Showing all articles by author: Alex Kinsella
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Building an amazing employee experience for the Future of Work and Learning
22 October 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Future of Work
Communitech has been working hard to adapt to the Future of Work, from trying to better understand the current employee experience to bringing in Communitech staff together for a series of workshops with… Read more
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Three ways to get involved in your community in October
17 October 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Looking for ways to be involved in the community? From municipal elections to featuring local artists at the Communitech Hub to supporting great local charities, here are some great events and items to… Read more
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What's the German word for innovation?
09 October 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Kitchener-Waterloo's Oktoberfest is the regions largest event and every year they look for opportunities to innovate and improve, this year they're partnering up with some new Bavarian beers and looking… Read more
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Catered lunches lead to great discoveries in our community
02 October 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Catered lunches are a great perk of working at tech companies but they can also be a great way of exploring and interacting with communities, in this article we look at some great local eats in Waterloo… Read more
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LUMEN showcases the interplay of light, art and technology
25 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
LUMEN is coming back for it's second year this year, featuring more than 30 artists and musicians across four zones in Uptown Waterloo. Guests can visit interactive exhibits, art pieces, selfie booths… Read more
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Getting Waterloo Region ready for the Future of Work and Learning
20 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Future of Work, Opinion
Technological change has created a need for lifelong learning. Communitech, Manulife, the University of Waterloo and Deloitte began a conversation on what all four groups – employers, employees, education… Read more
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Doors Open invites us to learn about water in Waterloo Region
18 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
During Doors Open, local businesses and organizations open up their noteworthy buildings and heritage sites, many of which are not regularly open to the public. Tying many of the sites together this year… Read more
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Bestival brings a European street festival vibe to Midtown
11 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Now entering its third year, Belmont Village Bestival is a festival full of live music, art, and activities. Read more
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Connecting with your community
04 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
We’re Communitech, your local innovation hub that helps tech companies start, grow and succeed. We also are seriously passionate about helping people connect and building a strong community. Here is a… Read more
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View from the 'Loo: Alex Kinsella looks ahead to LRT
27 February 2014 | By Alex Kinsella in: View from the 'Loo
Waterloo and Kitchener are best of friends, but also stark rivals. The idea of uniting often occurs, and the creation of the LRT threatens the idea of community of each city. Read more