” said Froese. “We work with companies to ensure this is done properly.”

Providing clients with a quality product in a timely manner is of the utmost importance to the business. Working with customers to develop a product they can all be proud of is still something that motivates Froese.

“Meeting with businesses that are all unique, having them tell us their vision and then working together to bring that idea to reality is always positive.”

Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd. Main line: 306.931.1130 611 - 50th St East, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 5W8. www.77signs.com

Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd.Member Profile

General Manager Steven Miller (left) and President Devin Froese (right) of Seventy-Seven Signs, celebrating 40 years in business. (Supplied Photo.)

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By Terri EgerMaking customers stand out for 40 years


Member News

The Saskatoon Community Foundation is very proud and excited to announce its new Executive Director, Carm Michalenko.

Carm assumed management of SCF on December 1st, 2015, following the departure of long-time Executive Director Trevor Forrest. “Trevor very successfully grew the Foundation over the past 13 years and I’m excited to be building on such a great legacy,” Carm noted.

Prior to joining SCF, Carm managed all areas of strategic marketing, including sponsorships and community giving initiatives for 18 years with Affinity Credit Union. In addition to her extensive knowledge in the financial and cooperatives sectors, she also holds a B.Comm in Marketing and Finance from U of S and an MBA from University of Regina.

Her love for and dedication to community goes beyond her job. Carm is past Chair of READ Saskatoon and a thirty-year member of the Business and Professional Women’s

organization. She has also held leadership roles for various boards and committees in our community.

“I am thrilled to be at the Saskatoon Community Foundation. It seems all roads were leading me here and the timing couldn’t have be more perfect,” said Carm. “The Foundation is ready to take the next step thanks to work done by my predecessor and our incredible board. We are very excited about the future”.

The Saskatoon Community Foundation held a small reception in December to give stakeholders an opportunity to meet Carm. We were thrilled with the turnout, but also want to welcome those that were unable to attend to drop by the office. “We will be working on the direction of the SCF, and welcome your feedback about the community and our place in it,” said Michalenko.

The staff and the board of the Saskatoon Community Foundation are very pleased to welcome Carm to the team!

The Saskatoon Community Foundation welcomes Carm Michalenko

Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce announces

scholarship in honour of Red Williams

The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce AgriBusiness Committee is pleased to announce the establishment of a new post-graduate scholarship honouring the work of retired professor and agriculture advocate C.M. (Red) Williams.

“The AgriBusiness committee of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is extremely proud to honour one of their greatest supporters and members, Red Williams,” said committee co-chair Bert Sutherland. “Red has spent his life in the purpose of agriculture and we’re extremely proud to say he is one of ours. ‘’

The University of Saskatchewan is now accepting contributions to the scholarship. One graduate student will be given the award annually, with the possibility for renewal based on the success of the contribution campaign.

Preference will be given to a graduate student doing research in crops, animal production and/or agricultural policy, with a focus on improving water sustainability in the province’s agricultural sector.

The focus of the scholarship speaks to Red’s deep interest in drought-proofing agriculture in Saskatchewan. Water management is a challenge that Red sought to address for most of his life, and this interest continues in his retirement.

“Red Williams is a legendary force for good in Canadian agriculture,” said Mary Buhr, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the U of S. “His passion for supporting young people in learning how to innovate, and to become, themselves, advocates for evidence-based decision making, has created legions of thoughtful leaders in our communities.”

Red was a long-time professor at the U of S, also serving as the Department Head of Animal Science for eight years. Although he officially retired in 1997, he continued to teach for many years as professor emeritus, ultimately logging a total of 60 years at the university.

By Kristy Rempel

Carm Michalenko is the new Executive Director of the Saskatoon Community Foundation. (Supplied Photo.) CAN CUSTOMERS

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Sutton Financial Group was proud to be awarded with the Family Enterprise of the Year Award by the Saskatoon Chapter of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE). The award was presented at the CAFE Saskatoon Family Business Day & FEYA Gala on October 14, 2015.

