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COVER STORY

16 The Necessity of Corporate Funding for Public ResearchArt Sinclair

FEATURE

22 2014 Election of Directors Nominating CommitteesSlate of Candidates Nominee Profiles

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features

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

4 Building on the Strengths of theChambers MembershipSandra Stone

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

5 Skills Issues Remain a Local andNational PriorityIan McLean

PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH CARE

6 The KW4 Health LinkJoseph Lee

EVENTS

8 Summer Networking

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS11 April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014

EVENTS

18 Mark Your CalendarMEMBER NOTABLES

27 Achieving SuccessChamber Members

SPONSORSHIP

30 Chamber Sponsors

departments

message from the chair

Building on the Strengths of the Chambers Membership BY SANDRA STONE

As my year as Board Chair for the Greater Kitchener WaterlooChamber of Commerce draws to a close, I look back on all that hasbeen accomplished and what I have learned. It has been anexciting year of growth and change, and I am pleased to have beenpart of the team that has built upon the strong foundationestablished long before my term. As Chair I have been privilegedto work with a very dedicated team of staff and volunteers. As ateam we have concentrated our efforts in reviewing how we runour Chamber business and how we can better serve ourmembership to achieve an even greater level of success. Ouractivities continued to reinforce the Chambers four key pillars networking, education, member rewards and advocacy and weworked to fulfill our members changing business needs.

There have been many significant highlights over the past year too many for one short column however a number of keyinitiatives stand out for the impact they have made in thecommunity and the positive effect they have had for Chambermembers. During my term, the Board updated the strategic planwith discussions on how we can continue to move forward in acohesive and innovative manner. With an eye to the financialmanagement of the Chamber we also looked at both revenue andexpenses. We renewed our commitment to ensuring Chambermembership fees, sponsorship dollars and in-kind support aremaximized to meet expectations and support the programs andservices members are requesting.

The Chamber, known for the number of relevant events offeredeach year, continued to execute every event with a high level ofprofessionalism and dedication. Over 80 events are presentedannually, averaging more than 1 a week, which is exceptional. Keynetworking events like the Business Excellence Awards attract theattention of businesses across all sectors and provide an importantopportunity to recognize the significant contributions made bymany to our community and industry. Attendance at the 2014awards was the largest to date and it was exciting to see how manypeople celebrated the achievements and success of their peers.

The Point of View series also showed significant growth inattendance. These thought-provoking luncheons, presented bynotable business and political leaders like Prime Minister StephenHarper, inform, educate and encourage the business community to

ask the tough questions that have a direct impact on theirbusinesses and to consider different perspectives. The ChamberYoung Professionals, targeted to the next generation of businessleaders, also continued to be a fun and unique way to supportyoung professionals by helping them to expand their network andbuild their skills. Whether a seasoned business professional or justbeginning a career, member education is another key area wherethe Chamber focused considerable energy. From peer-to-peernetworks to more formal training and development seminarsmembers learn from industry leaders and are encouraged to sharetheir own best practices, growing the collective capacity of ourregion.

Physician recruitment, a long-standing priority for the Chamber,also received significant support. Now active for over a decade, thePhysician Recruitment team works tirelessly to attract doctors toour growing community and advocates for the resources that havea direct impact on quality of life both significant factors in thelong-term health of our region.

The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber continues to lead theway as one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in Canada. Asthe voice of business we proudly support, encourage and advocatefor our members needs and I thank you for giving me theopportunity to be part of such a dedicated and hard working team.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sandra Stone CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sandra is General Manager of ConestogaMall (Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.). As a BoardMember and advocate for local business Ms.Stone provides a unified voice for the 130retail stores and services at Conestoga Mall,a premier shopping destination in WaterlooRegion.

message from the president

Skills Issues Remain a Local and National PriorityBY IAN MCLEAN

The commencement of a new school year across Waterloo Regionprovides an appropriate starting point for an updated assessmenton a public policy priority for all Canadian employers.

The skills and human development portfolio, like health care andeducation, is a chronic challenge for legislators in Ottawa and allprovincial capitals. A highly competitive global economy requireshighly skilled workers for innovation and improvements inproductivity, which in turn generates tax revenues for highlyvalued public services.

Two highly visible issues have dominated the national agenda overthe past year. Firstly, the 2013 federal budget proposed creation ofthe Canada Job Grant (CJG), a significant and long-term programto ensure that employers have access to trained workers with allrelevant qualifications. The original proposal equally shared thefunding between Ottawa, provincial administrations andemployers, however to secure provincial support and recognizingtheir limited fiscal capabilities, Ottawa eventually agreed toadvance two- thirds of the cost with employers assuming one-third.

As of early July, six provinces British Columbia, Alberta,Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick have agreed toimplement the program. Despite a heavy volume of politicalposturing by Queens Park over the original proposal, the Ontariogovernment was the first to finalize an agreement. OntarioMinister of Training, Colleges and Universities Reza Moridi isresponsible for delivering the CJG across the province, which wasnot in place for an anticipated July 1 launch.

Our Chamber has been a supporter of the CJG since itsintroduction and would like to see Premier Wynne place a highpriority on ensuring its operation as soon as possible.

A second employment issue that has initiated a high level of mediascrutiny is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).Historically, this program has existed to allow Canadian employersto hire foreign nationals to fill temporary labour and skillsshortages when qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residentsare not available. Reports of alleged abuses have lead MinisterJason Kenney to commit to reviewing and restructuring theprogram.

As Perrin Beatty from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce notedrecently, an employers first responsibility is to succeed in business.Without business success, there are no jobs, economic growth or

tax revenues for government. Ottawa needs to keep this fact inmind when reviewing the TFWP.

Despite some studies and reports to contrary, members of theCanadian Chamber and our Chamber have experienced significantchallenges in meeting their skills demands. The shortage greatlyaffects all sectors and all regions. For example, a recently imposedmoratorium on food service employers access to the program hasforced organizations to analyze all facets of their operations, whichcould result in layoffs and eventual closures.

