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$13,000 Web Development Scholarship Awarded to Victoria Student

VIATec - Thu, 05/17/2012 - 14:12
Date:  May 17, 2012

Lillian Tan has won a $13,000 web development scholarship to Q College through ChatterHigh.com. Tan is a grade 12 student at Reynolds Secondary School in Greater Victoria School District 61 who entered to win the full-tuition scholarship that was available to any student in British Columbia.

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itgroove Principal earns Microsoft SharePoint MVP for 4th Year!

VIATec - Thu, 05/17/2012 - 12:14
Date:  May 17, 2012

itgroove Principal earns Microsoft SharePoint MVP for 4th Year!

 

Media Contact Name:  Darren Jarvie Phone:  (250) 220-4575 Email:  djarvie@itgroove.net
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Victoria-based Tech Company fuels EPIC Chaos and Destruction in Hollywood’s blockbusters: Battleship and The Avengers

VIATec - Thu, 05/17/2012 - 11:48
Date:  May 17, 2012

cebas Visual Technology Inc. has, once again, succeeded in introducing to the world massive scales of havoc, explosions and debris using one of its flagship special effects software products - thinkingParticles.

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Neverblue Mobile Agency Triples Revenue in 12 Months

VIATec - Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:12
Date:  May 16, 2012

Agency has 90% impression growth to 10 billion ad impressions managed in past 12 months.

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UNIT4 Business Software Partners With S1 Consulting and Software Services

VIATec - Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:05
Date:  May 16, 2012

Agreement provides business agility and local experience to Australian education and resource sectors.

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Procura Mobile Announced as Finalist for 2012 VIATeC Technology Awards in Innovative Excellence (Software) Category

VIATec - Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:48
Date:  May 22, 2012

Procura Mobile has been named a finalist in the Innovative Excellence (Software) category at the 2012 Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) Technology Awards

Media Contact Name:  Carl Queton Phone:  (250) 419-6428 Email:  marketing@goprocura.com
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Climbing the Charts: Procura Honored to be Listed in the Branham300 for Fourth Consecutive Year

VIATec - Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:43
Date:  May 16, 2012

Procura is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of Canada’s top Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies by Branham Group. 

Media Contact Name:  Carl Queton Phone:  (250) 419-6428 Email:  marketing@goprocura.com
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MATS - BRE

KAST has embarked on a targeted project to drive growth and expansion in the Kootenay’s manufacturing and technology sector (MATS).

MATS Sponsors

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KAST - Kootenay Association for Science and Technology

Born by wealth extracted from the ground, the West Kootenay region is well poised to continue our growth into the economy of tomorrow.  The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the West/Central Kootenay and Boundary region toward a sustainable, robust and diverse future by fostering a strong culture of science,

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Vecima Reports Fiscal 2012 Q3 Results

VIATec - Tue, 05/15/2012 - 09:29
Date:  May 15, 2012

Vecima Networks Inc., an experienced designer and manufacturer of innovative technology in the broadband equipment market, today reported financial results for the fiscal 2012 third quarter ended March 31, 2012.

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Social Media Marketing Seminar

Interior Science Innovation Council - Tue, 05/15/2012 - 05:32
How do you use Social Media to enhance your business? This was the question addressed last Thursday at the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG). While others were out enjoying the first of the spring sunshine, a dedicated ...
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Accelerate Okanagan Hosts TEDxKelowna Brown Bag Lunch: Reserve Now!

Accelerate Okanagan - Tue, 05/15/2012 - 02:13

Accelerate Okanagan is proud to support TedXKelowna as a  Community Partner.

TEDxKelowna will showcase a gathering of renegade visionaries who will present compelling stories of using entrepreneurship as a catalyst for positive change; locally and globally.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

In the lead up to the big event on June 22nd, TEDxKelowna are presenting a series of Brown Bag Lunches. Our Partners at Grant Thornton host a lunch on May 16th and Accelerate Okaagan host on May 31st.

Bring your lunch to Accelerate Okanagan’s Boardroom where you will meet 14 other young professionals from the downtown core. You will watch an inspirational TED Talk, then have a chance to discuss it.

Get inspired mid-day, spark thoughts and network with other professionals you might not already know. There is limited space, so sign up now to avoid disapointment!

For more information visit their website.
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Who is Kevin Lawrence?

