Canada's Technology Triangle Inc Media Releases
Media Releases
3 February 2012
FORGING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
CANADA’S TECHNOLOGY TRIANGLE PLANS BUSINESS MISSION TO CHINA
FEBRUARY 3, 2012 – Kitchener, ON – Canada’s Technology Triangle's (CTT) first international business mission of 2012 will be to China, with targeted activities in Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shanghai. The mission, led by Cambridge Mayor Doug Craig (representing the Region Read More...
11 January 2012
JANUARY 11, 2012 – KITCHENER, ON - John G. Jung, CEO at Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc. (the economic development organization representing Waterloo Region) will participate as part of the C-11 Consider Canada coalition in the Financial Times Global Investment Series: Focus on Canada event, held in San Francisco January 18, Read More...
3 January 2012
CTT is pleased to announce the formal release of a new animation entitled Waterloo Region - Take Root and Thrive. The animation was created in conjunction with Machteld Faas Xander, a corporate partner. The content will be used as an introduction during presentations to and meetings with international stakeholders.
Canada's Technology Read More...
3 January 2012
CTT's Ann Gray, Director of Corporate Development & Administration recently participated in a panel discussion run by Laurier's School of Business & Economics as part of the Economic Outlook speaker series. The panel, hosted by CTV's Daiene Vernile, also included Dr. Rammy Schirle, Associate Professor, Economic, Wilfrid Laurier and Mike Read More...
16 November 2011
November 16, 2011 – Juan Carols Gonzales, Foreign Investment VP at Proexport will speak about international business opportunities in Colombia’s Emerging Economy at Canada’s Technology Triangle’s Chairmans Breakfast on November 22, 2011 at The Synergy Centre in Kitchener from 7:30 - 9:00 am.
According to the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2011”, Read More...
15 November 2011
November 15, 2011 - Canada’s 16th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Joe Clark will deliver a keynote address to attendees at Canada’s Technology Triangle’s 3rd Annual International Reception and Dinner on the theme of Economics Plus: Canada’s Significant Assets in a Changing World (abstract below). The event will take place Read More...
9 November 2011
Kitchener - November 9, 2011
Retailigence ready to expand services to Canada, establishes satellite office.
Retailigence, a location-based marketing company that assists retailers by driving foot-traffic to local stores, is pleased to announce the establishment of a R&D team in Waterloo Region. The Palo Alto, CA based company launched its service in Read More...
8 November 2011
November 8, 2011 – Kitchener
John G. Jung, CEO at Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) will join His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on an upcoming State visit to the Republic of Singapore, from November 19 to 22, 2011. This state visit is part of a larger Read More...
8 November 2011
November 8, 2011 – Kitchener
John G. Jung, CEO of Canada’s Technology Triangle, and co-founder of Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) and City of Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran will join experts from global intelligent cities and related academic and professional areas to at the 2011 Intelligent Cities Forum in New Taipei City. Read More...
8 November 2011
November 8, 2011 – Kitchener
Mayor Brenda Halloran will lead a Waterloo Delegation visiting Chongqing, China on November 19, 2011.
The focus of the delegation is to support the City of Waterloo as part of its Friendship Agreement with Chongqing, signed in December 2009. The agreement and visit builds on Read More...
14 October 2011
Kitchener, October 14, 2011 – Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc. in partnership with event sponsors, local businesses and institutions is proud to announce the Right Honourable Joe Clark, former Prime Minister of Canada and Foreign Minister, as the keynote speaker at the 3rd Annual International Reception and Dinner, a CTT Ambassador Read More...
11 October 2011
Kitchener, October 7, 2011 – The University of Waterloo (UW) recently signed collaboration agreements with two ambitious institutions in Brazil - Pontifica Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC) (an important research-focused university) and National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) –(the national institute responsible for promoting science and Read More...
7 October 2011
Waterloo Region, October 7, 2011 – Canada’s Technology Triangle, along with KW Oktoberfest Inc., the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo will roll out the red carpet for VIP visitors in research, innovation, and government sectors as they showcase Waterloo Region at the annual Read More...
26 September 2011
KITCHENER, September 26, 2011 – Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc. (CTT Inc.) and Chongqing State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (CQ SASAC) have expressed their mutual wishes to work together to promote communication and cooperation in economic and trade investment and advanced manufacturing technology between the stated-owned enterprises of Chongqing and Read More...
9 September 2011
Kitchener, September 9, 2011 - Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) has been honoured with Site Selection’s “Best to Invest 2011” award for business attraction and retention strategies. CTT, named among the Top Ten Canadian Groups (Economic Development Organizations), was cited as helping to foster corporate facility growth in a Read More...
