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Technology Alberta is pleased to feature Alberta Technology Companies that collectively are hiring 1000 people over the next year. See below for this Month's Featured Companies.
- BioWare (Edmonton)
- DrugBank (Edmonton)
- Keyworks(Calgary)
- Kudos (Calgary)
- LoKnow (Edmonton)
- Matrix Solutions Inc (Calgary/Edmonton)
- Nanoprecise (Edmonton)
- Punchcard Systems (Edmonton)
- PureIT (Calgary)
- Techworks (Calgary)
Previously Featured ABTEC1000 Companies - Growing Faster, searching for even more Talent: Over 50 companies have been featured in the ABTEC1000 to date this year - see below for the opportunity to join some of these exciting companies that are continuing to hire!
- Attabotics (Calgary) - Jobs: Many
- Drivewyze (Edmonton) - Jobs: Many
- Jobber (Edmonton) - Jobs: Many
- Userful (Calgary) - Jobs: Many
INC (Innovation Network Collaborative) MOMENT
- Pleased to bring you news from Alberta’s Industry Associations
- ACTIA – Alberta CleanTech Association
- BioAlberta – Biotech Association of Alberta
- NanoCluster – NanoCluster Association of Alberta
News/Featured Articles
- When to set your sights abroad: Featuring Alberta Tech Company VizworX
- Hicks on Biz: (Local) High-tech sector is finally catching fire
- Co-working Spaces Building Community
- Vendasta secures largest-ever venture-capital investment in a Saskatchewan tech company
Collaboration/Learning Opportunities
- Flawless Inbound – Tech Company Marketing
- PainWorth is Seeking early alpha/BETA Tester
Innovation Events
- Wed, August 7, 14, 21, 28 11:45 AM - Calgary: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch Without Lunch
- Wed, August 7, 14, 21, 28 11:45 AM - Edmonton: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch Without Lunch(New Location - Amber Cafe)
- Wed, August 7, 14, 21 6:16 PM - Edmonton: Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer
- Tuesday, August 13 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Edmonton: Edmonton Women in Machine Learning & Data Science (Get Git Workshop)
- Thu, August 15 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM - Edmonton: Rainforest Connector
- Tue, August 20 5:00 PM - Calgary: Rainforest Power Hour #15
- Mon, September 2 Registration Deadline - iGeek Edmonton: Invitation to the Sept 20 University of Alberta IT Connection Career-Networking Event
- September 23 - 27: Canadian Nano & Biotech PDA Mission to Brazil
- Tue, Sept 24 - Edmonton: BioAlberta's 20th annual AGM, Industry Showcase and Awards Gala
- Thur, October 10 5:30 PM - Calgary: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2019 Prairies Gala
- Wed, October 30 - Red Deer: Edge Investment Forum
- October 30-31 - Calgary: BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM
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ABTEC1000: Technology Alberta is pleased to feature Alberta Technology Companies that collectively are hiring 1000 people over the next year. This initiative was originally called the ABTEC100, but there are so many jobs out there - we have expanded it to ABTEC1000. See below for this Month's Feature Companies.
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BioWare (http://www.bioware.com/)
BioWare develops high-quality console, PC, and online role-playing games focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters, and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™, Mass Effect™, and Dragon Age™. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), and Austin (Texas, United States).
Open Positions (Edmonton)
- Consumer Products Licensing Manager
- Graphics Programmer
- Senior Creature Designer
- Senior Designer
- Senior Development Director
- Senior Gameplay Designer
- Senior UX Scripter
- Shader Artist
- Systems Designer I
- UX Scripter
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DrugBank (https://www.drugbankplus.com/)
DrugBank is the world’s largest online database of drug and drug target information. Their mission is to structure and organize the world’s pharmaceutical knowledge to enable new drug discoveries and new kinds of medicine. Supporting academic research and student education remains a core part of their mission and in addition to commercial offerings, DrugBank continues to provide free, non-commercial datasets to academic researchers and a free version of DrugBank data, accessible at DrugBank.ca.
