The demise of the euro and pound has been disguising the dollar’s troubles. But now that fig leaf is falling away.

Sometimes the markets seem like a real battle between the macroeconomic and the micro-cephalic. Right now in jolly old England, Labour and its allies are positing that “too strong an effort to reduce runaway deficits will result in a savage reaction (really: that’s the phrase they used) that will destroy the British pound.”…(Read on)

Yesterday morning Vancouver awoke to an Olympic hangover, and I don’t mean the alcohol induced one. By now, the sudden realization that Vancouver’s two-week international coming-out party has come to an abrupt end is starting to set it. Next comes the withdrawal. Previous host cities have called it a “post-Olympic depression”. Over the next few days, our one million plus visitors will depart, en masse, leaving an enormous void where once stood thousands of slightly intoxicated yet utterly jubilant spectators….(Read on)

A core competency of the Skanderbeg Capital Group is identifying investment opportunities that have yet to be realized or recognized by the mainstream community. We have been heavily focused on the green economy for the past several months but have maintained the notion that there are always opportunities to be had, sometimes in markets that are not receiving huge amounts of media attention (as the ‘green’ market is today). Some investment opportunities lie in waiting, operating in markets that are seldom talked about, yet potentially profitable…..(Read on)

Greenscape Capital Group (TSX.V: GRN) has been really attracting a lot of attention since its October IPO. Most recent among several mainstream media features is this week’s Business In Vancouver publication, featuring an article on the Carbon War Room and Greenscape’s involvement…..(Read on)

What a potentially amazing opportunity for Volcanic Metals Corporation, which holds a 100% interest in a 200km2 Exploration License that covers a 65 kilometre stretch of the prospective volcano-sedimentary sequence in northeastern Albania. Outside the immediate surroundings of the Gjegjan deposit, the Albanian Geological Survey (AGS) conducted no systematic or sustained exploration for additional VMS deposits over the southwestern extent of the prospective volcano-sedimentary sequence. Despite the limited amount of past work, several copper-zinc-gold bearing sulfide occurrences were discovered in the south-central portion of the Exploration License by the AGS….(Read on)

Working in the “green economy” is naturally rewarding. Providing capital and expertise to environmentally friendly businesses and retrofitting commercial properties to increase their energy efficiency, Greenscape Capital Group is fortunate to be operating in a socially responsible field.
However, every so often the opportunity arises to engage in true philanthropy, to help people in need, and to assist groups who are equipped to make a difference. In December, 2009 Greenscape acted on one such opportunity and has been able to assist The Earth Rising Foundation and The Shanti Uganda Society in their efforts to build a natural and sustainable Birth House in the rural Ugandan community of Kakira-Soweto….(Read on)

By Andrew Mickey, Q1 Publishing
He’s been called the “King of Oil.”
He made hundreds of millions of dollars by foreseeing the surges in oil prices of the 1970s.
When the oil market was dominated by a handful of large oil companies (the Seven Sisters), he took them on…and won.

He’s an entrepreneur, a billionaire, and at one point in time was one of the most controversial fugitives of the 20th century….(Read on)

Greenscape Capital Group Inc. (“Greenscape”) TSXV: ‐ GRN is pleased to announce that Green.Switch Capital Corp., a wholly‐owned Greenscape company, has entered into an agreement to build, operate and own, this facility….(Read on)

Richard Branson has announced his intention to partner with the City of Vancouver and Mayor Gregor Robertson to battle carbon emissions.

There appears to be no boundaries to Richard Branson’s business genius, his innovative thinking, nor his philanthropic ventures.

He generates an unsurpassed excitement and intrigue around nearly every venture he sets his mind to. Through the multitude of Virgin brands (now numbering more than 200), Branson coordinates an extensive network of visionaries. In scope and in scale, Branson has a truly global reach…(Read on)

Those of you operating businesses in Vancouver, BC will be very familiar with the Business in Vancouver publication. They’ve been operating for 20 years and provide a good source of local business intelligence and news.

