Members in the News

Adele Buettner AgriBiz Communications Corp Adele Buettner of AgriBiz Communications Corp. is honoured to be named as an inductee to the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2020. Adele has held many leadership roles during her career, including serving on the Boards of SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon Prairieland Park, Agriculture in the Classroom (Sask), the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, and WESK’s Advisory Committee on the Gender Entrepreneurship Gap, among others. For more than 26 years, her company has served the management, marketing and communication needs of agriculture and food organizations and businesses across Canada and beyond. Through her ongoing efforts as a champion of agriculture, Adele has pioneered in the area of building public trust in agriculture in our country.

The induction ceremony will take place on April 18, 2020 in Saskatoon. www.agribiz.ca

Allegro Montessori School Based on the pedagogy of Dr. Maria Montessori, Allegro Montessori School creates lifelong learners and curious, responsible,

Bateman Jewellers

For 30 years Bateman Jewellers has been my home. Born and raised in Saskatoon I’m proud to be a part of the Saskatchewan Business Community.

Bateman Jewellers is the oldest independent jewellery store in the Province. Our difference is in the personalized family style we offer to customers and clients (some for over 4 generations). From repairs to custom design or evaluations of family heirlooms. We are also a big supporter of local charities and events.

This year come help celebrate at our 3 Day ½ Price Sale in May and our 75 th Anniversary in October.

Cameron Kripki, G.G. Co–Owner, Bateman Jewellers, Graduate Gemologist (G.I.A.), Watch Repairman

www.batemanjewellers.com

independent thinkers. At the heart of this constructivist philosophy children learn by guided independent study, making meaning of their personal environment. Our Directors are Montessori trained and our Elementary Directors have B. Ed. Degrees and Masters in Montessori.

Allegro’s facility provides Toddler (18 months - 2.5 yrs), Preschool/Kindergarten (2.5 – 6 yrs) and Elementary (grade 1 - 6) Programs. Registered as a Qualified Independent School with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education our Elementary

Canpotex

Canpotex welcomed their new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gordon McKenzie in January.

Gord has over 25 years of experience in the fertilizer sector, most recently serving as Vice President, Global Sales with The Mosaic Company. His role there included responsibility for the company’s global phosphate and North American potash sales and marketing. At Canpotex Gord will lead the company’s continued focus on serving its customers in overseas potash while maintaining the organizations position as the world’s leading exporter of potash. Canpotex markets and delivers Canadian potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient to overseas markets, on behalf of its Shareholders, Mosaic and Nutrien. Canpotex’s top export markets include Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

www.canpotex.com

Program meets the educational requirements of the Saskatchewan and Montessori curricula. www.allegromontessori.ca

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Dutch Growers

Dutch Growers is a family business that has been in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan since 1953. What began as a nursery has since expanded into product offerings of home, gourmet, giftware, and fashion to become an entire one-stop lifestyle store! We are a community and family-focused business; what we do not grow in our store or at our 80-acre nursery, we travel the world to source. Dutch Growers exists to inspire lifestyle

German Cultural Centre

We started out as a small German club, for immigrants and family members in 1957, has now, 63 years later, turned into a full restaurant and event centre. The German Cultural Centre offers a unique German dining experience for both members and public, unlike any in Saskatoon. From Schnitzel to Strudel, you can try some of experiences. Built on a foundation of experience, we are committed to staying ahead of industry trends, bringing the highest quality products and services to our customers. Our main focus is to ensure that every customer that comes to Dutch Growers feels inspired and educated.

Shop 24/7 at www.DutchGrowers.com or visit us @DutchSaskatoon on Facebook or Instagram.

the best home cooked German cuisine with your family and friends. The event halls are available for rent year round and host some amazing concerts and festivals, including Oktoberfest, which are open to the general public. We are open Tuesday through Sunday, come and join us for a boot of beer! Prost! www.saskgerman.com

Hauck Podiatry

Dr. Edward Hauck started his private practice in 1998 after over 17 years in the public health care system. He is fortunate to have his son, Dr. Jonathan Hauck, join him this past summer, who, after completing his studies in the UK, has partnered with him. Podiatrists keep people on their feet. The human foot is subjected to various environments every day, especially now that we work and walk in the concrete jungles we have built. Every step a person takes generates a force equal to 2 ½ times your body weight!! We assess, diagnose and treat numerous conditions of the foot and manifestations of conditions that affect the foot and associated limbs, from systemic diseases and symptoms affecting the kinetic chain from abnormal foot biomechanics. With a combined clinical and research experience of over 42 years, we offer a range of services including, but not limited to prescription custom made orthotics and bracing, diabetic screenings, wound management and care, musculoskeletal pathologies, skin and nail pathologies and most other foot and ankle ailments.