This award was established in 1986, and is given annually by CAFE to recognize, celebrate and promote the achievements of Canadian family businesses and the considerable contribution they make to both their local communities and our national economy.

For more information, visit the website: http://www.cafecanada.ca/chapters/saskatoon.

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Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies celebrates 40th anniversary

In 2016, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is celebrating 40 years of delivering quality post-secondary education for First Nations people.

After tremendous perseverance and dedication by the Saskatchewan Chiefs who were its founding Fathers, SIIT was established by order-in-council as the Saskatchewan Indian Community College (SICC) under the Community Colleges Act.

In 2000, the Province of Saskatchewan recognized SIIT as a post-secondary institution through the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Act. This legislation established the Institute as one

of four provincially accredited credit-granting institutions, allowing SIIT students to transfer credits to other post-secondary institutions and to have their certificates and diplomas recognized by both First Nation and non-First Nation employers.

The Institute was created to meet the need for an educational environment that promotes traditional ways and fosters student success in a culturally focused educational environment. SIIT’s original mandate of adult academic upgrading soon expanded into accounting and community health. Today SIIT offers close to 50 different programs in the Trades and Industrial, Business, Technology and Community Health sectors while maintaining its original role of academic upgrading through Adult Basic Education programming.

“SIIT is a vibrant, growing institution with three campuses, eight career centres and numerous community sites located throughout Saskatchewan,” says President and CEO Riel Bellegarde. “Exploring knowledge from a First Nations perspective gives our people the skills, confidence and commitment to lifelong learning

that will allow them to fulfill their promise as economic contributors, role models for future generations and leaders in their communities.”

“SIIT will be celebrating 40 years of First Nations education on April 21st, 2016 with a major Fundraising Gala. This event will be a celebration of accomplishments, partnerships and student successes. Funds raised at the Gala will go towards the SIIT Scholarship Fund, which has grown to over $400,000 annually thanks to our wonderful partners,” Bellegarde added.

Providing the support our students need to be successful throughout their education has always been a pillar of SIIT and will continue to be a fundamental differentiating factor in years to come. The Scholarship Fund is a key aspect of that continuing commitment to support students throughout their education.

“Your generous offering has given me the opportunity to gain some control back, for that, I am truly grateful,” explains Donovan Kahnapace, one of SIIT’s many grateful students.

Tickets for the Gala are available through Picatic under SIIT 40th Anniversary Gala. For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Amy Wall at [email protected] or (306) 665-5257.

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JUNE 20-26 l DAKOTA DUNES GOLF LINKS & CASINOThe Graham & Ruby DeLaet Foundation is pleased to become the host organization and driving force

behind the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open ft. Graham Slam. The Event will showcase a week of premier golf and entertainment, and will support

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Chamber Events

Shaken with a Twist and Chamber on Tap

The Chamber’s monthly free networking events, “Chamber on Tap” and “Shaken with a Twist” are back for 2016 in full force.

“Shaken with a Twist” is the second Thursday of the month at Village Guitar and Amp and is sponsored by Trusted Marketing Services.

“Chamber on Tap” is the first Wednesday of the month at Hudson’s Tap House, and is sponsored by Aurora Workplace Solutions and Sutton Financial Group. Sound is provided by Soundlounge by tBone, and sponsored by BRITEBOX Storage.

Join us for fun, networking and a great guest speaker at these two Chamber events each month!

Visit www.saskatoonchamber.com/events for information on all our upcoming events. Photos below are courtesy of Grant Romancia Photography.

Derin Hildebrandt, Projectline Solutions.

Cindy Suski, Andrew Peller Ltd.

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youth causes in communities across Saskatchewan.

