Capilano College | updates computers ae: ‘BUSINESS BRIEFS ‘Compiled by Kate Zimmerman ‘North Shore business groups and indivisu- als wishing to submit (lems to Business Briefs can fsx them to the altentica of Kate Zimmerman at 985-2104, Cap College computer lab “Chevron Canada Ltd. has pre: sented Capliano College with the first installment of a $50,000 gift to help develop a state-of-the-art com- puter lab. ‘The‘lab, which will feature “client/server technology, is being created in response to a significant “shortage of trained software devel- ‘ opers in Canada. ; * Chevron Canada’s assistance “wil help the college train students entering the workplace and will provide quick upgrading for people - who hold tracitional management : information systems positions. "Sweet sign Alabama : : Sima x Signage Systems Inc., ‘the marketing group for Stefmark Products Ltd., is nearing comple- . tion of a $950,000 contract to sup- ply 237, merchandising systems to AraSouth Bank, Alabama. +The systems provide the banks with a relatively low-cost method to market a multitude ‘of preducts to” their customers. They consist of a six-foot triangular. stand that incor- - Johnson Matthey pic of the United porates Stelmark’s custom magnet- ic multi-rate' boards, brochure hold- ers and poster holders. AmSouth ‘has ‘also committed to purchase an *. additional 80 units in. the’ first half cof 1994. ‘The: Simax/Stelmark Group ‘develops new technologies and ‘materials for graphic applications in exhibit and display graphics, store . decor packages, and. corporate and:. retail identity signage. | ; : Group NABS workshop ‘The’ National: Advertising "Benevolent Society (NABS) has _daunched a series of free career i workshops. 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