2. Lao-Tzu said, “ the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” and I say “the journey begins with the decision.”

11. Innovation Services CRI Client Summary as at January 31, 2011 Clients Inquiry IP Workshops Celebrations Total April 2007-June 2008 41 0 7 19 0 67 July 2008-June 2009 65 0 66 50 43 224 July 2009-June 2010 73 8 72 458 111 722 July 2010 - Jan 2011 15 48 28 95 72 238 TOTAL 194 56 173 622 226 1271 Highlights: 17 Products Commercialized 7 new prototypes underdevelopment 40+ active projects IV = 6 Round 1; 11 Round 2 (highest per capita in AB); 0 Round 3; Round 4 ??

14. 2011-2016 – the CRI future? CRI will continue but at what level remains uncertain; Support from PREDA and IRAP remains strong; RADF funds extended; no replacement in sight. Innovation: Provincial Government will fund as the NWAB node for its Regional Innovation Network; industry support, innovation clients, innovation voucher services all continue to mature. Applied Research: requested Federal $ for P2P research program (5-years), industry partnerships mature; GPRC partnership with AAFC-Beaverlodge for AR matures “ It will emerge” Edmonton Calgary Grande Prairie Centre 2000

15. It’s about people and relationships. Coming together is a beginning Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford

16. What decisions we make now – will determine our future!