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UPCOMING AT ARTC: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 - THE DOUBLE EDITION
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Labor Day Long Weekend!, September 6
The ARTC will be closed on Monday, September 6th. Have a safe and great weekend! Enjoy what little summer is left.
CTI Lunch & Learn “Launching a Technology Start-up” Entrepreneur Panel: Nathan Armstrong, Motive; Alice Reimer, Evoco; Nancy Markely, MPowRx; Hanif Mohamed, Txtme Now, September 9 (Thursday)
Launching a technology start-up is never an easy endeavor. There are challenges and unforeseen events that often send entrepreneurs for a loop. Come learn how four of Calgary’s tech entrepreneurs launched their companies and navigated their way through the first year of operation. For more information contact, Rosie Manaloto at rmanaloto@calgarytechnologies.com. To view previous presentations, please visit, Lunch & Learn Presentations ***Note: Lunch & Learns are now on Thursdays!
Register Now For the Next Financing Your Vision, September 28
This one day FYV program covers:
- Financing Options
- Building through Cash flow
- Government Support Programs
- Equity Financing
Also, join an experienced entrepreneur panel who will share their knowledge about financing. Registration fee is $300 + GST or register early for $250 + GST until September 10th. For more information please contact, Brandy Jeary, bjeary@calgarytechnologies.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers Banff Venture Forum Boot Camp, September 22
Hosted by Calgary Technologies’ Kevin Dahl, Alex Raczenko, and Laura Sullivan the PricewaterhouseCoopers Banff Venture Forum Boot Camp gives you the opportunity to meet and network with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and advisors who can also support you during the conference. For more information please contact, Laura Sullivan at lsullivan@calgarytechnologies.com or to register click here - Register Now!
Go-To-Market, Starts October 6
The Go-To-Market program assists technology companies maximize successful execution in market entry, product launch and revenue growth. The program uniquely combines a comprehensive go-to-market curriculum with applied learning, access to experts, and one-on-one mentoring. At the end of this program, participating companies will have completed a comprehensive marketing and sales plan for the upcoming year, including a strategic plan featuring positioning and pricing; and an implementation plan featuring marketing campaigns and channel programs. For more information please contact Laura Sullivan at lsullivan@calgarytechnologies.com or to register, click here - Register Now!
Intern Wanted!
The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) is currently placing their Accounting and Office Administration students into various Calgary business’s for a 10 week unpaid internship in the Fall. This opportunity allows businesses to take advantage of the expertise and knowledge that professional immigrants provide in the Canadian work place. If your business or a business that you know of requires some extra help in Accounting or Office Administration then please contact Andrea Richelhoff at CIWA for more details regarding this unique opportunity andrear@ciwa-online.com or 403-263-4414 ext. 211.
CCAT – “The Leading Edge of Agile Architecture”, September 15
The Calgary Council for Advanced Technology (CCAT) presents The Leading Edge of Agile Architecture: A Local Success Story. It will include a networking breakfast, the CCAT Annual General Meeting and a feature presentation by a leading furniture maker-turned environmental pioneer, Mogens Smed. Join the 2004 Interiors and Source Magazine’s “environmental champion” who will highlight the technological innovations of his new company and how this Calgary industry leader continues to break ground. Tickets are available at $35 for early bird registration (until September 9th) or $40 for regular registration. For more information visit, www.ccat.org or click here to register - The Leading Edge of Agile Architecture
Deloitte & Touche – “Shared Insights”, September 16
Shared Insights offers you a broad range of expertise on multiple topics, all in one place, on one day. The next session will be held on Thursday, September 16 with at the TELUS Convention Centre topics like the following: Capitalizing on inbound China investment, Succession planning for your private organization, Social media and the impacts on privacy, Tax controversy management – reaching fair and equitable resolutions with tax authorities and Top 10 issues in the oil sands. Registrations will be accepted until September 13th. For more information please visit, Shared Insights or call 1.866.284.9030.
Carbon Finance Conference Calgary, October 20/21
This 2 day conference will include a presentation on topics like Carbon Policy, Carbon Management/Strategy, Carbon Markets and Carbon Finance. Carbon emissions are not just the concern of the environment, health and safety staff; they are an important matter for senior management, equity analysts, project financiers, insurers, new financial players and mainstream institutional investors. The conference will explore the financial implications of a new low carbon economy and an opportunity for a meaningful discussion between industry, government and the financial sector. For more information please visit, Calgary Carbon Finance Conference.
2011 Branham300 – Application Launch Announcement
The application for the 2011 Branham300 will be going live on September 1st 2010. Branham is reaching out to all ICT-related associations to help spread the word amongst their audience in an effort to ensure that the listing is as accurate a depiction of the Canadian ICT-industry as possible. The Branham300 is a ranking of the Top 300 publicly-traded and privately held ICT companies operating in Canada. For more information please visit, www.branham300.com
VRRI Fall Fitness Classes begin September 13th
Looking to get in better shape this fall? Or maybe just need a break from being at your desk? The Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute, located on the corner of 32nd Avenue and 33rd Street, has 4 different fitness classes offered Monday – Thursday during your lunch hour. Classes run from 12:15pm – 1:00pm and begin the week of September 13th. Classes include the Total Body Workout (Mondays), The Extra Step (Tuesdays), Pilates Mix Up (Wednesdays) and The Sampler (Thursdays). For more information or to register for any of these programs, please visit website www.vrri.org or call the Recreation Centre at 403.284.2231
Outdoor Summer Yoga will be rescheduled for Thursday, September 2
Since the forecast seems to be unsettle outdoor summer yoga will be held tomorrow, September 2nd. If ever unsure of the availability of a class please contact, Julia Marshall at marshall@uti.ca |