Open Position (Edmonton)
- Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning Specialist (Contracted)
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Keyworks (https://keyworks.ca/)
Keyworks is a Technology Strategy and Services firm based in Canada and Australia. We act as a delivery partner to our clients across Canada and internationally to implement mid to large scale technology programs.
With decades of experience as builders and operators in large North American MSO’s, we align our capabilities and our resources to successfully deliver results even in very complex operating environments.
We value fun, hard-work, and the practice of collaboration. We have a culture rooted in openness, accountability and teamwork. If you are a person who possesses a naturally positive, can-do attitude, and would like to make an impact to the success of our rapidly growing, multi-national company we want to hear from you.
Current Openings (Calgary):
- Specialized Planner
- GIS Analyst
- Network DOCSIS Architect
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Kudos (www.kudosnow.com)
Kudos is a Canadian HR Technology company that has developed an online employee relationship and culture platform that serves mid-market and enterprise organizations in over 80 countries, across 24 verticals and in eight languages. Organizations are using Kudos to virtualize employee recognition, feedback, and organizational communications, as well as gain more insight into their People Analytics.
Current Openings (Calgary):
- Full Stack Developer
- Junior Client Experience Specialist
- Billing / Accounts Receivable Coordinator
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LoKnow (https://loknow.com/)
LoKnow is a marketing tech and data company. LoKnow is changing the way digital ads are created and updated through software that your company will play a major role in building. LoKnow collects data from coast to coast to find the audience that’s right for you. Don’t waste time or money on the wrong audience. Location is Knowledge.
Open Positions (Edmonton):
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Controller
- Full Stack Developer (Python)
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Matrix-Solutions ( https://www.matrix-solutions.com/)
Matrix understands how to take a variety of information to enable our industrial customers to make informed decisions and meet regulatory requirements. That’s why Matrix constantly develops new and innovative ways to collect, analyze, and present information. Whether it’s reducing reporting time through the use of digital data collection, giving a bird’s eye view of industrial sites using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or using spatial mapping software to help evaluate the environmental and financial risks associated with industrial projects - Matrix Solutions can provide accurate and timely information solutions.
Open Positions:
- Application Support & Development Lead- Calgary
- Senior Web Application Developer / Solution Architect- Edmonton
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Nanoprecise Sci. Corp (https://www.nanoprecisesc.com/)
Nanoprecise Sci Corp is an AI + IoT company that is combining physics, material science and data analytics to diagnose issues with physical assets in various industries and predict the remaining time to failure so that proper corrective actions can be taken at an appropriate time. Nanoprecise is rapidly growing and looking for passionate and dedicated people to come and join its innovative team.
Open Positions (Edmonton)
- Technical Sales Engineer
- Fullstack Developer
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Punchcard Systems (https://punchcard.io/careers/)
At Punchcard, we build platforms that transform how people work. We are a team of strategy, user experience, and software development professionals with a focus on building amazing digital products and platforms. We see ourselves as your startup-as-a-service, meaning we work closely with you in the exploration of transformative opportunities, to discover new business models, and to drive innovation.
Open Positions (Edmonton):
- Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
- Senior Developer
- Business Designer
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PureIT ( https://pureit.ca/)
Find Superior Managed IT Services in Calgary, Canada
You don’t have to look far to find local IT support in Calgary with world-class service—with Pure IT, we make it easier than ever to find the solution you need without blowing your budget or conducting a nationwide search. As one of Calgary’s top IT consulting companies, we deliver custom-tailored technical solutions to meet your company’s unique needs. Pure IT provides high-quality IT solutions.
We approach Calgary IT support and other local towns with personal attention to detail. We are not a nationwide service provider, and that equips us to give you more of our time for developing and implementing the best security programs and control systems for your workplace. Some smaller or mid-sized businesses believe that they cannot get the same IT resources as the large corporations. With Pure IT, you will have access to the same tools and services that the big competition has.
