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Packers Plus Energy Services named Canada’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009


Formed in 2000 by Dan Themig, Ken Paltzat and Peter Krabben, Packers Plus Energy Services created revolutionary drilling technology that has ultimately resulted in a dramatic increase in the amount of recoverable oil and natural gas.

“By challenging traditional thinking, Packers Plus has developed and proven brilliant new technology that is profoundly changing Canada’s energy sector,” said Colleen McMorrow, National Director of the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. Learn more about these remarkable entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurial perspectives on globalization
In A world of opportunity (pdf, 2.1mb), country winners from our Entrepreneur Of The Year® program offer their insights into the challenges — and opportunities — that globalization brings. They explore the challenges of leading a global workforce, the role of government in business and the new global economic status quo.


Entrepreneurs optimistic for 2010
Our latest survey of Canadian entrepreneurs reveals how they've weathered the downturn -- and how they're planning for the recovery.


Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum
 
Learn how this year's Forum delivered leading business advice on growth strategies in turbulent times.


Seizing Opportunities: A once in a lifetime chance 
In response to the downturn, Ernst & Young recently surveyed 3,100 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award country winners and finalists. Our findings show that 67% of high-growth company CEOs and entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the downturn by "pursuing new market opportunities." Expanding customer base and sharpening market differentiation are the top priority for today's leading entrepreneurs, according to our survey.


Entrepreneurship and innovation: the keys to global economic recovery 
Global economic recovery depends on the proven relationship of entrepreneurship and innovation to economic growth. Large corporations in particular must build and sustain innovation-oriented cultures to retain their roles as market leaders. Economic growth is also created by effective public policy — the current crisis is the perfect time for policy-makers and business leaders to support entrepreneurs and innovators at all levels of their economies.

The awards program

 

 

At a glance
Learn some quick facts about the awards.


Winners
See who has been a national and regional winner in the past, and who has earned a lifetime achievement award.


2010 nominations
Starting 1 March 2010, you can nominate an entrepreneur using our online nomination form.


2010 banquets

Pacific (Vancouver) - September 30
Ontario (Toronto) - October 13
Prairies (Calgary) - October 14
Atlantic (Halifax) - October 19
Quebec (Montreal) - October 27


Judges

Learn more about the judging process and meet the people who make up our national and regional judging panels.


Sponsors

We’re grateful to our national sponsors, whose generous support helps us recognize Canada’s top entrepreneurs:

Global Television Network
National Post
La Presse
RDI

And we thank our regional sponsors, who provide valuable support across Canada.

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