7 September 2011
September 7, 2011 – Kitchener, ON - Canada’s Technology Triangle’s (CTT) and a group comprised of public and private partners have embarked on a Business Mission to Brazil. Spanning from September 6 to 17, activities include visits and meetings in the cities of Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Read More...
5 August 2011
KITCHENER, Ont. (August, 2011) – Local Innovation Leaders Attend SIGGRAPH 2011 - An International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Vancouver
Waterloo Region will showcase its strengths in industry and lifestyle at this year’s SIGGRAPH 2011 International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Vancouver.
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6 July 2011
Energy Digital - Global Energy Portal (June 30, 2011) - Ontario, Canada's solar power market for photovoltaic and thin film panels explodes with new government feed-in tariffs and investment incentives.
This may come as a surprise, but the Canadian province of Ontario ranked second in solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity in North Read More...
8 June 2011
MUNICH, GERMANY – INTERSOLAR EUROPE – JUNE 8, 2011 – Celebrating its 20th year, Germany’s Intersolar tradeshow is the world’s largest gathering for the solar industry, with 75,000 visitors and 2,200 exhibitors. Executives from the Ontario Clean Technology Alliance are attending Intersolar 2011 in Munich this week to attract trade Read More...
1 June 2011
Waterloo, ON (June 1, 2011) - The Board of Directors of Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc. (CTT Inc.) voted at their May 2011 meeting to support the staged Light Rail Rapid Transit system proposed to Council by Regional staff.
“We encourage the Region to show strong leadership in bringing a Light Rail Read More...
17 May 2011
Waterloo, ON (May 13, 2011) - In what will be a Waterloo Region triple-header at the Asia Pacific Economic Corporation (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 Read More...
13 May 2011
Waterloo, ON (May 13, 2011) – Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT Inc.) and the Chongqing Industrial Service Center (CQISC) have expressed their intent to work together to promote communication and cooperation in economic and trade investment and advanced technology. Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining their interests Read More...
11 May 2011
Waterloo, ON (May 11, 2011) - Waterloo Region's awaited commercial property directory is now available. The Waterloo Region Real Estate Directory represents a collaborative effort between the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) and Canada's Technology Triangle (CTT) in their efforts to promote commercial lands and existing sites to businesses and Read More...
10 May 2011
Waterloo, ON (May 9, 2011) – The short documentary “A Symphony of Design” has been honoured with a Jury Award from the Local Focus Film Festival - an annual event that celebrates the creativity of filmmakers from Waterloo Region. “A Symphony of Design” celebrates urban design in Waterloo Region, and Read More...
26 April 2011
From May to August 2011, the Workplace Count project will visit places of employment in Waterloo Region and gather important information that will help shape the future of Waterloo Region.
The Workplace Count, a collaboration between the Region of Waterloo and the local municipalities, is a survey of places of Read More...
21 April 2011
April 21, 2011 - Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation (WRTMC) and Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) are pleased to announce that they are entering a formal collaboration that will expand their efforts in marketing Waterloo Region to attract visitors, business and investment. This new closer relationship will assist with capacity building, Read More...
20 April 2011
Cambridge, Ontario. April 18, 2011 - Cambridge Mayor Doug Craig and members of the local community will accompany John Jung of Canada’s Technology Triangle on a business development mission to China. “It’s extremely important to have a high ranking dignitary as part of the overseas business development process,” says John Read More...
29 March 2011
Roger Farwell, Chair of the Board of The Creative Enterprise Enabling Organization is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Sinclair as the founding CEO of the organization effective immediately. "I am delighted to welcom Heather on board as our founding CEO. Heather's breadth and depth of experience spans a Read More...
13 December 2010
New Hamburg, Ontario - Ontario Drive & Gear (ODG) in New Hamburg, Ontario, manufacturer of the world leading amphibious ARGO as well as superior quality gears and transmissions has achieved a major milestone in winning a Canadian Space Agency contract.
ODG is part of Neptec Rover Team, bringing together the Read More...
3 June 2010
Waterloo Region- Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc today hosted two events happening in partnership – a Lambda Alpha International (LAI) Familiarization Tour of Waterloo Region and the Urban Design Video Celebration of “A Symphony of Design” which was held at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts.
Lambda Alpha International (www.lai.org), Read More...
21 April 2010
For Immediate Release
Canada's Technology Triangle, Waterloo Region, Ontario - April 21, 2010 - Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. (JDIMI), the largest independent insurance brokerage in Canada, is pleased to announce a new Western Ontario branch, situated in the Cambridge Corporate Centre which opened its doors in January 2010.
