Entrepreneurial Foundation of Saskatchewan

We will be posting the Latest News, Announcements and Press Releases that are hopefully of interest to the entrepreneurial community of Saskatchewan. Our attempt is to keep you informed of the activities of the Foundation, and of business information throughout the province.

We will also have available for viewing our quarterly newsletter, the Venture Catalyst.

Recent News in and around Saskatchewan:

Application Deadline for Agri Investment Symposium is September 15th (Aug 24)

If you are interested in presenting your agri-business venture to a targeted audience of investors at the November Agri-Investment Symposium, submit the following by e-mail attachment: Presentation Request Form; Investment Presentation - Maximum of 15 slides, PowerPoint format; Executive Summary - Maximum of five pages, including any tables, graphs, photos and financial projections.

Chris Dekker Appointed CEO of Enterprise Saskatchewan (July 26)

Enterprise Saskatchewan Minister Jeremy Harrison today announced the appointment of Chris Dekker to the position of CEO of Enterprise Saskatchewan. "I am very pleased to have a person with Mr. Dekker's leadership abilities take on this key role in the ongoing development of our economy," Harrison said. "With a strong and energetic management team, I am confident we will fulfill the mandate to push the competitive envelope and create the most robust economic climate in the country."

Application Being Accepted for IRAP Reginal Awards for New Technology (July 16)

The Innovation Insights program is widely recognized throughout Canada's manufacturing community as high-value, with practical demonstrations of manufacturing best practices in technological and process management.  The ultimate objective is to enhance the innovative and productive capabilities of Canadian industry.

Saskatchewan Exports on the Rise (June 2)

Export sales in Saskatchewan were up 14.3 per cent in March 2010 when compared with March 2009, the third highest percentage increase among the provinces and well ahead of the 7.7 per cent recorded on a national basis. In the first three months of 2010, export sales were up 10.5 per cent over the first three months of 2009. Saskatchewan was ranked third highest in the nation over this same period.

Saskatchewan Labour Sponsored Venture Capital Funds Raise $63.5 million from Saskatchewan Investors (May 25)

Saskatchewan investors purchased $63.5 million in Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations (LSVCC) funds this tax year. LSVCC's can be purchased through the two leading funds, Golden Opportunities Fund Inc. and SaskWorks Venture Fund Inc. The funds invest in small- and medium-sized businesses in the province to help companies grow and create jobs.

Precarn Announces $4 million in T-Gap Funding for Small and Start-up Companies- deadline for application is May 17 2010 (Apr 26)

Precarn has allocated up to $4 Million* in funds to advance technologies that show commercial promise. The Technology-Gap Assistance Program (T-GAP) is the conduit through which the funds are awarded. Proposals must be received by May 17, 2010.

Saskatchewan Cities Maintain Competitive Edge (Apr 12)

KPMG released its 2010 Competitive Alternatives Study today that ranks Saskatchewan's four major cities in the top 20 per cent of a 112 city comparison. In the overall city rankings, Moose Jaw was 11th, Regina 12th, Prince Albert 13th and Saskatoon 21st among all the 112 cities included in the study.

SD Tech Fund will be accepting Statement of Interests from February 24th to April 21st 2010 (Feb 17)

INNOVATION SASKATCHEWAN BOARD MEMBERS ANNOUNCED (Dec 14)
Innovation Saskatchewan has its first board of directors. The board will lead the new agency's work of co-ordinating government support for research, development and commercialization of innovation in the province.

Succession Plan Launched (Nov 20)
A program to match retiring business owners with buyers wishing to continue to operate those businesses was announced Thursday in Regina.

Boyd Moves to Activate Innovation Agency (Nov 17)
Innovation Saskatchewan is intended to be a funding agency for research and development projects.

Saskatchewan Life Sciences Get Boost from Kansas City Mission (Nov 13)
A Saskatchewan mission to Kansas City, Missouri to promote the province's resource and life sciences sectors by strengthening partnerships between the two jurisdictions has proven successful.

2009 ABEX Award Winners (Oct 27)
The ABEX Awards recognize that Saskatchewan is rich in stories of business successes. Even in challenging times, Saskatchewan has countless businesses worthy of recognition in every community in the province.

Tribute to 20 years of SBLA (Oct 27)
Enterprise Saskatchewan Minister Ken Cheveldayoff will present awards to volunteers of the Small Business Loans Associaions (SBLA) as part of the program's 20th anniversary celebration event to be held in Regina this evening.

