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History Post-confederation (1867-)

Risk Takers & Innovators

Great Canadian Business Ventures Since 1950

by (author) Sandra Phinney

Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Initial publish date
Mar 2004
Category
Post-Confederation (1867-), Business
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551539744
    Publish Date
    Mar 2004
    List Price
    $9.95

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Harnessing their creativity, technology skills, and entrepreneurship, the tenacious individuals featured in these stories have realized their dreams and, in many cases, developed their innovation into a viable business venture. From the first glimmer of an idea to the fruition of the invention, these great Canadian discoveries are an inspiration to aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs everywhere.

About the author

SANDRA PHINNEY writes from her perch in Canaan, Nova Scotia. Her articles have appeared in over 60 Canadian and American magazines. Her stories span the worlds of business, science, health and fitness, farming and fishing, aerospace, outdoor life, and travel and tourism - to name a few. She also teaches freelance and creative writing workshops. In her spare time, Sandra writes poetry and fiction and teaches Tai Chi at the YMCA. Once in a blue moon, you can find her canoeing in the wilderness.

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