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Marketwire - Addictive Mobility Selected to Participate in Social Media for the Enterpr... - 0 views

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Addictive Mobility, a leader in mobile social targeting and a MaRS client, participated in tthe Social Media for the Enterprise--powered by professional social network, LinkedIn and MaRS Discovery District. The panel discussion was held February 15, 2012 at the MaRS Centre.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Addictive Mobility, a leader in mobile social targeting and a MaRS client, participated in tthe Social Media for the Enterprise--powered by professional social network, LinkedIn and MaRS Discovery District. The panel discussion was held February 15, 2012 at the MaRS Centre.</div>

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U.S. and Canadian Scientists Form a Global Alliance for Nano-Bio-Electronics ... - 0 views

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events Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics SBMT Life science tenants MaRS Innovation

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The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announced today that the organization will hold its 9th Annual World Congress on Brain, Spinal Cord Mapping, and Image Guided Therapy from June 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. MaRS Innovation is one of the supporters for the conference.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announced today that the organization will hold its 9th Annual World Congress on Brain, Spinal Cord Mapping, and Image Guided Therapy from June 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. MaRS Innovation is one of the supporters for the conference.</div>

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Making Clean Tech a Commercial Reality, Faster - Triple Pundit - January 25, 2012 - 0 views

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innovation entreneurship MaRS Advisor Jonathan Dogterom

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Jonathan Dogterom, MaRS Cleantech Advisor suggests, MaRS "puts an incubation and collaboration center on steroids." The convergence center helps to bring business and entrepreneurs to innovate and bring commercialize these ideas faster.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jonathan Dogterom, MaRS Cleantech Advisor suggests, MaRS "puts an incubation and collaboration center on steroids." The convergence center helps to bring business and entrepreneurs to innovate and bring commercialize these ideas faster.</div>

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What can Canada learn from Sweden's business culture? - IT Business - February 7, 2012 - 0 views

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A Swedish delegation comes to the MaRS Centre to share it's country challenges when it comes to fostering economic development and innovation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Swedish delegation comes to the MaRS Centre to share it's country challenges when it comes to fostering economic development and innovation.</div>

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Canadian 'B Corps' Put Their Money Where Their Branding Is On Social Causes - The Huffi... - 1 views

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social entreneurship advisor Allyson Hewitt B Corp impact investing SiG Social Innovation Generation

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Rachel Mendleson states "A growing number of Canadian companies are now becoming certified as "B Corps," a new designation that seeks to distinguish firms that are committed to improving more than their bottom line." Allyson Hewitt, director of social entrepreneurship, MaRS Discovery District states that "MaRS is at the forefront of the Canadian B Corp movement."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Rachel Mendleson states "A growing number of Canadian companies are now becoming certified as "B Corps," a new designation that seeks to distinguish firms that are committed to improving more than their bottom line." Allyson Hewitt, director of social entrepreneurship, MaRS Discovery District states that "MaRS is at the forefront of the Canadian B Corp movement."</div>

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You really can achieve great things when industry, academia work together - Francis Mor... - 0 views

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Jason Flicks shares his insights of his successful adventures with his companies levering IP and provides entrepreneurs ideas for alternative funding options for their ventures. i.e. MaRS Centre helping entrepreneur and associate professor at the University of Toronto with his project of radical uses of Bluetooth.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jason Flicks shares his insights of his successful adventures with his companies levering IP and provides entrepreneurs ideas for alternative funding options for their ventures. i.e. MaRS Centre helping entrepreneur and associate professor at the University of Toronto with his project of radical uses of Bluetooth.</div>

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Canada News: Federal government pulls plug on ecoENERGY Retrofit program - The Star - J... - 0 views

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Tom Rand Advisor cleantech energy

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Josh Tapper, The Star reporter states "the Conservative government has cancelled its $400-million ecoENERGY Retrofit program ." Tom Rand, senior clean tech adviser at Mars Discovery District, said "by cancelling the retrofit program the government has silenced a much-needed national discussion on eco-efficient building."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Josh Tapper, The Star reporter states "the Conservative government has cancelled its $400-million ecoENERGY Retrofit program ." Tom Rand, senior clean tech adviser at Mars Discovery District, said "by cancelling the retrofit program the government has silenced a much-needed national discussion on eco-efficient building." </div>

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Siemens to acquire Canada's RuggedCom for $382 million, a 50% premium to Belden's hosti... - 0 views

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RuggedCom was bought by Siemens. Siemens may become a tenant at MaRS.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">RuggedCom was bought by Siemens. Siemens may become a tenant at MaRS.</div>

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Technology by Sweden's Getinge Group is Transforming cost into Healthcare - Canada News... - 0 views

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MaRS Centre innovation Healthcare Doug Friesen Sweden Getinge

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Doug Friesen, President of Getinge Canada Limited a division of The Getinge, a leading, Swedish-based global medical company spoke at the MaRS Centre regarding financial challenges facing the healthcare system in Ontario.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Doug Friesen, President of Getinge Canada Limited a division of The Getinge, a leading, Swedish-based global medical company spoke at the MaRS Centre regarding financial challenges facing the healthcare system in Ontario.</div>

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Momentum continues behind MaRS Innovation spin-off, Xagenic Inc., and its breakthrough ... - 0 views

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Xagenic Inc., a start-up company created by University of TorontoProfessor Dr. Shana Kelley, in partnership with MaRS Innovation (MI),completed a series A financing totaling $10-million.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Xagenic Inc., a start-up company created by University of TorontoProfessor Dr. Shana Kelley, in partnership with MaRS Innovation (MI),completed a series A financing totaling $10-million. </div>