Also, recent media reports suggest that changes to the programshould be implemented to drive up wages across Canada. Such ameasure would be highly counterproductive since businessescompete with each other to attract workers, and higher wages inone sector can affect labour across the entire domestic economy.With two-thirds of businesses competing in the world market,higher wages are not the solution to our decreasing productivitylevels.

Instead of penalizing Canadian employers, the federal governmentshould improve its review process and enforcement of theTemporary Foreign Worker Program rules. By respectingCanadian business, the government will also best serve Canadianworkers.

Above all, employers and Chamber members should ensure theirconcerns are advanced to local MPs. The overall objective ofbusiness and all levels of government is to grow the economy andcreate jobs, and relevant legislation, policies and regulations mustreflect this priority.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ian McLean

Ian is President and CEO of the GreaterKitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce


The KW4 Health LinkBY JOSEPH LEE

The KW4 Health Link is a new initiative to improve the healthcare system in Kitchener-Waterloo, Wellesley, Wilmot, andWoolwich (KW4). It builds on many local strengths andinnovations to provide better care for less cost for people with highhealth care needs.

There are many collaborating partners committed to the KW4Health Link include most family physicians, specialist physicians,the Centre for Family Medicine and New Vision family healthteams, Downtown Kitchener and Woolwich community healthcentres, Grand River and St. Marys hospitals, Community CareAccess Centre, community support agencies, the University ofWaterloo, McMaster University, the Research Institute for Aging,and the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network.The Centre for Family Medicine is the lead organization and thehealth link is governed by a steering committee comprised of manylocal health care leaders.

The initial components of the Health Link are:

1. Identification of high users of the emergency rooms, hospitals,and physician offices and developing a strategy to providebetter care.

A Community Ward team was established in January, 2014consisting of a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, social worker,intensive care coordinator nurses, pharmacist, and chiropractorwho conduct home visits to assist family physicians, CCAC, andthe hospitals in providing more appropriate care for high needspersons. This initiative is decreasing visits to the emergencyrooms.

2. The identification of high users with dementia such asAlzheimers disease and spinal cord injury for furtherassessment, support, care, and linking with appropriatecommunity supports.

The Centre for Family Medicine has created an award-winningMemory Clinic for persons with dementia and has successfullydeveloped more than 60 Memory Clinics across Ontario.Similarly, the Centre for Family Medicine is providing provincialleadership for persons with spinal cord injury with its MobilityClinic. The KW4 Health Link will ensure these services areavailable to all citizens of the area.

3. Implementation of an integrated electronic health recordssystem linking physician offices with hospitals, laboratories,imaging facilities and other health care agencies andinstitutions. The Centre for Family Medicine has created thee-Health Centre of Excellence and the initiative is wellunderway.

4. Identification of patients who are frail or at a high risk forfrailty in order to provide preventive care at the primarycare/community level to reduce emergency room visits,hospitalization and long-term care institutionalization. Earlyidentification and care before a medical crisis hits is a keyfeature of this.

The Centre for Family Medicine has piloted a study with thisinvolving more than 300 local elderly persons.

The KW4 Health Link is the largest of the four health links in theWaterloo-Wellington area. The other health links provide servicein Guelph, Cambridge and area, and the rural Wellington area.

As our population ages, health care needs increase, and resourcesare limited, we will have to work better together to care for people.The initial steps of the KW4 Health Link are the first few in athousand step journey to improve our local health care system.

perspective on health care

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joseph Lee

Joseph Lee MD, CCFP, FCFP, MClSc(FM)is Lead of the KW4 Health Link, Chair andLead Physician of the Centre for FamilyMedicine, and Director of the McMasterUniversity KW & Area Family MedicineProgram.

Since 1998 the Chamber and a team of dedicated volunteers have cut the number ofresidents without a family doctor in half. However the battle is not over.

for helping the Chamber continue its goal of eliminating the doctor shortage in Waterloo Region

Our Recruitment efforts can only happen through the financial dedication of our Corporate Community through which it is funded

Individual and Small Business Contributors

BME Consulting Karen Mason Ian McLean

Thank You!

Ontario Provincial District Council

Tim Sothern Bill Weiler


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April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014ActionCOACH BusinessCoachingCoaching Tony Roy, President147 Attwood Drive Cambridge, ON N1T 2A5Email:[email protected]/TonyRoyPhone: (519) 729-0033Fax: (519) 621-6556

AEC DevelopmentsConstruction Management Consultants(Main), Contractors - General Mike Reid, Director675 Queen Street SouthSuite 111 Kitchener, ON N2M 1A1Email:[email protected]: (519) 904-3050

ALL-BRITE Glass & TintGlass - Automobile Terry Aivaliotis General Manager31 Manitou Drive, Unit 6 Kitchener, ON N2C 1K9Email: [email protected]: (519) 894-4434Fax: (519) 894-4288

Apply ContractingHome Improvements & Renovations Rod Coombs, Owner36 Goldschmidt Crescent Baden, ON N3A 4R5Email: [email protected]: (519) 744-6888Fax: (519) 214-1300

Armour AlloysMetal Distribution Paul De Aragon, President1574 Eagle Street North Cambridge, ON N3H 4S5Email: [email protected]: (519) 279-1989Fax: (519) 653-6636

Associated EngineeringEngineers - Consulting Duane LindnerManager Infrastructure508 Riverbend Drive, Unit 302 Kitchener, ON N2K 3S2Email: [email protected]: (226) 214-3187Fax: (226) 214-3188

Barn Door CreativeVideo ProductionTyler Plante, Creative DirectorEmail:[email protected]: (519) 897-6581

