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Survey Says The national salary average for marketing coordinators is $43,206. However, an experienced marketing coordinator can expect to earn as much as $56,000.

Remember the days when virtual was affiliated with online games, and science fiction movies such as The Matrix? Soon after came the arrival and evolving communication tools that are now part of our everyday personal and business DNA — LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and many more that are not even invented.

All employees, managers and executives alike want to participate in an environment for business success and growth in the workplace. That really isn’t up for debate. The methodologies for doing so and the culture which these methods create is the real difference between success or failure for your business.

Student workers may make up a relatively small portion of the sector workforce, but their impact is substantial. EHRC’s Empowering Futures wage subsidy program has placed 510 students...

No, we’re not being flippant. The pandemic has been disruptive to all, destructive for many (especially those who contracted COVID-19 as well as in business consequences for many) and tragic for those who lost loved ones. And, for all, it will continue to be, especially until there is a vaccine.

Corporate Income - Q1 2020 Canadian corporations reported net income before taxes of $74.4 billion in the first quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis, down $46.5 billion from the fourth quarter of 2019.

Energy Statistics - March 2020 In March, energy production and consumption were affected by the measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19. Domestic consumption of motor gasoline for transportation and natural gas used by commercial and institutional consumers were particularly impacted...

Total investment in building construction decreased 3.6% to $15.4 billion in March, with declines in both residential (-3.3% to $10.5 billion) and non-residential (-4.3% to $4.9 billion) investment.

Survey Says Of those surveyed, skills in national sales and leadership both track above the national average, while sales management and customer relationship management track below the average.

First Quarter GDP Real gross domestic product (GDP) fell 2.1% in the first quarter, owing to reduced household spending and widespread shutdowns of non-essential businesses in March, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Final domestic demand fell 1.5%.

Best Practices: Marketing

David Gordon New 400 Everyone is an expert in pricing. It’s either too high or too low based upon your role. Salespeople like it low. Management wants it high. The customer wants it “right” which, usually means “competitive” or “It’s reasonable for the value I am receiving.”

And the term “value” is intriguing as it infers that you understand
• the value that you bring
• the value that your product / service brings
• the competitive landscape (which also includes alternatives and inertia)

But I digress.

Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Germicidal Devices: What Consumers Need to Know

COVID UL Consumer UVC germicidal devices are entering the market rapidly because of an increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19. But are they all safe?

UVC radiation (the most energetic in the UV spectrum; 180nm to 280 nm) is proven to have sanitizing and germicidal effects, and first proof of effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 is emerging. Like many high energy devices, however, there are risks due to UVC exposure. For example, UVC over-exposure can cause damage to the eyes and skin, based on wavelength, intensity, proximity to the source, and time of exposure.

Investment in Building Construction Rose 1.8% in July

Total investment in building construction increased 1.8% to $15.1 billion in July. Residential sector investment increased 4.9% to $9.9 billion, while non-residential investment decreased 3.7% to $5.3 billion.

Construction activity has rebounded in the last few months, with investment in building construction remaining slightly lower than February 2020 levels, before COVID-19 construction restrictions were first put in place. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction increased 2.0% to $12.4 billion.

From PPE to Electrical Safety Equipment: Combatting Counterfeit Crime Takes a Community of Supporters

By Swati Vora-Patel

Personal protective equipment. We understand how important PPE is keeping us safe during this pandemic. While we continue to do our part to protect ourselves and those around us, counterfeit PPE is on the rise and has found its way into the supply chain: fraudulent COVID-19 testing kits, N95 masks, respirators, and even fake vaccines, which all pose a significant threat to the health and safety of unsuspecting global citizens.

Counterfeit activity and intellectual property crimes remain a growing issue in Canada and around the world.

E.B. Horsman & Son Announces EMPOWER Employee ...

E.B. Horsman & Son is excited to announce EMPOWER, their Employee Share Ownership Plan ...

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