Industry News

Making BC a mobile application development hub?

Submitted by ksaldern on July 25, 2011 - 16:14

 

A lesson in LEAN startup methods taken from S/W development methods

Submitted by ksaldern on July 5, 2011 - 14:35

This slideshare by Eric Ries provides a  lesson in LEAN startup methods taken from S/W development methods.  http://www.slideshare.net/guest472f47/2008-09-06-eric-ries-haas-columbia-customer-development-engineering-presentation?src=embed

Track and reduce your carbon emissions with Fortis BC's PowerSense initiative

Submitted by KAST on June 10, 2011 - 16:19

 As part of FortisBC’s PowerSense initiative, subsidies are being provided to support local businesses to participate in Climate Smart: an innovative program to help businesses track and reduce carbon emissions and develop strategies to cut costs, improve operational efficiencies, and gain a competitive edge.

Valuation and Term Sheet advanced workshop - May 31, Vancouver

Submitted by KAST on April 26, 2011 - 16:19

How do you correctly value an early stage company?
Many companies are over valuing themselves based on media articles.  Five pre-revenue companies were not selected for last Angel Forum due to $8 to $20 million pre-money valuations.

New Kootenay sustainability directory CBgreen helps folks see green and be green

Submitted by KAST on April 21, 2011 - 16:11

About two years ago, members of  Wildsight  and  West Kootenay EcoSociety  met at a Provincial Park near Cranbrook to come up with a collaborative approach to inspiring sustainable living throughout the Columbia Basin.

BCCFA 2011 Conference and AGM June 9-11 in 100 Mile House

Submitted by KAST on April 12, 2011 - 16:08

Hosted by the The District of 100 Mile House, in partnership with the Cariboo Regional District - the Forest Capital of Canada
 

Calling clean tech companies! Apply for the SD Tech Fund

Submitted by KAST on April 7, 2011 - 16:57

Do you have an innovative clean technology?

Sustainable Development Technology Canada's (SDTC) is looking for Canadian clean tech companies to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) by April 20, 2011 for their SD Tech Fund.

CANARIE DAIRS technology entrepreneurs to accelerate innovation

Submitted by KAST on April 7, 2011 - 16:48

Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) invited to submit proposals to develop products in CANARIE’s advanced high-speed R & D environment at no charge.


DAIR – Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research open to developers of:

Canada Get Your Business Online: Websites are now free for all Canadian businesses

Submitted by KAST on April 7, 2011 - 16:34

Websites are now free for all Canadian businesses.


If you’re a business owner without a website, you probably have a good reason for it. Maybe you thought it was too expensive or took too much time?  Maybe you were overwhelmed by the technology and didn’t know where to start?