Open Positions(Calgary):
- Senior Technical Consultant
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Techworks (https://www.techworks.ca/)
Techworks is an established Information Technology company with more than 25 successful years serving customers in Western Canada and the US. With a head office located in Calgary we provide IT support for Calgary businesses, including Managed Services and Consulting Services. Your Alberta company needs tech support solutions that will support your business needs, as well as systems and networks that can help your team work more efficiently and effectively. We provide our clients with a strategic advantage in business systems and technology that helps them to stay ahead of the competition and be more successful.
LISTENS TO YOUR NEEDS
At Techworks we know that the best solutions come from listening to our clients first. Understanding the needs of your business, helps us to take the technology you want to get the solution that you need. Our approach is working together with small and medium sized businesses, and our technical professionals, to collaborate on a custom system, with software and hardware solutions that is a right fit for you. This proactive way allows us to provide a comprehensive and competitive offering that leverages our industry partnerships that is focused on getting your Calgary company success in the marketplace. Let us design and implement an IT infrastructure helps you run your business.
Open Position(Calgary):
- Network Diagnostic Specialist
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Due to popular request, we are pleased to share the news on the following previously featured ABTEC1000 Alberta Technology companies - that they are searching for even more Talented individuals to join their team. ABTEC1000 has featured over 50 companies to date - as a reminder, see below for the opportunity to join some of these exciting companies!
Currently Hiring Even More:
- Attabotics (Calgary) - Jobs: Many
- Drivewyze (Edmonton) - Jobs: Many
- Jobber (Edmonton) - Jobs: Many
- Userful (Calgary) - Jobs: Many
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BY: MATTHEW HALLIDAY
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED JULY 1, 2019
At first glance, it’s hard to understand why a company like VizworX Inc. took so long – in its case, six years – before it started exporting.
Emerging from a University of Calgary lab in 2012, the company uses advanced augmented and virtual-reality systems to create immersive, digital representations of construction projects and other building sites. The technology allows the entire project team to virtually “walk” through the site, interacting with elements of the project and troubleshooting problems that don’t yet exist in the real world.
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Published:July 5, 2019
By GRAHAM HICKS
Edmonton Sun
I surrender. I capitulate.
For the past decade, I have been skeptical about this high-tech, innovation, disruption, knowledge-based business “eco-system” allegedly being built in Edmonton.
Show me the money! Show me the employment! Show me the University of Alberta computer science PhD students staying in Edmonton for career opportunities! Show me the office space leased to these companies!
Well, after a decade of incubators, accelerators, tax breaks, government grants, interest-free loans and wheel-spinning, it is finally happening.
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Co-working Spaces Building Community in Edmonton
by Breanna Mroczek June 28, 2019
Avenue Magazine
The collaborative nature of coworking spaces is turning the gig economy into a sharing economy.
The concept of “coworking” as we now know it was spurred by the rise of startups, the gig economy, and companies like WeWork, which offers individuals and small businesses flexible options for renting and sharing desk space, meeting rooms and other amenities. But Dez Melenka and camera operator Mike Tighe felt that the environment at CTV Edmonton, where they both worked for over a decade, was practically coworking before it was familiar.
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SEAN SILCOFF TECHNOLOGY REPORTER
The Globe and Mail
PUBLISHED JULY 17, 2019
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Brendan King and Jacqueline Cook of Saskatoon-based software company Vendasta, which has raised $40-million in venture-capital funding.
Brendan King ran a clothing store in the 1980s, sold IBM computer clones in the 1990s and joined Canada’s top-ranked dot-com business in 2000. Now, he runs Vendasta Technologies Inc., which is on track to generate $37-million in revenue this year.
If you haven’t heard of him, it’s because 53-year-old Mr. King has done it all in his home province of Saskatchewan, a place best known for its wealth of natural resources and where the technology sector accounts for just 2 per cent of provincial gross domestic product.
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Flawless Inbound offers Marketing Sessions to Local Technology Founders/CEOs
Flawless Inbound, is focussed on helping companies with a Next Generation Sales/Marketing enabled engine for any Technology/SaaS/VAR/MSP.
