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Tech About Town: The Wek effect
15 October 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Startups, Tech About Town
Michael Wekerle may be known as the newest dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, but the ex-trader is more than just a showman. Passionate about entrepreneurship, Wekerle founded Difference Capital in Toronto,… Read more
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It's time to brand the whole region,' CityAge delegates told
14 October 2014 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
At a press conference during the two-day event, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne appeared to agree with Wolfe’s recommendations, noting the province is now looking at the sorts of land use policies, business… Read more
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View from the 'Loo: Want a vibrant arts scene? Get off your wallet
02 October 2014 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Opinion, View from the ‘Loo
The Waterloo Region has been underpaying its artists and this problem is starting to get more attention. Darin White finds it baffling that entrepreneurs who survive by selling products often expect him… Read more
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Tech About Town: Surviving Bootcamp
01 October 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Startups, Tech About Town
The Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp spent three days talking about financing, venture capital, and data analytics. 10 women pitched their ideas that were ambitious, competitive, and intelligent. Suncayr,… Read more
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Ontario Premier to address CityAge conference in Waterloo
01 October 2014 | By Communitech in: Announcements, Ecosystem, News
Communitech and CityAge are delighted to announce that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will be giving a keynote speech at The Innovation City conference on Oct. 9 & 10. The Innovation City, which will be… Read more
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Tactic Hive gives amateur gamers a professional experience
29 September 2014 | By Emmett O'Kane in: Featured, News, Startups
Leo Zhao, CEO and co-founder of Tactic Hive is an engineering student at the University of Waterloo that is tackling a competitive gaming problem. He created a league that would give amateur players an… Read more
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Tech About Town: There's a new creative space in town
24 September 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Startups, Tech About Town
Alexander Marshall, founder of George Briggs Media is settling into a new studio space, called The GB Collective, down the road from Communitech. Marshall wants to stay Waterloo Region, but working in… Read more
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Improved GO train service edges closer as province buys track
24 September 2014 | By Chuck Howitt in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
Ontario has purchased a 53-km section of CN’s rail line between Kitchener and Georgetown as it moves ahead with a plan to improve train service to and from Toronto.GO Transit can plan for even more service… Read more
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Australian accelerator inspired by Waterloo ecosystem
23 September 2014 | By Trish Crompton in: Ecosystem, Featured, Startups
Wollongong University’s iAccelerate program has announced a 5-year partnership with the University of Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre. The Accelerator Centre will provide best practices and its methods to… Read more
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Hack the North: A massive success built on community effort
21 September 2014 | By Trish Crompton in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Startups
Hack the North was a great hit with over 200 projects being created over the weekend. Read more