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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. Read more
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Organizations require professionals with the skills to protect their businesses from the growing risk of cyber threats, however; there is a global shortage of individuals with the needed skills. Part of the solution can be providing your current IT professionals with the proper training to take on security responsibilities. In Atlantic Canada and New England, […]
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read […]
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 […]
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. Read more