IDEA News Archive
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David Thomson receives IDEA honour
June 1, 2015 —
'He stands apart as a role model for those who seek to contribute to the economic life of this country and communities around the world.'
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Asper School of Business
David Thomson announced as 2015 IDEA recipient
April 15, 2015 —
Mr. Thomson will be formally saluted on June 1st at the 2015 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award gala
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Asper School of Business
Linda Hasenfratz announced as 2014 IDEA recipient
January 23, 2014 —
CEO of Linamar Corporation to recieve the U of M’s 2014 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award