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John D. Tennant, the chief executive officer of Canada‘s Technology Triangle Inc. (CTT Inc.), the publicâ€"private regional economic development partnership for Waterloo Region, has informed the board of directors that he intends to resign when a successor can be found. The board has established a committee to lead the search for a new CEO. The chair of CTT, John Doherty, expressed _ _ .. ~IoMâ€"Ponet‘ the gratitude of the board for the outstanding Chair of Canada‘s Techno leadership that Tennant has provided and the strong team that he has drawn together. Businesses should help Continued from page 22 environmental, and economic, bene fits of responsible decisionâ€"making. Area municipalities and educational institutions are also demonstrating leadership on the environmental portâ€" folio. Waterloo city council recently approved an energy management plan that will reduce consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent over two years. The proposed rapid transit system in Waterloo Region will provide a model for communities across Canada seeking more efficient and effective largeâ€"scale public transportation. The University of Waterloo operates the unique Centre for Environment and Business which educates students in a combination of commerce disciâ€" plines â€" accounting, marketing and finance â€" with ecology, planning and environmental law. Tennant to step down from CTT Graduates of the environment and business program possess an underâ€" standing of the natural environment while analyzing the economic reperâ€" cussions of possible decisions. Earth Day serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation and environmental protection. â€" However, vigilant practices that ensure sustainability are not for 24 hours â€" it is the responsibility of busiâ€" nesses and consumers to continually ensure the maintenance of our natural environment for present and future generations. Todd Letts is president and CEO and Art Sinclair is director of economic development for the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Ontario‘s largest accredited chamber of commerce. "We appreciate John‘s tremendous leadership and dedication to the economic development of our region." Chair of Canada‘s Technology Triangle â€" John Doherty "Canada‘s Technology Triangle Inc. has emerged as a highly regarded and very effecâ€" tive economic development organization," Doherty said. "We appreciate John‘s tremenâ€" dous leadership and dedication to the ecoâ€" nomic development of our region. John‘s interest in effecting a smooth transition reflects that dedication. He will be greatly missed." Tennant joined CTT as CEO in September 2002. Prior to joining CTT, he was a member of Canada‘s foreign service, including an appointment as Canadian Consul General in Detroit between 1998 and 2002. WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, April 16, 2008 + 23 279 Weber St. N, Unit 17, Waterloo, N2J 3H8 Srdjan (Serge) Petrusic, 8Sc, DCh, Chiropodist (Foot Specialist) 519â€"884â€"4200 & ORTHOTICS CLINIC * Nail Problems {ingrown, yellow, thick} * Diabetic Foot Care * Seniors Foot Care * Warts/Corns * Custom Orthotics * Arch/Heel/Ankle