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Industry Association
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5 Employees In BC (5 Total)
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Thompson / Okanagan
Okanagan
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Accelerate, Okanagan, Association, Science, Technology
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At Accelerate Okanagan, our Mission is:
To increase the number of technology companies that start and grow in the Okanagan
We do this in two ways:
1. Helping to develop and support a vibrant entrepreneurial, creative and innovative technology community.
Our community ranges from students and aspiring entrepreneurs to startups and early stage companies; as well as established technology companies and the wide range of service providers who are critical to our industry
Our objective is to encourage people to start and grow technology companies!
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2. Offering programs that support entrepreneurs and technology companies looking to start, accelerate and grow.
These programs combine elements such as needs assessments, hands on coaching, mentorship, and access to world class expertise - including connections provincially, nationally and internationally.
Our objective is to help entrepreneurs and companies accelerate their growth and maximize their opportunity
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This association has 37 upcoming events.
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Securing Your Digital Self 4 Part Webinar - Online Banking and Preparing for the Future
March 5, 2021
(11 AM to 1 PM)
Online
Online Banking In general, online banking is pretty safe. However, there are some ways to make sure you're not making yourself vulnerable. Talk about steps to take when you're online banking Post Mortem It's a surprisingly un thought of question,...
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Women Entrepreneurship Conference Women Entrepreneurship Conference
March 5, 2021
(10 AM to 12 PM)
Online
Women Entrepreneurship Conference Join us for our kick-off on February 23! Women entrepreneurs play a key role in Canada's economic growth and development; more so than ever before as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Women...
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Getting Online (and Actually Selling) with Ecommerce
March 5, 2021
(10 AM to 11 AM)
Online
The recently announced $7500 "Launch Online" BC Ecommerce Grant has generated a lot of interest in Ecommerce.That said, what does it really mean to do an Ecommerce Launch? How do you actually make money from Ecommerce?In this fast-paced educational...
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Design for Change
March 6, 2021
(6 PM to 8 PM)
Online
Design for Change is a four-week UX Design Challenge for university and college students across Canada aimed at shifting social transformation toward greener behaviour and sustainable practices....
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Going Digital with DER3 Business Advisor, Richard Takai
March 8, 2021
(10 AM to 2 PM)
Online
Ready to get digital? Sit down with Accelerate Okanagan's DER3 Business Advisor, Richard Takai, to learn more about how your business can improve its online presence and connect with customers.Small and Mainstreet business owners are seeking new ways...
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The Power of Women Entrepreneurs
March 8, 2021
(1 PM to 2 PM)
Online
Join Futurpreneur Canada and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) for the Power of Women Entrepreneurs webinar and hear about successful women entrepreneurs and how they have supported each other and the community. This webinar will also...
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Design for Change
March 9, 2021
(10 PM to 12 PM)
Online
Design for Change is a four-week UX Design Challenge for university and college students across Canada aimed at shifting social transformation toward greener behaviour and sustainable practices....
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Women in Tech Hiring Fair
March 9, 2021
(9 AM to 12 PM)
Online
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Vernon Startup Coffee
March 9, 2021
(10 AM to 11 AM)
Online
Join us for a virtual coffee chat. Catch up and get to know other people in our region who are interested in tech and startups! About this Event Join Daryl & Jenna for a coffee and chat! Startup coffees are a casual and friendly way to stay connected...
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Building Your Talent Pipeline: How to Launch and Scale a Successful Internship/Co-op Program
March 9, 2021
(9 AM to 10 AM)
Online
From building a talent pipeline for full-time hiring to bringing fresh perspectives, students can add value to your organization from day one. Building and scaling an internship program can often be challenging with limited resources. In this...
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This association has 11 members with profiles on T-Net.
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Jan 30, 2020
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Dragons' Den Star Arlene Dickinson to Headline 2020 OKGN Angel Summit as Keynote Speaker
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Dec 4, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan 2019 Board of Directors Announced
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Oct 15, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan Announces Appointment of Brea Lake as New CEO
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Oct 3, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan Receives $213,000 in Funding From NRC-IRAP to Support its OKGN Angel Summit for Next 2 Years
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Jul 24, 2019
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Accelerate Okanagan Develops 5 Year Strategic Plan and Launches Search for Next CEO
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Apr 4, 2019
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Metabridge Announces 2019 Cohort of Top Tech Company Founders for 2019 Canadian Scale-Up Program
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Sep 21, 2018
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New Study Shows Okanagan Tech Sector Is Growing Fast; Contributes Over $1.6 Billion to Regional Economy
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Jan 17, 2018
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Accelerate Okanagan Receives $473,000 in New Funding from the Government of Canada to Expand Programming
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Nov 22, 2017
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Accelerate Okanagan 2017 Board of Directors Announced - Three new members join Board of Directors
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Aug 30, 2017
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Accelerate Okanagan Partners With Techstars to Support Growth of Okanagan Technology Ecosystem
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