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Jocelyn Wessels: Making a difference in women’s health
11 August 2023 | By Alex Kinsella in: Founder Profiles, Resource
Launched in 2021 by Wessels and co-founder Dr. Lauren Foster, AIMA Laboratories is developing a first-of-its-kind, non-invasive diagnostic tool to help detect endometriosis earlier so women can be provided… Read more
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A whirlwind of progress for Vambora
01 August 2023 | By Suhani Saigal in: Featured, Founder Profiles, News
Waterloo-based fintech Vambora is innovating traditional credit-check systems to help international students and immigrants secure rental housing and establish credit histories in Canada Read more
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Alisha McFetridge: From Fierce Founder to Greentech Game Changer
12 July 2023 | By Alex Kinsella in: Founder Profiles, Resource
We caught up with Rainstick co-founder and CEO Alisha McFetridge to learn about her journey from the Communitech Fierce Founders pitch competition to winning accolades at CES. Read more
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Start this train: The Build Strong Cities tour stops in Waterloo Region
23 May 2021 | By Kayleigh Platz in:
The Build Strong Cities campaign stopped in Kitchener. Kitchener City Councillor Berry Vrbanovic talks about transit systems while Kevin Tuer of CDMN, Kadie Ward of Build Strong Cities and Steve Woods… Read more
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Making words make a difference
30 November 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Community member Donna Litt is also a writer and decided to use a different pen name for other genres to raise money for local initiatives. Read more
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FUZEnation, explained
17 August 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Opinion, Tech About Town
FUZEnation brings technology and music together into a jam-packed 4-day event in Waterloo Region. Read more
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Cool blues fest hits right note on a warm weekend
27 July 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Communitech sits down with Rob Deyman, Executive Director of the TD Kitchener Blues Festival, to discuss the exciting 4-day event in Waterloo Region. Read more
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For Karel Vuong, Space is anything but the final frontier
22 June 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Startups, Tech About Town
Communitech sits down with Karel Vuong, the founder of Spaces, a website highlighting fantastic workplaces around Canada. Read more
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These tech workers take cycling to heart
01 June 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Tech About Town
Tech workers, Ng and Schwarz, are cycling for a good cause right in the Tannery. Read more
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In the summer, in the city
18 May 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Tech About Town
The upcoming summer in Waterloo Region is going to be full of fun and creative events to partake in. Read more