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Whats good for business is good for the country, says investment executive Jack Lawrence, co-author of a book that comes out today on how to improve the economy
Whats good for business is good for the country, says investment executive Jack Lawrence, co-author of a book that comes out today on how to improve the economy

Whats good for business is good for the country, says investment executive Jack Lawrence, co-author of a book that comes out today on how to improve the economy

Date8/24/1978
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Profiting from patience: Jeffrey Chisholm, right, executive vice-president and treasurer for the Bank of Montreal, took over the bank's treasury operations in April. Trader Alex Jurshevski, left, has information at his fingertips. Chisholm says the bank's traders are skilled at figuring out what's important.
Profiting from patience: Jeffrey Chisholm, right, executive vice-president and treasurer for the Bank of Montreal, took over the bank's treasury operations in April. Trader Alex Jurshevski, left, has information at his fingertips. Chisholm says the bank's traders are skilled at figuring out what's important.
6/20/1986
Allan Clark, says rebound at Chateau comes from its success in keeping new ideas flowing and fresh merchandise sitting out on the shelves. It now makes 50 per cent of what it sells.
Allan Clark, says rebound at Chateau comes from its success in keeping new ideas flowing and fresh merchandise sitting out on the shelves. It now makes 50 per cent of what it sells.
10/19/1990
Top business spokesman J. Hugh Stevens stands in front of mammoth wire spool at Laird Dr. plant of Canada Wire and Cable Co. Ltd., of which he's chief executive. Stevens, who today became persident of the Canadian Manufactures Association says companies must become more competitive to create more jobs.
Top business spokesman J. Hugh Stevens stands in front of mammoth wire spool at Laird Dr. plant of Canada Wire and Cable Co. Ltd., of which he's chief executive. Stevens, who today became persident of the Canadian Manufactures Association says companies must become more competitive to create more jobs.
6/3/1977
Despite slump in the construction industry, George Crothers, whose firm is the Caterpillar dealer in Ontario, hopes to double business by 1981 as roads are built and economy improves.
Despite slump in the construction industry, George Crothers, whose firm is the Caterpillar dealer in Ontario, hopes to double business by 1981 as roads are built and economy improves.
4/28/1977
That winning smile on the left comes from Ken Dimson after 30-year-old insurance salesman beat out Wanda Grendys, right, for Liberal nomination in Scarborough-Ellesmere riding this week. I got word the executive was looking for someone to run, said Dimson. I knew there was going to be some time in my life when I was going to run so thought it might as well be now. Victory was an anti-climax.
That winning smile on the left comes from Ken Dimson after 30-year-old insurance salesman beat out Wanda Grendys, right, for Liberal nomination in Scarborough-Ellesmere riding this week. I got word the executive was looking for someone to run, said Dimson. I knew there was going to be some time in my life when I was going to run so thought it might as well be now. Victory was an anti-climax.
5/12/1977
Good cause: Brian Pritkin, executive director of the Trademark Council, says the $500,000 worth of bootieg goods seized this summer will be donated to charity
Good cause: Brian Pritkin, executive director of the Trademark Council, says the $500,000 worth of bootieg goods seized this summer will be donated to charity
9/17/1990
Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
9/14/1969
Levy industries hasn't many public shareholders any more, but the diversified company (auto parts, CCM sports goods among others) occasionally comes up with lively sharholder meetings
Levy industries hasn't many public shareholders any more, but the diversified company (auto parts, CCM sports goods among others) occasionally comes up with lively sharholder meetings
12/21/1972
Moment of Truth comes for house wine at restaurant in Royal York Hotel as Baron Roy Andries de Groot tastes it. Verdict: Not great, but good value. Famed blind gourmet, accompanied by seeing eye dog, Atena, is here for gastronomic festival. He rates city one of two or three greatest eating places.
Moment of Truth comes for house wine at restaurant in Royal York Hotel as Baron Roy Andries de Groot tastes it. Verdict: Not great, but good value. Famed blind gourmet, accompanied by seeing eye dog, Atena, is here for gastronomic festival. He rates city one of two or three greatest eating places.
9/12/1978
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
4/11/1984
Comp the advantages: Richard Croft, account executive with broker Hous and Co. uses a formula to determine which options to buy. His investment streegy combines options with treasury bills to limit risk.[Incomplete]
Comp the advantages: Richard Croft, account executive with broker Hous and Co. uses a formula to determine which options to buy. His investment streegy combines options with treasury bills to limit risk.[Incomplete]
7/19/1984
Clare and Bob Duck run Bob's Truck Stop in Campbellville for men who drove cross-country trucks, not for tourists. It's good, plain, solid food cooked to keep a trucker satisfied for the next 300 miles. Mrs. Duck says. Tourists tend to eat lighter foods like salads. Duck is a mechanic and worked in the Arctic for 13 years, taking supplies in by cat train. They opened the restaurant in January.
Clare and Bob Duck run Bob's Truck Stop in Campbellville for men who drove cross-country trucks, not for tourists. It's good, plain, solid food cooked to keep a trucker satisfied for the next 300 miles. Mrs. Duck says. Tourists tend to eat lighter foods like salads. Duck is a mechanic and worked in the Arctic for 13 years, taking supplies in by cat train. They opened the restaurant in January.
7/12/1973