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Kamloops Innovation Centre to help entrepreneurs grow high-tech enterprises The vision of a high-tech innovation centre in Kamloops is gaining momentum in the form of a North Shore joint venture boosted by federal dollars. MP Cathy McLeod announced funding through Western Economic Diversification amounting to $1.02 million, to be shared between the Interior Science and Innovation Council (ISIC) and a coastal counterpart, the Mid-Island Science and Technology Innovation Council. The funding, along with $255,000 from ISIC, supports the recently opened Kamloops Innovation Centre at 348 Tranquille Rd., which provides space for new and expanding businesses. It also enables the ISIC to undertake a ... Learn more

Calgary, Alberta (March 21st, 2011) - On May 16th and 17th, 2011 industry leaders will be gathering at Hotel Arts in Calgary, Alberta, to discuss the growing importance of IT infrastructure and communication technology Six key note speakers will be presenting as representation from; Techworks, North American Construction Group, GCI Industrial Telecom, Dell Canada, Suncor Energy, and iTel Networks. The conference is aimed to leverage remote IT infrastructure within businesses and educate CIOs regarding the proper strategies and technologies that will be the most influential to their company in 2011. “IT infrastructure is ... Learn more

Tech industry gets a boost on Island, in Interior Partner Release | March 16, 2011 KAMLOOPS - A $1.02-million federal-provincial investment through the Western Economic Partnership Agreement will help two of B.C.'s regional science and technology councils deliver a suite of business programs and related initiatives that will service emerging technology entrepreneurs and companies over the next 18 months. "Small technology companies are vital to our economy and the Government of Canada is committed to helping pave the way for their success," said Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops - Thompson - Cariboo, on behalf ... Learn more