Saskatchewan's Fastest Growing Companies.Although it's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have got a little way to go to match the hype hype 1 Slang n. 1. Excessive publicity and the ensuing commotion: the hype surrounding the murder trial. 2. and excitement of our much-anticipated, annually compiled Top 100 Companies in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan, province, Canada Saskatchewan (səskăch`əwən, –wän', săs'–), province (2001 pop. 978,933), 251,700 sq mi (651,903 sq km), W Canada. listing released each fall, the Fastest Growing Companies in Saskatchewan is becoming quite a distinction in its own right. And deservedly so. Any business owner will tell you to achieve growth is hard enough, but to do so with astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, significance in a province that often disdains capitalism and commercial success is an exponentially ex·po·nen·tial adj. 1. Of or relating to an exponent. 2. Mathematics a. Containing, involving, or expressed as an exponent. b. more difficult task. Therefore, our hats go off to this year's representatives among Saskatchewan's Fastest Growing Companies. Yet again there is a mishmash mish·mash n. A collection or mixture of unrelated things; a hodgepodge. [Middle English misse-masche, probably reduplication of mash, soft mixture; see mash. of sectors, geographic regions and maturity levels in terms of the companies on our list, attesting to the fact that Saskatchewan's economy has come a long way from its agrarian roots to that of a much more diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s entity. Case in point is the sector represented by our No. 1 company, Saskatoon's Edge Entertainment Inc., which makes its mark in the film and television industry, and is joined by Regina Regina (rĭjī`nə), city (1991 pop. 179,178), provincial capital, S Sask., Canada, on Wascana Creek. The city is the distribution and service center for one of the world's largest wheat-growing areas. counterpart counterpart n. in the law of contracts, a written paper which is one of several documents which constitute a contract, such as a written offer and a written acceptance. Minds Eye Pictures at the No. 6 spot. These two successful Saskatchewan companies compete in the highly volatile, potentially lucrative and extremely labor-reliant film, television and video industry. Chances are, many people would not have imagined that Saskatchewan is a haven for internationally acclaimed ac·claim v. ac·claimed, ac·claim·ing, ac·claims v.tr. 1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud. See Synonyms at praise. 2. production companies such as these. Yet here they are generating many millions of dollars and, in turn, redistributing much of this capital throughout the Saskatchewan economy. No surprise here, but conspicuously con·spic·u·ous adj. 1. Easy to notice; obvious. 2. Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable. See Synonyms at noticeable. noticeable by its minuteness in the list of Saskatchewan's Fastest Growing Companies is the agriculture sector. Yet those who are on the list from the ag sector have achieved their growth by adopting the diversification Diversification A risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio. It is designed to minimize the impact of any one security on overall portfolio performance. Notes: Diversification is possibly the greatest way to reduce the risk. trend themselves. As is implied by their name, Dalland Value Added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. Pork pork, flesh of swine prepared as food, one of the principal commodities of the meatpacking industry. Pork has long been a staple food in most of the world, although religious taboos have limited its use, especially among Jews and Muslims. Inc. is one such example, as is InfraReady Products Ltd., who processes grains and seeds for export market, while Brandt Brandt , Willy 1913-1992. German political leader. He served as chancellor of West Germany (1969-1974) and won the 1971 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to reduce tension between the East and the West. Noun 1. Group of Companies has a thriving thrive intr.v. thrived or throve , thrived or thriv·en , thriv·ing, thrives 1. To make steady progress; prosper. 2. heavy equipment division as well as a golf and turf turf: see lawn. turf In horticulture, the surface layer of soil with its matted, dense vegetation, usually grasses grown for ornamental or recreational use. division to offset their agricultural products. Saskatchewan's ingenuity and resourcefulness Resourcefulness Buck clever and temerarious dog perseveres in the Klondike. [Am. Lit.: Call of the Wild] Crichton, Admirable butler proves to be infinite resource for castaway family on island. [Br. Lit. are evident from the abundance Abundance See also Fertility. Amalthea’s horn horn of Zeus’s nurse-goat which became a cornucopia. [Gk. Myth.: Walsh Classical, 19] cornucopia conical receptacle which symbolizes abundance. [Rom. Myth. of companies who are making their mark in various new technology" sectors. Companies such as Loose Foot Computing computing - computer , Jump.ca, Enviro-Test Laboratories, Kipp & Zonen, Access Communications
