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Industry Association
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5 Employees In BC (5 Total)
5 In BC (5 Total)
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Thompson / Okanagan
Okanagan
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Company Blog
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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 32 upcoming events.
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Coffee + Code
January 2, 2019
(3 PM to 6 PM)
coLab
Programming got you down? coLab Coffee + Codeis a free monthly meetup for you to improve your coding skills, meet fellow developers, and to give and receive mentorship. Curious about programming but don't know where to start? Are you new to...
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New Year Kick Off 2019
January 10, 2019
(6 PM)
BNA Brewing Co
TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 5th What's it about?Accelerate Okanagan's New Year Kick Off is all about creating valuable connections and memories with our gorgeous and growing OKGNtech community. Join us at BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery and let's raise our...
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Tax Incentives For Your Business
January 15, 2019
(9 PM to 3 PM)
Accelerate Okanagan - Sandbox Meeting Room
Stop by the Accelerate Okanagan office to chat with Jacqueline Gustafson, Director Markets, Tax Incentives - from our Vancouver office. Today only, her advice is complimentary for AO patrons. She will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis....
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Seeing Beyond Boarders
January 15, 2019
(9 AM to 3 PM)
Accelerate Okanagan - Fishbowl Meeting Room
Stop by the Accelerate Okanagan office to chat with Gibson Turley, KPMG Partner and US Tax Specialist, and Jordan Mendez, Manager with KPMG'S US Tax practice. Today only, their advice is complimentary for AO patrons. They will be available on a...
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Funding & Support for Startups
January 16, 2019
(8:30 AM to 9:30 AM)
Accelerate Okanagan
There are many funding and support programs and initiatives in Canada that can help startup entrepreneurs and small and medium businesses. Join AO's Community Manager Alex Goodhew for this one-hour informative session, where she will discuss the...
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BWB Conversation Wednesdays
January 23, 2019
(5:30 PM to 7:30 PM)
Kelly O'Bryans (upstairs in Pub)
BWB Conversation Wednesdays * An opportunity for you to join in the conversation about People and Topics that Inspire or Challenge us * BWB Business Members will lead the Conversation, share their experiences and wisdom * You will be given...
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BWB Conversation Wednesdays
January 23, 2019
(5:30 PM to 7:30 PM)
Kelly O'Bryans (upstairs in Pub)
BWB Conversation Wednesdays * An opportunity for you to join in the conversation about People and Topics that Inspire or Challenge us * BWB Business Members will lead the Conversation, share their experiences and wisdom * You will be given...
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2 Day Sales Foundations Bootcamp
January 24, 2019
(8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
Sandler Training Center
THIS 2-DAY SALES BOOTCAMP IS A COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THE SANDLER SELLING SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY AND OUTPERFORMING SALES GOALS.Learn the behaviors, attitudes, and techniques of interpersonal communication needed to be more successful in...
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Coffee + Code
February 6, 2019
(3 PM to 6 PM)
coLab
Programming got you down? coLab Coffee + Codeis a free monthly meetup for you to improve your coding skills, meet fellow developers, and to give and receive mentorship. Curious about programming but don't know where to start? Are you new to...
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Communication Workshop
February 13, 2019
(1 PM to 4 PM)
Sandler Training Center
Open the Doors to CommunicationDo you struggle to . . .Recognize and disarm communication "traps"?Escape the "drama" triangle?Communicate more effectively personally and professionally?Your default communication style naturally connects with some...
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This association has 10 members with profiles on T-Net.
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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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May 8, 2017
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Accelerate Okanagan Renews Partnership with Okanagan College
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May 4, 2017
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Metabridge Announces 15 Companies Selected for Metabridge 2017 (Including 6 BC Tech Companies)
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Nov 30, 2016
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Accelerate Okanagan Board of Directors Announced
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Sep 16, 2016
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New Accelerate Okanagan Report Shows 30% Growth for Okanagan Technology Sector in Two Years
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May 5, 2016
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Metabridge Announces Top 15 Tech Startups Selected to Connect with Silicon Valley VIP's
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Mar 16, 2016
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Accelerate Okanagan Releases "Hitchhikers Guide to the Okanagan Tech Startup Community - V2.0"
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