July 2016

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Growing WiselyVillage of Huntley, IL

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Growing Wisely

Village of Huntley, IL

The Village of Huntley in McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois describes itself as “the friendly village with country charm,” and it has managed to retain that throughout its incredible expansion. Rapid growth caused the quadrupling of the city’s population between 2000 (5,730 residents) and the present (26,000).

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Embracing the FutureFranklin County Area Development Corporation

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Embracing the Future

Franklin County Area Development Corporation

Located in the heart of South Central Pennsylvania, Franklin County is fast becoming the place to start a new business or relocate an existing company. The historic county continues to remain true to its agricultural roots, as it welcomes companies of all sizes. Numerous well-known and respected companies such as multinational Proctor & Gamble, Volvo Construction Equipment, JLG Industries, Inc. and the Letterkenny Army Depot call the area home.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Providing the Tools to Make it in Mercer County, PAPenn Northwest Development Corporation

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Providing the Tools to Make it in Mercer County, PA

Penn Northwest Development Corporation

Mercer County is an ideal location for manufacturing operations—and much more. Since the Penn-Northwest Development Corporation (PNDC) kicked off the “Make it in Mercer County!” campaign four years ago, 16 new companies have located in the business friendly community. And that is only the beginning; the county’s aggressive business attraction strategies continue to draw interest from big name corporations.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Improving Performance, Advancing PotentialBluedrop Performance Learning

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Improving Performance, Advancing Potential

Bluedrop Performance Learning

Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. provides innovative workplace training and simulation software for occupational health and safety organizations, workforce systems, NGOs, the public sector and the aerospace and defence industries. Its SaaS software and services improve organizational and individual performance. We spoke with its founder and CEO Emad Rizkalla.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Decades of Engineering ExpertiseBelcan Engineering Automation

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Decades of Engineering Expertise

Belcan Engineering Automation

Since it was founded almost sixty years ago, Belcan Corporation has grown to become one of the best known names across the U.S. and around the globe when it comes to engineering services. Belcan is dedicated to the ongoing success of its clients and provides quality outsourced engineering and staffing solutions to clients in transportation, aviation, consumer, energy, heavy equipment, industrial, lighting, marine and medical fields.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Solving the Hard ProblemsD & K Engineering

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Solving the Hard Problems

D & K Engineering

Founded in 2000 as a design services firm, D&K Engineering has established itself as a full-service, end-to-end design, engineering, and manufacturing services provider with several hundred patents and experience on over 350 projects. D&K has become a trusted partner in delivering complex, innovative products and solutions from concept to completion.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Advanced Manufacturing Process Solutions from a Highly Skilled WorkforceTech-Con Automation

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Advanced Manufacturing Process Solutions from a Highly Skilled Workforce

Tech-Con Automation

Tech-Con Automation designs, builds and installs automated manufacturing and robotic solutions for a range of clients from automotive suppliers, consumer goods and agriculture to food & beverage companies. Founded in 1995 and based in Burlington, Ontario, Tech-Con is an authorized integrator of FANUC and Yaskawa Motoman industrial robots. The company’s automated manufacturing solutions make material handling, assembly, palletizing and waterjet cutting and cleaning more efficient.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016A Reputation Forged in QualityPatriot Forge

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

A Reputation Forged in Quality

Patriot Forge

Patriot Forge is the largest open die forger in Canada, with a reputation for quality forgings that spans the globe. Headquartered in Brantford, Ontario, with additional plants in Paris, Ontario and Canton, Ohio, this is a full-service firm that creates products of the highest quality, backed by exceptional service and support, at a competitive price.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Shining BrightCritical Elements Corporation

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Shining Bright

Critical Elements Corporation

Working with a key group of well-respected financial institutions such as J.P Morgan Asset Management U.K. – which works with investors from around the world – Quebec-based Critical Elements Corporation (TSX-V: CRE) (US OTCQX: CRECF) (FSE: F12) recently announced the closing of a $6 million private placement. The placement is led by Canaccord Genuity Corp., a leading independent, full-service financial services firm…

2016 | In Focus | July 2016Leading the Blue RevolutionMarine Harvest Canada

2016 | In Focus | July 2016

Leading the Blue Revolution

Marine Harvest Canada

Salmon is a healthy source of protein and a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as Omega-3 fatty acids. The oily fish is part of a healthy, well-balanced diet and helps to support both physical and mental wellbeing. Marine Harvest’s farm-raised Atlantic salmon is high-quality and nutritious and sustainably satisfies five million people around the world each day.

2016 | In Focus | July 2016 | SME | TechnologyDefending your Business in the Digital AgeSMEs are Juicy Targets for Cyber Criminals

2016 | In Focus | July 2016 | SME | Technology

Defending your Business in the Digital Age

SMEs are Juicy Targets for Cyber Criminals

The problems associated with running a small business are many and varied: are your customers going to pay your invoices in time? Do you have enough work to hire that extra person? Is your supply chain robust enough to deal with sudden changes in demand? Up until recently, there wasn’t much chance that cyber security was on the list of typical worries for a small business owner, but that’s changing…

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