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2010 BCIC New Ventures Compeition adds regional component! KAST to support local entries!

BCIC's New Ventures BC Competition is adding a new regional component this year for all technology focused companies residing outside of the Greater Vancouver region. This opens up even greater opportunities for companies in the West Kootenay to apply, participate and win.

Thinking of entering NVBC? KAST can help!

NVBC 2010 Top 10 Announcement

The New Ventures BC judges have made it official and announced the 10 Finalists for the the 2010 competition.


In alphabetical order by company name the Top 10 are:

 


Cassadra De Git - Checking in from Shad Valley

Cassandra De Git recently returned from her experience at the Shad Valley program. Sponsored in part by KAST, Cassandra wrote back this week chonicling her time at Shad.


KAST sponsored student thankful for Shad Valley experience

KAST “GLOWS” youth initiative: Growing Learning Opportunities With Science for youth in the West Kootenay is a major component of KAST’s mandate.

Federal agency investigating Freddie and Fannie investments





This morning, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that it could be investigating the investments of mortgage companies Freddie and Fannie. Bank loan information has been subpoenaed dealing with the securities purchased by the companies. The FHFA believes that some of the liability for these securities may be with the sellers.



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Meet the stars of the Royal BC Museum!
Thursday, October 7, 2010

Red carpet begins at 6:00 pm

Don't miss out – buy your tickets today!


Road to Banff Venture Forum Bootcamp

Banff Venture Forum Bootcamp 

CONNECT: Next Happens Here – October 12, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West

  CONNECT: Next Happens Here– October 12, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West

 


RFP Web-Based Online Payment Solution - Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for a web- ased online payment solution.

Funding for Solar Installations Under PSECA Program

UPDATE: There has been a verystrong response to the June 8, 2010 PSECA 3 call for proposals. Applicationsare expected to exceed the funding available. The PSECA Solar deadline forapplications is August 20, 2010.