Access Communications Co-operative Ltd. and CUETS CUETS Credit Union Electronic Transaction Services , to name a few, all utilize cutting edge technology in their respective fields to deliver their products and services to their respective Saskatchewan markets and beyond. Criteria for our Fastest Growing Companies survey are three-fold: companies must have been in business at least three years to report upon the yearend figures of the most recent three years; the companies must be Saskatchewan-based, or report only the numbers applicable to the Saskatchewan operation; and (no minor encumbrance A burden, obstruction, or impediment on property that lessens its value or makes it less marketable. An encumbrance (also spelled incumbrance) is any right or interest that exists in someone other than the owner of an estate and that restricts or impairs the transfer of the estate or here), be willing to disclose their financial information so as to calculate their rate of growth. With these requirements in place, no one proved better at their own right than Edge Entertainment Inc., who with their 3,150 per cent growth over three years not only represents the best of this year, but is also the highest-growing company since our initial survey in 1995. Company founder David Doerksen, who serves as president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Edge Entertainment Inc., says that market capitalization Market Capitalization A measure of a public company's size. Market capitalization is the total dollar value of all outstanding shares. It's calculated by multiplying the number of shares times the current market price. This term is often referred to as market cap. has greatly attributed to his company's ability to grow. "Access to capital to grow the company has been key." says Doerksen, who adds that dividends were paid on common shares for the first time in January January: see month. , marking a significant turning of the page for the seven-year-old company, which had previously only paid dividends on preferred shares Preferred shares Preferred shares give investors a fixed dividend from the company's earnings and entitle them to be paid before common shareholders. See: Preferred stock. . "Our growth is all based on getting capital to finance the next production." Doerksen admits that convincing prospective investors they should be investing in a Saskatchewan-based production may seem a little unorthodox at first, but once they are apprised of the many competitive advantages the province has to offer, they recognize that it's a wise investment indeed. Among these advantages, Doerksen says, are the abundance of cheap labor in relation to other jurisdictions, the low cost of manufacturing, the attractiveness of the exchange rate from American dollars, and the expertise provided by his company. In just a few short years, Doerksen has developed quite a reputation. Among his initial major conquests was to establish The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Company as a client, when their subsidiary company, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, purchased the U.S. home video release of Summer of the Monkeys  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. , filmed entirely on location in and around Saskatoon Saskatoon (săskət  n`), city (1991 pop. 186,058), S central Sask., Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. .
The next major coup was to earn the distinction of being the first company to bring a U.S. network picture to Saskatchewan. Family Blessings, a made-for-tv-movie, was co-produced by The Edge Production Corp., a subsidiary company under Edge Entertainment Inc., and Los Angeles-based New Star Worldwide for CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. Television. The drama starring Lynda Carter For the two Marvel Comics nurse characters, see . Lynda Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress. She is best known for the Amazonian title role in the fantasy-adventure TV series Wonder Woman which aired from 1975 to 1979. aired in 1999. Despite a portfolio of works from many genres, Doerksen has recognized that Edge Entertainment's specialty is that of the family film. This realization is solidified so·lid·i·fy v. so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing, so·lid·i·fies v.tr. 1. To make solid, compact, or hard. 2. To make strong or united. v.intr. by another of Doerksen's productions, The Impossible Elephant elephant, largest living land mammal, found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Elephants have massive bodies and heads, thick, pillarlike legs, and broad, short padded feet, with toes bearing heavy, hooflike nails. , which was chosen as the lead film of the 2001 Toronto International Children's Film Festival. There it was further honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. by also receiving the Silver Sprocket Audience Award. Understandably, Doerksen is extremely excited about the impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. release of Ghost.com, the next family film to display Doerksen's unmistakable style and talent. And with a track record of 3,150 per cent growth over the past three years, it's evident this excitement is well-justified.
