Caisse unit to double venture investments

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Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec's venture capital unit, Sofinov, plans to achieve through 2000 a 100% increase in its investment placements to C$1 billion. Sofinov looks to expand its investments into the information technology business and to increase its market niche beyond the province of Quebec. Sofinov plans to expand its portfolio for investments beyond Quebec by creating partnerships with firms in 2000 and 1999. Sofinov's vice president, Pierre Pharand, cited that placing investments into Canadian firms beyond Quebec is a component of the company's business strategy.

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Plans to achieve through 2000 a 100% increase in its investment placements to C$1 bil

Venture Capital Companies, Miscellaneous Intermediation, Use of Funds, Article, Sofinov

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Canada's automotive advantage shrinking: Zetsche: Closing quality gap, Chrysler chief says

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The division president and CEO at DaimlerChrysler AG. Dieter Zetsche believes that Canada can retain its auto jobs, and even attract a new plant with the help of a well-educated work force and excellent physical infrastructure. Chrysler is set to begin talks with its union about adding a third shift, an extra 900 jobs to its Brampton, Ontario plant.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Labor force information, Employment, Automobile industry

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Survival strategy combines fresh ideas and luck: Manufacturer thrives despite high dollar

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A combination of unconventional management decisions and sheer luck has allowed Canadian BW Technologies Ltd. to thrive in a high-dollar world. BW Technologies states that though a price increase is out of question, its profits are increasing and the market share in the US is expanding.

Sales, profits & dividends, Market share, Measuring & controlling devices, not elsewhere classified, Measuring and Controlling Devices, Instrument industry, Instrument industry (Equipment), Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company market share, BW Technologies Ltd.

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