Monday, 6 January 2014

Wavefront Wireless Summits 2014

Driving business transformation with mobility & wireless solutions 

Having a mobility strategy can no longer be a tactical response to changing trends.  It is a core strategic tool.  Understanding the capabilities of available technologies and how they come together as solution sets is fundamental to successfully competing in today’s global markets.

Wavefront Wireless Summits 2014 will examine how wireless and mobility technologies:
  • Create operational efficiencies and lower costs
  • Increase value and relevance to your customers
  • Bridge the innovation gap and impact time to market
  • Improve employee productivity

Wavefront Wireless Summits consists of two tracks covering the most important topics impacting business technology decisions today. The M2M Summit brings together the key players and emerging stars who are driving the world's next big technology evolution – The Internet of Things. The Wireless Business Summit tackles tough mobility topics facing business leaders today in keeping pace with the rapidly changing global business landscape. 

Speakers include senior executives from companies such as SAP, Visa Canada, Boeing, T Mobile, Rogers, Bing, Yankee Group and Vodafone.

When:
February 4 – 6, 2014

Where:
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC

Accelerate new business opportunities with B2B Meetings

Don’t miss your chance to pitch your business to global wireless companies in one-on-one partnering meetings. Only open to conference attendees, B2B Meetings connects wireless entrepreneurs and small businesses with global industry leaders, providing unique 45 minute one-on-one networking opportunities.


For more information and to register, please visit wavefrontsummits.com.

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Soft-Landing Program applications due Friday



A reminder that applications for this round of the Canadian Digital Media Network’s Outbound Soft-Landing Program close this Friday, November 29th.

The program offers qualified, mature startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exposure to business opportunities around the world. It provides the opportunity to work from a partnered business accelerator to obtain regional support and resources for the right connections to help open new markets, close international sales or connect with new partners.
To date, 47 companies have had the opportunity to enter 17 foreign markets and identify more than $30 million in new business and investment opportunities – representing a return on investment of greater than 30 to 1.
For more information, click here or contact Lisa Cashmore, Soft-Landing Program Manager to learn more about how to apply for this great opportunity!

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Monday, 18 November 2013

Startup Weekend New Brunswick Recap / Startup Weekend Nouveau-Brunswick Récapitulation



 
(français à suivre)

Startup Weekend New Brunswick was AWESOME. Here's a recap:

1. Congratulations to the winning teams:  MooBooks and HoloDocks!

2. Event metrics  45 attendees, 15 ideas pitched,  7 teams, 12 sponsors

3. Startup Weekend New Brunswick in the news:
Times and Transcript, Monday, Nov. 18, page A3 “Budding Entrepreneurs Inspired”

4. How you can stay connected with other attendees 
    •       Follow the hashtag on twitter @SWNB

5. When is the next Startup Weekend New Brunswick? Watch for the next Startup Weekend New Brunswick to take place in the spring in Saint John.

6. One big final THANK YOU to
Organizers: Izold Guihur, Sally Ng, Heather Boyd-Kinnie, Barbara Ells and Jessica Kennedy
Sponsors: Build Ventures, BDC, TKS, CYBF, U de M, Planet Hatch, Pond-Deshpande Centre at UNB, Tech South East, Stewart McKelvey, Government of New Brunswick, Workspace Atlantic, Moncton Miracles
Speaker: Walter Melanson,
Coaches: Sean Fahey, Sean Cook, Shawn Carver, Walter Melanson, Dale Ritchie, Nicole LeBlanc, Pablo Asiron, Dave Gallant, David Eisnor, Yves Boudreau, and Vera Milan Gervais
Judges: Izold Guihur, Anne Hébert, Dan Martell, and Trevor MacAusland

Thanks everyone for coming out, we hope to see you at the next event!

Cheers,

Barb, Sally, Heather, Jessica and Izold, the Startup Weekend NB organizing team!

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Startup Weekend Nouveau-Brunswick était EXTRAORDINAIRE. Voici la récapitulation:

1. Félicitations aux équipes gagnantes : MooBooks and HoloDocks
2. Paramètres de l'événement: 45 participants, 15 présentations, 7 formation d'équipes, 12commanditaires
3. Fin de semaine de démarrage Nouveau-Brunswick dans les medias

Times and Transcript, Monday, Nov. 18, page A3 “Budding Entrepreneurs Inspired”


4. Comment pouvez-vous rester en contact avec les autres participants
• • Suivez le hashtag sur twitter @startupNB
5. Quand aura lieu la prochaine fin de semaine de démarrage Nouveau-Brunswick?  La prochaine fin de semaine de démarrage Nouveau-Brunswick aura lieu à Saint John au printemps.

5. Un grand MERCI final aux organismes et personnes suivantes:
Organisateurs: 
Organizers: Izold Guihur, Sally Ng, Heather Boyd-Kinnie, Barbara Ells and Jessica Kennedy
Commanditaires: Build Ventures, BDC, TKS, CYBF, U de M, Planet Hatch, Pond-Deshpande Centre at UNB, Tech South East, Stewart McKelvey, Government of New Brunswick, Workspace Atlantic, Moncton Miracles
Conférencier: Walter Melanson,
Coaches: Sean Fahey, Sean Cook, Shawn Carver, Walter Melanson, Dale Ritchie, Nicole LeBlanc, Pablo Asiron, Dave Gallant, David Eisnor, Yves Boudreau, and Vera Milan Gervais
Juges: Izold Guihur, Anne Hébert, Dan Martell, and Trevor MacAusland



Merci à tous, nous espérons vous voir au prochain événement!

Barb, Sally, Heather, Jessica and Izold, le Startup Weekend NB équipe!


Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Ready To Take Your Business Global?



Ready To Take Your Business Global?
Now accepting applications to the Canadian Digital Media Network’s Outbound Soft-Landing Program.

Are you ready to take your business global? Canadian companies must grow globally to succeed in a global digital economy.

There’s only so much that can be done through phone calls, emails and video conferencing. Sometimes the difference between closing a company-changing piece of business and a missed opportunity is a face-to-face meeting to close the deal.

That’s where the Canadian Digital Media Network’s Outbound Soft-Landing Program comes in. The program offers qualified, mature startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exposure to business opportunities around the world.

It provides the opportunity to work from a partnered facility to obtain regional support and resources to help open new markets, close international sales or connect with new partners. Through the program, Canadian companies looking to expand in foreign markets anywhere in the world can qualify for up to three months of residency in partner facilities equipped to support their growth, plus up to $4,000 for transportation and hotel costs.

Ideal candidates are generating revenue already and have goals of growing their customer base, opening a satellite office, or developing distribution channels or secure partnerships.

Now in its fourth cohort, 47 participating companies have entered 17 international markets and identified more than $30 million in new business and investment opportunities, established key partnerships and connections.

How to Apply
As a hub member of the Canadian Digital Media Network, Tech South East provides you with exclusive access to this program. We’re accepting applications from November 11 to November 29, 2013 for companies looking to participate in soft landings outside the country between January 1 and March 15, 2014.

Please contact Barbara Ells at barb@techsoutheast.ca to find out more information about application requirements.

Want to Learn More?
For further enquiries please contact Lisa Cashmore, Manager, Soft-Landing Program, Canadian Digital Media Network; 519-804-2980 ext. 1075 or lisa.cashmore@cdmn.ca