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Promotional Feature

Would you agree that one of the greatest uses of your website is to generate quality leads for your business? In addition to building credibility and trust, your website is the hub that connects you to your audience. It has the potential to generate quality leads if it attracts the right target audience. However, the site needs to be well designed and optimized for this to happen. In this article I have laid out seven tips that you need to consider if you are serious about lead generation:

1. Begin With Your Customer JourneyUnderstand how your customer finds you

and build your website around your target audience. Often you end up with a website that might look great but does not really convert. The reason is simply because it does not resonate with your customer. The design, the messaging and the flow of information should be around your customer’s persona. I recommend that you develop at least three personas of your ideal client and tie your messaging and design around that.

2. Track Website PerformanceBefore trying to improve a website, it’s

important to understand where exactly the improvements are required on your website. Another mistake that businesses often make is that they rush to creating a new design, rather than understanding how their current website is performing and building from there. By not tracking and understanding your website’s performance you are bound to make the same mistakes again. The mistakes might look much prettier, but they will still be mistakes. Use a free tool like Google Analytics to track data and understand user behavior.

3. Include Call-To-Action (CTA) buttonsCall-To-Action buttons are perfect for

prompting visitors to make a decision. However, these buttons need to be strategically

placed on the website in order for the visitor to first see it clearly, get attracted to it, and then take action.

The Call-To-Action button must also be designed well enough to invite the visitor to read what is being offered and seek to know more. The button itself must be clear and big enough for the visitor to notice it and easily click on it. CTA buttons help a lot in generating quality leads through your website because you can sort out those visitors who are more interested in the product or service and who are most likely to become buying customers.

When placing CTAs, size really matters especially when it comes to mobile.

4. Add Live Chat What better way to generate leads than

by personally engaging with visitors who are currently on the website? Installation of the live chat plugin is very simple and very helpful as well, in terms of lead generation. With this, not only can you see the live number of visitors on your website, but also get a chance to interact with them directly.

Your company personnel can have a live chatting session with your website visitors. If they respond, then a host of information can be derived from these visitors such as what would be the specific product or service that they are searching for, how is their experience on the website so far, and much more. Visitors would also be grateful if a company assistant would personally help them resolve any queries that they may have, or who would be able to provide them with more information about the offerings of your company.

5. Test Your Landing PagesNo one can check the effectiveness of a

website or a landing page without the help of testing - A/B testing to be precise! Since landing pages are the ones that every visitor

will be viewing first, it is important that these pages engage audiences and create interest about the website products or services among visitors. Also, since the landing page is often the first impression that the visitor will have about the website, it has to be very good. What’s more, the company has to ensure that the page fulfills the objective, which is of course to generate leads.

Through the process of A/B testing, companies can test two versions (A and B) of their landing pages and see, which one performs better. The one that fulfills the company’s objective and provides the best user experience to visitors is the one that should be chosen.

6. Use Quality and Compelling Content Well-drafted, informative and relevant

content on landing pages engages your audience. Content be in the form of videos, demos or even webinars. Basically, any content or media which the company feels that their visitors will find interesting should be added to the website. When creating content, think about what kind of content is worth sharing and allow the ability for users to share the content on social media channels.

7. Use Intelligent Tracking (Caller-ID for your website?)

Remember when Caller ID came out? It changed the game of receiving and accepting calls. Imagine if you were able to know who has come to your website, much like the caller-id on your phone. Go to www.kaizencms.com to learn more about this technology.

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Chamber Committees

Sustainable procurement - a growing trendAn increasing number

of consumers around the world are seeking authentically sustainable experiences, services, and products. Simply take a look at many of Saskatoon’s most recent business start-ups, which are not only focused on quality customer experiences, but also on providing local and organic products, recycled or reclaimed materials, and other healthy, sustainable options. This growing demand for ethical and environmentally responsible products and services is making it increasingly important (and attractive) for businesses, governments, and industry to “green” their supply chains.

Sustainable procurement is the practice of prioritizing purchases based not only on price and quality, but also on the whole life-cycle cost of a product or service. Purchasing decisions strive to balance environmental stewardship, social and ethical responsibility, and long-term financial sustainability, while the procurement strategy itself can be adapted to meet the specific needs and opportunities of each unique business.