Flawless' model is to come in as a CMO office to Move Tech Companies from Startup to Growth Phase. Under one roof - Sales Enablement/CRM Implementation/Branding/Inbound Marketing/Lead Generation/Google/SEO/E-commerce build/ Full Digital Marketing Automation.
Flawless Inbound is one of the Leading HUBSPOT Partners Nationally in Canada. Our Headquarters is in Edmonton with operation in Alberta/BC, and are Members of Tec-Edmonton/BCTech/Marc (Toronto Tech Startup)
All Tech Entrepreneurs are welcome to come to our monthly Webinars, and quarterly workshops for two hours of Deep Dive Digital Marketing and Sales enablement.
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PainWorth is seeking early alpha/BETA testers. Help test a system that greatly assists patients in personal injury cases. The team is currently finalizing it's Minimal Viable Product and interested parties can sign up at www.PainWorth.com
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Description
Curious what's happening in the tech industry in Calgary?
Join us at Lunch Without Lunch to hear about the players, events and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people from any age, wage, or stage of company.
Rainforest Alberta is making space for the tech industry in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas. When someone asks "why bother building a tech industry in Alberta?" We ask "why not?"
From June-August LWOL is on its summer tour, visiting the different spaces in Calgary where innovation happens. *Make sure to check the location each week!*
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Networking
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Welcome
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Introductions
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Rainforest Updates
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News and Announcements
We believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why, or for more information, visit www.rainforestab.ca
Date And Time: Wed, August 7,14, 21, 28 2019 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM MDT
Location: Various
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Note: New location- Amber Cafe (10166-114 st)
Join us every Wednesday to meet other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
Whether you are new to the innovation ecosystem, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available, or have it all figured out - you should attend this gathering.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
DATE: Wed, Agust 7, 14, 21, 28 2019
TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM MST
PLACE: Amber Cafe & Restaurant
10166 114 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1R7
Agenda
- 11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
- 12:00 Welcome
- 12:10 Who is in the Room?
- 12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories
- 12:45 Networking
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Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August - we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow - during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
Location: Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House 10160 103 Street Northwest
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!
Here's your summer 2019 lineup:
Aug 7: Building Your Marketing Automation Strategy with Frances Kilgour, DriveWyze
Aug 14: Mental Health First Aid with Kris Porlier, Porlier Training
Aug 21: Understanding Your Customer's Reality with Sameer Dhar, founder of SenseAssure
The best news: it’s FREE and open to anyone who is looking to take their business to the next level - in any industry!
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Startup Edmonton HQ 301, 10359 - 104 Street · Edmonton, AB
Details
Learn about Git repositories and why they are important, and get some hands on experience using Git from the command line.
Instructor: Tammy Lee
Tammy Lee is a senior developer who specializes in WordPress. She has taught with Ladies Learning Code and MacEwan University. You may have seen her speak at Nerd Nite, a WordCamp, or most recently at the JavaScript For WordPress conference. You can follow her on Twitter @tammalee.
Please bring your laptop, a power cord and appetite to learn!
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Date And Time: Thursday, August 15, 2019 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Advanced Technology Centre, 9650 20 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Description
Rainforest Alberta - Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting), small business owners, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta's innovation system.
Join us to meet new like-minded people, celebrate successes and learn from failures, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
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4:00 PM Check-In
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4:20 PM Welcome & Introduction of the Rainforest
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4:30 PM Speaker - Jennifer Turner, Co-Founder at Calgary-based digital marketing tech company - Digital Magenta
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5:00 PM Roundtable Connections
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6:00 PM End
You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
Topic: Leveraging Marketing Automation to Accelerate Faster
Speaker: Jennifer Turner, Co-Founder at Digital Magenta, a tech marketing firm based in Calgary that works with companies to build a modernized and aligned marketing and sales function. Digital Magenta has worked with software and services companies in Canada and the US and is a certified partner of HubSpot, a leading CRM and marketing automation platform.
Jennifer will discuss why modernization in marketing approaches should be on the radar for early-stage companies and how they can begin planning to harness the power of automation in their sales and marketing processes.
