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Politics Plug-in: Advice for young companies from GR veteran Bob Crow
14 July 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in, Small to Mid Size, Startups
Faye Roberts sat down with Bob Crow to discuss government relations in Waterloo Region and entrepreneurs. Read more
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The value of experience : What tech can learn from the guild system
09 July 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
People in tech tend to be more meritocratic, valuing and respecting experience rather than arbitrary hierarchy, similar to the guild system. Perhaps the return of apprenticeships could be valuable. Read more
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He built, he settled (and then he threw a party)
08 July 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Craig Beattie, a founding partner at Perimeter Development Corporation, worked on many different projects in KW. They were here so often, they decided to move their company and throw a party. Read more
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Politics Plug-in: Is there more to Canada than bacon and beer?
06 July 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in
There are many reasons for Canadian businesses to be proud of where they operate. Read more
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8.7 billion (OK, 5) reasons to attend the Ambient Intelligence conference
02 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Opinion, View from the 'Loo
Communitech News sat down to talk with Ian Pilon and Emile McLean to talk about the Ambient Intelligence conference. Read more
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Politics Plug-in: Pre-election means pre-game for candidates
30 June 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in
The pre-election phase of the campaign involves parties going around and speaking with businesses to build their platform. This can be crucial to secure voters. Read more
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Your network: Real connections, or just a name collection?
25 June 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Making connections in tech can be difficult. Often people have a collection of names rather than a dense network of connections. Read more
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Politics Plug-in: There's more to civics than crack-smoking mayors
23 June 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in
Drama can be very interesting, but people should be tapped into the election regardless of how scandalous it is. Read more
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What hackathons teach us, and what they don't
11 June 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion, Startups
Hackathons are usually short and innovative, but many ideas do not result in a company. They are very useful for making new connections and bonding quickly however. Read more
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8 Queen marks Voisins' first foray into downtown office market
04 June 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Opinion, View from the 'Loo
The Voisin family has been an entrepreneurial family. Frank and Steve Voisin unveiled plans for 8 Queen St. N in Kitchener. Read more