Baton Rouge Restaurant & BarRestaurants Jamal Naser, President130 King Street South Waterloo, ON N2J 1P5Email:[email protected]/33-restaurant-en/baton-rouge-waterloo.htmlPhone: (519) 747-0007Fax: (519) 747-0009

Baumeier CorporationManufacturers George Henry Jr., Sales1050 Fountain Street NorthCambridge, ON N3H 4R7Email: [email protected]: (519) 998-7121

Big Musicfest Inc.Entertainment Mark HigginsPresident & Owner58 Marine Parade DriveSuite 07 Toronto, ON M8V 4G1Email: [email protected]: (416) 418-7559

bittersweettartBakers Birgit Heilig, Owner100 Park Street, Unit 4 Kitchener, ON N2G 1M5Email:[email protected]: (226) 747-1350

Bui's International Ltd.Import & Export Services Mike Bui, Owner340 Henry Street, Unit 15 Brantford, ON N3S 7V9Email:[email protected]: (519) 750-9992

BwiredWebsite Design & Development Dan Duran, DirectorDevelopment352 Maple Avenue Kitchener, ON N2H 4X3Email: [email protected]: (226) 240-0873

Cohen Highley LLPLawyers Tyler Hortie, Partner55 King Street West,Suite 1002 Kitchener, ON N2G 4W1Email:[email protected]: (226) 476-4444Fax: (519) 576-2830

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April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014CopperTree Solutions Inc.Information Technology Management Colin Shantz, President610 McMurray Road, Unit #2Waterloo, ON N2V 2E7Email: [email protected]: (519) 804-2461

Creative Outdoor AdvertisingAdvertising Jan Marsden, District Manager,London, Kitchener, Sarnia2402 Stouffville Road Gormley, ON L0H 1G0Email:[email protected]: (519) 434-1884Fax: 1 (800) 395-1831

Crown Cleaners Inc.Cleaners Soon (Sue) Lee Han, Owner707 Belmont Avenue West Kitchener, ON N2M 1P1Email: [email protected]: (519) 745-1850

D.L. Deeks Insurance ServicesInc.Insurance Agents & Brokers Derek Crozier, Advisor90 Allstate Blvd., Unit 500 Markham, ON L5R 6H3Email:[email protected]: (905) 479-7322

Delta WaterlooHotels & Motels Elaine Stover, GeneralManager110 Erb Street West Waterloo, ON N2L 1T5Email:[email protected]://www.deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-WaterlooPhone: (519) 500-6532

Digital MarketingAssociates/DMAMarketing Consultants Meti Basiri, Marketing & SalesManagerEmail:[email protected]: (519) 900-6001

Diva Promotional ProductsPromotional Products Deborah Young, OwnerEmail: [email protected]: (519) 885-9424Fax: (519) 885-9425

Drew Ripley EntertainmentEntertainment Drew Ripley,Owner/EntertainerEmail: [email protected]: (519) 500-6640

Drouillard Sambrook KingstonLLPAccountants - Certified General Paul Drouillard, Partner1120 Victoria Street North,Unit 7 Kitchener, ON N2B 3T2Email: [email protected]: (519) 579-0891

Eddie Bean PromotionsPromotional Products Julie Beaney, Partner6511 Main Street, Box 148 Comber, ON N0P 1J0Email: [email protected]: (416) 574-6822Fax: (519) 687-2634

Eldale Machine & ToolBauman ManufacturingManufacturers Randy Bauman, President3 Industrial DriveElmira, ON N3B 2S1Email: [email protected]: (519) 669-5195

Elucidation DesignGraphic Designers Sylvia Hook Founder /Graphic Designer228 Erb Street EastWaterloo, ON N2J 1M8Email:[email protected]: (519) 579-4166

Enviro PaintingPainting Contractors Tayne Sinclair, OwnerEmail:[email protected]: (519) 804-1840

Excellence in ManufacturingConsortiumAssociations & OrganizationsLaura Rourke, KWC FSA &EHS Professional625 2nd Avenue EastPO Box 396 Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P7Email: [email protected]: (519) 376-0470Fax: (519) 376-6092

Fairway River PharmacyPharmacies Nihal Mahmoud,Manager/Owner1401 River Road East, Unit 4B Kitchener, ON N2A 3X9Email:[email protected] Phone: (519) 896-6666Fax: (519) 896-6698

George Briggs MediaVideo Production Alexander Marshall Chief Creative Officer51 Breithaupt Street, Suite 100 Kitchener, ON N2H 5G5Email: [email protected]: (647) 271-5522


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April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Goodwill Industries -KitchenerCommunity StoreCharitable & CommunityOrganizations Terri Fuller, Store Manager1348 Weber Street East Kitchener, ON N2A 1C4Email:[email protected]: (519) 894-0628

Graci FinancialProperty Management Tony Graci, President55 Erb Street East , Suite 322 Waterloo, ON N2J 4K8Email: [email protected]: (519) 804-9061Fax: (519) 880-0014

Grand River BusinessIntelligenceComputer Software Daniel Moore, Director422 Hazel Street, Unit 7 Waterloo, ON N2L 3P8Email: [email protected]: (226) 444-0420

Graphic Edge Print SolutionsPrinters John Funk, Owner315 Lancaster Street West, Unit C Kitchener, ON N2H 4V4Email: [email protected]: (519) 208-8190

Greenbrook PharmacyPharmaciesRaj Saini, Owner/Pharmacist421 Greenbrook Drive Kitchener, ON N2M 4K1Email: [email protected]: (519) 742-9955

Greenway LandscapingLandscape Contractors & Designers Ryan Dean, General Manager324 Katherine Street West Montrose, ON N0B 2V0Email:[email protected]: (519) 664-3139Fax: (519) 664-3212

Grizzly Fitness Accessories(Div of Custom LeatherCanada Limited)ManufacturersRobin Evans, Customer ServiceRepresentative460 Bingemans Centre Drive Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9Email:[email protected]: (519) 741-2070Fax: (519) 741-2072