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Re-introduction of lawful access legislation 'serious concern,' says Ontario privacy co... - 0 views

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Ann Cavoukian, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner says "I has "serious concerns" about proposed federal "lawful access" legislation that would expand police surveillance powers and increase access to private information." Ann Cavoukian spoke at the MaRS Discovery District.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ann Cavoukian, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner says "I has "serious concerns" about proposed federal "lawful access" legislation that would expand police surveillance powers and increase access to private information." Ann Cavoukian spoke at the MaRS Discovery District.</div>

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CABA announces BiQ award recipients - Cabling Network Systems Magazine - January 25, 2012 - 0 views

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MaRS awards & competitions technology Business Intelligence Quotients Awards BiQ

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"The Continental Automated Buildings Association this week announced the recipients of its inaugural Building Intelligence Quotient (BiQ) Awards. The annual awards recognize property owners and operators whose buildings achieve the highest rank using CABA's building technology assessment tool. MaRS Discovery District was one of the 2012 Gold recipients"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Continental Automated Buildings Association this week announced the recipients of its inaugural Building Intelligence Quotient (BiQ) Awards. The annual awards recognize property owners and operators whose buildings achieve the highest rank using CABA's building technology assessment tool. MaRS Discovery District was one of the 2012 Gold recipients"</div>

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Addictive Mobility Set to Participate at Dx3 Canada - Marketwire - January 24, 2012 - 0 views

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Addictive Mobility showcased its AMO adSocial technology in exhibits hosted by MaRS Discovery District from Jan 25-26th, 2012

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Addictive Mobility showcased its AMO adSocial technology in exhibits hosted by MaRS Discovery District from Jan 25-26th, 2012</div>

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Healthcare Efficiency and Technology - Business News Network - Headline - February 1, ... - 0 views

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"How can new technologies make Canada's healthcare system more efficient? BNN asks Joseph Cafazzo, Lead, Centre for Global eHealth Innovation and Peter Adams, Senior Health IT Advisor, MaRS Discovery District."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"How can new technologies make Canada's healthcare system more efficient? BNN asks Joseph Cafazzo, Lead, Centre for Global eHealth Innovation and Peter Adams, Senior Health IT Advisor, MaRS Discovery District."</div>

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Business News Network - Headline - Mental Health in Workplace - February 8, 2012 - 0 views

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"Headline looks at the importance of discussing and addressing mental health in the workplace with Bill Wilkerson, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, Global Business & Economic Roundtable on Mental Health; and Mike Schwartz, Executive Director, Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Headline looks at the importance of discussing and addressing mental health in the workplace with Bill Wilkerson, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, Global Business & Economic Roundtable on Mental Health; and Mike Schwartz, Executive Director, Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace. "</div>

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Urban Planner - Torontoist - January 24, 2012 - 0 views

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"Getting Bought by Google: Or another technology heavyweight" is a discussion about what it takes to be picked up or noticed by the big dogs and was held at the MaRS Centre.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> "Getting Bought by Google: Or another technology heavyweight" is a discussion about what it takes to be picked up or noticed by the big dogs and was held at the MaRS Centre. </div>

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Addictive Mobility Set to Participate at Dx3 Canada - MarketWatch - January 24, 2012 - 1 views

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Addictive Mobility will sshowcased its AMO adSocial technology in exhibits hosted by MaRS Discovery District and IAB Canada.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Addictive Mobility will sshowcased its AMO adSocial technology in exhibits hosted by MaRS Discovery District and IAB Canada.</div>

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RBC to create impact fund - The Globe and Mail - January 24, 2012 - 0 views

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RBC announced a $20 million commitment to a new social and environmental initiative aimed at facilitating solutions to social and environmental problems. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS and chair of the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance. "This announcement is an important watershed moment for impact finance in Canada. RBC's commitment is both innovative and forward-thinking."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">RBC announced a $20 million commitment to a new social and environmental initiative aimed at facilitating solutions to social and environmental problems. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS and chair of the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance. "This announcement is an important watershed moment for impact finance in Canada. RBC's commitment is both innovative and forward-thinking." </div>

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RBC Royal Bank of Canada Board Members MaRS Gordon Nixon Ilse Treunicht The Centre for Impact Investing Social Finance investment

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"RBC announced a $20 million commitment to a new social and environmental initiative aimed at facilitating solutions to social and environmental problems. "Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS and chair of the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance. "This announcement is an important watershed moment for impact finance in Canada. RBC's commitment is both innovative and forward-thinking."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"RBC announced a $20 million commitment to a new social and environmental initiative aimed at facilitating solutions to social and environmental problems. "Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS and chair of the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance. "This announcement is an important watershed moment for impact finance in Canada. RBC's commitment is both innovative and forward-thinking." </div>

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Wirelessly enabling the long-distance house call - The Globe and Mail - January 20, 2012 - 0 views

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Dr John Semple helped to created an app that is being in the healthcare industry in Canada for diagnoses. Peter Adams, senior health-care IT adviser, MaRS Discovery District, describs "Dr. Semple's app as the "tip of the iceberg," ... technology and others like it are capable of saving the health-care system millions in unnecessary hospital readmissions, needless suffering and potential deaths."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dr John Semple helped to created an app that is being in the healthcare industry in Canada for diagnoses. Peter Adams, senior health-care IT adviser, MaRS Discovery District, describs "Dr. Semple's app as the "tip of the iceberg," ... technology and others like it are capable of saving the health-care system millions in unnecessary hospital readmissions, needless suffering and potential deaths."</div>

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