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CTT Upcoming ActivitiesJune 3, 2010 - Lambda Alpha International Familiarization TourLambda Alpha International (LAI) is an honorary society for the advancement of land economics. The society provides a forum for the study and advancement of land economics. It is also a forum for key city development firms and organizations to network. In June, CTT Inc will host the Simcoe Chapter of LAI in a day long field trip to see the UW Research Park, the Perimeter Institute, an Intelligent Seniors Living Campus, Brownfield sites and more. To learn more about Lambda Alpha International, please visit www.lai-simcoe.org. CTT Past ActivitiesFebruary 2, 2010 – Point of View with John Jung: Future Proofing Waterloo RegionCEO, John Jung, explored what makes global cities successful and suggested key actions that institutions, businesses and government leaders in Waterloo Region should undertake to help “future-proof” our communities. John is also the Chairman and co-Founder of the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), head quartered in New York City that has been studying and promoting best practices towards creating better and more intelligent communities. Accordingly, John discussed the steps that he sees Waterloo Region should be pursuing based on ICF’s experiences with nearly 100 international cities. To download John's PowerPoint presentation, click here. January 27, 2010 – Visit of the G8 Journalists to Waterloo Region for an Advance Familiarization Visit Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s G8 Summit Management Office invited some senior journalists from G8 countries to an “advance” familiarization visit to Toronto, Muskoka and Waterloo Region. Most of the journalists came from business and technology sectors. They were in our region for a full day on January 27, 2010. Journalists from France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Russia, U.K. and the U.S.A. were among those in attendance. The day started with a tour and visit to RIM followed by lunch at Conestoga College School of Business and Hospitality. The afternoon program consisted of a driving tour of the UW Research & Technology Park and presentations from the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College to highlight research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the Waterloo Region. To view photos from the event, click here. Investment Opportunitiesby W.T. (Bill) Elliot, Vice President, Business Development, CTT IncWaterloo Region is booming with industry champions in a multitude of sectors. To name a few of our ‘anchor’ tenants: we have leaders in ICT (Research In Motion), Manufacturing Automotive (Toyota), Insurance (Manulife), and Post Secondary Institutions (University of Waterloo). In addition, we are a region where there is an amazing selection of talent, and the lifestyle has a unique “urban-community” feel. Interested? Want to find out more about Waterloo Region and how CTT Inc can support you with business investment support, information and research? We are the place to start – a concierge service for your business. We look forward to having you join our community. For Business Professional Services, Information Communications + Technology (ICT), and Manufacturing please contact me 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: Our Partners Extend Our Reachby Anne Lukin, Manager, Strategic Relationships, CTT IncThe world's a big place. We could use your help. If you are committed to the future growth of prosperity in Waterloo Region; if you travel or do business internationally; if you want to promote your company as internationally-oriented, we have some opportunities for you. You can support the work of CTT, as a:
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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. |
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