SLICE of Success: Innovating Machinery for the Saskatchewan Wild Rice Industry
STEP ConnectChris Thomson, the program lead for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Agricultural Equipment Technician program, known for his expertise in machinery repair, took his skills beyond the classroom. He teamed up with #STEPMember, NWC Wild Rice Company,…
LightLeaf Solar: The Revolution of Solar Designs
STEP ConnectIn December 2016, Rick Retzlaff received a $50 Amazon gift card from his daughter, a seemingly modest gift that would spark an innovative venture. As an avid sailor, Retzlaff was planning a month-long, solar-powered adventure through Puget Sound…
Sweet Saskatoon Berry Success
STEP ConnectJarvis Blushke's childhood memories are infused with the sweetness of Saskatoon Berries, picked with his mother along the North Saskatchewan River. These nostalgic moments ignited a lifelong passion for the versatile purple berry, leading Blushke…
Associate Member Spotlight: Global Trade Credit
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Global Trade Credit (GTC) is a privately owned Specialty Insurance Firm.
GTC represents the entire credit insurance market of approx. 12 insurers, including these four direct insurers; Export Development Canada (EDC), Allianz Trade (formerly…
Sask-based Functional Food Company Promoting Food Security
STEP ConnectAsia’s issues with food security, food production, and individuals’ nutritional needs led Kevin Friesen, CEO of Fire+Ice Functional Foods to build businesses in the hemp production and packaged foods industry.
CEO of Fire+Ice Functional…
Saskatchewan Sustainable Agriculture: A Global Model
STEP ConnectSaskatchewan's agricultural sector is making waves globally with its remarkably low carbon footprint crops, as revealed by a recent study from the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS). Dr. Steven Webb, GIFS Executive Director, credits this…
More than a Report
STEP ConnectEvery year, hours are spent gathering data and formatting statistics to build the Saskatchewan State of Trade Report. Released on April 24, 2024 by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), this…
Welcome to STEP Connect!
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It is my pleasure to unveil our latest digital platform: STEP Connect!
In our beautiful province, nestled within the heart of Canada's prairies, we're more than neighbors; we're a community bonded by our shared passion for innovation…