Inneractive Security ServicesInc.Security Guard & Patrol Services Spiros Anastasakis,President/Owner1121 King Street EastKitchener, ON N2G 2N3Email:[email protected]: (519) 585-1923Fax: (519) 585-0355

Innocente Brewing CompanyBrewersSteven Innocente, PresidentHead Brewer283 Northfield Drive East Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8Email: [email protected]: (519) 725-1253

It Works GlobalHealth & Beauty Sheri Coull-Hagan, Distributer42 Julia CrescentKitchener, ON N2E 3M4Email: [email protected]: (519) 500-2839

J.A. Coles & Sons LtdMasonry & Bricklaying Contractors Karen Coles,Secretary/TreasurerEmail:[email protected]: (519) 651-2111

Junk Works Golden TriangleWaste Management & RecyclingServices George HicksonGeneral Manager599 Colby Drive, Unit 7 Waterloo, ON N2V 1A1Email: george.hickson@junk-works.cawww.goldentriangle.junk-works.caPhone: (519) 575-0556

Kate's KookiesBakers Kate Cosgrove Ariss, Owner141 Whitney Place, Unit 105 Kitchener, ON N2H 2X8Email: [email protected]: (519) 574-0878

Kishki World FoodsGrocers Angela Karges, Kishki WorldFoods200 Highland Road, Unit 3 Kitchener, ON N2M 3C2Email:[email protected]: (519) 576-5262

KrugFurniture ManufacturersMark Fisher, Director ofFinance421 Manitou Drive Kitchener, ON N2C 1L5Email: [email protected]: (519) 748-5100

KuriousMediaGraphic Designers AJ Coghill, DesignerEmail: [email protected] Phone: (519) 760-5948

Lee Management Solutions IncProperty Management Shannon Wilde, PropertyManagerEmail:[email protected]: (226) 791-7567

M is for MemoriesPhoto Management Services Patti Metzger, OwnerEmail:[email protected]: (226) 808-1147

Mask Distribution Solutions(MDS)Internet Shopping (Main), EnergyConsultants & ManagementTrevor Mask, OwnerEmail: [email protected]: (519) 277-8444

Massage Magic CanadaMassage Therapists - Registered(Main), Health, Fitness & ExerciseService Hannele Sundberg, President1500 Weber Street East, Unit 7 Kitchener, ON N2A 2Y5Email: [email protected]: (519) 894-2612Fax: (519) 743-2003


Moxie's Grill/BarRestaurants Darren Van Buskirk, Franchisee385 Fairway Road South Kitchener, ON N2C 2N9Email: [email protected]: (519) 208-4488Fax: (519) 208-8388

Mr. Handyman of Kitchener,Waterloo, CambridgeHome Improvements & Renovations Steve Caldwell, Owner7B-871 Victoria Street North,Suite 305 Kitchener, ON N2B 3S4Email:[email protected]: (519) 744-4544Fax: (519) 744-4544

Mullun LawLawyers Damini Shah, Lawyer55 King Street West, 7th floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4W1Email: [email protected]: (800) 878-1630Fax: (800) 887-5429

Murray CostelloHonorary Members c/o Union Gas a SpectraEnergy Company603 Kumpf Drive Waterloo, ON N2J 4A4Email:[email protected]: (519) 885-7425

Northstar Travel & AssociatesTravel Agencies Sheryll Donovan, Senior TravelAssociateEmail:[email protected]: (519) 654-0238Fax: (519) 886-9117

O.N.E. TransportationTransport Services Gabriel Dragan, PrincipalEmail:[email protected]: (519) 572-7315

Packaging TooPackaging Materials & Service Laura Caldwell, Bookkeeper40 Frobisher Drive, Unit 5 Waterloo, ON N2V 2B9Email: [email protected]: (519) 746-3099Fax: (519) 746-3740

Peacock Blue CommunicationsCommunication & Public RelationsConsultants Jasmine Mangalaseril, PrincipalEmail: [email protected]: (519) 635-3114

peopleCare Inc.Senior & Home Health Care Brent Gingerich, CEO650 Riverbend Drive, Unit D Kitchener, ON N2K 3S2Email: [email protected]: (519) 513-5260Fax: (519) 513-5261

Power Marketing GroupMarketing Consultants Douglas Caverly, President23 - 500 Fairway Road South,Unit 187 Kitchener, ON N2C 1X3Email: [email protected]: (416) 809-7984

Quick Sandwiches - KitchenerCaterers (Main), Restaurants Ben Sepehr, Partner281 King Street West, Unit 2 Kitchener, ON N2G 1B1Email:[email protected]: (519) 578-5858

Quick Sandwiches - WaterlooRestaurants Valentin Strambu, Partner255 King Street North, Unit 8 Waterloo, ON N2J 4V2Email:[email protected]: (519) 886-7492

Shoppers Drug Mart- SunriseCentrePharmaciesLashen Naidoo, FranchiseOwner1400 Ottawa Street SouthKitchener, ON N2E 4E2Email:[email protected] Phone: (519) 208-4651Fax: (519) 742-3450

Signs Now WaterlooSigns Michael Grieco, Owner636 Colby Drive, Unit 2 Waterloo, ON N2V 1A2Email:[email protected]: (519) 886-1179Fax: (519) 886-0001

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Sloane Capital Corp.Investments Stephen Goodfellow, DealingRepresentative1488 Jasmine Crescent Oakville, ON L6H 3H3Email:[email protected]: (416) 560-1053

Solar Dynamics CorporationSolar Energy Systems & Equipment Paul Hawthorne, SolarConsultant14 Grand Avenue Kitchener, ON N2K 1B3Email: [email protected]: (519) 745-3426Fax: (519) 800-0375

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The Necessity of Corporate Fundingfor Public ResearchBY ART SINCLAIR

One of the fundamental reasons frequently cited for the success ofthe Waterloo Region business sector is a unique relationship withlocal post-secondary institutions.

