Showing all articles in the Ecosystem category
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New scholarships strengthen Dematic’s ties to region
04 November 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Opinion, Tech About Town
Dematic, a company that uses technology to innovate within the shipping-and-receiving industry, is taking steps to strengthen ties with the Waterloo Region tech ecosystem. Read more
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Global mindset key to Waterloo Region startup success: Compass report
28 October 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Startups
The Waterloo Region was ranked 25th in a new report by Compass that ranked the world's start-up communities. The report stated that the region must take a more global mindset in order to grow. Along with… Read more
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Lacing up the gloves for a good cause
28 October 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Startups, Tech About Town
Canadian athletes and Canadian tech entrepreneurs share similar challenges. In particular, they have to compete against far-better-funded American companies. Read more
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Working Centre programs build bridges to tech world
21 October 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
The Working Centre, a non-profit organization in the Waterloo Region, launches two programs to target the tech needs of those under 30. Read more
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Joseph Fung on why tech leaders should care about gentrification in Kitchener
16 October 2015 | By Joseph Fung in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion
Joseph Fung, Vice President of HCM Products at NetSuite, discusses the importance of realizing the impacts of fast-evolving communities like Downtown Kitchener. Read more
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Ready, set, vote: Election day is almost here
14 October 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in
With election day fast approaching, make sure you're fully prepared is the best way to ensure you experience a smooth voting day. Read more
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Thomson Reuters Labs 'personal' to David Thomson, as Communitech space opens
13 October 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Featured, Startups
Thomson Reuters Labs made their debut in Communitech's space. Communitech News sat down with them to discuss the big announcement. Read more
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Toronto, Kitchener mayors speak out on need for better rail
09 October 2015 | By Phil Froklage in: Ecosystem, Featured, Videos
Toronto Mayor John Tory and Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic meet to discuss the connectivity between the two cities and its impact on the tech ecosystem. Read more
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UW Warriors hockey gets assist from local tech company
09 October 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Featured, Small to Mid Size
The Support from HockeyTech provides awards of $4,500 to 4 Waterloo hockey players. Read more
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Innovation economy demands confidence, not complacency, Premier tells CityAge conference
09 October 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Featured
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks about the challenges cities are facing at the CityAge conference in Toronto. Read more