Toronto Region E-Newsletter

Winter 2010

Welcome to the winter edition of the TRRA e-Newsletter. For more information on any topic that interests you, please click on the appropriate headline or tab.

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Features

Investment Attraction

 Research Capacity

Marketing the Region

 

Upcoming Events

CATA-WIT "Ask the Expert" Series - Showcasing Women's Leadership: Strategies to grow Canadian technology firms
February 2, 2010  12:00 
National Teleforum (dial-in information provided during registration)

In this global competitive market, you must be nimble and quick to stay ahead of the game. Learn how to "think" like an entrepreneur whether you are leading a team, an organization, or running your own business. In Barabara Orser's latest report, "Showcasing Women's Leadership in Canada's Advanced Technology Sectors", ten successful Canadian women business owners are profiled and showcased. Learn about strategies to identify entrepreneurial opportunities, leverage skills and talents and manage enterprise growth through a variety of technology-based firms. What does it take to be a entrepreneurial leader? Join the conversation and find out what made these ten women successful and what you can do too! More


Wind, Water And Sun - Renewable Technologies Conference
March 2, 2010
London, ON

As a follow up to the 2009 Economic Summit, the LEDC is pleased to be hosting the inaugural Wind, Water and Sun conference in partnership with London Hydro to advance discussions regarding London's Renewable Technology opportunities. Further details coming soon. More


Eastern Ontario Cancer Innovation Forum: Connect for the Cure
March 11, 2010
Ottawa, ON

The Ottawa Technology Transfer Network (OTTN), PARTEQ Innovations, Queen's University, the University of Ottawa and OCRI invite you to attend a technology innovation forum. Basic researchers and clinician scientists from the University of Ottawa, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Queen's University and the Queen's Cancer Research Institute come together for this Innovation Forum that will feature their combined strength in translational cancer research, clinical trials management, biomarkers and viral oncolytics. This will be a unique workshop for stakeholders from academia, industry and funding organizations who have a shared interest in developing and fostering partnerships that will translate Canadian cancer research innovations to clinical practice more efficiently. More


GLOBE 2010
March 24-26, 2010
Vancouver, BC

Join environmental business leaders, corporate executives, NGOs, and government policymakers from around the world in Vancouver this March 24-26, 2010 to explore the mutually inclusive goals of: corporate sustainability, climate change, carbon management, clean energy, sustainable finance, and greener cities. Special subthemes for GLOBE 2010 include: clean technology, water, a spolight on retail, and Auto FutureTech. More


National Business and Technology Conference (NBTC)
Spring, 2010
Toronto, ON

Since 2001, NBTC has served top graduate and undergraduate students of various disciplines in Canada, to empower them to initiate positive change in their field of interest with their knowledge in Business and Technology. More 


2010 Canadian Environmental Conference and Tradeshow (CANECT 2010)
May 3- 5, 2010
Mississauga, ON

Since 1992, CANECT has been the foremost event for Canadian environmental managers, plant personnel, government policy-makers, lawyers and consultants with responsibilities for environmental affairs. Over 40 top-notch presenters representing Canada's leading-edge environmental trainers, lawyers, consultants, managers, administrators, and health & safety practitioners are scheduled to participate in the 10 workshop sessions. More


Canadian Water Summit
June 17, 2010
Toronto, ON

Water is fast becoming one of the most critical sustainability issues, demanding new knowledge, language, and planning foresight. Join leaders from business, government, and civil society to help shape Canada's sustainable water future. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation. More


Air & Waste Management Association 103rd Annual Conference & Exhibition
Calgary, AL
June 22-25, 2010

Building on the conference theme of "Energy and the Environment" the technical program will explore a range of related issues, including the future of fossil fuels, alternative energy solutions, and greenhouse gas emissions management, innovation, and technology.The event will feature a technical program boasting over 500 speakers, hundreds of exhibitors displaying the latest in environmental technology and innovation, fun social and networking events and professional development courses taught by industry leading instructors.  More

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