Former University of Waterloo President and current GovernorGeneral David Johnston continues to emphasize the contributionsof a group of forward-thinking business leaders who envisioned anew school for addressing major corporate and societal challengesas the foundation for a dynamic entrepreneurial culture that hasevolved on University Avenue over the past half-century.

Also, securing skilled talent in the 1950s was as vital an issue foremployers as it is in 2014. Local manufacturers required engineersand insurance companies were desperately short of actuaries. Thecurrent academic program and areas of concentration at UW are areflection of that original skills shortage.

In 2011, the Globe and Mail published an article by Nick Rockelwhich noted that Waterloo Region has long-understood the valueof close ties between business and academia. Furthermore, when itcomes to using educational systems as a development tool,Canadian cities and regions lag behind Waterloo and such globalcentres of innovation as Californias Silicon Valley. To turn thingsaround, according to Rockel, they must recognize that qualityhigher education provides a competitive advantage.

James Milway of the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity(Ontario) noted that with the possible exception of Waterloo,Canadian businesses and municipal governments under value thecontributions of post-secondary institutions as it relates toeconomic development. Canada could raise its performancehowever it requires business leaders to designate a higher value oneducation and municipal leaders to realize their local universitiesand colleges are significant assets.

Periodically in Canada a debate will emerge often highlycontentious regarding the relationship of the corporate sectorand publicly funded universities on the financing of research.Ethical questions have arisen with respect to demands from donorson how donations are allocated, results and assessments of theresearch, and overall neutrality of the process.

However, within the current reality of fiscal constraints atprovincial capitals and Ottawa, money is urgently needed foreconomic advancements which in turn will provide thegovernment revenues for public service delivery. The private

sector -university relationship may possess some deficiencies butfew other viable options are available for meeting the challenges ofa global economy and broader Canadian society.

In the national context, according to statistics from the Associationof Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), domesticinstitutions undertake $10 billion of research activities withapproximately 55-60 percent externally funded. The largest funderis the federal government at $3 billion annually.

What may, or may not, be intriguing for the significant network ofstakeholders connected with Canadian research is that universitiesare the second largest sector behind the private sector for overallactivities. Also, federal funding for institutional research costs is23.3 percent compared to the US and UK at 40 to 60 percent.

As noted by the AUCC, prosperous societies are innovativesocieties, and innovation begins with basic research. The researchat Canadian universities provides the basis for innovationthroughout the economy and is evident in new and improvedproducts, goods, services and processes, but also through newapproaches to marketing, organizational behavior, businesspractices, and external relations.

Last winter our Chamber was fortunate to host Russell Williams,President of Canadas Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies(Rx&D) for a Chamber Point of View event. The pharmaceuticalindustry, both domestically and internationally, has a long-standinghistorical relationship with the post-secondary sector for a widerange of activities. In 2011, a total of $1 billion was invested byCanadian companies into domestic research capacity.

The Canadian CEO of French drug manufacturer Sanofi noted ina Globe and Mail interview last year that the business model forpharmaceutical research is witnessing a significant shift.Christopher Viehbacher stated that Canada must adapt to thedownsizing of in-house research in a business where change isoccurring not only for financial considerations but ratherscientific.

Research, according to Viehbacher, has become so complex that nosingle organization has all the required disciplines to be successful.The new approach that Sanofi now incorporates follows anecosystem built in Boston where researchers from universities,biotech firms and pharmaceutical companies collaborate in aculture that resembles a Public-Private Partnership (P3s). The


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model has the distinct advantage of terminating volatile projects atearlier stages and ultimately saving resources for all parties.

Despite some initial and limited opposition, P3s have emerged as aprominent option for addressing Canadas infrastructurechallenges, including Waterloo Region where the financing modelhas been applied to the new Light Rail Transit project. The majoradvantage of this plan is allowing for the sharing of financial risksover the short and longer terms.

The research debate is also active across the United States,particularly in the Midwest where agricultural and food projectsare heavily supported by companies such as Monsanto and Cargill.The gap between federal support at large public universities andprivate investment continues to grow. This pattern is a majorconcern for Food and Water Watch, a Washington-basedenvironmental group with a Board of Directors that includesCanadian Maude Barlow. A 2012 report by this organization citesexamples of business support corrupting the public researchmission at primarily land grant schools that have been the centreof agricultural advancements for over a century.

Thomas Payne, dean of The College of Agriculture at theUniversity of Missouri, noted that in order for research tocontinue, support from a range of sources is required. Overall,industry support for agricultural research at Mizzou is about fivepercent. Michael Doyle of the University of Georgia counteredthat while industry does not direct research activities and actualspending, it is not inappropriate for universities to inquire abouttheir areas of interest. Private support for agriculture research atGeorgia is approximately ten percent.

A report issued last March from University of California Berkeleyagricultural economist Brian Wright noted that within theUniversity of California system over the past two decades,academic research supported by industry has a strong record ofleading to patents and licenses. Industry funded inventionsproduced patents more frequently than federal sponsored projects,an assessment which runs counter to the expectation that corporatesponsored research promotes narrow applications with limitedbenefits. .

Locally, one of Waterloo Regions significant strengths is our highvolume of patents. In 2006, for example, local applicants received302 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Theregion yielded the equivalent of 631 patents per million peoplethat year, almost four times the Canadian rate of 148. Waterloowas close to California (725) and Massachusetts (682).

The AUCC has noted that the story of discovery at Canadianuniversities is the story of scientific research that saves lives,technological innovations that help business compete, socialscience research that informs public policy, humanities researchthat contributes to our arts and culture, and ideas that improvequality of life at home and around the world.

