Elan Buan

Market researcher / management consultant and digital advocate for great communities, entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses, economic development and much more.

[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

The countdown is on to @FIFAWorldCup ⚽ 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸

The World Cup is @FIFAcom 's Quadrennial Cash Cow @VisualCap

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#Prosperity Increasingly, the world’s most prosperous countries are those that combine wealth creation with strong institutions, accessible healthcare, social mobility, and sustained investment in citizens’ well-being. @VisualCap
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#ManufacturingMonday #Saskatchewan ranked first in Canada for month-over-month #manufacturing sales growth in March.

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#FoodProcessors #BeverageProcessors If you are planning or building a production facility, you might be interested in the session below:

[Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium @EMCCanadaMFG]

Planning or building a food and beverage production facility? Getting it right the first time matters — from contracts to construction.

Join EMC on May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET for a virtual session on best practices for successful builds in the F&B industry, featuring Nate Fehrman, Founding Partner & CEO of michael + clark construction (the builders behind Andriani Pasta and many other F&B production facilities).

Covering:

- Construction contracts and delivery methods

- Design & planning processes, expectations, and timelines

- Project schedules across pre-, during, and post-construction

- Real-world pitfall examples and how to avoid them

With over 25 years of experience in food and beverage construction, Nate brings insights that can help you plan smarter, build better, and avoid costly mistakes.

Register here: https://t.co/DbeTGgsgFh

[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

The Great Lakes Economy is an economic powerhouse. It accounts for more than 50% of all U.S./Canadian bilateral border trade and sees over 200 million tons of cargo shipped annually. @CGLRGreatlakes @VisualCap

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#WorkplaceWednesday #WILWorks #SkilledTrades #Manufacturing

[Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium @EMCCanadaMFG]

WILWorks Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing is designed to help manufacturers build the workforce Canada needs for the future. Through employer-led, hands-on training and mentorship, participants gain access to self-directed e-learning in introductory mechanical, electrical, and machining skills.

Funded by the Government of Canada's Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, eligible employers receive a wage subsidy of up to $5,000 per participant to support quality training periods.

Together we can build the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow. Learn more and apply today: https://t.co/DYw0tkKeJI

[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

Now that is good news!

[Human Progress @HumanProgress]

According to the World Bank, there were 17 deaths for every 1,000 people in 1960. In 2023, that had fallen to 8 deaths.

Thanks to falling child mortality, the death rate in poor countries is now lower than the death rate in rich countries, which have a greater number of elderly citizens.

[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

Saskatchewan Manufacturers: Are you interested in discussing LEAN practices with your manufacturing colleagues? I'm hosting a roundtable on Thursday, March 26 at 1:00pm CST. Our first meeting is virtual and an opportunity to share expectations.
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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#TradeTuesday #TransportationTuesday Hail the shipping container! #SeaCan #SeaContainer #CCan #shipping

[Human Progress @HumanProgress]

Without McLean's shipping containers, global trade would be far below the level that it is today, and nearly everyone would be poorer.

[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

Mining equipment manufacturer @Sandvik_Mining will construct a 51,000-square-foot facility in #Saskatoon. This will bring manufacturing work typically conducted overseas to #Saskatchewan.
#MiningMonday #ManufacturingMonday
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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

🧴@SaskPolytech and @EnviroWayMFG are working on an applied research project to turn the fibre left over from flax and hemp crops into biodegradable, bottle‑grade plastics.

#bioproducts #bioplastic #flax #Hemp

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#WorkplaceWednesday The New High-Tech, High-Paying World Of Smart Manufacturing Careers by @MarkPerna

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#TransportationTuesday Big announcement in the world of North American rail. @CandoRailLtd acquires Savage Rail.

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#MiningMonday Denison’s Phoenix uranium project lands final permit.

https://t.co/iipuRfQ5Rn

[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

Who is watching the #WinterOlympics2026?

[Visual Capitalist @VisualCap]

Ranked: Countries with the Most Winter Olympics Medals 🏅

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#TransportationTuesday Catastrophic incidents tend to stay in people’s minds when discussing marine safety, but so much has changed in the industry in terms of standards and procedures... https://t.co/FD5Dlvk9qb

[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#PrairieMustard. Saskatchewan produces an abundance of mustard seed.
#FoodieFriday #FarmingFriday #SaskatchewanStartup #MustardSeed #GourmetProduct #PrairiePride

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#MiningMonday Are Canadian youth missing out on mining careers? @Resource_Works discussed Kamran Shaikh's insights below with him.

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#WorkplaceWednesday @RBC Thought Leadership issues 2026 Top Risks report to explore how immigration policy shifts and demographic trends could shape Canada’s economic prospects in 2026.

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[Elan Buan @ElanMB]

#TransportationTuesday CPKC surpassed January monthly records for shipping Canadian grain by both tonnage and carload. It moved 2.4 million tonnes of grain last month, beating the previous record set in January of 2023. 🌾 🛤️ 🚢

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