In the new role he assumes October 1, Eisner will the responsible for the company’s strategic growth and will oversee the business and technical operations. He is currently general manager of Mariner Security Solutions.
Drone NL’s Alex Robbins answers questions from a panel of judges following his Pitch 101 presentation at InvestAtlantic Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s.
One of the largest independent information technology services firms in Atlantic Canada is expanding its Halifax operations.
Mariner, a group of companies established by Gerry Pond, Curtis Howe and Bob Justason, opened up a new office this summer at the Bond Building on Spring Garden Road in the heart of Halifax’s new Innovation District.
The Government of Canada is proposing changes to the tax system that will have an impact on Canada’s entrepreneurship community.
Last week, Startup Canada gave entrepreneurs a voice at roundtables in London, Waterloo and Kingston and met with representatives from the Government and the Official Opposition to voice the concerns of entrepreneurs.
As the voice of Canada’s entrepreneurship community, Startup Canada has planned a series of opportunities for entrepreneurs to continue to voice their perspectives and to learn more about the proposed changes.
A challenge for many early-stage companies in New Brunswick is securing growth capital, but two new funding policies announced Thursday by Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) might help with that.
Canada’s eastern seaboard is home to some of the country’s most dynamic and successful firms, and the Atlantic Canadian companies on the 2017 PROFIT 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies are proof.
Mr. Gerry Pond will receive the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Atlantic Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his enduring contribution to Canadian business, philanthropic endeavours and outstanding leadership within the community and across Canada.
We are thrilled to announce that Leadsift has been identified as the top marketing tool of the year by Smart Selling Tools in their TMT Guide specifically aimed at identifying the best marketing tools out there which can directly facilitate revenue generation by improving sales manifold. It really is a great honor to be recognized alongside other outstanding companies like Seismic, 6Sense, ClearSlide, SalesWings etc.
Vancouver, BC – Today, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is delighted to announce the official launch of the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program WIL Digital to develop industry and innovation ready talent for the digital economy. ICTC’s recent labour market report “Navigating the Digital Shift – Outlook 2021, highlights an acute digital talent demand of around 216,000 by 2021, and where digital jobs growth has outpaced the overall economy by over 4 to 1. This initiative, funded by the Government of Canada and in close collaboration with industry and academic partners will provide 1000 students across Canada with quality work integrated experiences in three fast growth sectors of the Canadian economy: Fintech, Advanced Manufacturing, and Intelligent Retail.
WIL Digital is being officially launched today at SAP Labs Vancouver – BC by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and ICTC President & CEO, Namir Anani.
“When Canadian students get on-the-job education, they’re getting the experience they need to succeed. Our Innovation and Skills Plan is putting Canada’s skilled, talented and creative people at the heart of a more innovative future economy.” said the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
“We are delighted to launch this program in collaboration with the industry and academic partners from across Canada. This program entitled, the WIL to succeed in tomorrow’s digital economy – Innovation ready grads, is a significant milestone in addressing the skills and labour shortages while strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in a global economy.” said Namir Anani, ICTC President & CEO.
“SAP Labs Canada prides itself in our robust student internship and co-op work program. We hire more than 200 interns every year into our four Labs locations across the country and these students are key drivers of our success. We believe that building cross-generational teams, where young talent works alongside seasoned professionals, brings a diversity of thought that strengthens our innovation process. We are encouraged by the opportunity for the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program to offer this type crucial hands-on experience to ready Canadian youth for a lifetime of employment in the digital economy.” – Kirsten Sutton, Managing Director, SAP Labs Canada
For more information on this powerful program, visit: https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/education-and-skills/#youth
Organizers of a new festival hope to put New Brunswick on the map in the world of Canadian comic conventions.