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5 Employees In BC (5 Total)
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Thompson / Okanagan
Okanagan
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Accelerate, Okanagan, Association, Science, Technology
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At Accelerate Okanagan, our Mission is:
To increase the number of technology companies that start and grow in the Okanagan
We do this in two ways:
1. Helping to develop and support a vibrant entrepreneurial, creative and innovative technology community.
Our community ranges from students and aspiring entrepreneurs to startups and early stage companies; as well as established technology companies and the wide range of service providers who are critical to our industry
Our objective is to encourage people to start and grow technology companies!
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2. Offering programs that support entrepreneurs and technology companies looking to start, accelerate and grow.
These programs combine elements such as needs assessments, hands on coaching, mentorship, and access to world class expertise - including connections provincially, nationally and internationally.
Our objective is to help entrepreneurs and companies accelerate their growth and maximize their opportunity
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This association has 29 upcoming events.
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Trep Cafe
June 15, 2021
(12 PM to 1 PM)
Online
A community of entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners - anyone passionate about their life's work. About this event Combine and conquer. Whether you need a reset, want to spark new ideas or just need to get down to solving a business...
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FIRE Elements of truth: before reconciliation
June 15, 2021
(9:30 AM to 12 PM)
Online
Allows for reflection on social positioning and ignites our potential to make the necessary change towards reconciliation. About this event Elements of truth: before reconciliation An experiential workshop series guided by Indigenous values:...
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AWS Online Event: Modern Applications for Startups
June 15
to 17, 2021
(12 AM to 12 AM)
Online
App development is an essential capability for your growing startup. To build an app that's robust, functional, and scalable takes the best of both front-end and back-end development. AWS offers tools to help you achieve both. This virtual, 3-day...
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Online Marketing 101
June 15, 2021
(4 PM to 5 PM)
Online
Your website is a living document. It communicates with your customer and clients! This introduction workshop will teach you how to audit your website on a regular basis to make sure it's updated, makes sense, and is working. LIMITED SPACE!:...
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Extending the Runway: Leveraging Non-Dilutive Financing Sources
June 16, 2021
(8 AM to 9 AM)
Online
Looking for funding options to help accelerate your company's growth? Look beyond expensive equity financing and examine non-dilutive funding options (any kind of funding that does not require you to give away equity or ownership). Geared toward...
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WHAT DO LENDERS LOOK FOR?
June 16, 2021
(5 PM to 6 PM)
Online
We at the BBABC are pleased to partner with Vancity & BEBC to invite you to a learning workshop facilitated by Vancity.Brian Cade Community Investment Portfolio Manager at Vancity who also looks after the Micro-finance Portfolio and his...
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ProPride Dignity for LGBTQ2+ Disabled Employees and Jobseekers
June 16
to 20, 2021
(12 PM to 1 PM)
Online
LGBTQ2+ people with disabilities face major challenges in the area of employment. Research shows that disabled LGBTQ2+ people have some of the lowest rates of employment among gender and sexual minorities. In this member workshop, we will discuss...
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Funding & Support ft. Ben and Anjelica from Pocketed
June 16, 2021
(11 AM to 12 PM)
Online
Grant Applications 101: Learn How to Win Grants It can be challenging to stay up to date on what incentives and opportunities are available to businesses. Pocketed and Accelerate Okanagan are here to help. A brand-new grant cycle has started and,...
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Navigating support for LGBTQ2+ led businesses
June 16, 2021
(10 AM to 11:30 AM)
Online
Join Canadian experts to learn how to find government support for your LGBTQ2+ business & hear about the value of diversity in our economy About this event As part of Innovation Canada's Webinar Series, join Canadian experts to learn how to...
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BIDDING ON OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
June 17, 2021
(1 PM to 2:30 PM)
Online
COURSE DESCRIPTION Understand the Bid and Procurement Process with the Federal Government Did you know - The Government of Canada purchases between $20-$25 billion of goods, services, and construction each year. Many of the suppliers of these goods...
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This association has 11 members with profiles on T-Net.
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Mar 22, 2021
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Mike Boudreau, Founder of Techbrew Robotics, Named Winner of 2021 Okgn Angel Summit (Accelerate Okanagan)
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Jan 30, 2020
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Dragons' Den Star Arlene Dickinson to Headline 2020 OKGN Angel Summit as Keynote Speaker
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Dec 4, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan 2019 Board of Directors Announced
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Oct 15, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan Announces Appointment of Brea Lake as New CEO
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Oct 3, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan Receives $213,000 in Funding From NRC-IRAP to Support its OKGN Angel Summit for Next 2 Years
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Jul 24, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan Develops 5 Year Strategic Plan and Launches Search for Next CEO
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Apr 4, 2019
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Metabridge Announces 2019 Cohort of Top Tech Company Founders for 2019 Canadian Scale-Up Program
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Sep 21, 2018
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New Study Shows Okanagan Tech Sector Is Growing Fast; Contributes Over $1.6 Billion to Regional Economy
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Jan 17, 2018
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Accelerate Okanagan Receives $473,000 in New Funding from the Government of Canada to Expand Programming
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Nov 22, 2017
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Accelerate Okanagan 2017 Board of Directors Announced - Three new members join Board of Directors
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