For all media inquires please contact Bonnie Elgie, BOWEN Public Relations, belgie@bowenworks.ca or call (403) 630-6164.
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For a complete list of recent special recognitions for Shannon Bowen-Smed & BOWEN please see the PDF below.
 Shannon & BOWEN Special Recognition list |
Catch Us Every Monday on Global!
Every Monday morning at 6:51 a.m. tune into Global Calgary Morning News Edition for BOWEN's Job Line segment. Every week we advertise several current opportunities available through BOWEN. Don't forget to watch - you may find the job you've been looking for!
August 2010
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Click on the following link to see a Calgary Herald article Ken Vinge, BOWEN's VP of Business Development contributed to titled, "Bad reference can cost you the job" that was published on Saturday August 7th. Bad reference can cost you the job |
June 2010
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BOWEN's Vice President of Business Development Ken Vinge contributed to a Calgary Herald article titled, "Albertans' Earnings Highest in Country" that was published on Saturday June 26th. Albertans' Earnings Highest in Country |
April 2010
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President and CEO Shannon Bowen-Smed and Laverne Bowen-Kruger founder of BOWEN were recently featured in a story by Profit Magazine that speaks about succession and many of the great achievements both Shannon and BOWEN have achieved. To read the article, please click the link below. When kids run the family business |
MARCH 2010
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BOWEN's Vice President of Business Development spoke with the Calgary Herald to contribute to an article about what it takes to be a good boss. To read the article, please click the link below. Setting goals key to being a good boss |
October 2009
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In a recent interview by Career Options Magazine, a former candidate of BOWEN's talks about how working through BOWEN helped her find a fulfilling career where she looks forward to going to work every day. Please click the link to be taken to the full article. Career Options Magazine |
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Congratulations to BOWEN's President and CEO Shannon Bowen-Smed, on her inclusion on Profit's W100's 11th Annual top 100 list of Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs. Please follow the link below to see the complete list. 11th annual PROFIT W100 list |
September 2009
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BOWEN Workforce Solutions is please to announce that we were selected for the "Work Safe Alberta 2008 Best Safety Performer Award". Workplace safety is important to BOWEN and we are very proud to win this award. |
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The 2009 PWC Private 50 List has just been released by Alberta Venture and BOWEN is honoured to be ranked #46. This is great achievement and was accomplished by the commitment to excellence shown by all BOWEN employees. 2009 PWC Private 50 List |
August 2009
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BOWEN is excited to announce that we were selected as one of thirteen winners in Avenue Magazines: Calgary's Best Places to Work contest. This award is a reflection of the great environment that has been developed through management policies and the values BOWEN’s employees live and exhibit to each other everyday. Please pick up a copy of the August issue of Avenue Magazine to read the print article or follow the link to read the online article on the Avenue Magazine website. Avenue: Best Places to Work |
April 2009
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BOWEN is pleased to announce that Volunteer Calgary selected us to receive their Annual Leadership Award for medium sized businesses. This award celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of outstanding volunteers in our community. Held each year prior to National Volunteer Week, the Leadership Awards promote the value of volunteering & serve as an inspiration for others to get involved in the Calgary community. To se more on the Leadership Awards and on BOWEN’s involvement follow the link below and look under the awards tab. Volunteer Calgary Leadership Award Videos |
March 2009
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Ken Vinge, BOWEN's Vice President of Corporate Development is featured in the Calgary Herald's article, "Layoffs strain Calgary's largest shelter." Layoffs strain Calgary's largest shelter |
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Debbie Wershler, BOWEN's Vice President of Workforce Management is featured in the Calgary Herald's article, "Most coddled generation suffers recession 'anxiety'." Most coddled generation suffers recession 'anxiety' |
November 2008
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BOWEN was ranked number #46 on the 2008 PWC Private 50. The PWC Private 50 is a list of the top private corporations in Alberta, which is North America’s strongest economy. PWC Private 50 List |
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Congratulations to Shannon Bowen-Smed, BOWEN President and CEO on her induction into WXN's Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Hall Of Fame.
Please click here to see the complete WXN Hall of Fame list |
October 2008
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Congratulations to Shannon Bowen-Smed, BOWEN President and CEO on her recent announced ranking of #11 on Profit W100's 10th Annual top 100 list of Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs. Please Click Here to see the Complete 2008 list |
March 2008
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Please click the article link below, to be taken to the Calgary Herald website to read, “Employers embrace diversity” which, features BOWEN’s Vice President of Workforce Management, Debbie Weshler.
Calgary Herald - Employers Embrace Diversity |
February 2008
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Please see the Calgary Sun story below titled “Help wanted sign still out in oilpatch”, which features BOWEN’s Vice President of Recruiting, Ken Vinge. Help wanted sign still out in oilpatch |
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Please see the Business in Calgary article below titled “In a Foreign Land”, which features BOWEN’s Vice President of Workforce Management, Debbie Weshler. Business in Calgary - In a Foreign Land |
December 2007
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Congratulations to Shannon Bowen-Smed, BOWEN President and CEO - Ranked #9 on Profit W100's 2007 list of Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs.
2007 Profit 100 News Release |
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Shannon Bowen-Smed, President and CEO of BOWEN Workforce Solutions Inc. is ranked 3rd in the Entrepreneur category on the 5th Annual Women's Executive Network (WXN)(TM) ranking of Canada’s Most Powerful Women, Top 100. Shannon Bowen-Smed, President and CEO of BOWEN Workforce Solutions Inc. is ranked 3rd |
March 2007
Calgary Herald: Immigrants may be skilled but without "Canadian experience," work is hard to come by (54 KB)
October 2006
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Congratulations to Shannon Bowen-Smed, BOWEN President and CEO - Ranked #12 on Profit W100's 2006 list of Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs. |
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Thanks again to everyone that selected BOWEN as the number one choice for Employment Services for 2006! This is the sixth consecutive top placement for the company. |