AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLeadership Moves: Keel Infrastructure named Ganesh Aiyer as President, tasking him with commercial growth and power pipeline expansion. M&A/Tech for SMBs: Descartes acquired Drivin to expand AI-powered last-mile delivery management across Latin America. Healthcare & Funding: NovMetaPharma and the FSHD Canada Foundation teamed up to advance Cyclo-Z for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy with non-dilutive funding and revenue sharing. Retail Real Estate: Limited new retail construction is pushing up rents in Canada, giving landlords like RioCan an edge. Entrepreneur Profiles: Edmonton entrepreneur Lauren Kyle McDavid says painting keeps her calm while running her design business; Manitoba’s Heather Jowett built a long-running deli and meat shop after immigration and loss. Local Business Climate: Olds, Alta. residents are organizing against a proposed data centre and power plant, weighing jobs and tax gains against noise, pollution and pressure on services. Consumer/Brand News: Burger King’s Canada sales rose 4% in Q1 as the chain revamps stores and menu without price hikes. Small Business Advocacy: Canadian independent retailer PNP Games launched a petition urging Sony to keep physical PlayStation discs, topping 115,000 signatures. Community & Hiring Support: Community Futures Central Alberta appointed Amber Mack as its new general manager to keep backing regional entrepreneurs.
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