Squiggle Park gets $500k for educational programs
Bite-sized, animated games to help kids learn to read, and made by Halifax-based Squiggle Park, have gotten a big boost with a loan from Canada’s economic development agency.
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CVCA Reacts to Announcement of Passive Investment Tax Changes
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) welcomes today’s announcement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau regarding the passive investment income tax changes.
SWEPT RAISES $2.5 MILLION TO TACKLE EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN THE CLEANING INDUSTRY
Swept has raised a $2.5 million seed round led by iNovia Capital with Afore Capital.
Swept initially launched as Clean Simple in November 2015, and later raised $600,000 from HIGHLINE VC, BDC capital, Innovacorp, and EastValley Ventures. Targeted to the janitorial industry, the platform streamlines communication between companies and their cleaners, and includes time-tracking, scheduling, and client problem reporting.
Tampa Bay Lightning home opener to celebrate going green with SHIFT Energy’s Energy Optimization Software
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning announced details for ‘Go Green Sports Night’ for the team’s home opener against the Florida Panthers this evening at AMALIE Arena. The Bolts will participate in the Green Sports Alliance’s special night, which entails spreading the word about the efforts athletes, fans and organizations are making to lessen their footprint on our planet.
Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, LLC (TBSE), which manages and operates AMALIE Arena, has seen positive financial and environmental impacts since implementing Shift Energy’s Energy Optimization Software (EOS). EOS integrated easily with existing infrastructure inside the arena and their event management software (eventbookings.com), allowing TBSE to simplify and enhance day-to-day operations while customizing the system to Tampa Bay’s unique exterior conditions.
TBSE is reporting an energy cost reduction of 14%, a consumption reduction of nearly 1,500,000 kWh, and demand (kW) cost reduction of 15% and 1,100 tons CO2 saved following the deployment of EOS. Across the spectrum, the EOS system outperformed payback expectations for the facility operators.
Mariner xVu™ Supports Hrvatski Telekom in Launch of Next Gen Services for MAXtv Customer Experience Enhancement
Mariner xVu™ is pleased to announce that Hrvatski Telekom, the leading provider of telecommunications services in Croatia, has expanded its use of xVu’s multi-award-winning software as part of a substantial investment in key segments such as television and broadband access. Part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, Hrvatski Telekom has just launched a new generation of MAXtv television services, setting a new standard for the TV program viewing experience. Hrvatski Telekom is currently engaged in a customer experience enhancement initiative, offering the broadest range of television programs in Europe to its customers anytime, anywhere.
Paul Eisner is Named President of Mariner Innovations
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.
MARINER EXPANDS HALIFAX OPERATIONS
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.
New ONB Funding Policies Will Give Early Stage Startups More Money To Grow
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.
ScreenScape is ranked #2 among Atlantic Canada’s fastest growing companies by Profit500
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.
Gerry Pond to receive the 2017 EY Atlantic Lifetime Achievement Award
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.