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Rainforest Alberta has teamed up with the Calgary Public Library to offer you a chance to collide with Calgary's vibrant innovation ecosystem. Join us for Power Hour, an after-work opportunity to meet other members of your community face-to-face, and strengthen connections within the tech industry. Programming changes weekly - this is not your typical networking event!
PowerHour #15
Date And Time: Tue, August 20, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Central Library, 800 3 Street Southeast, 3-17B Field Law Meeting Room
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Invitation to iGeek’s Sept 20 University of Alberta IT Connection Career-Networking Event - Registration Deadline September 2, 2019
The UofA IT Connection Event is an excellent opportunity for companies to meet face-to-face with 2000-3000 students and alumni from all science, technology, engineering, and math related areas. More importantly, this event will also provide you a unique opportunity to meet with your potential business partners and interact with your potential customers in the one-hour breakfast session.
The IT Connection event is more like an IT career fair mixed with IT networking event. Join over 20 companies – from dynamic software companies like Invidi, to established corporations like ATB. Come join Alberta Blockchain, Technology Alberta, Startup Edmonton and more!
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8am-9am: Breakfast session for representatives - network with other company's representatives.
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9am-12pm: Network with students at company booths.
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12pm-1pm: Lunchtime .
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1pm-2pm: Company's tech talk (optional).
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2pm-4pm: Network with students at company booth.
Please click this link to see our event's detailed information:
https://sway.office.com/ q9enHvimyPuXvOzH?ref=Link
If you are interested in attending this event, please register using the form on this page. The registration for 2019 University of Alberta IT Connection Event will close on Monday, September 2nd, 2019 at 5:00 PM (MST). But we highly recommend companies to register as soon as possible to secure a spot, since the spots are quickly filled.
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Canadian Nano & Biotech PDA Mission to Brazil, 23-27 September, 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil
Attention companies that have strengths in nanotechnology, biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, and are interested in entering the Brazilian market, this could be a great opportunity. NanoCanada invites you to join us in a trade mission to São Paulo, Brazil. This mission is in parallel with
the Global Affairs Canada and the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program’s
(NRC-IRAP) Canadian Nanotechnology Partnership Development Activity mission to Brazil.
Please note that the original deadline has been extended from June 20th (with only a few spots remaining).
For more information, please contact either marie-helene.beland@international.gc.ca or janice.warkentin@nanocanada.com.
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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2019 Prairies Gala
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards gala brings together influential members of the business community as well as local and regional media in one of the year’s most renowned black tie business events. EY is proud to recognize and honour Canada’s unstoppable entrepreneurs who redefine the way we live, work and play. Register today and be a part of the action! We look forward to celebrating with you.
Featuring Alberta Companies Finalist: Custom Delivery Solutions, Blackline Safety Corp, ATTAbotics, OneSoft Solutions Inc., Jobber, Advanced Flow Technologies Inc., Altek Industrial Supply Ltd., Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc, Alta Pro Electric Ltd., etc.
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5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner and Awards
10:00 p.m. - Post-awards reception |
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Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
120 9 Ave SE, North Building, Calgary, AB, Canada |
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General registration tickets are $275 +GST each. |
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For questions about the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards gala, please contact:
Meghan Schimpf
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Coordinator - Prairies
Lauren.Collins@ca.ey.com
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If you are an entrepreneur looking for investment or strategic guidance, or an investor looking for your next opportunity, Edge is the event you do not want to miss. Edge Investment Forum bridges the gap between entrepreneurs and investors, bringing together individuals who have brilliant ideas with folks who have the foresight to invest in these ideas. We exist to fuel your dreams and turn them in to reality. Join us for a day of unique business presentations and ideas that are born in Canada but sure to make a difference in the world. The day will conclude with a networking reception. Register today.
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The BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM (BTF) Calgary will provide you with practical insights from business owners who have traveled down the transition path before you, to legal, financial and merger & acquisitions (M&A) experts.
It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when, you will transition your business. As the premier conference for business owners, this event will provide you with tactical take-aways in order to help you make smarter decisions in the short term while setting you up for a successful transition in the future.
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