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August 24, 2022

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Six Tips for Successful Technology Acquisition

According to a new BDC study, Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses are making significant investments in digital technologies, with nine out of 10 (91%) investing an average of $118,000 in 2021. ... Read more.

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Message From the Editor

Did you know that it’s estimated that only one in 20 businesses use digital technologies effectively? That’s why we’re bringing you research from the BDC on how to acquire technology that will help your business successfully. We’ve also got words from leading associations on essential issues for our industry like supply chain and skilled labour shortage.

– Grace Tatigian, Managing Editor

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Latest News

Reality Sets In – Q2 2022 KBMI Overview

Results from the second quarter NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) study were a stark reminder that the kitchen and bath industry is not immune to overall economic turmoil. The overall KBMI for Q2 was 70.4, ... Read more.

Advancing the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the launch of a public engagement process for the Canada Green Buildings Strategy. On behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, ... Read more.

Business Bankruptcies on the Rise

According to the federal government, business insolvencies have been on an upward trend since mid-2021, but a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), entitled Small Business Insolvency: ... Read more.

Inside Look at IWF 2022

As crowds pour into IWF 2022, the massive halls of the Georgia World Congress Center—1.2 million square feet packed with more than 925 exhibitors—are positively brimming with the latest advances in materials, ... Read more.

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CKCA Supports Members with Skilled Labour Shortage Concerns

We have all become too familiar with the realities of Canada’s skilled labour shortages. Two-thirds of Canadian businesses struggle to hire workers, and a quarter ... Read more.

Latest Products

CENTATEQ N-510

Improved handling and increased output were the clear focus areas in developing the new CENTATEQ N-510 nesting series from Homag. Key features include the different table sizes and automation concepts optimally designed for ... Read more.

Elevated Plywood Products

Garnica’s line of elevated plywood products challenges the ordinary and offers architects, designers and contractors exceptional solutions for all their projects, no matter the scale. The company will showcase their extensive ... Read more.

Design

Furniture Trends That Are Here to Stay

Canada’s residential real estate sector experienced a massive boom during the pandemic thanks to record-low mortgage rates, which helped boost furniture manufacturing and retail industries. While the housing market ... Read more.

Business / Technology

BC Invests In Mass Timber Education

More students will get the education and skills they need to build using one of the province’s most significant natural advantages: mass timber. A new program is helping experienced carpenters, ironworkers, ... Read more.

Forest Products Sector Calls for Action on Supply Chain Issues

Ask any business sector what the basic principles of supply chain management are – and the answer invariably comes down to affordable and reliable transportation ... Read more.

Latest Events

September 13, Fall Funding Grants For Canadian Businesses, Online

September 22-25, IDS Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

September 26, CKCA Regional Event, Waterloo, ON

October 13-14, Wood Pro Expo, Manheim, PA

October 18-22, Woodworking Technology Days, Mississauga, ON

October 26-28, Kitchen + Bath Canada, Toronto, ON

October 27-29, SIBO, Drummondville, QC

March 29-31, IWPA World of Wood Convention, Savannah, GA

May 15-19, Ligna, Hannover, Germany

Contributors wanted! We’re always looking for contributing writers and stories for our newsletter. If you have something you’d like to share with readers and want more details, please email Grace at gracet@mediaedge.ca.




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