Cat-astrophic Solutions: Edmonton Police offering $50K reward for solution to catalytic converter thefts
Edmonton, Alberta – Edmonton Police services has offered $50,000 to anyone able to come up with a feasible solution to the prevalence of catalytic converter theft across the province. The reward is being offered in conjunction with Millennium Insurance Corporation and the Edmonton Police Foundation. “Most people have no idea what a catalytic converter is […]
Nice, NOVUS: Glass company named 101 on Franchise 500 list for 2021
Toronto, Ontario — NOVUS Glass has made Entrepreneur’s Fortune 500 list for 2021. The company was listed at number 101, up from number 140 in 2020. NOVUS Glass touts 2,013 locations globally. The company was founded in 1972 after Dr. Frank Werner replaced three windshields with small breaks. Werner then teamed up with a chemical […]
Awarding Women: Dara Carpenter CEO of E.L.C nominated for 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
Toronto, Ontario — Dara Carpenter, CEO of Toronto-based E.L.C Towing Dispatch Solutions has been nominated for a second time for the 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. “For those that know me I am not one to brag or tout my personal achievements however this award nomination is special to me so please forgive a little […]
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 lists Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair as #228
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 8, 2018 — Another year has gone by, and another Franchise 500 list has been released by Entrepreneur Magazine. This year, Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair, a member of the Driven Brands companies, has been ranked at number 228 out of 500. “It’s an honour to be […]
Caliber CEO makes Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year list
Lewisville, Texas — July 4, 2016 — The collision repair industry across North America has reason to be proud. Steve Grimshaw, CEO of US-based consolidator Caliber Collision, has been named Ernst & Young’s 2016 Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year in the services category. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is a global […]
Georgian College announces grand opening of Aftermarket Business Lounge
Barrie, Ontario — March 6, 2016 — The value of entrepreneurship in the automotive aftermarket cannot be overstated. Encouraging entrepreneurs builds a strong industry for all participants. Georgian College and the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada have recently completed work on a project dedicated to strengthening the spirit of entrepreneurship. Georgian College in Barrie, […]