Skanderbeg portfolio company, Greenscape Capital Group (TSX.V: GRN) has been featured in their most recent publication. Author Nina Winham gives a good overview of what’s quickly becoming a massive market for energy efficiency upgrades, the cornerstone of the Greenscape operation….(Read on)

David Pescod put out another good piece on Tirex Resources….(Read on)

Tirex continues its intense, District-scale exploration of the 553 square kilometre Mirdita District. Two drills are onsite. One drill focussed on advanced stage definition and expansion drilling of known areas of mineralization. The second drill, conducting pure exploration to target discovery….(Read on)

By Tyler Harbottle – Skanderbeg Capital

We’re all thinking about it. We’ve been thinking about it ever since Al Gore stood atop a Skyjack Hydraulic Scissor Lift and so dramatically expressed our impending doom. We’re suffocating ourselves in CO2 he says. Well Gore or no Gore, our environment is in trouble. A few savvy investors here and there, however, have come to the same realization that Bryan Slusarchuk, CEO of Greenscape Capital, has come to…(Read on)

As regular followers of the Skanderbeg Capital “stock picks” page know, we’ve been big believers in Ventana Gold for a long time.

In fact, we picked Ventana at $3.45 on June 4th, 2009 which was long before many other groups out there had it on their radar screens.

We’ve been asked multiple times about removing Ventana from our “picks” page, therefore locking in the hypothetical gains made. But we’ve remained steadfast in keeping Ventana as a top pick and are waiting for a takeover, something we think is likely in the near to mid term….(Read on)

Being a part of the inaugural TEDxVancouver, hosted at Burnaby’s Electronic Arts campus this past Saturday was an exceptional experience.

An array of visual and audio stimuli, a spectacular venue, an inspiring program, and an audience of eager and engaged participants combined for a truly electric and exciting atmosphere.

Throw in a dash of controversy and you’ve got an event!…(Read on)

Last week Greenscape Capital Group announced an LOI to acquire 100% of the environmental consulting firm Green.Switch Capital. Today, anyone who receives email updates from Greenscape, received the following letter from Greenscape Director and Canadian Certified Environmental Practitioner, Michael Hofer.

Michael addresses the environmental audit and retrofitting industry and explains how companies can benefit from engaging in it….(Read on)

Greenscape Capital Group Inc. (TSXV: – GRN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) to acquire 100 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of Greenswitch Capital Ltd. (“Green.Switch”) via a share transaction based on Earnings Before Income Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”).Green.Switch is a Vancouver based company, created to provide commercial upgrade solutions for businesses seeking to green their operations by reducing energy costs…(Read on)

Greenscape, in addition to its eco-consultancy operation which assists multiple companies in a wide range of industries seeking to green their operations, has equity ownership interests in four companies.
Shefinds Media
Lela Designs
Contemporary Organic Products
Open Sundaes

Greenscape will provide regular updates to shareholders on the fundamental progress on these holdings…(Read on)

October was a very exciting month for Skanderbeg Capital. I thought it prudent to provide a quick rundown on what made this month so successful for us….(Read on)

Greenscape Capital Group Inc. (TSXV: – GRN) announced today that former British Columbia Green Party leader, Christopher Bennett, has joined the Greenscape Capital team as a new senior advisor. Bennett will work closely with the Greenscape Capital executive office to offer his unique green counsel and expertise as the company grows into 2010 and beyond. He will be nominated, at the upcoming November Annual General Meeting, for appointment to the Greenscape Capital Board of Directors…(Read on)

Today was a great first day of trading on Greenscape Capital Group (GRN on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange). We appreciate the excellent interest from investors on our opening day!
Greenscape shares closed at $0.60 today which is 20% higher than the $0.50 IPO price…..(Read on)

Today, Skanderbeg Capital Group launched a type of “picks page” on this website.
Essentially, it chronicles “stock picks” that we’ve made publicly outside of the Skanderbeg Capital Group portfolio companies.
This page shouldn’t be construed as investment advice; rather it’s just a way to follow some of my thoughts on the market. Keep in mind, that we might be selling or buying or holding some or all of these companies at any given time.
The page will detail where the share price of the company was the day that we made the “pick”, where it is currently (updated on a weekly basis) and the percentage up or down since it was picked….(Read on)

I don’t think I’m alone, seeking out investment options that are sustainable and environmentally responsible. I also don’t think that I’m alone in demanding, in addition to being positive for the environment and society, that these investments should also offer significant potential financial reward….(Read on)

David Pescod put out another good piece on Tirex Resources and includes a Skanderbeg Capital stock pick too….(Read on)

A very interesting article regarding the current gold market from two guys Skanderbeg Capital really likes, Eric and Dennis Hoesgen….(Read on)