Referrals not required however your third party insurance may.

We are located at 203-514 Queen St., Saskatoon. Phone: 306 653-4151.

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Kinakin Entertainment

Kinakin Entertainment is an emerging leader in Saskatchewan’s event production market, providing an unparalleled breadth of complete entertainment solutions including magic, DJing, and hypnosis services. We are elated to announce three new services we will be offering this upcoming year. The first new addition is our Casino Party which is great for any event large or small! We supply the tables, dealers and endless fun! Our second service is our Family Feud-Style Game Show which allows for many different teams to go head-to-head on stage. Lastly our PhotoMirror Booth can be a perfect addition to any event!

www.andrewkinakin.com Orchid Horticulture

After over fifteen years of service to the horticulture world, the School of Horticulture has evolved to become Orchid Horticulture. Patricia Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist for the team at Orchid Horticulture who specializes in: horticulture consulting; postsecondary education and training including the evolving cannabis industry; landscape design; interiorscapes; production; floral design and horticulture therapy.

Horticulture is a continuously evolving sector with endless opportunities – all that is lacking is the highly skilled and experienced people to further elevate the industry. For all your needs relating to the world of horticulture look no further than Orchid Horticulture at www.orchidhort.com.

MacMat Education Services

Organizations are committed to their communities; yet the reality is that communities are changing whether you are in Yorkton, in Saskatoon, in Vancouver, or in London. On the surface, communities today are characterized by their diversity (e.g. ethnicity, age, gender). However, developing successful organizational responses to changing community needs means getting beneath the

Primerica Financial Services

This young entrepreneur, Curtis Forcier, along with his wife and business partner Annika, operates a personal financial business here in Saskatoon. They specialize in helping middle-income families and professionals define their path to financial independence. Graduates of the University of Saskatchewan; Curtis in engineering and Annika in nutrition, they have decided to make Saskatoon their home. They are both active volunteers in the Saskatoon community including the Chamber on Tap project team. Curtis recently had the pleasure of speaking at the IEEE Illumination Conference hosted by the U of S Engineering Department. Curtis loves to share his passion and is a regular presenter at Primerica events.

surface of an organization’s culture – examining those individual and collective assumptions and values that are driving the organization. Roots to Growth: Profound Exploration of What’s Really Driving Your Organization is an innovative program recently developed by MacMat Education Services. For more information, contact www.macmat.biz.

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PIC Investment Group Inc. PIC Investment Group (PIC) is a family office that opened its doors in Saskatoon in 1976. PIC has grown to eight majority owned companies - ClearTech Industries, Caron Transportation Systems, Panther Industries, CanGas Propane, Kreos Aviation, Round Table Management, Long Lake Insurance and Adventure Destinations in Northern Saskatchewan.

Along with its operating companies, PIC supports entrepreneurship and invests in people through twenty-two minority company investments across North America. Greg Yuel, President and CEO has carried on the family tradition of a strong customer oriented culture throughout the PIC Group of Companies. “We take care of our customers, suppliers and partners and help them find the right answers. Each company looks for ways to help its sister companies and all of that protects and grows the PIC Group”. www.picgroup.ca

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Rivercity Innovations Ltd.

Rivercity Innovations Ltd. won the inaugural 2017 Rural Crime Innovation Challenge, an Innovation Saskatchewan technology initiative. Over the last two years our company has engineered our cellular and LoRa GPS tracker solution called BeeSecure, now helping businesses, communities, and the public prevent theft in Canada and the USA. Our current clients include dealers and owners of trailers, sleds, ATV’s and yes,

Wilton Academy of Music Wilton Academy of Music offers a wide array of music programming that has existed in the Saskatoon community for over 35 years, formerly as the Community Music Education Program housed at the University of Saskatchewan. Nicole Wilton took this business off campus in 2015 to ensure its continued growth and success. With several venues throughout the city, Wilton Academy offers a unique, specialized curriculum in early childhood music education through age-specific group classes as well as city-wide outreach with daycare music programming. In addition, private instrumental lessons in piano, guitar and violin are available for all ages (both traditional and Suzuki methods). All teachers are musicians and early childhood educators, providing quality music education to over 400 Saskatoon families. www.wiltonmusic.com

bees! We also operate a LoRa network in rural Saskatchewan for Ag Tech. In the Spring we will be launching our exciting new bicycle GPS tracker for cities worldwide. Find us at www.beesecure.ca or call 306- 986-8888 to speak with Jeff or Lance and see how we can help you prevent theft and track your assets.