The national business sector has important role in the politicaldebate on research priorities and the benefits accrued from worldleading innovation. The future of Canada, and our capacity to payfor required public services, is dependent upon cooperation foradvancements.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Art Sinclair

Art is Vice President Policy and Advocacyfor the Greater Kitchener WaterlooChamber of Commerce.

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September 18, 20148th Annual Inspiring Women Event8:00am-4:00pmLocation: BingemansTicket: $150Table of 8: $1100The largest event in the area designed to celebrate business andentrepreneurial women. Be motivated by the inspirational stories and success messagesfrom leading Canadian Women: Erica Ehm, the business-savvy publisher of yummymummyclub.ca;Canada's Top Female Entrepreneur for the past 2 years, KelseyRamsden; Janet Podleski, co-author and self-publisher of the bestselling Looneyspoons Collection; Julie Cole, co-founder and VPof Mabel's Label's - a basement start-up turned into an awardwinning, celebrity endorsed, international phenomenon; and DanaFlorence, a mother of triplets, all diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy,who founded Three To Be to advance research, education andtherapies for children with neurological disorders.

September 23, 2014Annual General Meeting3:30-5:00pmLocation: Centre In The SquareMember: ComplimentarySupport your Chamber and learn more about what we are doing tomeet the needs of our diverse membership and the public. A greatnetworking opportunity as the new Board of Directors will beinstalled during the event.


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April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014The Guitar CornerMusical Instrument Stores Dwayne King, Owner165 Victoria Street SouthKitchener, ON N2G 2B7Email:[email protected]: (519) 744-1616

The Pampered ChefHousewares Mor Malcolm, ConsultantEmail:[email protected]/morPhone: (519) 496-6511

Tri City Tree ServiceTree Service Patrick MaloneyCertified Arborist537 Frederick StreetPO 23025 Kitchener, ON N2B 3V1Email:[email protected]: (519) 500-5595

Ultimate Vision ComputersComputer Consultants Craig Herner, Owner250 Frederick StreetUnit 1406 Kitchener, ON N2H 2N1Email: [email protected]: (519) 880-4234

Unique Screen Printing &Embroidery/Twin CityTrophiesPromotional Products (Main), Trophies Tom Armbruster,President/Owner245 Labrador Drive, Unit 2 Waterloo, ON N2K 4M8Email: [email protected]: (519) 886-2102Fax: (519) 746-2673

Williams Fresh Cafe - HeadOfficeRestaurantsRainer Mueller, CEO202 Grand River AvenueBrantford, ON N3T 4X9Email:[email protected]: (519) 752-4850

Williams Fresh Cafe -Kitchener (City Hall)Restaurants Miroslav & Dali Sarkanovic,Franchisees198 King Street WestKitchener, ON N2G 1A9Email:[email protected]: (519) 744-7199Fax: (519) 744-4180

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2014 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS NOMINATING COMMITTEES SLATE OF CANDIDATES NOMINEE PROFILES

Pat is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator and has been a member of BDOs Financial AdvisoryServices group since 2007. He is a senior manager in the Waterloo office and works with offices across southernOntario.

Pat began in public accounting in 2001 when he articled with an international CA firm. He then served entrepreneurialbusinesses at a regional CA firm for two years before joining BDO in 2007. Examples of Pats work include businessvaluations and damage quantifications for purchases and sales of business interests, matrimonial settlements, income taxplanning, commercial and shareholder disputes, loss of income, damage quantification and employee share purchases.

Pat welcomed his second son a short time ago and balances his time between work, home and the community.

IN HIS OWN WORDS:

As a lifelong resident of Kitchener-Waterloo Ive seen the community evolve into what it is today. From young professionalsthrough to seasoned entrepreneurs, we all have our own challenges to overcome. Its hard to put a finger at what exactly makes ourregion continue to succeed, but to me, the Chamber embodies these characteristics that have made the community strong andcontinue to thrive.

Whether they are networking events, entertaining and relevant speakers or a host of other experiences, the Chamber has consistentlyprovided opportunities for all members of the community to get to know each other and build their network and businesses.

It is an honour and privilege to serve with the Board of Directors of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Ilook forward to the next series of challenges and know we will continue to succeed.

PATRICK KLANNSenior Manager, Business Valuations andLitigation SupportBDO Canada LLP

Jeff is a local Entrepreneur with ownership in Winexpert Kitchener South, Voisin Tech Suites and Zenalyze Inc. and SoThere Business Solutions. Jeff has had senior roles in the insurance and pharmaceutical industry before moving on tohis own business that focuses on alignment, business development, coaching and mentoring business and owners toposition them for start up, growth, expansion and exit strategies.

Jeff is involved with many community initiatives either through sponsorship or volunteering including the Grand RiverHospital Foundation, Anselma House, Creative Enterprise Initiative, Prosperity Council and others. Jeff is very familiarwith the Chamber of Commerce and has been a champion for the association for over 10 years. He has been involved asa committee member and has held the role of Chair of the Board. He has acted in an advisory capacity for many othergroups and associations. Jeff is equally versed in the challenges and opportunities for both small and larger businesses.

IN HIS OWN WORDS:

For over 125 years the Chamber of Commerce has been weaving together the fabric that has become our business community. Weare who we are due to the commitment to identify opportunities and address the many challenges that we have experienced as weredefine ourselves. I have experienced the efforts of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce on my business andproudly represent myself as a Chamber Member."

JEFF MACINTYREEntrepreneurSo There BusinessSolutions


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Mark served as a Project Engineer on WalterFedys civil engineering team from 1997 to 2000 and, after six yearsin the City of Guelphs Development and Design and Construction Divisions, rejoined the firm in 2006. In 2009,Mark was named a Partner at the firm and a year later became Director of the Civil Engineering Business Unit. Inthis capacity, he not only continues to manage projects, but also has direct and immediate influence on the groupspriorities, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Mark also sits on WalterFedys Board of Directors, which isdirectly responsible for overseeing the management of the business and affairs of the company.

