January 2017 - In This Issue:
WEtech client Joe Latouf (r) of CORA CSI meets Minister Duguid (l) & Minister Bains at the Ontario-Canada Pavilion during Preview Week of the North American International Auto Show.

Code Tech Smarthomes is hiring:
SALES REPS
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Slice App is hiring:
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
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NYN Designs is hiring:
FULL-STACK SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
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FULL-STACK JUNIOR WEB DEVELOPER 
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Freeds is hiring:
E-COMMERCE MANAGER
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Cypher Systems Group is hiring:
JUNIOR DEVELOPER
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Wired Solutions is hiring:
XPRESSLAB - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SALES MGR
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Lucas Professional Search Group is hiring:
MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST

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Green Shield Canada is hiring:
SENIOR IT BUSINESS ANALYST
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SENIOR SECURITY ANALYST 
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IT ARCHITECT 
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TECHNICAL ANALYST 
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Leverage IT is hiring:
FULL STACK DEVELOPER
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Magna is hiring:
IT ANALYST
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Witeck Solutions is hiring:
GRAPHIC DESIGNER  
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SEM & SEO STRATEGY CONSULTANT
 
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GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
 
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True Phantom Solutions is hiring:
APPLICATION ENGINEER
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Halight Inc. is hiring:
FULL STACK DEVELOPER
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Next Dimension is hiring:
SERVICES & IT OPS MANAGER 
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NETWORK ENGINEER

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SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER 
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MORE TECH JOBS!
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City of Windsor Introduces Concierge Service to Guide Potential Investors
The Investment Support Program, led by the city's new economic development officer Matthew Johnson, will help steer investors through the process of obtaining required municipal approvals or permits for services that can include planning, construction, licensing, utilities, technology and taxes.  DETAILS 
WindsorEssex Circle Networking Event
Kick off this year with WindsorEssex Circle's first networking event on Wednesday, January 25th at Frank Brewing Co. located at 12000 Tecumseh Rd. E. from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Bring your business cards, a friend/associate and make some new connections, have great discussions and rekindle with your fellow Circle members. As always, no fee, no agenda, just networking 101, food and beverages available a la carte. 
Generator Cares Contest
Nominations are now open for the 4th Annual Generator Cares Contest. Do you know a non-profit organization that desperately could use recognition, a helping hand with their brand, advertising, design, and social media presence? DETAILS 



Research conducted by mechanical engineering students Hamed Kalami, Andre Khayat and Liza DiCecco was highlighted at the12th International Federation of Automatic Control Workshop on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems on December 5 to 7 in Austin, Texas. Kalami and Khayat received the Young Researcher Award for their work on a 3D printable hand brace that can assist people with connective tissue disorders. DETAILS. Watch segment on CTV Windsor HERE

Check out the January issue of Biz X Magazine, including the latest Generation YKNOT feature on pg 26! 

WEtech Alliance is pleased to welcome Adam Frye to the team as Social Innovation Advisor.

Over the past 5 years Adam has worked extensively in the startup space in Waterloo and Toronto, both as an early employee in a high growth social enterprise, as well as a startup coach and mentor for young entrepreneurs. His values can be summed up in 3 quick sentences. Find your passion. Relentlessly pursue it. Help others to do the same.  DETAILS 
On the 150th anniversary of the birth of another great idea - Canada - we celebrate the stories of 150 Canadian innovations and innovators from coast-to-coast with the launch of the CANnovation Project. DETAILS  


EatDrinX Inc. (pronounced Eat - Drinks) is a Food and Beverage Technology Company.  They've created an industry specific platform designed to modernize the way places showcase their food, beverage and promotional offerings while reaching their target audience. DETAILS
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Business Excellence Awards, including WEtech Alliance President & CEO Yvonne Pilon for Young Professional of the Year and WEtech clients Next Dimension for Mid-Size Company of the Year and AlphaKOR and Powerball Technologies both Innovation Award Finalists! DETAILS 

Via CTV Windsor - A new mobile app hopes to help Windsor and Essex County residents and visitors find the closest health care facility with the shortest wait times. Clinic Seeker Inc. announced Friday it is launching the mobile app companion to its Clinic Seeker website, now available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. DETAILS



EPICentre is turning TWO! Join us as we celebrate EPICentre's second birthday. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
DETAILS  
 
The official  game animation for the 2017 FIRST Robotics Competition game, FIRST STEAMWORKS has been released. Get a first look at the game that will be coming to the Windsor Essex Great Lakes Regional March 30-April 1. DETAILS   

Via the Windsor Star - 
The federal government will invest up to $3 million in two Windsor auto suppliers, creating up to 70 new jobs, Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains announced Monday.
Nemak of Canada Corp., and Arbec Tool and Machine Ltd., will use the funding for the development of lightweight aluminum engine blocks, Bains said.  DETAILS    



Are wearables dead? Gadget Guy Rob Whent doesn't think so. See what he has to say about the past, present and future of wearables in teh third installment of his guest blog series.
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January 17, 24 & 31 : FREE 1-on-1 Entrepreneurial Coaching (Every Tuesday)  
Have an itch to ditch bad business habits? Need help to jump-start your business? Need expert advice to steer clear of dead ends? WEtech Alliance offers FREE 30-minute sessions every Tuesday with entrepreneurial experts to rekindle passion for your business. Appointment required . DETAILS 
  
January 26- Get to know WEtech Orientation Session
New and prospective members are encouraged to attend "Get to Know WEtech" Orientation sessions aimed at introducing WEtech, the goals, programs /services offered to individuals who don't know how to capitalize on their innovative idea. Join Michelle Teno-Wachter as she provides the introduction to you. Appointment required. Email Michelle at  mteno-wachter@wetech-alliance.com 


January 23, 24: Small Business Centre; Basics of Writing a Business Plan 
A good business plan is your road map to success. Attend this informative session to learn how to develop a business plan that will work for you.  DETAILS

January 17: Biz Launch Webinar -    Discover out of the box thinking beyond the traditional business loan.  DETAILS
 
January 18: Hackforge;  Open Coding Night
Working on a project? Need to bounce ideas off other programmers? Come join us!  DETAILS

January 23: Hackforge;  Border City Data Meetup
This new interest group focused on data and databases... Join us!  DETAILS

January 23: EPICentre; Test Your Business Idea
You have a great Idea... so where do you start? Need a few customers who love your product and want to pay for it?
Test your idea with us!  DETAILS

February 1: Lunch & Learn; Communicating Effectively with the News Media
What makes something newsworthy? How do I prepare for a media interview? When & Why should I do a media event? Meet industry experts that can help you leverage earned media coverage to raise the profile of your business and provide insight on working effectively with the media when they contact you.  DETAILS 

   
Check out many more upcoming community events on our Events Calendar HERE!
Not a member? Want to learn how WEtech can help you and your idea/business?

Contact Michelle Teno-Wachter for more information.

Michelle Teno-Wachter
519-997-2863
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