Industry trends demonstrate that investing in sustainable procurement can benefit businesses in multiple ways:

• Reduced operating and maintenance costs

• Increased productivity and efficiency • Competitive advantage • Strengthened brand• Increased staff retention and

engagement • Interest from quality employees and

applicants• Supplier and vendor innovation

• Strengthened public reputation• Enhanced customer experience• New clients (while also maintaining

existing clients)• Expansion into new markets • Increased sponsorship and partnership

opportunities • Risk mitigation (by ensuring industry

best practices are met)• Strengthened green economy

Not only does sustainable procurement make good business sense, but it can also drive changes in employee, supplier and customer behaviours that benefit the environment. For example, a business may experience reductions in energy use, water consumption, waste generation, greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution, as well as avoid

unethical practices that may exist within the supply chain.

Did you know? The Radisson Hotel has started

saving money by integrating sustainable procurement principles into their business practices. For example, they’ve saved over $10,000 per year by simply eliminating unnecessary air fresheners, converting their parkade lighting to LED bulbs, and changing to single-ply, recyclable hand towels.

Want to learn more? The Greater Saskatoon Chamber

of Commerce is offering a sustainable procurement workshop to interested businesses and organizations on March 8, 2016. A panel of local speakers from the University of Saskatchewan, Federated Coop, and the City of Saskatoon will provide insights into the sustainable procurement process and how it can be used to improve business performance.

Sustainable Procurement Workshop

Date: Tuesday, March 8; 11:30am-1:30pmLocation: Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, Large Boardroom (104 - 202 4th Ave N). Cost: $20. Everyone welcome. Lunch will be provided. Register at www.saskatoonchamber.com/events. Space is limited, so register early!

(Information courtesy of Tourism Saskatoon. (2012). Gauging the Green. Canadian Municipal Collaboration for Sustainable Purchasing. (2014). Report on the State of Municipal Sustainable Procurement in Canada. Natural Resource Defense Council. (2012). Game Changer: How the Sports Industry Is Saving the Environment. Price Waterhouse Coopers, EcoVadis, INSEAD Social Innovation Centre. (2010). Value of Sustainable Procurement Practices. )

Image courtesy of the Government of Alberta.

By Shannon Dyck


SREDA assists local business expansion through business development incentives policy

The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) manages the City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Policy, and actively seeks out businesses that can benefit from the incentives under this policy. This policy helps generate long-term job creation within Saskatoon by supporting business retention and expansion.

Through this policy, qualifying companies looking to establish or grow a business in Saskatoon can make use of various incentives to help maximize their expansion impact, including: exemptions or reductions of any city tax or fee, waiving of utility deposits and down payments on land and exemptions or reductions of prepaid servicing levies.

“The Business Development Incentives Policy is one example of how SREDA supports business growth in the Saskatoon region,” said Alex Fallon, President and CEO of SREDA. “Helping local businesses expand and create new jobs is important due to the positive impact on the Saskatoon region economy.”

Howatt Enterprises Ltd. (Howatt) is one of the businesses SREDA worked with on utilizing the Business Development Incentives Policy. Howatt is a locally owned and operated business that primarily focuses on supporting the mining industry and other major industrial sectors in Saskatchewan.

Howatt’s main subsidiaries are Continental Mine & Industrial Supply Ltd. (CMI) and Howatt Consulting Ltd. (HCL). CMI, established in 1990, creates custom designed

and manufactured equipment solutions, and distributes equipment and components to mining and industrial companies. HCL has been serving Saskatchewan’s mining industry since 2007, providing full service engineering consulting services, specialized in mining, mechanical engineering, project management, drafting and design as well as equipment design and prototyping.

With the help of the Business Development Incentives Policy, Howatt invested in a 27,000 square foot facility in Saskatoon’s north industrial area. The building will be used by CMI and HCL primarily for warehouse and office space and for a new development facility involving electric battery powered underground mining equipment. The building also allows CMI to capitalize on potential service opportunities for equipment already in service.