Mark is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and sits on the Consulting Engineers of Ontario OPSProducts Management Committee. He was also recently appointed to the City of Waterloos Uptown VisionCommittee, which provides input and advice to council and staff on issues that impact the Uptown core.

IN HIS OWN WORDS:

The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic group of people, made up of members making positivechanges in our community, growing their businesses, and recognizing the leaders and volunteers that make up our greatcommunity.

Recognizing the strong relationship between community and economic growth, the Chamber has endeavoured to supportexisting members and attract new ones through emphasis on key initiatives such as economic development, augmenting ourworkforce by attracting new talent, and providing valuable opportunities for networking and learning. With these prioritiesin place, the Chamber will continue to be a strong voice in our community for years to come.

I share in the Chambers vision of community development and prosperity and look forward to working with the Chamber inthe future.

MARK CHRISTENSENPartnerWalterFedy

Rene Gatien is the President & CEO of Waterloo North Hydro Inc and Waterloo North Hydro HoldingCorporation. The electric distribution utility serves 54,000 customers in the City of Waterloo, Township ofWoolwich and the Township of Wellesley. A utility executive with more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Gatienhas been with Waterloo North Hydro since 2002 where he leads a talented senior management team that isengaged in the future of electric utilities in the province. He has held senior leadership positions in engineering,operations and construction at Guelph Hydro, Brampton Hydro and PowerTel Utilities Contractors.

Mr. Gatien is a registered Professional Engineer and a registered Journeyman Lineman in Ontario. He has aBachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from theRichard Ivey School of Business at Western University, where he graduated with distinction. Rene is a member ofthe Board of Directors for the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA), and a member of the Board ofGovernors for Conestoga College. Mr. Gatien was Chair of the EDA for the 2013/2014 term.

IN HIS OWN WORDS:

The Greater KW Chamber of Commerce provides many programs and services to the businesses in our community. TheChambers goals of helping business to succeed and helping our community to succeed, resonates with the values of WaterlooNorth Hydro and me personally. I consider it a privilege to serve on the Chamber Board of Directors to further that growthand prosperity for our community.

RENE GATIEN President & CEOWaterloo North HydroInc and Waterloo NorthHydro HoldingCorporation

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Stephanie is the owner and president of both Little Mushroom Catering and Nom Nom Treats. In 2013 LittleMushroom Catering won the GKWCC Business Excellence Award for Hospitality and Tourism.

She is the Chair of the Libro Credit Union Beechwood Branch Council. Stephanie also sits on boards for FoodlinkWaterloo Region and the Kitchener Public Library. She is a member of the Waterloo Region Entrepreneur's WorkingGroup and is a guest speaker with the Business Education Partnership out of the Accelerator Centre.

Stephanie has three beautiful children and lives in Kitchener's East Ward with her soon to be husband Harold. She lovesspending time at their beach house in Turkey Point and has a not-so-secret love for Karaoke!

IN HER OWN WORDS:

The Greater KW Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in taking my catering business to the next level. The quality ofnetworking events and educational experiences is remarkable. I have been an active member of a P2P group for two years now; themembers of which I trust greatly and look forward to chatting with every month. I've also enjoyed the learning experiences at theChamber Academy sessions. The staff at our Chamber have open ears and hearts, always willing to give guidance and help makeconnections whenever needed. I'm excited to be a member of the Board of Directors for such a thriving Chamber of Commerce,dedicated to the economic sustainability of our community.

STEPHANIE TANNEROwner & PresidentLittle Mushroom Cateringand Nom Nom Treats

Dr. Barbara Fennessy is the Executive Dean, Entrepreneurship and Applied Research at Conestoga College. Barbarahas also worked as a Chair in the School of Business and Hospitality. Prior to joining Conestoga, Barbara worked withthe Conference Board of Canadas Organizational Effectiveness and Learning Division. She has held managementpositions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, and has operated her own management consulting firm. Barbarasteaching and research experience has focused on leadership and organizational development, entrepreneurship, andglobal business. During her career, Barbara has received several awards for business and community leadership. Barbaracurrently serves on the Waterloo Economic Development Committee, Innovation Guelph Advisory Council, and theBoard of the Accelerator Centre. She completed her doctorate in Sociology and Equity Studies in Education atOISE/University of Toronto.

IN HER OWN WORDS:

The Greater KW Chamber of Commerce serves an important role as an influential advocate for our diverse business community. Iam delighted to have this opportunity to contribute to the Board of Directors through my experience in education, business, industryand government, and through my community networks. In particular, I share a passion for building the capacity of small enterprisesto achieve entrepreneurial success and growth. Our prosperity lies in the hands of those who are willing to create the future, andthose who are willing to champion their efforts.

BARBARA FENNESSY,PhDExecutive Dean,Entrepreneurship andApplied ResearchConestoga College

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Building a Stronger OntarioBY JOHN TIBBITS

Ontarios provincial government released a budget early thissummer that promises to create jobs, grow the economy andexpand opportunities for workers. Thats good news for Ontariocommunities, for young people, and for our future.

Fulfilling that promise will require investment and reform to post-secondary education to ensure that Ontarians have the skills andknowledge to succeed in our rapidly changing workplace.

Ontarios 24 public colleges work in close partnership with publicand private sector employers to deliver programs that are relevantto todays job market and prepare graduates for long-term success.We provide career-focused education and training to 220,000 full-time students and 300,000 part-time students and clients each year,including an increasing number of university graduates.

As veteran university professors and administrators Ken Coatesand Bill Morrison point out in their new book What to Consider ifYoure Considering University, too many of todays students andparents view university as a guaranteed path to a successful future.

