• 2015 Funding Roadshow

  Mar. 10 – May. 28, 2015

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  *2015 Funding Roadshow Overview*

   

  At the 2015 Funding Roadshow, entrepreneurs working on
  an innovative solution will get the chance to pitch their
  business to a panel of angels, VCs, banks and government
  organizations. Entrepreneur teams will individually pitch
  in a closed setting to:

   Receive candid feedback on their pitch

   Have experts validate their business model

   Meet funders and in certain cases get funded

   Win a trip to pitch… Read more…

• CFO Group: Security – Date & Information

  Thu, May. 21, 2015

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  This peer group meeting will be an informal sharing session
  in which members outline their perspectives, experiences,
  and best practices related to the topic.

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  *Already a member of the group?* Registration links for
  each session will be sent to you via email, or you can visit
  theCFO LinkedIn Group for details.

  *If you are interested in joining the CFO Group,
  please click here.*

  *About the CFO Group:*
  CFOs and top finance executives… Read more…

• The Inc. Open House

  Thu, May. 28, 2015

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  The
  Inc.[http://www.innovatecalgary.com/starting-a-company/theinc/],
  a newly opened coworking program powered by Innovate
  Calgary[http://www.innovatecalgary.com], is where physical
  space, mentorship, accountability and peer support combine
  to help you launch and grow a successful startup.

  Drop in for snacks and drinks, explore the space, chat with
  staff and come discover for yourself what The Inc. is all
  about!

  Date: May 28, 2015
  Time: Drop in between 3 – 5 PM
  Location: The Inc., Alastair Ross Technology Centre, 3553 –
  31 Street… Read more…

• DataThon with Calgary Distress Centre hosted by Data for Good – Calgary

  Fri, May. 29, 2015 7:00pm

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  Are you someone who loves to explore data and wants to do
  good for the community?  Then join this exciting DataThon
  hosted by Data for Good – Calgary. 

  Bring your data skills and get ready to dive into the
  valuable operational datasets that will be made available
  for analytics and visualization.

   

  Below is an outline of the schedule for the weekend with
  specific details included for each day.

   

  Please read it over… Read more…

• ACAMP Unmanned Vehicles & Robotics Seminar 2015

  Tue, Jun. 2, 2015

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  ACAMP is proud to present the ACAMP Seminar Series, a series
  of quarterly technology commercialization events aimed at
  bringing together Alberta’s innovation community.
  Designed, hosted, and launched in 2009 by ACAMP, this
  innovative seminar series covers the following market
  sectors: Cleantech, Health and Medical, Conventional Energy
  and Unmanned Vehicles.

  Seminar Focus: Applications of Robotics & Intelligent
  Systems

  The Unmanned Vehicles and Robotics Industries are seeing
  significant growth in Alberta, Canada and… Read more…

• #StartupChats – Taking Control of Your Business Costs

  Wed, Jun. 3, 2015

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  Always remember – a dollar saved from costs goes directly
  towards the bottom line.

  Using your dollar wisely can go a long way, especially for a
  startup, and the first step is planning ahead! You want to
  be proactive, not reactive, because it forces you to act
  under pressure, potentially paying more for something than
  you should. Monitoring your inventory (and personnel!)
  levels, allow you to effectively cut… Read more…

• #StartupChats – Hiring Tips for Startups

  Fri, Jun. 5, 2015

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  “You are only as good as the people you hire” ~ Ray
  Kroc.

  When first starting out, culture & vision are beginning to
  take shape and the initial hiring process, whether it be
  contract workers, part timers, will can have a huge impact
  on both. Finances are tight, and ensuring you can attract
  the right people, at an affordable rate, can be difficult.
  How can you attract… Read more…

• Startup Finance Bootcamp Edmonton – June 18, 2015

  Thu, Jun. 18, 2015

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  Sharpen your financial management skills with a Startup
  Finance Bootcamp. The Startup Finance Program is presented
  by Startup Canada[http://www.startupcan.ca/] and Intuit
  Canada[http://www.intuit.ca/intuit-products/index.jsp] and
  is hosted by Startup Edmonton.

  Startup Finance Bootcamps are intensive workshops held
  in-person bringing together between 50 and 150 entrepreneurs
  with expert facilitators and the local startup finance
  providers and mentors.

   

  More information
  here: http://www.startupcan.ca/ourwork/startup-finance-bootcamp-edmonton-june-18-2015-2/[http://www.startupcan.ca/ourwork/startup-finance-bootcamp-edmonton-june-18-2015-2/] Read more…

• Traction Conference Brings Growth Experts to Vancouver June 18

  Thu, Jun. 18, 2015 8:00am — 5:00pm

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  Event title: Traction Conference

  Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015

  Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

  Location: Harbour Event Centre, 750 Pacific Boulevard,
  Vancouver, BC

   

  Event description:

  Traction is a one-day conference that will teach startups
  distribution strategies and tactics for acquiring explosive
  growth. Listen to 30 of the most influential names from the
  fastest growing companies of the last decade, including:
  Ryan Holmes, CEO of Hootsuite; Phil Fernandez, CEO of
  Marketo;… Read more…

• TECTERRA Geomatics Showcase 2015

  Wed, Jun. 24, 2015

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  Join us at the TECTERRA Geomatics Showcase 2015! 

  TECTERRA’s Fifth Annual Geomatics Showcase will mark our
  biggest event to date. As the premier industry event, we
  will showcase leading Geomatics technologies developed by
  our portfolio companies across Canada!

  This year, we will feature over 60 companies demonstrating
  the latest developments in Geomatics and geospatial
  technologies. You will also have the opportunity to network
  and build alliances with top… Read more…

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