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June 14th, 2017 PDF version of this release HERE SIMSA Members Meet Face-to-Face with Procurement Staff at GPS Saskatchewan Industrial Suppliers Association (SIMSA) members, were able to meet face-to-face with the procurement staff of Crescent Point, Enbridge, and TransCanada during the SIMSA “speed networking event” at the Global Petroleum Show (GPS) in Calgary on June 14th,

May 23rd, 2017 SIMSA’s 2017 AGM Marks Transitions [PDF version of this item is HERE The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today – it marked several transitions in their Board, Bylaws, and membership size.  The AGM also featured a presentation on transition in Saskatchewan’s potash sector, with a

May 23rd, 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION HERE SIMSA’s Membership Growing Rapidly In Number and Individual Size   The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) is growing rapidly.  SIMSA’s membership has grown by 47% – from 74-members on November 1st 2016, to 109-members today.  And, the growth has not only been in the number of members,

May 10th, 2017 SIMSA Notes Business Case for Unsuccessful Bid Practices The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) noted several news items on May 8, 2017, in regards to the “practice that honorariums are paid to unsuccessful bidders.” These articles often refer to, “In 2015-16, Saskatchewan paid private companies $5.6 million for unsuccessful bids

The SIMSA BHP Billiton Hatch/Bantrel Event – a networking bonanza [Download release as PDF HERE] April 27, 0217 Once again, the room was filled for the Saskatchewan Industrial Suppliers Association (SIMSA) members-only event with BHP Billiton and Hatch/Bantrel on Wednesday, April 26th in Saskatoon. Representatives from the three companies presented an update on the Jansen potash

Saskatchewan’s Mining Supply Chain – integral to the success of our mining industry Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Over 1000 delegates are expected to attend the 9th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, April 4 & 5, 2017. The event is co-hosted by the Saskatchewan Mining Association, Saskatchewan Ministry of Economy

Introduction:                               SIMSA developed the following Aboriginal Inclusion guidelines (or download HERE), for its member companies to plan and enact their efforts towards including Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan economic opportunities.  It is important to remember that this is a guideline and it