Saskatchewan's Fastest Growing Companies
Rank Company Location
1 The Edge Productions Saskatoon
Corp.
2 Hospitality Network Regina
Canada
3 Loose Foot Computing Regina
Limited
4 Dalland Value Added Kipling
Pork bc.
5 Jump.ca Wireless Regina
Supply Corp.
6 Minds Eye Pictures Regina
7 TMC Technology Manage- Regina
ment Corporation
8 Enviro-Test Laboratories Saskatoon
9 Titan Transport Ltd. Saskatoon
10 Temple Gardens Mineral Moose Jaw
Spa
11 Hinz Automation Inc. Saskatoon
12 Redvers Co-operative Redvers
Association Limited
13 Kipp & Zonen Inc. (**) Saskatoon
14 InfraReady Products Saskatoon
(1998) Ltd
15 Northern Steel Tisdale
Industries Ltd.
16 Brandt Group of Companies Regina
17 LeRoy-Watson Co-op Ltd. LeRoy
18 Ghost Transportation Services Saskatoon
19 Access Communications Regina
20 Kocsis Transport Ltd. Saskatoon
21 Herbert Co-operative Association Herbert
Ltd.
22 Dominion Construction Company Regina
Inc. (*)
23 Superior Millwork Ltd. Saskatoon
24 Paradigm Consulting Services Inc. Regina
25 GDS & Associates Systems Ltd. Regina
26 CUETS Regina
(Credit Union Electronic
Transaction Services
27 Spiritwood & District Co-op Spiritwood
28 MGM Communications Saskatoon
29 Yanke Group of Companies Saskatoon
30 PIC Investment Group Inc. Saskatoon
Rank Company CEO/President
1 The Edge Productions David Doerksen, President:
Corp. Deidre Meeks, Vice-
President, Finance
2 Hospitality Network Al Simpson, President/CEO
Canada
3 Loose Foot Computing Robert Sanchyn, President;
Limited Andrew MacCorquodale,
Vice-President
4 Dalland Value Added Lorne Rygh, President
Pork bc.
5 Jump.ca Wireless Chris Krywulak, President/CEO:
Supply Corp. Greg Krywulak, Senior Vice-
President
6 Minds Eye Pictures Kevin DeWalt, CEO/Executive
Producer
7 TMC Technology Manage- David Luterbach, President;
ment Corporation Mike Hogan, Vice-President;
Chris Teschauk, Vice-President
8 Enviro-Test Laboratories Nick Pidskalny, Director
9 Titan Transport Ltd. Barry Burke, President
10 Temple Gardens Mineral Brent Boechler, President;
Spa Rod Van Slyk, Vice-President
11 Hinz Automation Inc. Ryan Hinz, CEO
12 Redvers Co-operative David Kenlar, President;
Association Limited Alain DeGagne, General Manager
13 Kipp & Zonen Inc. (**) Jim Yuel, CEO:
Ben Dieterink, President;
David Cortens, VP Finance
14 InfraReady Products Mark Pickard, President
(1998) Ltd
15 Northern Steel Paul Roy, President
Industries Ltd. Darcy Simoneau, Vice-President
16 Brandt Group of Companies Gavin Semple, President
17 LeRoy-Watson Co-op Ltd. Les McGrath, President;
Alain Quessy, General Manager
18 Ghost Transportation Services Clay Dawling, President
19 Access Communications Jim Deane, President/CEO
20 Kocsis Transport Ltd. Ron B. Kocsis, President/CEO
21 Herbert Co-operative Association Isaac Harder, President
Ltd.
22 Dominion Construction Company Dennis Bumham, President;
Inc. (*) Brian Barber, SR Vice-
President-Sask.