By investing in additional infrastructure, Howatt expects to see an increase in overall revenue generation through improved customer service, new product development and synergy across the subsidiaries. On top of this, Howatt anticipates this investment

will create more than 13 full-time equivalent skilled and semi-skilled jobs for Saskatoon. To date, CMI and HCL are over halfway to their hiring target.

“Although the mining industry is in a slight downturn, expanding puts CMI and HCL in a good position to support our customers as they realize the benefits of their expansions. It also allows us to support future projects as they arise,” said Dwayne

Howatt, President of Howatt Enterprises Ltd.

This project was a collaboration between the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy, SREDA and Howatt.

“The Business Development Incentives Policy helped solidify our decision to expand,” said Howatt. “The incentives allowed us to invest in new infrastructure that will help grow our company and create additional jobs for the Saskatoon region.”

To learn more about the City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Policy and other available business incentives contact:

David GauthierExecutive VP & Director of SREDA Insights(306) [email protected]

The City’s “Business Development Incentives Policy” helped make Howatt’s new 27,000 square foot facility a reality. Image courtesy of ADA Architecture.

Member News

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT THE CCC ACCOUNT MANAGER AT EVOLVE COLLABORATION:

Peter HowserT 1-855-253-4780 x 9771 C (647) [email protected]

SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR CCC, PLEASE CONTACT:

Angela RoyCoordinator, Chamber Development & Services

1-800-661-2930 x 265

[email protected]

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

In the changing business landscape virtual collaboration tools are becoming more and more important. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Evolve Collaboration, Canada’s leading provider of conferencing and collaboration services in an effort to make these tools available to members.

Program Benefits:

• Members receive discounted rates on Audio Conferencing, Web Collaboration and Webinar Services

• Chamber members have access to an Evolve Collaboration expert who will assess where collaboration tools can enable your business and provide guidance and training.

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Shipments to the U.S. 30%

Shipments to Worldwide Destinations 30%

Imports into Canada 25%

Freight Services: Heavyweight, LTL shipments Minimum 75%

The UPS Store®: Printing, packaging and mailbox rentals 10% by using the ‘Get More’ card

Brokerage entry preparation fees 20%

Weekly Service Charge (Automatic Daily Pickup) 100% waiver

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CHAIRS

Agribusiness OpportunitiesBert Sutherland - BERTradioonline.comLoran Forer - BMO

Business GrowthElise Hildebrandt - The Mortgage CentreMark Zielke - Start Fresh Media

Business of Science & TechnologyBill Lewis - Engineering for KidsRaj Nayak - University of Saskatchewan Sandra Ribeiro - Canadian Light Source

Business of Science & Technology - ICT SubcommitteeAllan Wolinski - Vendasta Technologies

Celebrate Success!Lynn Eberle - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Chamber on TapEvan Drisner - Nu-Fab Building Products

Future Opportunities CommitteeBill Brooks - Eclecthink International

First Nations and Métis Opportunities CommitteeChris Sicotte - Affinity Credit Union

Going GlobalKen Ziegler - Robertson Stromberg LLPMonica Kreuger - Global Infobrokers

Government AffairsMichael Chudoba - Foundation Realty Ltd

Health OpportunitiesDave Dutchak - MD Ambulance Care Ltd.Sanj Singh - AdeTherapeutics Inc.Corey Miller - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

Sustainability OpportunitiesColleen Yates - Equinox3 Consulting Ltd.

COMMITTEE

MEMBERS PAGE

For more information or to join a volunteer committee email us at:

[email protected]

Raj Manek Mentorship Program is now accepting applications

The Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program (RMMP) has been operating since 1998 and is accepting applications for their March 2016 intake. For more information please contact:

The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce at 306-244-2151; or email [email protected] or visit: www.manekmentorship.sk.ca.

