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For Granite granite, coarse-grained igneous rock of even texture and light color, composed chiefly of quartz and feldspars. It usually contains small quantities of mica or hornblende, and minor accessory minerals may be present.  Tops Inc., there was a whole market within three to six hour's drive and a chance to grow. The question was how to tap into it.

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, manager of sales and marketing for Granite Tops Inc. in Thunder Bay Thunder Bay, city (1991 pop. 113,946), SW Ont., Canada, on Thunder Bay inlet of Lake Superior. The city was created in 1970 by the amalgamation of the twin cities of Fort William and Port Arthur and two adjoining townships. , which fabricates high-end granite counter tops and other products, attended a trade show in Duluth, Minn. three years ago which showed the company the potential for growth in the Minnesota market. However, how to maximize that potential required a plan.

Working with the Business Development Bank of Canada The Business Development Bank of Canada is a crown corporation financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small business, with a particular focus on technology and exporting. , last year the company invested $25,000 in a strategic plan that identified the growth rate in the granite counter top market in Minneapolis was about eight to 12 per cent annually until at least 2007.

"The strategic plan was finished last September and we've been able to pick up a few extra contracts with that. We've also just entered into negotiations with the Menards chain to supply all their stores with granite tops," he says. "That could represent at minimum $42 million per year in sales."

By ANDREW WAREING

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Title Annotation:Ten Savvy Exporters Share Secrets; Granite Tops Inc.
Author:Wareing, Andrew
Publication:Northern Ontario Business
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1CANA
Date:Jun 1, 2004
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