Garrett Wasny Awards

Award: Internet World 4+ Speaker Award | 1 page, 1,370 KB, PDF
Winner: Garrett Wasny
Award Date: July, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett was awarded the 4+ speaker prize at Internet World Chicago in July, 1998 at the McCormick Place Convention Centre in Chicago, Illinois. The award was based on audience feedback to Garrett's presentation at Internet World New York in December, 1997 at the Jacob Javits Convention Centre in New York City. The New York audience gave Garrett a 4+ rating out of five.


Award Reference Letter: Robert (Bob) Plaxton, FCA Reference Letter | 1 page, 182 KB, PDF
Synopsis: This is a reference letter from Robert Plaxton, FCA, Managing Partner of Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants regarding Garrett's 1990 Price Waterhouse articles contest top prize for "Seven free trade fallacies prove many businessman are wrong." The article was published in the Financial Post on November 27, 1989.


Award Announcement: 1990 Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Top Prize Professional Letter Announcement | 1 page, 530 KB, PDF
Synopsis: This is the October, 1990 edition of the Price Waterhouse Professional Letter which announced that Garrett was awarded top prize in the Non-partner category of the Price Waterhouse annual articles contest for "Seven free trade fallacies prove many businessman are wrong." The article was published in the Financial Post on November 27, 1989.


Award: 1990 Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Top Prize | 1 page, 282 KB, PDF
Winner: Garrett Wasny
Award Date: September, 1990
Award Prize: $1,000.00
Synopsis: Garrett was awarded top prize in the Non-partner category of the Price Waterhouse annual articles contest for "Seven free trade fallacies prove many businessman are wrong." The article was published in the Financial Post on November 27, 1989.


Award: 1989 Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Honourable Mention Prize | 1 page, 554 KB, PDF
Winner: Garrett Wasny
Award Date: September, 1989
Award Prize: $300.00
Synopsis: Garrett was awarded the honourable mention prize in the Price Waterhouse annual articles contest for "1992: The Impact on Canadian Business." The article was published in Business and the Law in May, 1989.

Internet World | 4+ Speaker Award | July 1998 | Garrett Wasny

Award: Internet World 4+ Speaker Award | 1 page, 1,370 KB, PDF
Winner: Garrett Wasny
Award Date: July, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett was awarded the 4+ speaker prize at Internet World Chicago in July, 1998 at the McCormick Place Convention Centre in Chicago, Illinois. The award was based on audience feedback to Garrett's presentation at Internet World New York in December, 1997 at the Jacob Javits Convention Centre in New York City. The New York audience gave Garrett a 4+ rating out of five.

Price Waterhouse | Robert (Bob) Plaxton FCA Reference Letter | November 1990 | Garrett Wasny

Award: Robert (Bob) Plaxton, FCA Reference Letter | 1 page, 182 KB, PDF
Synopsis: This is a reference letter from Robert Plaxton, FCA, Managing Partner of Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants regarding Garrett's 1990 Price Waterhouse articles contest top prize for "Seven free trade fallacies prove many businessman are wrong." The article was published in the Financial Post on November 27, 1989.

Price Waterhouse Professional Letter | Articles Content Prize Winners | October 1990 | Garrett Wasny

Award: 1990 Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Top Prize Professional Letter Announcement | 1 page, 530 KB, PDF
Synopsis: This is the October, 1990 edition of the Price Waterhouse Professional Letter which announced that Garrett was awarded top prize in the Non-partner category of the Price Waterhouse annual articles contest for "Seven free trade fallacies prove many businessman are wrong." The article was published in the Financial Post on November 27, 1989.

Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Honourable Mention Prize 1989 | Garrett Wasny

Award: 1989 Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Honourable Mention Prize | 1 page, 554 KB, PDF
Winner: Garrett Wasny
Award Date: September, 1989
Award Prize: $300.00
Synopsis: Garrett was awarded the honourable mention prize in the Price Waterhouse annual articles contest for "1992: The Impact on Canadian Business." The article was published in Business and the Law in May, 1989.

Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Top Prize 1990 | Garrett Wasny

Award: 1990 Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Top Prize | 1 page, 282 KB, PDF
Winner: Garrett Wasny
Award Date: September, 1990
Award Prize: $1,000.00
Synopsis: Garrett was awarded top prize in the Non-partner category of the Price Waterhouse annual articles contest for "Seven free trade fallacies prove many businessman are wrong." The article was published in the Financial Post on November 27, 1989.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | October 2008 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 3,620 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: October, 2008
Synopsis: Garrett reviews Shipgooder.com, Zilpy.com, "Best Performing Cities 2008" study, Deloitte's "Made in North America" survey, and the Canada/Atlantic International Business Agreement.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | April 2008 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 3,920 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: April, 2008
Synopsis: Gerrett reviews Deloitte's "Loop Before You Leap" study, the online Economic Census, Canadian franchising opportunities, and legal liability climates in U.S. states.

Urban Dictiontary | Googlephant | Google Tax | January 2007 | Garrett Wasny

Title: New terms: Googlephant and Google Tax | 1 pages, 213 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Urban Dictionary
Publication Date: January, 2007
Synopsis: Garrett proposes two new terms for the English language: Googlephant and Google Tax.

