SREDA launches new website.The Saskatoon Saskatoon (săskət  n`), city (1991 pop. 186,058), S central Sask., Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA SREDA Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (Canada) ) is
pleased to announce the launch of their new world-class website
www.sreda.com. SREDA's new website is the source of information for
the many outstanding advantages that the Saskatoon region has to offer.
These include:
* Canada's Most Loyal Workforce * A Cost Competitive Business Climate * Highly Competitive Utility and Tax Rates * An Impressive Scientific Research Community * A Balanced and Affordable Lifestyle Events highlighted on SREDA's new website include: * Biotech bi·o·tech n. Informal Biotechnology. biotech Noun short for biotechnology Noun 1. Week -- September 27-October 1, 2004 * Canadian Light Source (CLS (Common Language Specification) The structure and syntax of .NET and CLI programming languages. See .NET. ) synchrotron synchrotron: see particle accelerator. synchrotron Cyclic particle accelerator in which the particle is confined to its orbit by a magnetic field. The strength of the magnetic field increases as the particle's momentum increases. Grand Opening Celebration -- October 22, 2004 * CLS synchrotron Public Lectures -- October 5, 12 & 19 2004, 7-9 pm * CLS synchrotron Public Open House -- October 30, 2004 * Ambassador's Luncheon--His Excellency Eric Hayes, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Commission European Commission, branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU) invested with executive and some legislative powers. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it was founded in 1967 when the three treaty organizations comprising what was then the European Community to Canada -- October 6, 2004 * Growing Locally--Succeeding Globally Conference -- October 17 & 18, 2004 The Saskatoon Region Industry Report 2004 is also highlighted on the website. This report summarizes survey information regarding the availability of both skilled and unskilled labour, employee skill level, work ethic work ethic n. A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. work ethic Noun a belief in the moral value of work , labour management relations and prospects for growth in the Saskatoon region. Highlights include: The availability of both skilled and unskilled labour has remained relatively stable in the Saskatoon region. In 2004, 50.6% of industrial managers rated the availability of skilled workers as being either good or excellent, compared to 48.1% in 2003. Similarly, in 2004, 71.6% rated the availability of unskilled labour as also being either good or excellent whereas only 65.1% agreed with the availability of unskilled labour in 2003. Most industrial managers are highly satisfied with their employees' work ethic, skill level, and labour management relations. In 2004, there was an increase in all of these categories: 96.8% of managers rated labour management relations as being either good or excellent, while 95.1% rated their employees' work ethic as being either good or excellent, and 93.7% found employee skill level for assigned as·sign tr.v. as·signed, as·sign·ing, as·signs 1. To set apart for a particular purpose; designate: assigned a day for the inspection. 2. jobs to also be good or excellent. Last year, 92% of managers rated labour management relations as being either good or excellent, while 91.1% rated their employees' work ethic and 89.3% rated their employees' skill level for assigned jobs as being either good or excellent. Sales were reportedly up or steady according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the majority of survey respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. . In 2004, 49.8% of all respondents reported their sales were up over the previous year, 37.9% indicated that business was steady, and 12.3% reported a decline. This is an improvement over 2003 when 45% of industrial managers surveyed indicated their sales were up, 37% steady, and 18% experienced a decline. Industrial managers continue to express a high degree of optimism about their potential for future growth. The biotechnology and mining sectors were the most positive, with 100% of respondents ranking their future prospects as being either good or excellent. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] The majority of companies surveyed shared this optimism; 82.2% of all respondents felt that their prospects were either excellent or good. The breakdown by sector was: food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. 89.5%, transportation 80%, information technology & telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. 75%, and manufacturing 81%. SREDA's new website will keep you informed of what is going on in the Saskatoon region. The new design offers a user-friendly menu structure, simple navigation capabilities and is complete with up-to-date statistical information. Free downloadable files are also available for all of SREDA's communication and marketing tools. A dedicated Saskatoon--Canada's Science City section provides a comprehensive overview of the leading-edge research facilities and industry sectors located in Saskatoon. Take this opportunity to learn more about the benefits of doing business in the Saskatoon region by visiting www.sreda.com. Employee Work Ethic, Skill Level, and Labour Management Relations 2003 and 2004 Category 2003 2004 Employee Work Ethic Good or Excellent 91.1% 95.1% Employee Skill Level Good or Excellent 89.3% 93.7% Labour Management Relations Good or Excellent 92.0% 96.8% |
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