This new office Read More...
10 March 2010
For Immediate Release
Waterloo Region, Ontario – March 8, 2010 – Canada's Technology Triangle Inc (CTT) held a formal Open House this evening at the new location, 260 King Street West, Kitchener. Having moved into the location on February 1st, 2010, this was an opportunity to launch the new site and Read More...
8 March 2010
For Immediate Release
Waterloo Region, Ontario – March 8, 2010 – As a member of the Ontario Technology Corridor (OTC) Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc (CTT) will be traveling to Los Angeles (March 8-9) and San Francisco (March 10-12), California to promote Ontario, and specifically Waterloo Region, as the ideal place to Read More...
8 December 2009
The Life Sciences Commercialization Model for the Waterloo Region report was presented yesterday as the initial step toward growing the life and health sciences cluster, and the need for related wet lab space in the region. Read More...
20 October 2009
The 15th Annual "Passport to Success" event proved to be another clear achievement for Waterloo Region. On October 14th and 15th, community and business leaders joined efforts to roll out the red carpet for VIP visitors from the investment, health sciences, real estate and government sectors to showcase Waterloo Region. Read More...
26 August 2009
Wind Energy Symposium Promises to Bring Together Component Manufacturers, Government and Municipal Representatives, and Renewable Energy Expert in an Open Forum. Read More...
11 August 2009
Innovative building solutions company, Schoeck Canada Inc., commenced formal operations in Kitchener, Ontario on April 1, 2009. Read More...
22 July 2009
A state-of-the-art company, GABAE Development, has been launched in Waterloo Region as a unique research and development venture to develop a diverse range of innovative products. Founder Dr. Evan Koslow has a successful track record of finding and commercializing novel technology solutions across a wide number of business sectors. Read More...
23 June 2009
Canada's Technology Triangle Inc will be launching its new strategic plan as part of its Annual Meeting of Members on June 25. The new strategic plan will guide the region's international economic development initiatives over the next five years. Read More...
21 May 2009
Through the efforts of two powerful groups - Canada's Technology Triangle Inc and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics - the Waterloo Region is reshaping the Canadian "brain drain" and becoming an international "brain gain" region, earning the Canadian Urban Institute's 2009 Global City Award to be granted June 5 Read More...
12 May 2009
Close to 35 business and community leaders from Waterloo Region are attending the Intelligent Communities Forum (ICF) conference in New York City May 13-15 to promote the region internationally and continue to learn from communities around the world for ways to improve the region's social, cultural and economic performance. Read More...
27 March 2009
The Ontario Government's budget released yesterday, while forecasting a $57 billion deficit over seven years, is positioned to make the Ontario economy more competitive and lead to job creation. Read More...
13 March 2009
Canada's Technology Triangle Inc is taking a lead role working with partners in the Waterloo Region to facilitate a coordinated approach for project proposals to the Southern Ontario Development Agency (SODA) Read More...
5 March 2009
The team at Canada's Technology Triangle Inc is pleased to announce the launch of their new website at www.techtriangle.com Read More...
29 January 2009
Canada's Technology Triangle, Waterloo Region, January 29, 2009...Canada's 2009 budget takes a proactive approach to tackling Canada's recession. Read More...
12 January 2009
Economic development executives from across the country are meeting in Ottawa today to work together with invited federal government departments and agencies on a unified business attraction strategy that recognizes the dominant role of urban economies. Read More...
19 November 2008
R&D tax credits up to 70%, best educated workforce in North America among reasons to choose Ontario Read More...
7 November 2008
Legendary German Luxury Luggage Maker Opens New Facility in Cambridge, Ontario Read More...
6 November 2008
Data released today on private and public R&D and on patents granted by the US Patent and Trademark office shows that the Waterloo Region, known for more than 20 years as Canada's Technology Triangle, is a world-class centre for innovation Read More...
“The model for Canada’s economic future: Waterloo Region”
“… it has relied on a century of change and innovation to produce one of Canada’s strongest economies. It’s a knowledge capital with a thriving entrepreneurial culture. It’s our future. If Canada is to prosper beyond the current commodities boom, we must learn from Waterloo’s success, or risk becoming a global economic backwater.”
Globe and Mail, Report on Business, April 25, 2006
“… it has relied on a century of change and innovation to produce one of Canada’s strongest economies. It’s a knowledge capital with a thriving entrepreneurial culture. It’s our future. If Canada is to prosper beyond the current commodities boom, we must learn from Waterloo’s success, or risk becoming a global economic backwater.”
Globe and Mail, Report on Business, April 25, 2006