23 Superior Millwork Ltd. Charles Larre, President
24 Paradigm Consulting Services Inc. Ken Gerhardt. CEO:
Rena Carpentier, President
Mark Hustak, Vice-President
25 GDS & Associates Systems Ltd. Willis Groshong, President;
James Der, Vice-President;
Douglas Smith, Vice-President
26 CUETS S.P. (Stan) Kuss, CEO
(Credit Union Electronic
Transaction Services
27 Spiritwood & District Co-op Jim Bedi, President;
Warner Kabatoff, CEO
28 MGM Communications Bob Goettler, President of
Operations; Gordon McKay,
President of Creative; Jamie
Miley, President of Client
Services
29 Yanke Group of Companies Russel Marcoux, CEO
30 PIC Investment Group Inc. Jim Yuel, President/CEO;
Hugh MacGowan, VP Finance
Increase
Rank Company Sask. Employees in Sales (%)
1 The Edge Productions 4 3150.0
Corp.
2 Hospitality Network 28 1198.9
Canada
3 Loose Foot Computing 4 759.2
Limited
4 Dalland Value Added 22 243.2
Pork bc.
5 Jump.ca Wireless 68 172.8
Supply Corp.
6 Minds Eye Pictures 45 171.3
7 TMC Technology Manage- 50 135.0
ment Corporation
8 Enviro-Test Laboratories 23 126.4
9 Titan Transport Ltd. 54 107.1
10 Temple Gardens Mineral 186 95.5
Spa
11 Hinz Automation Inc. 30 85.4
12 Redvers Co-operative 42 79.6
Association Limited
13 Kipp & Zonen Inc. (**) 22 75.4
14 InfraReady Products 23 73.0
(1998) Ltd
15 Northern Steel 120 70.6
Industries Ltd.
16 Brandt Group of Companies 320 68.8
17 LeRoy-Watson Co-op Ltd. 36 63.8
18 Ghost Transportation Services 20 61.8
19 Access Communications 174 57.7
20 Kocsis Transport Ltd. 90 56.5
21 Herbert Co-operative Association 20 54.8
Ltd.
22 Dominion Construction Company 100+ 54.6
Inc. (*)
23 Superior Millwork Ltd. 135 50.6
24 Paradigm Consulting Services Inc. 45 50.4
25 GDS & Associates Systems Ltd. 34 48.6
26 CUETS 270 47.8
(Credit Union Electronic
Transaction Services
27 Spiritwood & District Co-op 25 43.7
28 MGM Communications N/A 42.6
29 Yanke Group of Companies 173 41.9
30 PIC Investment Group Inc. 73 39.9
Annual
Rank Company Growth Rate (%)
1 The Edge Productions 1050.0
Corp.
2 Hospitality Network 399.6
Canada
3 Loose Foot Computing 253.1
Limited
4 Dalland Value Added 81.1
Pork bc.
5 Jump.ca Wireless 57.6
Supply Corp.
6 Minds Eye Pictures 58.0
7 TMC Technology Manage- 45.0
ment Corporation
8 Enviro-Test Laboratories 42.1
9 Titan Transport Ltd. 35.7
10 Temple Gardens Mineral 31.8
Spa
11 Hinz Automation Inc. 28.5
12 Redvers Co-operative 26.5
Association Limited
13 Kipp & Zonen Inc. (**) 25.1
14 InfraReady Products 24.4
(1998) Ltd
15 Northern Steel 23.5
Industries Ltd.
16 Brandt Group of Companies 22.9
17 LeRoy-Watson Co-op Ltd. 21.3
18 Ghost Transportation Services 20.6
19 Access Communications 19.2
20 Kocsis Transport Ltd. 18.8
21 Herbert Co-operative Association 18.3
Ltd.
22 Dominion Construction Company 18.2
Inc. (*)
23 Superior Millwork Ltd. 16.9
24 Paradigm Consulting Services Inc. 16.8
25 GDS & Associates Systems Ltd. 16.2
26 CUETS 15.9
(Credit Union Electronic
Transaction Services
27 Spiritwood & District Co-op 14.6
28 MGM Communications 14.2
29 Yanke Group of Companies 14.0
30 PIC Investment Group Inc. 13.3
(*)based on Sask only sales
(**)Canadian operations only
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