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Volume 2 • Issue 9
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
Recipes for success
According to contributor Paul Eitmant, if you get the right people pursuing the same objective, you can achieve anything you want. Is this a recipe for success? And to relieve the hunger of children, is Power2Feed the recipe? Jim Taggart invites us to try it. And learn how changes in your business environment contribute to productivity in the manufacturing sector. Good reading!
Line Goyette
Managing Editor, Canadian Electrical Wholesaler
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
Opinion
Power2Feed Pie Challenge
By Jim Taggart
Okay, so the concept of the challenge may be a bit silly (a pie in the face); however, the outcome should be darn-right hilarious. Besides, all the proceeds raised by the event will be dedicated to fighting hunger and feeding kids with Canadian Feed the Children (CFTC) through EFC's Power2Feed industry campaign. This summer, a team of seven committed executives from our industry are all willing to "take a pie in the face to put hunger in its place."
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Utilities
Why Elon Musk Thinks the Future Is Bright for Utilities
By Gavin Bade
At the Edison Electric Institute's recent annual convention in New Orleans, LA, Tesla CEO and SolarCity Chairman Elon Musk struck a conciliatory tone toward the utility industry while Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz spoke about the need for a modern grid.
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Human Resources
On Being an Effective Coach
By Paul Eitmant
Coaching in today's world is a lot different than teaching/coaching your child how to step in while hitting a baseball or teaching them to drive a car with a five speed on the floor. After 42 years in the electrical industry, the number one item on my list is you must create a working environment in which your message will be received. That said, always remember that respect is not given but earned. These two items have helped me in my career and hopefully will help you in your work environment. This led me to do some research on coaching...
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Economy
Investment in New Housing Up in April
Investment in new housing construction rose 2.3% to $3.9 billion in April compared with the same month in 2014…
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Economy
Trade and Productivity: What Data Can Tell Us
Canada's productivity performance has mirrored changes in Canada's trading environment that have facilitated or hindered access by Canadian manufacturers to export markets…
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Looking Back
Looking Back: Concern Over Combines Act - 1966
The directors must have been concerned with the possibility inquiries from investigators for the Federal Combines Act…
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One Particular Counter
Torbram Electric Supply - New Branch Location
Torbram Electric Supply opened its new branch at 2700 Dufferin Unit 69 recently…
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