Wanuskewin “Over the past 27 years Wanuskewin has become synonymous with Saskatchewan. The park is a National historic site, the longest running archaeological dig site in Canadian history and was named to the UNESCO World Heritage Designation tentative list in 2017.

This iconic park was also awarded the top Indigenous Tourism Destination in the country by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, in 2016 and again in 2019. In addition the Government of Saskatchewan has named Wanuskewin’s bid for UNESCO designation as a priority in their 2019 Plan for Growth.

The reason for this provincial, national and international recognition all comes down to our organization fulfilling our mandate of sharing Indigenous Culture through educational programs, the culinary arts, visual arts and immersive experiences.

We are very proud of our legacy in the province as being a center of excellence, however, we do not rest on past accomplishments. The park is currently undergoing an expansion of our land our heritage centre, as well as a brand new conference and event center. This expansion is a result of the incredibly successful “Thundering Ahead” campaign that has fundraised nearly 40 million dollars. These funds allow us to offer robust programming, permanent exhibits as well as experiences such as our brand new bison paddocks. In early December of 2019 Wanuskewin welcomed 11 plains bison who will make a significant impact on reclaiming and preserving endangered grasslands habitat. COMMUNITY

Wanuskewin is a treasure in Saskatoon’s backyard and we encourage you to enjoy and share this gift with your family and friends.”

Photos from www.wanuskewin.com

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Every business needs sales to survive. Most entrepreneurs understand the power Google has when it comes to acquiring customers. Unfortunately, the digital landscape is highly turbulent and many business owners tend to implement archaic strategies that are no longer impactful. In the hopes of climbing the Google ladder, we tend to forget what matters most; the user experience.

2020 marks the year where the 2Web team has completed over 1,000 web-based projects. Over the past 15 years, we have learned a thing or two on how Google works. It is no surprise that the recipe for getting higher rankings is always evolving. It has to because there will always be a limited number of spots on the first page and many more businesses competing for their share to be found. Every user is trusting Google to deliver accurate results that meet their query. Rarely do users today go to the second page of Google.

In the essence of saving your time, following are the top 10 Google / SEO (Search Engine Optimization) myths:

Website submission to Google: There is no need to submit your website to Google regularly. There are only two scenarios where we recommend submitting your website. The first is when its a brand new website and secondly when you have significant content updates requiring a change to the site-architecture. Link building: Links to your website are like "votes". However, you need to focus on building quality links to your website and run far away from link-exchange offers. A tip is to try to create links to internal pages of content rather than just the homepage. The best approach is to build a blog that houses quality articles that resonate with your audience.

Keywords matter: They used to, a lot! But not anymore. Google is much smarter now and the search results are now more conversational. They take into account the user journey and user experience when delivering results. Focus on creating content that resonates with your audience and avoid skewing the keyword density. Security: Rarely do we get to dive into the Google algorithm, however, Google has publicly claimed that security matters and having an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate will impact rankings. Make sure your site is hosted on "https".

Meta-tags and descriptions: The metadescription tag has no impact on SEO whatsoever. Think of it as a “sales pitch” that shows up below the link in the Google results. It should read well and encourage the user to click on the link and visit the page. The homepage should have lots of content: The homepage is an opportunity for you to create a strong impression on your audience, but many businesses litter it with all kinds of information. It is recommended that the goal of the homepage be to summarize important parts of the website and the key areas that you would like to focus on. There is only one goal of the homepage; to have the user click on a link and dive deeper into the website to learn more about your business. The more pages, the better: This is not necessarily the case and depends on the kind of industry you are in. It is encouraged to create more pages but you should always focus on quality, rather than quantity. Local SEO does not matter: This couldn't be further from the truth. Ensure you have a Google My Business account and optimize your listing. Images: The visuals on your website need to be optimized for speed, size and accessibility. Mobile strategy: Important to note that over 60% of Canadian traffic on Google is on mobile devices. Ensure that your website presence is delivering the best experience. There is a lot more to Google than the above and you can download our free SEO checklist by visiting www.2web.ca. Top 10 Google Myths for 2020 by Mouneeb Shahid, founder of 2Web.ca PROMOTIONAL FEATURE