A CrowdStrike outage last month that caused mass flight cancellations and customer compensation in the form of both cash and SkyMiles has reportedly cost Delta Air Lines $550 million: $380 million in revenue and $170 million in associated expenses. As such, the carrier plans to pursue legal action against both CrowdStrike and Microsoft to recoup...
With more than $50 million in liabilities, B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative, an organization that has served farmers for nearly a century with storage and packing, amongst other supports, has filed for creditor protection due to a liquidity crisis caused by a series of hard years. The move comes after the co-operative announced that it would be...
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City of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
The City of Prince Albert is a vibrant community of 36,000 residents located in the heartland of northern Saskatchewan. While the area is already home to a wide range of amenities as well as stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreation, local leaders are working hard to create even more opportunities for both business and pleasure.
City of Belleville, Illinois
As the state’s largest city south of Springfield, Belleville boasts the tagline ‘Capital of Southern Illinois.’ The community of 41,000 enjoys the charm of a small town with the advantages of a larger metro area. St. Louis is just 20 minutes away by MetroLink, which runs through Belleville to conveniently connect residents with nearby amenities. This enviable location, in addition to the amenities offered within Belleville itself, differentiates the city from similarly sized communities. After detailing these advantages in 2015, Business in Focus checked back in this year to learn about the progress that the city has made over the last decade.
A Plan for Alberta’s Agriculture
Agriculture is both an economic driver and a social determinant of well-being, as it employs many people while also providing the food supply healthy communities depend on.
Jannatec Technologies
Innovation stops for no one, and few companies realize this better than Canada’s own Jannatec Technologies. Headquartered in the world’s hard rock mining capital of Sudbury, Ontario, Jannatec is renowned worldwide for its state-of-the-art developments in collision avoidance, proximity detection, and communications technology.
Macrodyne Technologies
Already established as North America’s largest press manufacturer, Macrodyne Technologies, an expert in direct drive servo, spindle servo, and hydraulic presses, is looking to expand its capabilities, its reputation, and its influence overseas by breaking into new markets and applications with its world-class solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and deeply rooted engineering expertise.
Lobster Life Systems
Located in Lodi, New Jersey, Lobster Life Systems (LLS) is the premier designer and manufacturer of custom sustainable aquatic environments in the U.S. The company’s offerings include high-quality marine salt, lobster tanks, Shellfish Spa™, and all filtration supplies. The family-owned company serves national supermarket chains, independent grocers, restaurants, and seafood wholesalers in both the U.S. and Canada.
