Gordon and Maureen Haddock Speaker Series

Gordon and Maureen sponsor a speaker series, enabling the Murray Edwards School of Business to bring successful entrepreneurs to Saskatchewan annually to address students and the public. The Haddocks were excited about celebrating a decade of fabulous guests in early 2017. The presentation by Bryan McCrea and Evan Willoughby on March 16, 2017, was inspirational. 

All of the speakers have a strong connection to Saskatchewan, the U of S, and/or the Murray Edwards School of Business, and they have led interesting entrepreneurial lives. The event is always inspiring for those who attend. In 2018 the Haddocks began a new decade of presentations.

In March of 2022, Alex Cruder was the 15th presenter in the Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series.  

 

 

• 2023

  Cindy Lowe

  • Posted By : Maureen Haddock
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  • Date : 09-01-23

  Cindy Lowe was the 16th presenter in the Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series. After spending several years in banking, Cindy became a teacher to save as many young people as possible from financial troubles. She wants all students to become financially literate before graduating high school. Students who understand money soon understand the importance of having marketable skills. Many find themselves exploring entrepreneurship as a financial option. 

  You can listen to Cindy's speech HERE.  

  The Haddocks presented Cindy with the Denyse Klette painting that illustrates Driving Underage, a story written by Maureen and found in the book Get an Even Bigger Wagon. The boy in the story is depicted counting his money. It seemed like a perfect gift for Ms. Lowe.  

  

  L to R Maureen Haddock, Gord Haddock, Cindy Lowe, Dean Keith Willoughby

   

• 2022

  Alex Cruder

  • Posted By : Maureen Haddock
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  • Date : 30-03-22

  Alex Cruder was the 15th presenter in the Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series. He shared his entrepreneurial journey with genuine honesty, complete with ups and downs, recent disappointments, and the resilience required to move forward. His presentation was sometimes funny and occasionally touching. This "moment in time" presentation is worthy of multiple plays.    

  

  L to R, Maureen Haddock, Alex Cruder, Dean Keith Willoughby, Gordon Haddock

  The Haddocks presented Alex with a Denyse Klette painting, featured in the book titled Get an Even Bigger Wagon written by Maureen. The story, like this illustration, is titled Another Close Call.

  Watch Alex Cruder's presentation HERE. 

   

• 2021

  Percy Hoff

  • Posted By : Maureen Haddock
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  • Date : 25-01-21

  Mr. Percy Hoff, our fourteenth speaker in the Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series, gave an inspiring speech. He calmly demonstrated the importance of kindness and forgiveness as well as survival through entrepreneurship. Percy provided the audience with lessons of persistence, creativity, resilience, and innovation; his words were uplifting for these times.

   

  L to R, Dean Keith Willoughby of Edwards School of Business, Mr. Percy Hoff, Maureen Haddock, and Gordon Haddock. The Haddocks presented Percy with a Denyse Klette painting illustrating a story titled "Drums, Not Trumpets" found in the book Get an Even Bigger Wagon written by Maureen. In this story, the boy becomes familiar with the feeling that sweeps over him whenever someone tries to force him to do something.

  Watch Percy Hoff's Presentation. 

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• 2020

  Jana Danielson

  • Posted By : Maureen Haddock
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  • Date : 14-01-20

  Jana Danielson owns and operates Lead Pilates and Fitness Centre, integrating health and fitness for a growing client base. During her speech, Jana shared her journey, complete with ups and downs, successes and failures. Each young entrepreneur in attendance took something unique from her presentation, but one nine-year-old girl felt great relief from Jana's message.  It is OK to change directions, professions, and even interests as you get older. 

  L to R: Keith Willoughby - Dean of Edwards School of Business, Maureen Haddock, Jana Danielson, Gord Haddock 

  The Haddocks presented Jana with an original Denyse Klette painting titled "Off to the Races." The painting illustrates a story by the same name, written by Maureen Haddock and published in Get an Even Bigger Wagon. In the story, an overconfident younger Gord Haddock ends up with a very sore backside.  

  Listen to Jana Danielson's presentation. 

  Lead Pilates and Fitness Centre

• 2019

  Duane Smith

  • Posted By : Maureen Haddock
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  • Date : 23-01-19

  Lessons From a Lifelong Entrepreneur

  Duane Smith began his speech by sharing the lessons he learned, as a child, while running his chicken and egg business. Duane, the former CEO of AgTech, shared his entrepreneurial journey and the truths he discovered along the way. Through experience, Duane developed the art of making a deal. One of his biggest deals occurred when he sold his award-winning company. He often referred back to his early days in the chicken business, which, along with his enthusiasm, made him the perfect speaker for the inaugural Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards.  

  Listen to Duane Smith's Speech.

  Watch the inaugural Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards.

  The Haddocks presented Duane with an original Denyse Klette painting, featured in Maureen's second book titled Get an Even Bigger Wagon. The painting illustrates a story titled "One With the Wind," which stresses the joy of having an idea and making it work. In this story, the boy learns that there are no free rides in life. 

   

  L to R, Gord Haddock, Maureen Haddock, Duane Smith, and Dean Keith Willoughby