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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 09:03 PM

Canada strikes nanotech gold

With the development of a new organic material, Canadian scientists are conquering petrochemicals with trees.

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Information Technology		One-on-One Q&A
IT and the new metrics: Measuring business technology performance In a world of convergence, IT and business are still searching for a common language. PLUS: Minding intelligent buildings: Is your IT group ready?		One-on-One: Dennis Hamilton, ERMS Corp. ERMS sells readiness and a little peace-of-mind in a topsy-turvy world. PLUS: One-on-One: Martin Bouchard, Mamma.com One-on-One: Ken Conklin, BATS Trading

Investing		Competition
The rise of algorithmic trading When fast and efficient isn't enough, equities traders call in the A.I. PLUS: The booming derivatives market gets its due		David and Apple Does anyone possess a slingshot potent enough to slay this giant? PLUS: Three Canadian success stories

Innovation

Downsizing		Architecture and Design
Downsize this? Cutbacks 1, Innovation 0 Careful with the cutbacks, lest you chop innovation as well. PLUS: New vision at biopharma firm QLT When loss means growth: ATI at the crossroads		Green design: It's sustainable — and profitable, too Instead of running from environmental concerns, business is embracing them with sustainable design. PLUS: Toward design for the bottom line

Fresh Perspectives		Motivation
Fincentric's risky business How a radical and risky sales strategy sparked a remarkable turnaround. PLUS: Westport Innovations: going green On the road with AGF		How savvy organizations motivate and inspire Perks and incentives aren't enough. PLUS: Trillium motivates from the ground up i3DVR's new Canadians find a home

Web 2.0		E-Learning
The Web, part deux How Web 2.0 is changing the face of business. PLUS: Sneaking up on the enterprise		E-learning: Boom or bust? The next wave in education and business still hasn't found its place. PLUS: The MTV generation gets plugged in

		Updated! Tech 100 The authoritative quarterly ranking of Canada's top tech firms - updated to Q4 2008.
		PROFIT HOT 50: 2008 The definitive list of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies, ranked by 2-year revenue growth.
		PROFIT 100 Canada's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurship, ranking companies by 5-yr. revenue growth.
		Best Workplaces in Canada Canadian Business unveils 50 great places to work and what every manager can learn from them.
		Fast Forward Canadian Business explores 12 business innovations that will change your world.
		How Stuff Works The inside scoop on Canada's hottest new technologies.

Ron Crotogino, leader, ArboraNano Network
Nanotech may be the forestry industry's saviour.