Accelerate Okanagan - Mon, 05/14/2012 - 13:01

By now you’ve gotten an invite, seen it on twitter, read it on our blog, but you may be wondering who Kevin Lawrence is and why attending the “Mastering the Strategic One Page Plan” workshop would be to your benefit.

Kevin Lawrence, Gazelles International Certified Coach

Kevin Lawrence is a strategic advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams across North America, the Middle East as well as India. Driven by a relentless passion to help business leaders get what they really want, in business and in life, Kevin has coached clients across a wide range of industries over the past 16 years.

His methods, style and savvy approach have helped his clients expand into new markets, build high performance leadership teams, attract profitable clients, improve productivity, and increase revenue and profitability.

Don’t just take our word for it; here are some testimonials from some of his previous clients:

“Kevin has helped us transform how we look at and manage our business – with practical and simple steps that has enthusiastically involved more people in the business than ever. He has demonstrated his natural ability to work and engage all levels of employees and has held us accountable to ourselves and each other.”
Angela Santiago, President
The Little Potato Company
Edmonton, Albert

“I hired Kevin to take my personal and professional strategic coaching to a higher level. Kevin was able to “peel the onion” to expose the core issues we were dealing with at the time. Kevin was able to first assist me to put balance back in my life between personal and business. Then Kevin was able to assist our professional business team to take our business to another level.”
Nigel Bennett, Co-Founder
Aquaguard Spill Response Systems
North Vancouver, BC

Using acclaimed methodologies from Mastering the Rockefeller Habits coupled with his own techniques, Kevin helps clients clearly determine their strategic goals, develop a results-drive plan to achieve their goals, and implement processes to ensure performance and accountability.

A distinguished speaker, Kevin’s keynote presentations and workshops inspire and rejuvenate executive teams and employees, and encourage positive and lasting organizational and personal change. Kevin’s own approach to life and business exemplifies the strategies he uses to help his clients get what they really want.

On May 31st, AO will be hosting a day long work shop on Mastering the One-Page Strategic Plan.

Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity! This is the first time a workshop like this has been made available in the Okanagan.
For more information on the event click here

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Castlegar Chmaber of Commerce Business Awards

Time:  June 23, 2012 - 06:00

The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual Business Excellence Awards Gala on June 23rd at the Fireside Inn.

For more information or to nominate a business visit www.castlegar.com or call 250-365-6313

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Building Better Broadband - Columbia Basin Trust Broadband Roundtable Seeks Your Input

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Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC), a subsidiary of Columbia Basin Trust, invites you to a one-day roundtable meeting that will address advancing telecommunications for Columbia Basin Internet Service Providers.

 

Open to: Representatives of Internet Service Providers and Wireless Internet Service Providers operating in the Columbia Basin.

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First Light Technologies launches WLB Series Solar LED Bollard at LIGHTFAIR

VIATec - Mon, 05/14/2012 - 08:53
Date:  May 14, 2012

First Light Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of its WLB Series Solar LED Bollard for low-level architectural, commercial way finding, and landscaping applications.

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Daniels Electronics Awarded 5 Year Contract with US Department of Homeland Security

VIATec - Mon, 05/14/2012 - 08:46
Date:  May 14, 2012

This contract will provide government public safety agencies with digital public safety radios using Daniels latest generation of firmware based digital radio technology.

Media Contact Name:  Gerry Wight, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Daniels Electronics Ltd. Phone:  (250) 382-8268 Email:  Gerry_Wight@danelec.com
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2nd Annual Kootenay I-Tech Event in Nelson

Time:  May 23, 2012 - 11:00 - 15:00

Registration Is Now Open…2nd Annual Kootenay i-Tech Trade Show and Luncheon in Nelson (May 23rd)

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2nd Annual Kootenay I-Tech Event Will Feature Nelson Scientist and Entrepreneur Morgan Dehnel of D-Pace

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KAST is pleased to sponsor the Kootenay i-Tech Trade Show & Luncheon, organized by Kootenay Business being held in Nelson on Wednesday, May 23rd. Register in advance and double your chance to win a new Samsung Galaxy Tab.

 

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MediaCore & ChatterBlock Make Metabridge's Top 15 Startup List

VIATec - Thu, 05/10/2012 - 14:25
Date:  May 10, 2012

Metabridge, a conference aiming to support entrepreneurship & investment within Canada’s Emerging Tech Sector, have announced this year's 15 Canadian Top Startups. Two Tectorians have made the list, along with a majority stemming from the West Coast…

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