Google Blogoscoped | What Google Might Do to Be Really Evil/Good | January 2007 | Garrett Wasny

Title: What Google Might Do to Be Really Evil/Good Blog Posting | 3 pages, 74 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Google Blogoscoped
Publication Date: January, 2007
Synopsis: Garrett discusses how Google, despite their best intentions, could be unknowingly compromised or corrupted by "evil" forces.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | July 2004 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 2 pages, 777 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: July, 2004
Synopsis: Reviews the Manufacters' Agents National Association, Virtual IT Mission, global relocation trends, Export USA Calendar, and Realtor.com.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | July 1998 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 2 pages, 782 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: July, 1998
Synopsis: Reviews the American Community Network, Site Selection Worksheet, Virtual Customs Office, and Trade Data Online.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | January 1997 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 831 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: January, 1997
Synopsis: Reviews rental truck self-moving, The Gap corporate moving policies, relocation storage and weight limits, the County and City Data Book, U.S. and Canadian compensation and benefit programs, and the U.S. Industrial Outlook.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | January 2003 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 1,030 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: January, 2003
Synopsis: Reviews B2GMarket, the U.S. metro relocation survey, leading online international trade degree programs, Export Check, and home inspection procedures.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | January 1998 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 2 pages, 734 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: January, 1998
Synopsis: Reviews the Focus on the United States website, MoversNet, Expat Exchange, Relocation Article Library, BizTravel and Global Information Network.

Access Americas | Tips and Trends | April 2004 | Garrett Wasny

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 1,020 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: April, 2004
Synopsis: Reviews the Enhanced Representation Initiative, California trade opportunities, Vancouver 2010 Olympic procurement, America's most and least stressful cities, and relocation internal communications.

Long Beach Magazine | Google Identity | April 2007 | Garrett Wasny

Title: 15 Ways to Manage Your Google Identity | 3 pages, 164 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Long Beach Magazine
Publication Date: April, 2007
Synopsis: Reveals how to shape your Google identity and take charge of your personal brand in cyberspace.
* Reprint of Vancouver View article published in April, 2007.

Mashable | Social Networking Trends from Coast to Coast | August 2008 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Social Networking Trends from Coast to Coast | 6 pages, 369 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Mashable
Publication Date: August, 2008
Synopsis: Reveals which American states and cities lead the nation in Google searching for Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media brands and information.

Business in Vancouver | Google Insights | October 2008 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Google Insights promises to be a valuable market research tool | 2 pages, 777 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Business in Vancouver
Publication Date: October, 2008
Synopsis: Reviews Google Insights research tool and how it can be used to forecast consumer behaviour and business investment.

Business in Vancouver | Get the Most from Google | October 2006 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Get the Most from Google | 1 page, 473 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Business in Vancouver
Publication Date: October, 2006
Synopsis: Explains how to search for digital objects, not just webpages, to save time and receive richer business results.

Vancouver View | 15 Ways to Manage Your Google Identity | April 2007 | Garrett Wasny

Title: 15 Ways to Manage Your Google Identity | 3 pages, 1,080 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Backbone
Publication Date: April, 2007
Synopsis: Reveals how to shape your Google identity and take charge of your personal brand in cyberspace.

Backbone | The Google Guide | May 2004 | Garrett Wasny

Title: The Google Guide: What You Don't Know About the World's Favorite Search Engine | 3 pages, 898 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Backbone
Publication Date: March, 2004
Synopsis: Peers behind the simple Google.com interface and explores dozens of lesser-known and underrated Google search applications.

Selkirk Journal | NAFTA and Selkirk | March 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: NAFTA and Selkirk: The challenges of North American free trade | 18 pages, 6,380 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Selkirk Journal
Publication Date: March, 1994
Synopsis: Highlights an economic development strategy for the City of Selkirk, Manitoba under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Small Business Week | Free Trade and Small Business in Manitoba | October 1989 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Free Trade and Small Business in Manitoba | 2 pages, 989 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Small Business Week
Publication Date: October, 1989
Synopsis: Reviews the key elements of Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, the anticipated impact on the Manitoba economy, and the ramifications of the FTA on small business.

Small Business Week | Less Mass, More Information | October 1989 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Less Mass, More Information: Why Canadians Firms Need to Work Smarter and Faster | 2 pages, 817 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Small Business Week
Publication Date: October, 1989
Synopsis: Highlights why operations need to continually improve to contend with rising global competition and increasing consumer expectations.

Tom Peters On Achieving Excellence | The Canadians are Coming | November 1989 | Garrett Wasny

Title: The Canadians are Coming: How American Business Can Profit from the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement | 2 pages, 915 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Tom Peters On Achieving Excellence
Publication Date: November, 1989
Synopsis: Discusses the asymmetry of awareness among Canadian and American businesspeople about North America trade opportunities, and how Americans can respond to the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.

Trade and Commerce | 33 Lessons from Thriving North American Companies | July 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: 33 Lessons from Thriving North American Companies | 4 pages, 1,300 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Trade and Commerce
Publication Date: July, 1994
Synopsis: Highlights success strategies of North American companies in their strategic mindset, marketplace tactics and information gathering.