Ontarios university and the college systems are distinct andcomplementary. For those with the curiosity and aptitude foracademic studies, university can be a very positive and rewardingexperience. A post-secondary model that would allow somestudents to undertake their first two years of study at collegebefore attending university could enhance student success whileproviding additional access to programming that is cost-effectivefor both students and government.

Those who view education as the first step to a successful careershould explore the opportunities provided through Ontarioscolleges and polytechnics. Encouraging more students to choosecareer-focused learning will support the development of a qualifiedworkforce, contributing to a stronger economy and a brighterfuture for the province.

Invest in applied education

Ontarios colleges currently receive the lowest funding per studentin Canada. In 2013-14, Conestoga received on average just over$6,000 per student through tuition and grants, compared toprovincial averages of almost $12,000 per student at secondaryschools and more than $14,000 per student at universities.Increased investment in colleges would provide opportunities formore individuals to access education to achieve their potential, findrewarding careers and contribute to their communities.

Expand degree programming at colleges

Several Ontario colleges, including Conestoga, provide a growingnumber of four-year degree programs that are recognized bystudents and employers as excellent preparation for careers.Graduates of three-year college programs in Ontario receiveadvanced diplomas rather than degrees, even though graduates ofsimilar programs in most of the world are awarded degrees. Thatplaces graduates of these programs at an unfair disadvantage andleads some students to choose programs less suited to their needsand interests so they can obtain the degree credential that manyemployers expect and demand.

Strengthen the role of colleges in apprenticeshiptraining

Many of Ontarios skilled workers are approaching retirement.Our current apprenticeship system is not producing enough newtradespeople to fill the skills and knowledge gap they will leavebehind. Further investment is essential to expand apprenticeshiptraining in the province and ensure that our industries continue tohave the skilled workers they require.

Ontarios growth and prosperity rely on a comprehensive post-secondary system that includes a strong university system as well asan enhanced applied learning system aligned with the needs of ourchanging economy. Our students expect their investment ineducation to result in opportunities for meaningful work andsuccessful futures. They deserve no less.

The 2014 Ontario Budget reaffirmed the governmentscommitment to invest in critical maintenance and repairs at theprovinces colleges and universities. Thats a great start, and willaddress some pressing needs.

We look forward to working with our government, communityand academic partners to build a stronger Ontario.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Tibbits

John is the President of Conestoga CollegeInstitute of Technology and AdvancedLearning


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Waterloo Regional Police Services Board Appoints New Chief of Police

On July 15, 2014, Chair of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board Tom Gallowayannounced the appointment of Bryan M. Larkin to the position of Chief of Police.

Chief Larkin returns to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) having served mostrecently with the Guelph Police Service for two years as Chief and one year as DeputyChief. He commenced his career as a constable with the WRPS and rose to the rank ofDivisional Commander. His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Applied Arts fromthe University of Guelph and a Diploma in Police Leadership and Police Foundations fromHumber College.

The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce extends our congratulations toChief Larkin on his new appointment.

Local Companies on PROFIT 500 List of Canadas FastestGrowing Companies

Two local companies, Cambridge based Xylotek and Heidelberg-based Stemmer Meats,have both been recognized for extraordinary progress by appearing on the PROFITmagazine list of Canadas 500 fastest growing companies.

Douglas Grosfield, President & CEO of IT service provider Xylotek, noted thisremarkable achievement is a testament to our second-to-none team members whoseexpertise, quality of execution, and pride of workmanship deliver best-in-class service levelsto our clients.

Stemmler Meats appeared for the second straight year and this designation follows recentrecognitions and awards from Food In Canada magazine and the Ontario Independent MeatProcessors.

Accelerator Centre Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

The Waterloo-based Accelerator Centre recently announced the appointment of Dr. PaulSalvini to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Vice-President, ResearchCommercialization at the University of Waterloo.

Dr. Salvini was previously Chief Technology Officer at both Christie Digital SystemsCanada and Toronto-based Side Effects Software. In 2007, he was named one of CanadasTop 40 Under 40, an award that recognizes individuals for outstanding achievements ininnovation, leadership, vision and community involvement.

Since 2006, the Accelerator Centre has developed over 130 early-stage technology start-ups,creating 1100 new jobs, generating over $120 million in revenue, and attracting over $180million in investment.

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University of Waterloo receives provincial funding for QuantumResearch

The 2014 Ontario Budget, tabled on July 14, allocated $25 million over five years to theInstitute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo.

The IQC is among the top five quantum research institutes in the world, with researchersfrom the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Mathematics. Past investments have beensecured from the federal and provincial governments along with the private sector.

In a University of Waterloo news release, Kitchener Centre MPP Daiene Vernile indicatedthe provincial government funding will support cutting edge research and technology thatcould result in profoundly improved computer speeds and lead to significantcommercialization opportunities in Waterloo Region and across the globe.

Wilfrid Laurier University appoints new Assistant Vice President:External Relations

Joel Peters, a marketing executive with a significant record of partnership building, has beenappointed the new Assistant Vice President: External Relations at Wilfrid LaurierUniversity.

For the past eight years, Mr. Peters has served as Senior Vice President and Chief MarketingOfficer for Tourism Toronto and also held positions with the Royal Ontario Museum andToronto Zoo. His new responsibilities at WLU include communications, public affairs,marketing and promoting the continued integration of entrepreneurship and innovationacross all facets of the university.

Mr. Peters appointment became effective on August 11, 2014.

Nougat Bakery Expands with Second Location

Kitchener-based Nougat Bakery and Delicatessen is expanding its operation with a secondretail outlet located at The Shops in Waterloo Town Square. This location will be dedicatedto providing Waterloo with Nougats European style breads, buns, cakes and pastries madeat its Kitchener facility.

For close to two decades Nougat has produced high quality baked products for the K-Wregion and beyond through its retail and wholesale operations, and is excited to now providemore direct access for Waterloo customers. Store opening will be in September 2014, andwill create six full and part-time jobs for the region.

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