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Tag: business
News, research, and other announcements.
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MSU Business Excellence in Teaching Award Presented to Dr. Frances Tuer
Congratulations to Dr. Tuer for her dedication to DeGroote students and ensuring they have a positive learning experience.
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Building resilience in the face of COVID-19
Brent McKnight is examining how both sectors — main street and non-profit — are navigating the pandemic and its eventual aftermath.
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DeGroote added to Microsoft’s Canada Skills Program
Microsoft extends Canada Skills Program to DeGroote, enabling more students to graduate with in-demand tech skills.
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Day in the Life with Rachel West (March)
Fourth-year student Rachel shares what motivates her and how the IBH program has taught her to ask the right questions.
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Dress pants optional
How retailers are dealing with changing consumer habits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Adaptation and innovation in the boardroom
The pace of change will continue to accelerate. Tomorrow's board director must bring current, modern, and diverse expertise to the table.
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Unicorn in the Woods
A book about today’s regional tech titans who have the same commitment to growing local businesses with global reach.
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Using the underground market risks more than a bad haircut
Why the black market is thriving and how it endangers Canadians' health.
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DeGroote and Mitacs launch new student internships for community businesses
DeGroote and Mitacs have launched a new summer internship program to connect our students and faculty with Canadian small businesses.
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We must speed up the recovery to avoid a depression
Recent dire economic news underlines an urgent imperative for governments in Canada: We need to open our economies and soon.
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Dundas record shop owner and family face economic impacts of coronavirus
How local business owners improve their chances of financial well-being during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Businesses step up to make the products we need to get through the coronavirus pandemic
How businesses, including restaurants, are finding different ways to continue providing their services during COVID-19 pandemic.