innovation – The 905er

Gerry Kavanaugh and the Importance of the 905 to the Canadian Economy

Roland Tanner — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:08:00 +0000

Gerry Kavanaugh is an entrepreneur and CEO of Formula Solutions in Burlington. He talks to us about his career and how working in the 905 has contributed to his success.

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Flavio Volpe targets the future of the Auto Industry with Project Arrow

Roland Tanner — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:28:42 +0000

We are joined by Flavio Volpe, President of the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, who talks to us about Project Arrow, and how it has the potential to change the auto industry in Canada, internationally, and be part of the electric future of transportation. Flavio was a wonderfully engaging guest, and you won't want to miss hearing him speak about the innovation and discovery that is happening in one of Canada's most economically crucial sectors, as it faces the the challenge of moving from an oil-based to sustainable energy-based industry.

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32: The 905er Looks Back on the Year That Was, Part 2

Roland Tanner — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

In the final two episodes of 2020, Joel and Roland look back over the first six months of the 905er podcast and themes that emerged. In part two, it's Joel's turn to pick the stories that he enjoyed most.

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Episode 5: Crisis and Community: Can Hamilton’s hospitality industry innovate itself back to health?

Joel Macleod — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:03:52 +0000

This week we speak to Jason Cassis, founder and partner of Equal Parts Hospitality Inc which owns some of Hamilton's best known eateries, about the experience of having to shut down operations almost overnight as Covid hit, and his new venture Mamma Rossa Italian Kitchen (mammarossa.ca) - a new type of restaurant that has no physical location and sells exclusively through Uber Eats.

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The 905er Podcast: Episode 1

Roland Tanner — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:21:42 +0000

Roland Tanner and Joel MacLeod introduce the 905er podcast – a podcast for the Ontario GTHA’s 905 region outside Toronto.

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