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7 Opportunities in the Current Recession - Canadian Entrepreneur - 0 views

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I attended the Wisdom Exchange today at the Mars Discovery District in Toronto, an annual gathering of leading growth firms sponsored by the Ontario government. Ontario’s ministry of small business recognizes that a tiny minority of SMEs, the export-oriented gazelles, account for a disproportionate share of job creation, and it does a great job of encouraging, motivating and supporting the CEOs of such companies through educational opportunities such as the Wisdom Exchange.
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Jayson Myers, the respected economist who now heads up Canada's largest industry association, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.
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Myers offered a fair bit of bad news to the group – he warned that the recession “will be deeper and last longer than consensus forecasts,” and that total Canadian merchandise exports have actually been falling for six years.
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But here is the good news. Myers also cited a whole listfull of business opportunities created by the current downturn. Not every company is in a position to seize these opportunities, but those who can should definitely be looking at this list as a recipe for action.Opportunities in the Current Recession:· For companies with cash and investment strength· Replace competitors (who falter or struggle in this economy)· Acquisitions· Respond to new and emerging customer demand· New product and market development· Infrastructure and Innovation (including the smart grid, green energy, health care, logistics and security, and energy – all areas where Canadian companies have some advantages)· Product specialization, services, new processes, new skills
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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Wisdom Exchange Event was held at the MaRS Centre Feb 19, 2009. This event gathers leading growh firms and it is sponsored by the Ontario Government. Jason Myers, head of Canadian Manufacteurers & Exporters mentions the Canadian economy will get worse and last longer but there will be a list of business opportunities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wisdom Exchange Event was held at the MaRS Centre Feb 19, 2009. This event gathers leading growh firms and it is sponsored by the Ontario Government. Jason Myers, head of Canadian Manufacteurers & Exporters mentions the Canadian economy will get worse and last longer but there will be a list of business opportunities.</div>

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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Wisdom Exchange Event was held at the MaRS Centre Feb 19, 2009. This event gathers leading growh firms and it is sponsored by the Ontario Government. Jason Myers, head of Canadian Manufacteurers & Exporters mentions the Canadian economy will get worse and last longer but there will be a list of business opportunities. Feb 19, 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wisdom Exchange Event was held at the MaRS Centre Feb 19, 2009. This event gathers leading growh firms and it is sponsored by the Ontario Government. Jason Myers, head of Canadian Manufacteurers & Exporters mentions the Canadian economy will get worse and last longer but there will be a list of business opportunities. Feb 19, 2009</div>

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Value Network Analysis Workshop: Optimizing Business Performance - Social Capital Value... - 0 views

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ValueNetworks.com® — a leader in organizational network visualization and analysis applications — announces the Value Network Analysis Workshop: Optimizing Business Performance. The Value Network Analysis Workshop will be held at the MaRS Collaboration Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 20 March 2009. This workshop develops leadership, fluency and visualization expertise for value networks. It offers a hands-on introduction to social, organizational and value network analysis (VNA) application technology.
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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

The Value Network Analysis Workshop will be held at March 20, 2009 and will look at Optimizing Business Performance.

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The Value Network Analysis Workshop will be held at March 20, 2009 and will look at Optimizing Business Performance. Feb 19, 2009

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Toronto-based Skymeter Developing Vehicle Locating Billing System - Techvibes Blog - 0 views

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Skymeter ICT wireless communications

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A Toronto-based startup, called Skymeter, is developing this technology using what it calls 'financial-grade GPS' data.
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Skymeter recently received a $500,000 loan from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation and is a tenant in Toronto's MaRS Centre. In 2007, at the Canadian Venture Forum held in Toronto, Skymeter was selected as "the best angel company" and attracted investment interest from a group of US-based investors in the transportation field. According to the company's website, they are currently seeking funding from professional/strategic investors in the >$5million range.
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Skymeter, is developing a technology using 'financial-grade GPS' data. Skymeter is a MaRS Tenant.

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Skymeter, is developing a technology using 'financial-grade GPS' data.\nSkymeter is a MaRS Tenant. Feb 19, 2009

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Changing concepts of governance - Scitech - The McGill Daily - 0 views

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Change Camp creativity

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On Saturday, January 24, 140 participants attended an un-conference – a term applied to participatory-style conferences that seek to reject conventional notions of a conference, such as participation fees – held at the MaRS Centre in Toronto. The event was part of Change Camp, an initiative designed to explore the question of governance in the age of participation.
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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Change Camp held at MaRS and explores how we re-imagine government and governance in the age of participation.

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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Change Camp held at MaRS and explores how we re-imagine government and governance in the age of participation. Feb 19, 2009

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Business newsmaker - The Star - 0 views

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Richard Ivey MaRS John Evans Ilse Treurnicht

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MARS DISOVERY DISTRICT has appointed businessman and philanthropist Richard Ivey to its board of directors.
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"Richard Ivey has a strong track record of community involvement and commitment to research and innovation, most recently through his continuing role as chair of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research," said John Evans, founding chair of the board at MaRS. "His integrity and dedication to building a strong foundation for Canada's innovation economy will be of tremendous benefit to MaRS"
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MaRS is a Toronto non-profit centre linking science, technology and social entrepreneurs with business skills and capital to stimulate innovation and the creation of successful Canadian companies.
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MARS DISOVERY DISTRICT has appointed businessman and philanthropist Richard Ivey to its board of directors.

