Energy Minister Rich Coleman says there's still some work to do before newspaper publisher David Black can actually build an oil refinery on the north coast. But Coleman says it's positive news that Black has apparently found investors for the 25-billion dollar project. "You need to be able to have the customer and that's what he's been working on … [Read more...]
Exit Strategies workshop for Entrepreneurs & Investors
July 7, 2012 by
Topics include: • Why this is an excellent time to sell your business • Options for your succession plan • The types of buyers active today • How to value your company • How long it takes to sell a company, and a description of the optimum process • The team you'll need to sell quickly and for the best price • Myths, misperceptions and dirty … [Read more...]
32nd Angel Forum for serious Investors & Entrepreneurs
July 1, 2012 by
For 18 pre-selected companies to present in 20 minute intervals to ~55 serious investors and demo their products & services during the day. Informational sessions by leading industry organizations. Start: 2012-10-16 5:30 PM End: 2012-10-16 7:50 AM Location: 2010 Commerce Center, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, … [Read more...]
Advanced Valuation & Due Diligence workshop for entrepreneurs & investors
June 30, 2012 by
Due Diligence -effective due diligence is one of the most critical steps in successful angel capital. This half day drill-down workshop takes the angel investor and entrepreneur through the key issues which will determine major risk factors and deal breakers. Workshop attendees learn what it takes to validate the plan and to define and contain the … [Read more...]
Boston Pizza to hike payout to investors
March 8, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN) says it will increase its monthly cash distributions to unitholders by seven per cent.The new rate of 9.8 cents per unit, which goes into effect for the February distribution, was announced ahead of the fund's financial report on Friday.The previous rate was 9.2 cents per unit.The fund … [Read more...]
Silvercorp files lawsuit against investors
September 23, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Silvercorp Metals has filed a lawsuit in New York against several companies and individuals for spreading lies about the Canadian mining company as part of a short-sell manipulation scheme.The Vancouver-based miner alleges the defendants spread "false, defamatory and fraudulent" information about the company on the Internet and in … [Read more...]
