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CTT's Exploratory Mission to Brazil
by John Jung, CEO, Canada's Technology Triangle Inc
Be a part of CTT's investigation into business opportunities in Brazil! Taking place this September, our plans include attending Futurecom in Sao Paulo and the International Logistics Forum in Rio de Janeiro. Futurecom is the most influential telecommunications and information technology exhibition in Latin America and provides an ideal platform to meet potential partners and clients in the telecom, system manufacturing, software and services sectors. The International Logistics Forum is considered one of the best logistics events in the country, uniting companies and highly qualified speakers in search of new methodologies, services, products and partnerships. Themes include foreign trade, logistic services, communications and IT, international transportation and shipping, security and business development. In addition to Rio de Jeneiro and Sao Paulo, CTT will be exploring opportunities in Curitiba, south of Sao Paolo, known for its car manufacturing, industry, commerce and financial and professional services sectors. Join CTT on this mission as an Ambassador of the Waterloo Region. For more information contact John Jung at John@techtriangle.com
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Waterloo Region to be a Focal Point at APEC Tradeshow and Conference in China
In what will be a Waterloo Region triple-header at the next APEC Tradeshow and Conference near Beijing from May 17-19, John Jung (CEO, CTT), Mayor Craig (City of Cambridge) and John Hiscock (Gowlings) will examine the development of smart cities and intelligent industries. | more |
Regional Economic Development News
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 Working together to promote Waterloo Region - An exciting evolution in our community partnership with Waterloo Region Tourism Marketing Board (WRTMC).CTT and WRTMC have been going through a process to determine how they could best work together to promote Waterloo Region. We are pleased to announce that both Boards have now formally approved a move towards collaboration, and are jointly announcing co-location. Both groups are mindful of the importance of maximizing the impact of municipal and private sector investments in our efforts to enhance our economy. We will continue to focus on our respective target markets while we look for ways to strengthen our regional brand. Another great example of Waterloo Region’s collaborative spirit at work! | more |
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 UW grad’s startup acquired by Google - PushLife’s mobile application allows users to download music from desktop computers to mobile devices such as the BlackBerry and Android smartphones. | more |
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 OpenText has been ranked Canada's top software company for the third consecutive year by the Branham Group, a leading Canadian industry analyst and strategic consulting firm serving the global information technology
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 RIM is Canada's ICT Heavyweight
The Waterloo-based maker of the BlackBerry took top spot in the Branham300 list of the country’s largest information and communication technology companies for the second year in a row with 2010 sales of $14.87 billion.| more |
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 Waterloo Warrior MKS Teams Up With PTC
Waterloo-based software company MKS Inc has agreed to be acquired by product development company PTC of Needham, Massachusetts, in a deal valued at approximately $293 million. | more |
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Events
Upcoming CTT Events
December 1, 2011 - 3rd Annual International Ambassador's Dinner and Reception - CTT is proud to build on the overwhelming success of last year's event. We are reaching out to several Ambassadors as well as their Consul Generals to attend. To date, Consul Generals from Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Portugal, Spain, UK and the US will be in attendance.Watch for further details in the coming months!
To learn about sponsorship opportunities for this premier event, contact Kate Mowry at kate@techtriangle.com or 519-747-2541 ext. 301
Upcoming Partner Events
Canada 3.0 | May 2-4, 2011
Join us for Canada’s premier digital media conference where decision makers and policy shakers across Industry, Government and Academia converge to spark creativity, foster innovation and drive productivity. Learn how Canada stacks up against the world. How far we have come. And how far we have to go. | more |
REALTOR® XPO | May 12
Plan to attend this Conference and Tradeshow hosted by Canada’s 15th largest real estate association—the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® on May 12. This is a great marketing opportunity and chance to network with Waterloo region’s dynamic REALTOR® community. | more |
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Investment Opportunities
The Ontario Food Cluster, by Bill Elliot, VP Business Development, CTT
Since 2009 CTT has been partnering with the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, Toronto Region Research Alliance, City of Guelph and University of Guelph to establish a platform for marketing this corridor as the North American centre for agri-food innovation, R&D, entrepreneurship and economic development. This partnership has expanded to include Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and other Southern Ontario cities.
Results of commissioned studies indicate we are the 3rd largest Agri-Food Region in North America but little known outside of Canada. The sector employs 359 000 people, who are working to build a global reputation for food excellence. 78 000 employees work directly in agricultural production and food manufacturing and 281 000 in related sectors such as distribution, retail and food service. The sector is in growth mode with large potential for new products not only for local consumption, but also for global exports.
This year we will be taking the message of our skilled work force, innovation, research and cost competitive location to the world by participating in the following events:
Stayed tuned for further developments in this exciting sector.
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Partner News
WalterFedy celebrates 60 years - April 16, 2011
The Walter Fedy Partnership will now be known as WalterFedy. WalterFedy will celebrate it's 60th year with a new brand, and a new office in downtown Kitchener.
Partnerships pay off in insights and connections - CTT Chair Ian MacNaughton welcomes Board members and our Corporate Partners at monthly invitational Chair’s Breakfast events. These breakfasts provide insights from industry experts and focused networking with a select group of local business leaders. Just one of the benefits of supporting CTT as a Corporate Partner! So far in 2011, we’ve heard the inside story on doing business in Hong Kong; learned from Herman Miller about workplace trends and workforce expectations around the world; and joined Sustainable Waterloo for an update on the impact of climate change.
On April 26th, Dr. Ingo Koenig will share his insights on business opportunities in alternative energy. Looking ahead, we’ll hear about the Brazil market, urban intensification and global logistics, among other topics.
If you are interested in finding out more about the value of partnering with CTT, please contact Kate Mowry, Events Coordinator at 519-747-2541 ext. 301 or kate@techtriangle.com.
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Media
Perspectives - The Globe and Mail insert - April 12, 2011
Perspectives features Waterloo Region
In high-tech hub, a pair of election horse races - April 12, 2011
The Globe and Mail interviews John Doherty, Partner, Gowlings
Mayor Craig Supports Business Mission to China as Part of Economic Development Targets - April 19, 2011
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Canada's Technology Triangle Inc is the not-for-profit, public-private regional economic development partnership marketing Waterloo Region to the world. Its mandate is to attract new businesses, investment and talent, while promoting regional economic growth.
The organization works closely with the Economic Development Departments of its partner municipalities, member-based business organizations and the four post-secondary educational institutions. The area known as Canada’s Technology Triangle includes Waterloo Region, the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo and the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.
260 King Street West, 3rd Floor, Kitchener, ON N2G 1B6 | 519-747-2541 |
info@techtriangle.com.