Trade and Commerce | Manufacturing in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico | July 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Manufacturing in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico | 1 page, 373 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Trade and Commerce
Publication Date: July, 1994
Synopsis: Compares manufacturing productivity and profitability in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

World Trade | U.S. Canada Trade Almanac: The Hottest Business Prospects and Trade Events | December 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: U.S. Canada Trade Almanac: The Hottest Business Prospects and Trade Events | 2 pages, 766 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: December, 1994
Synopsis: Highlights Canadian trade opportunities in furniture, automotive and forestry equipment.

World Trade | U.S. Canada Trade Almanac: The Hottest Business Prospects and Trade Events | November 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: U.S. Canada Trade Almanac: The Hottest Business Prospects and Trade Events | 4 pages, 1,407 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: November, 1994
Synopsis: Profiles upcoming trade events in Canada, and explores why Americans underestimate business opportunities north of the border.

World Trade | Mail Bonding: Canada's Mail Order Market | October 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Mail Bonding: Canada's Mail Order Market | 2 pages, 901 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: October, 1995
Synopsis: Spotlights how to tap the $2.5 billion ($U.S.) annual mail-order market in Canada.

World Trade | Northern Underexposure | September 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Northern Underexposure: Opportunities in Canada's Northwest Territories | 2 pages, 866 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: September, 1995
Synopsis: Highlights under-the-radar business opportunities for U.S. companies in Canada's Northwest Territories.

World Trade | Check-up on Canada's Health Care Market | December 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Canada's Health Care Market | 4 pages, 1,500 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: December, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles the leading opportunities for American medical suppliers in the Canadian health care market.

World Trade | Global Manufacturing Survey | November 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Global Manufacturing Survey | 4 pages, 1,190 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: November, 1994
Synopsis: Comparisons and rankings of value added, output, wages and productivity in more than 40 countries.

World Trade | Faxback Trade Facts | June 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Faxback Trade Facts | 3 pages, 1,130 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: June, 1995
Synopsis: How to use a fax machine to gather international trade intelligence.

World Trade | How Canadians and Americans Differ | August 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Draw the Line: How Americans and Canadians Differ | 3 pages, 1,460 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: August, 1995
Synopsis: Highlights subtle but still distinct differences between Canadians and Americans in 30 areas including their eating habits, lifestyle and patriotism.

World Trade | World Trade Report Card | February 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: World Trade Report Card | 10 pages, 4,380 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1994
Synopsis: Comparisons of trade barriers in eight areas including government standards, subsidies and investment in more than 30 countries.

World Trade | Dogging GATT | February 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Dogging GATT: Global Trade Barriers You'll Face Until the Pact Kicks In | 1 page, 411 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1994
Synopsis: Overview of trade barriers faced by U.S. companies in global markets.

World Trade | Check Your Cheque: Eight Tips for Americans Who Want to Sell to Canadians | February 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Check Your Cheque: Eight Tips for Americans Who Want to Sell to Canadians | 2 pages, 746 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1995
Synopsis: What every U.S. salesperson should know when doing business north of the border, and eight cultural traits that set Canadians apart from Americans.

World Trade | Big Appetites II: More Canadian Software Firms Seeking U.S. Partners | July 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Big Appetites II: More Canadian Software Firms Seeking U.S. Partners | 4 pages, 3,420 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: July, 1995
Synopsis: More profiles of leading Canadian software companies seeking U.S. partners and alliances.

World Trade | Big Appetites I: Canadian Software Firms Seeking U.S. Partners | June 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Big Appetites I: Canadian Software Firms Seeking U.S. Partners | 3 pages, 2,560 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: June, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading Canadian software companies seeking U.S. partners and alliances.

World Trade | Doing Business in Western Canada | May 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Doing Business in Western Canada | 2 pages, 844 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: May, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading cities in Western Canada and the best sales prospects for U.S. business in the region.

World Trade | Doing Business in Ontario | April 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Doing Business in Ontario | 2 pages, 844 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: April, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading cities in Ontario and the best sales prospects for U.S. business in the province.

World Trade | Advertising in Canada | November 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: A New and Improved Look at Advertising in Canada | 2 pages, 902 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: November, 1995
Synopsis: Overview of advertising markets for Canadian newspapers, television, radio, magazines, billboards and other media.

World Trade | Doing Business in Atlantic Canada and Quebec | March 1995 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Doing Business in Atlantic Canada and Quebec | 2 pages, 882 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: March, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading cities in Atlantic Canada and Quebec and the best sales prospects for U.S. business in the region.

Garrett Wasny Contact Information

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Oportunidad Canada Mexico | Panorama de Demanda Mexicana y Oferta Canadiense | March 1994 | Garrett Wasny

Title: Panorama de Demanda Mexicana y Oferta Canadiense | 11 pages, 2,510 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Oportunidad Canada-Mexico
Publication Date: March, 1994
Synopsis: Guide to leading Canada-Mexico trade opportunities under NAFTA in 20+ industries (written in Spanish).