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Industry Association
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5 Employees In BC (5 Total)
5 In BC (5 Total)
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Thompson / Okanagan
Okanagan
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Company Blog
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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 22 upcoming events.
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Grant Writing Essentials (Virtual)
October 19, 2021
(9 AM to 12 PM)
Online
Limited resources are the norm for non-profit organizations. During the pandemic, many organizations have had even less to work with to meet increased needs in the community. KCR and our team of local fund development specialists can help you...
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Rendez Vous: Women x Nonbinary Digital Connect (English)
October 19, 2021
(9 AM to 10:30 AM)
Online
Pride at Work Canada has been bringing women and nonbinary people together over breakfast in a dozen cities across Canada for years. Though we can't safely hold in-person events right now, we are forever optimists. We're seizing on this opportunity...
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Valley Wide Small Business Week
October 19, 2021
(9 AM to 4 PM)
Online
Small business owners from across the Okanagan-Shuswap region have the chance to participate in three days of development workshops and connect with peers from across the valley as Community Futures hosts a virtual version of Small Business Week...
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Roles of the Job Developer, Assistive Tech Specialist and the Employer in Accommodation
October 19, 2021
(10 AM to 11 AM)
Online
Employers may be fearful that accommodating someone with a disability will be costly, that it will cause hardship to them and their other staff, and that the employee will become a burden. In this webinar, we will highlight how the Job Developer,...
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VALLEY WIDE SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2021
October 19
to 21, 2021
(9:30 AM to 3 PM)
Online
Small business owners from across the Okanagan-Shuswap region have the chance to participate in three days of development workshops and connect with peers from across the valley as Community Futures hosts a virtual version of Small Business Week...
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Expand Your Talent Pool: Introduction to Engaging Student Talent for Small & Medium Sized Organizations
October 19, 2021
(5 PM to 6 PM)
Online
Expand your talent pool and connect with student talent across UBC Okanagan, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern British Columbia. These three institutions, through the Interior & Northern Work Integrated Learning (INWIL)...
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Rendez Vous: Women x Nonbinary Digital Connect (French)
October 19, 2021
(2 PM to 3:30 PM)
Online
Pride at Work Canada has been bringing women and nonbinary people together over breakfast in a dozen cities across Canada for years. Though we can't safely hold in-person events right now, we are forever optimists. We're seizing on this opportunity...
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Trep Cafe
October 19, 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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Assistive Technology Services Webinar
October 20, 2021
(12:30 PM to 1 PM)
Online
Find out how the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program, operated by Neil Squire, can benefit you and your employees. Join Marketing Manager, Nate Toevs, each week for a webinar on the following topics: Workplace accommodations Ergonomics...
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Building Capacity & Connections: Resources for women in business
October 20, 2021
(12 PM to 1 PM)
Online
Procurement Assistance Canada, under Public Services and Procurement Canada, in partnership with the Women's Enterprise Centre, is inviting you to join us for our upcoming webinar! This session is designed to provide key information and strategies...
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This association has 11 members with profiles on T-Net.
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Aug 10, 2021
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Accelerate Okanagan Receiving ETSI-BC Funds to Expand Support for Entrepreneurs in Okanagan Communities With a Population of Under 25,000
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Jul 27, 2021
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Canada’s First All-Female Angel Fund Expands Across North America (Accelerate Okanagan)
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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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