Product/Marketing Manager Round Table: Who’s in Charge – Sales, Marketing or Product

Presenter: Gerry Wight, Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Daniels Electronics Ltd.

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BioEnergy & BioProducts Seminar Series: Featuring Novozymes

LifeSciences BC cordially invites you to join us for a networking breakfast and seminar with Novozymes, a leading global company in industrial enzymes and bio-innovation from Copenhagen, Denmark. Together with customers across a broad array of industries, they create tomorrow's industrial bio-solutions, which both improves their customers' business and the use of the planet's resources.
 

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CE Workshop for Medical Devices: How to successfully gain access to the EU Market

This workshop is designed to provide medical device companies with an overview of the European Union (EU) regulatory system. Manuela Ahlers, an expert with TUV NORD CERT GmbH has been invited to give you the know-how to systematically seek regulatory approval for your medical devices. This interactive full day workshop will prepare you for exporting your product to the EU market.
 

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Medical Device Mingler

LifeSciences British Columbia and MEDEC are pleased to host a Medical Device Mingler following the CE Workshop for Medical Devices on September 13, 2010. This reception is dedicated to networking and encouraging members of the community to build relationships with local colleagues and prospective partners.
 

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Industry Roundtable - U.S. Healthcare Reform: Impact on the Canadian Life Sciences Industry

On March 23, 2010, the U.S. Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the first major reform of the U.S. healthcare system in decades. Over time, this legislation will have a wide-ranging impact on biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic companies selling into the U.S. market. This 3 hour seminar will provide a survey of this legislation, with an emphasis on aspects of the law that will affect life sciences companies.
 

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Discovery Foundation Market Entry Program - Fall 2010

Are you a the founder of a new technology company wondering how to validate your new product in the market? ACETECH is delivering a go-to-market boot camp in cooperation with the Discovery Foundation Education Program for very early stage technology companies. The program provides a structured process and one-on-one mentoring from an experienced technology CEO to help you get to market faster with less risk.
 

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CFO/Controller Round Table: Broad Discussion About Foreign Exchange

The VIATeC CFO/Controller RT provides an opportunity for seasoned CFO’s and Controllers working in local high-technology companies to network and share ideas, information and expertise. This table is ideally suited for professionals with years of applied experience/training who are able to participate and contribute at a strategic level.
 

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2010 National Biotechnology Week Launch

This day will feature a presentation aimed at secondary school students followed by an interactive session at the BC Cancer Research Centre and Genome Sciences Centre where students will have an opportunity to perform a series of experiments and learn more about the scientific process.
 

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Gateway to Biotechnology: Biotechnology Lecture & 2010 sanofi-aventis BioTalent Challenge Launch

LifeSciences BC invites teachers and students in grades 9 to 12 to our annual fall biotechnology lecutre and launch of the sanofi-aventis BioTalent Challenge. The day will feature a one to two hour lecture on biotechnology and tours of the BC Cancer Agency and other nearby research facilities.
 

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Discover the Secrets of Receiving Government Grant Money

Did you know that millions of dollars in government grants go unused every year because businesses aren't aware of how to access them? How would you like to get in the loop about these opportunities? In this 1 hour workshop, the BC Grant Awareness Organization will share information on a new grant that should be on your radar! Our mandate is to research grants and educate businesses on how to take advantage of them.
 

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New Ventures BC Awards Ceremony

SFU Segal School of Business, 500 Granville St (@ Pender)

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Sustainability Round Table: Getting to Zero Waste

Presenters:

* Allan Baxter, Facilities Manager at Carmanah, will share his process for going zero waste.
* Chris Clarke and Alayna Siddall are in the process of making Archipelago zero waste. They will share their strategies, challenges, and triumphs.
 

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Green Jobs and Putting HR to Work for Your Organization: What You Need to Know

Please join us to hear the City of Vancouver’s Green Economy Vision and Colette Rivet, Executive Director of BioTalent Canada who will lead you through the human resources and skills development tools that can benefit your organization. Discover the latest Labour Market Information, The PetriDish™ free job bank, the BioTalent HR Tool Kit, the BioSkills Recognition Program, the Career Focus wage subsidy program and other valuable employer resources.
 

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Getting Other People’s Money: An Overview of the BC Securities Regime for Tech Companies

Is your tech business growing? Are you ready to seek investment outside your founder group? Did you know that when you do so, you will be subject to the BC securities regulatory regime?
 

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HR Round Table: Career Development: Helping Staff Take Control of their Career

The VIATeC Human Resources Peer Round Table provides an opportunity for seasoned Human Resources Professionals working in local high-technology companies to network and share ideas, information and expertise in a collegial and confidential forum. Lively presentations and discussions ensue around current and emergent HR topics of interest, identified and suggested by members.
 

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The Lean Startup

This is the launch and the first seminar in the VIATeC/New Ventures BC seminar series. Lunch will be provided (sandwiches, cookies, water, coffee, etc.) and an overview of the New Ventures BC competition will be given.
 

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Biotechnology and Beyond: Introduction to the Life Sciences Industry

Taught by Dr. Paul Barran twice per year, this popular two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles, technologies, and applications of biotechnology in the life sciences.
 

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Breakfast Speaking Series Featuring Professor Stephen J. Toope

This presentation will stimulate discussion and thinking around the critical role of research and innovation as they relate to economic development. Professor Toope will share his perspective and that of UBC on the role of science, research and innovation in the development of new local and global economies.
 

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Greater Victoria Angel Network

The University of Victoria Innovation and Development Corporation (IDC) and the Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) are hosting their sixth Greater Victoria Angel Network — Investors’ Forum. This is an exclusive event that respects the privacy of local investors and provides information on opportunities for investment in new and existing local high technology companies.
 

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Breakfast Speaking Series Featuring Ms. Carole James

Ms. James will discuss the New Democratic Party's position on science and technology as part of BC's future as well as how public investment in health and education can be translated into new jobs for the province.
 

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