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Highlights of 2010 and Looking Forward to 2011
by John Jung, CEO, Canada's Technology Triangle Inc
 As we approach the end of 2010, every organization takes stock of its accomplishments and activities during the year. This year, Canada’s Technology Triangle undertook a number of very interesting initiatives in investment attraction, international outreach and local capacity-building and collaboration. The top 10 highlights of the year included:
INVESTMENT ATTRACTION
1. Proactive business development missions to Germany’s Husum Wind Fair and to China, which resulted in numerous return delegations and client visits to our region;
2. Participation in collaborative Ontario CleanTech Alliance and Ontario Technology Corridor investment attraction programs abroad;
3. Responded to over 250 enquiries from more than 25 countries, including nearly 100 on-going investment opportunities.... [Read More]
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Regional Economic Development News
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Kitchener medical campus gets funding to improve teaching - December 22, 2010
The downtown Kitchener satellite medical school has received extra provincial funding to improve teaching for medical students.
McMaster’s Michael D. Groote School of Medicine, which includes the Kitchener campus, was given $1.66 million as part of a $20-million investment in five medical schools across southern Ontario.... [Read More] |
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Grand River Hospital becomes the most improved hospital in Canada in 2009-2010 mortality ratio report - December 17, 2010
An on-going quality improvement effort at Grand River Hospital is producing better results for patients and their families. GRH is the most improved hospital in the country in the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s annual hospital standardized mortality ratio report, an important indicator for reporting progress in a hospital’s overall quality plan.... [Read More] |
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PI Director Neil Turok Wins 2010 WISE Award for Next Einstein Initiative - December, 2010
As part of its quest to recognize innovative educational initiatives that have had a transformative impact on societies, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) has selected Perimeter Institute Director Neil Turok and his AIMS Next Einstein Initiative as one of six winners for the 2010 WISE Awards, from more than 300 applications spanning 89 countries. Each winner will receive US$20,000 towards their project.... [Read More] |
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Events
Thank you to all our 2nd Annual December 2, 2010 International Ambassador Dinner and Reception sponsors. More than 250 people enjoyed great networking at this premier international business event. A Canadian icon, our keynote speaker Ken Taylor provided our distinguished audience with an experienced outlook on current foreign affairs and trade issues.
We couldn't have pulled off this wonderful event without the support of our generous sponsors:
- Research In Motion
- Logikor
- Agfa Healthcare
- Cowan Insurance Group
- Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- Hemson Consulting Ltd.
- Waterloo Inn Conference Hotel
- Austrailian Government
- Iceberg Vodka
- Patron Tequila
- Brentwood Livery
- Bearskin Airlines
- BLM Transportation
- Tomasz Adamski Photography
- 570 News
This very successful dinner event was the wrap-up to a great day. We welcomed senior diplomats and trade officials from fifteen countries; and toured them through some of the most dynamic companies our country has to offer.
Upcoming Events
May 2-4, 2011 - Canada 3.0 - Join us for our third and best year of interactive keynotes, a hands-on showcase, and practical program streams customized to your industry by sector leaders. Further Information.
View all CTT Inc Events | View Other EcDev and Partner Events
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Our Team is Expanding
Grow with us in the new year. The Business Development team is currently seeking candidates to fill two roles. We are looking for applicants to fill the Business Development Coordinator and Information Officer roles in our organization. Please follow this link for job descriptons and further information related to these positions.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you…connect with us!
For Business Professional Services, Information Communications + Technology (ICT), and Manufacturing please contact Bill Elliot at bill@techtriangle.com or 519.747.2541 ext. 201.
For Cleantech and Health + Life Sciences please contact Catharine Gerhard at catharine@techtriangle.com or 519.747.2541 ext. 202.
Want to find out more online? Check out the following pages on our website:
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Thanks to our Partners: your support is a key ingredient for CTT
 In 2010, one of CTT’s areas of focus was to leverage our municipal funding with more private sector support. We work closely with regional and municipal colleagues and rely on local government support in our role of attracting new companies and jobs to Waterloo Region from abroad. But as a public-private partnership, support and input from the private sector is crucial as we work to enhance Waterloo Region’s economy. We are very pleased to have had thirteen companies join in partnership with CTT in 2010, offering both dollars and practical support.
Logikor stepped forward as a leading supporter of CTT’s work, as well as joining in the CTT missions to Germany and China. Prestige Business Interiors outfitted our new office space with great looking and functional Herman Miller furniture, creating a good first impression when international visitors arrive. We were joined by new Corporate Partners Research In Motion, The Walter Fedy Partnership, and MacNaughton Hemson Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, whose financial support help fund CTT’s outreach efforts to attract new companies to the region.
Fibernetics provides a phone system with many great features. MFX Partners and Rees Communications are helping to creatively package our message about our region. Brentwood made the move from event sponsor to on-going Partner, providing great transportation solutions for incoming delegations.
Wilfrid Laurier University and AE Advancement offer collaboration, resources and expert assistance on our outreach to China. Koenig & Consultants assisted with wind energy cluster development, particularly with the Husum Wind Conference in Germany. Canadian Digital Media Network supported a study on the Digital Media cluster.
These new partners join long-time supporters, University of Waterloo, Bingemans, Atria, BMO, Borden Ladner Gervais, Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Dean Group, Gowlings, KPMG, McDonald-Green, Melloul Blamey Construction, Miller Thomson, Waterloo Inn and Scotiabank Group, among others. These Partners contribute financial support, sector expertise, hospitality to our international guests, and support and advice. In return they receive year-round appreciation and recognition, introductions to incoming clients and great networking opportunities.
If you would like to hear more about CTT opportunities, please contact Anne Lukin, Manager, Strategic Relationships at 519-747-2541 ext. 102 or anne@techtriangle.com. Many thanks to our Corporate Partners listed below!
Partner News
Bingemans makes its water park ‘bigger and splashier’ - December 21, 2010
Bingemans
12 Days of MFX — A Year In Review - December 14, 2010
MFX Partners
Cambridge - The little town that grew - December 3, 2010
City of Cambridge
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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. |