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MaRS Discovery District has appointed businessman and philanthropist Richard Ivey to its board of directors. Feb 20, 2009

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Researcher's Kyoto Prize celebrated - University of Toronto - 0 views

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awards & competition Kyoto University of Toronto

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Toronto hosted a celebration Feb. 18 honouring Canada's first two Kyoto Prize laureates: University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher.
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Pawson, a world-renowned cell biologist and Mount Sinai Hospital distinguished investigator, received the prize in basic science for his studies of cellular communication. He will receive a 20-karat gold medal and a cash gift of 50 million yen (approximately $460,000 Cdn).
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He and Taylor, who won the prize in the arts and philosophy category, delivered a joint lecture during the celebratory event at MaRs (Medical and Related Sciences Discovery District).
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Pawson was recognized for his research into the way cells communicate with each other, which has made possible the development of drugs that halt the multiplication of certain types of cancer cells, among other breakthroughs. His lab has helped lay the groundwork for this new generation of drugs.
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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event.

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University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event. Feb 20, 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event. Feb 20, 2009</div>

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Agriculture proving its worth in today's economy - Guelph Mercury - 0 views

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The recent Agri-Innovation Forum, hosted in Toronto by a few Guelph-based organizations like MaRS Landing and Ontario Agri-Food Technologies who are dedicated to building linkages between agriculture and other sectors such as health, highlighted some of these developments.
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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Argiculture industry has escaped the bad economy thus far and the many of the nutraceutcals and other innovative food products are doing well. Mention of MaRS Landing and Ontaro Agri-Fod Technologies hosted an Agri-Innovation Forum which highlight developments of the linkages built betweem agriculture and sectors in health.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Argiculture industry has escaped the bad economy thus far and the many of the nutraceutcals and other innovative food products are doing well. Mention of MaRS Landing and Ontaro Agri-Fod Technologies hosted an Agri-Innovation Forum which highlight developments of the linkages built betweem agriculture and sectors in health.</div>

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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Argiculture industry has escaped the bad economy thus far and the many of the nutraceutcals and other innovative food products are doing well. Mention of MaRS Landing and Ontaro Agri-Fod Technologies hosted an Agri-Innovation Forum which highlight developments of the linkages built betweem agriculture and sectors in health. Feb 26, 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Argiculture industry has escaped the bad economy thus far and the many of the nutraceutcals and other innovative food products are doing well. Mention of MaRS Landing and Ontaro Agri-Fod Technologies hosted an Agri-Innovation Forum which highlight developments of the linkages built betweem agriculture and sectors in health. Feb 26, 2009</div>

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Federal Commission's support for pay-as-you-drive to renew aging infrastructure poses..... - 0 views

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Skymeter ICT wireless communications

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U.S. commission report released today underscores the need for a nationwide pay-as-you-drive system - a system akin to one refined and tested worldwide by upstart tech firm Skymeter Corp.
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Skymeter as its technical solution partner of choice for 'Smart Transportation Pricing' technology in the city of Seoul under the Connected Urban Development program.
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"The Commission has hit the bull's eye with its recommendations", says Skymeter CEO Kamal Hassan. "Recognizing and recommending sensible policy using reliable and cost-effective technology addresses the three evils plaguing surface transportation: under-funding, CO(2) emissions, and traffic jams." Hassan says that by opting for a sensibly-designed GPS-driven user fee system America's total CO(2) emissions will be reduced by 5% or 350 million metric tonnes, the same reduction as if one out of every four cars on the road were replaced by electric cars. It will also make the average commute around 10% faster. "Those are pretty good side effects for a system that returns the nation's road financing system to health" says Hassan.
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Skymeter solution solves severe GPS signal problems among numerous intersecting and parallel side-roads and offers a high degree of billing accuracy, critical to system acceptance. Skymeter is currently being tested in San Francisco against what are considered to be the best GPS receivers in North America. The results of these tests to date mirror successful European and Asian trials of Skymeter's system.
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Skymeter Corporation is a Toronto, Canada-based data services operator that enables location-based payments using financial-grade GPS telematics. Its billing-delivery services include Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) metering for road use, parking and PAYD insurance. These services incorporate methodologies for both privacy and anonymity to ensure motorists enjoy complete privacy while traveling and absolute confidentiality of their trips. Skymeter is equivalent to an anonymous, in-car cell-phone that automatically pays for all transport services based on actual usage. Skymeter enables every form of road-use charging from small city areas such as London and Stockholm's cordon charges up to metering every vehicle in a state, province or country in order to replace fuel taxes.
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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

U.S. commission report released states that there is a need\nfor a nationwide pay-as-you-drive system - a system that is similar to Skymeter Corp which is an upstart tech firm and a MaRS Tenant. Skymeter technicial solution solves the severe GPS signal problems as is currently being tested in North America. Feb 26, 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">U.S. commission report released states that there is a need\nfor a nationwide pay-as-you-drive system - a system that is similar to Skymeter Corp which is an upstart tech firm and a MaRS Tenant. Skymeter technicial solution solves the severe GPS signal problems as is currently being tested in North America. Feb 26, 2009</div>

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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

U.S. commission report released states that there is a need for a nationwide pay-as-you-drive system - a system that is similar to Skymeter Corp which is an upstart tech firm and a MaRS Tenant. Skymeter technicial solution solves the severe GPS signal problems as is currently being tested in North America.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">U.S. commission report released states that there is a need for a nationwide pay-as-you-drive system - a system that is similar to Skymeter Corp which is an upstart tech firm and a MaRS Tenant. Skymeter technicial solution solves the severe GPS signal problems as is currently being tested in North America.</div>

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Flashpoint News and Ratings - Moon Chase Blog Spot - 0 views

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Ellis' Flashpoint
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Toronto's MaRS Collaboration Centre,
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Blog mentions Flashpoint episode "Business" was filmed at the MaRS Centre.

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Blog mentions Flashpoint episode "Business" was filmed at the MaRS Centre. Feb 26, 2009

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