SEIMA 2010 Directory and Buyers Guide is Now Available (July 5)
The Saskatchewand Environmental Industry and Managers Association (SEIMA) is once again producing its member Directory and Buyers Guide – the definitive source of information about the environmental industry in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is the market in which you need to be visible! Click here for great marketing opportunity!

Labour Market Commission Tables Final Report (July 5)
With an eye on the future of Saskatchewan's economy, the Saskatchewan Labour Market Commission (SaskLMC) has submitted its final report - one that will provide a foundation for the provincial Labour Market Strategy...

Enterprise Saskatchewan Board Releases Report (June 25)
The Board of Enterprise Saskatchewan, the agency representing the province's new approach to stimulating increased economic growth and development, released its progress report today detailing its efforts and key accomplishments of its first year of operation.

Saskatchewan People Buy Into Local Venture Capitals Funds (May 14)
Saskatchewan residents have shown strong support for local entrepreneurs by investing close to $60 million through Labour Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations (LSVCC)...

South West Enterprise Regions Launch (May 6)
Economic development in southwest Saskatchewan will now be rolled out under a new program following the launch of the South West Enterprise Region (SWER). The new program will see more funding and expanded services for regional economic development in the area...

EFS releases the results of it's CSI - Client Survey (Apr 6)
Wondering what was said about the Foundation? How the EFS is doing in the minds of our members and the community? We were. So we attempted to address our members and the community with the questions that would help us go into the future with a more managed guidance and understanding of what it is we do well, and what we may need to do...

Peter Mansbridge Coming to Regina! (Mar 12)
EFS 2009 AGM & Peter Mansbrdige Business Luncheon. Peter Mansbridge is returning to Saskatchewan to speak at the 2009 EFS AGM & Business Luncheon on Tuesday April 28th.

Saskatchewan a jobs "hot spot" in Canada (Mar 4)
Normally, "hot spot" isn't the first phrase that comes to mind when talking about Saskatchewan, Canada. But with most of Canada suffering from devastating job losses, this cold province is becoming exactly that...

This Could be the Start of Something Big (Feb 27)
SREDA expands to promote business in Saskatoon Region

Cap Raised for Saskatchewan Venture Capital Funds (Feb 5)
The Saskatchewan government has moved to raise the annual cap on provincially registered funds from $25 million to $50 million per fund to boost economic growth by providing additional capital for business growth and development..

Wind Energy company receives $1 million (Jan 21)
Entrepreneurhip groups invest funds in Raum Energy Inc.

Great year for Oil & Gas well drilling (Jan14)
Saskatchewan is coming off a near-record year for the drilling of oil and gas wells in the province.

Sask Experts share their opinions (Dec31)
It was a year of sharp contrasts. The Saskatchewan economy seemed unsinkable in the first half of 2008, despite the already-evident economic problems in the United States. The oil price ballooned to $147 US a barrel. Money flowed...

Tombstone - Raum Energy - Press Release added Jan16 - (Dec 15)
The Saskatchewan Entrepreneurial Fund in partnership with the Entrepreneurial Foundation of Saskatchewan invests in...

Innovation Saskatchewan Act Introduced (Nov 28)
The Government of Saskatchewan today took a major step toward further enhancing Saskatchewan's competitiveness and productivity by introducing The Innovation Saskatchewan Act. Once established, Innovation Saskatchewan will act as a special...

Enterprise Saskatchewan Launches Sector Teams (Nov 18)
Enterprise Saskatchewan has taken a major step forward in the development of private sector participation in economic development in Saskatchewan. Today Enterprise and Innovation Minister Lyle Stewart officially launched 18 sector teams that are...

Wilson Centre to host Dragon's Den Pitch Party (Oct 30)
Meet the newest Dragon in an intimate and informal setting. Win prizes. Make connections. Enjoy unique events in an entertaining, informal atmosphere that leads to the ‘Pitch Party’, where teams of students will try to convince Brett & the Dragons to buy into their ideas...

Innovation Saskatchewan to replace Investment Saskatchewan (Oct 20)
The Saskatchewan Party government is setting up a new agency to dole out government cash while trying to wind down the provincial investment arm set up by the previous NDP government. Wednesday's throne speech saw the government lay out its intention to set up Innovation Saskatchewan...

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