“Team Up - A Great Team Building Event”Registration for FMG’s 2016 Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival is well underway! Be

part of Saskatoon’s largest corporate and community event. Team Up join Saskatoon’s corporate community, bring your team to join or teams - Team up now! Contact [email protected]

FMG’s Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival July 22nd & 23rd, 2016

The Community Job Fair is an opportunity to show case employment opportunities within your business and aims to be inclusive and accessible to all city residents. With more than 50 exhibitors and 800+ job seekers in attendance at Bedford Road Collegiate in 2015, this is the perfect opportunity to recruit potential employees for your organization.

The event is designed to connect core neighbourhood job seekers to meaningful employment in a variety of areas. Various industries across Saskatoon have found value in participating in this event and are represented each year from different sectors; hospitality and tourism, food services, construction and trades, financial services, and many more! Gain access to a large labour pool of qualified job seekers with a diverse skill set in a one stop environment.

Book your spot today, which includes lunch, for the low fee of $50. All proceeds from the Community Job Fair go to Bedford Road Collegiate’s student group raising funds for annual Pow Wow.

For more information, or to secure your table contact Kayla Brien, Quint Development: (306) 978-4041 ext. 234 or [email protected]

Community Job Fair - March 9th, 10am to 4pm


New Members

Advertising ONEAdvertising Specialties / SportswearPhone: (306) 477-2215Claude Georget

Apex Automation Ltd.Technology AND Home-Based BusinessPhone: (306) 774-9775Blake Heebner

Circle Dr & 8th Street DentalHealth Care - Services / Supplies302-3301 8th St E, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 665-6665Jenna Morin

D-Con Construction Ltd.ContractorsPhone: (306) 242-4170David Conway

Deanna’s Care HomeHealth Care - Services / Supplies855 Coppermine Cres, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 384-2907Bonnie Panamaroff-Reigel

Della’s Music HouseEducation / TrainingPhone: (306) 249-3434Della Roy

Delzen Electric Ltd.Electrical Contractors / Equipment / ServicesPhone: (306) 664-0557Sandra Delorme

Electric Umbrella Images Inc.Photographers - Sales / Services AND Technology302-220 3rd Ave S, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 230-2300Derek Mortensen

FFB VoIP ServicesConsultants - Computer AND Telecommunications / WirelessPhone: (855) 515-VOIPChris Black

Glass Doctor of SaskatoonGlass - Auto / Plate / Window701 Haskamp St, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 477-4527Jason Pingert

Hue-Tone InteriorsInterior Design / DecoratorsPhone: (306) 280-3134Nadine Toner

Lakeview Square Dental OfficeHealth & Fitness AND Health Care - Services / Supplies6-1945 McKercher Dr, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 955-2555Bob Anderson

Natural Chow Pet Food Corp.Manufacturers AND Pets / Pet Supplies / Pet Training142 Carter Cres, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 291-5660Brett Flahr

SamTron HomesConstruction3110 8th S E, Unit 8B-396, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 262-2115Jeff Cao

Saskatoon AerocentreAir Transportation - Maintenance / Service / Training AND Transportation IndustryHangar 10, John G Diefenbaker Airport, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 931-8552Mike Bartusek / Graham Snell

Shoeless Joe’s Sports GrillRestaurants AND Night Clubs / Lounges303 Cope Lane, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 954-5637Linda Sutherland / Ryan Sutherland

Smokes PoutinerieRestaurants307 21st St E, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 653-2873Jason Evanochko / Darryl Finch

Varial Technologies, Inc.Internet104-220 20th St W, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 934-3444Ryan Smith

VSW Planning Services Ltd.Financial Services / Planning120 33rd St E, SaskatoonPhone: (306) 244-0949Brenda Montieth

Ward Homes Ltd.Home Builders / Renovations AND Real Estate - Developer809 Sandy Rise, Martensville Phone: (306) 290-4333Chad Ward

For membership information contact Derek Crang (306) 664-0702 [email protected] Visit saskatoonchamber.com today under Member Services for more details

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