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October 2014 - In This Issue:
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 | | WEtech's Client and Program Facilitator, Ashlyn Bird, and YKNOT Windsor-Essex's Coordinator, Dan Brown, attend The Downtown Windsor Business Accelerator's Entrepreneurial Summit on Tuesday, October 7th. More than 300 high school students took part in this first Summit held at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. |
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Corby Spirit and Wine / Hiram Walker & Sons is Hiring a Senior System Administrator
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Next Dimension Inc. is Hiring a Project Manager, Senior Cisco Network Engineer, and Senior Systems Engineer
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AlphaKOR is Hiring a Software Developer and More
As AlphaKOR continues to grow, they are looking for individuals that are seriously interested in using their expertise to further develop a career in technology. For more information,
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Red Piston is Hiring a Account/Project Manager, 3D Modeler, Javascript/
PHP/Web/Game Developer and iPhone/Android Developer
For a complete list of available positions, please click here.
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Quicken Loans is Hiring
For a complete list of available positions including .NET Developer, Telecom Engineer, please click here.
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Where to Network: October
If you're looking to network this October, take advantage of these local networking events to build your networks and meet new faces.
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Embark Funding supports novel Ontario-based technology ventures by enabling the engagement of a young professional (aged 22-29) in a business role who will work with the venture to accomplish specific goals or milestones. This competitive funding program will provide selected ventures with up to $20,000 (including costs of HST) in funding. Read more.
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This Halloween, Go Tech!
Halloween is just around the corner! This year, why not go TECH! We've surfed the web and complied a few tech inspired "Do It Yourself" and "Techie" costume ideas. Tech or Treat! Read more.
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Happy Halloween from WEtech!
In celebration of the upcoming HalloWeek, the WEteam looks to JibJab.com for some office fun! Happy soon-to-be Halloween!
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HackWE Hackathon is Back in Celebration of National Science and Technology Week
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Celebrating National Science and Technology Week, WEtech Alliance and Hackforge are collaborating on HackWE 3.0, a hackathon focused on open data from the sciences. We're looking for teams of tech students or professionals to compete, and science people to help competitors interpret the data and solve useful problems with it. Read more.
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Windsor Essex Tech Show Set for November 4th. WEtech Will Be There! Will you?
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 Discover the latest in technology for your business from our tradeshow exhibitors. Hear from leading industry corporations such as Google, Detroit Venture Partners, Cisco and more! This one-day Forum and Tradeshow is geared toward C-level executives, business owners and anyone interested in the latest technology trends. This year, the Windsor Essex Tech Show will also feature Breakout Sessions on 3D Printing, SEO and Social Media.
Confirmed speakers include Fab Dolan from Google Canada and Jacob Cohen from Detroit Venture Partners, with more to come!
DID YOU KNOW? WEtech Members save at the Windsor Essex Tech Show? Save on tickets and exhibitor space click here.
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WEtech Celebrates Small Business Month
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 October is Small Business Month in Canada and WEtech would like to continue to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contribution of our local small and medium-sized businesses. It just so happened that our own Member Services Coordinator, Michelle Teno-Wachter, popped up on PG 24 of this month's issue of Biz X Magazine, highlighting women in business. Happy Small Business Month to all! Read more.
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Member Spotlight: Mobile Diagnostic Services (MoDiSe)
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Mobile diagnostic services (MoDiSe) is a social enterprise that develops mobile health solutions for low resource settings. Specializing in point of care diagnostics and monitoring tools, using a combination of medical devices and smartphones to collect clinical health data to improve care in the community or at home. Read more. |
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AlphaKOR Group Moving to New Site in 2015
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AlphaKOR Group, 19 years servicing the Region, is moving to a larger location on Twin Oaks, behind the E.C. Row Expressway and Lauzon Parkway. Over three-dozen employees of AlphaKOR Group should be in their new location by the end of first quarter 2015. Read more.
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Veggie Blast is ready for Halloween! Update now on iTunes and Google Play!
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 Take a bite into Veggie Blast - a Fresh From the Vine exciting twist on Match 3 puzzle gameplay! Match together loveable Veggies that ripen into colossal combos! Veggie Blast is FREE TO PLAY on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Download here.
About Red Piston: Red Piston is a mobile app and game development company. We make native apps, hybrid apps, web apps, hardware dependant apps and awesome games.
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WeCam Technologies Expands to Silicon Valley
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 Windsor's WeCam Technologies Inc. has opened a U.S. Office in Silicon Valley. 'We are extremely excited to be here in San Francisco" said company President and CEO (and former WEtech Gadget Guy) Rob Whent. "We have projects on the go with some large companies and we have the ability to scale quickly here with top talent." Our consumer app, WeCam (www.wecamchat.com) launched in April is close to having 100,000 downloads. About WeCam: WeCam is a mobile video calling app that lets you discover & connect with like-minded people around you. Available for iPhone & Android devices. |
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Kahoots Launches at University of Windsor
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Meet students and alumni that you don't know but should, on KahootsHQ.com. Kahoots is a networking platform for projects and startups. Students can browse extracurricular or academic student projects happening right on campus. Projects can be short-term or long-term and you can search based on your interests. Kahoots will help you find like-minded students with the skills you're seeking. Read more.
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Windsor Public Library presents App Cafe
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 Learn how to access free e-book audiobooks, music, movies, tv-shows and magazines through library apps. To participate you must bring your own tablet or smartphone and have a valid library card.The Library covers the following apps available from WPL: Overdrive (ebooks and e audio books), Hoopla (Movies, TV shows, Music and Audiobooks), PressReader / PressDisplay (Newspapers & Magazines), Zinio (Magazines), Mango Languages (Language Learning), and WPL Mobile App. Read more.
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The WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Launches Starter Company
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The Starter Company program is part of the Government of Ontario's Youth Jobs Strategy announced in the 2013 Ontario Provincial budget. Administered by SBC, the program will provide successful applicants 18 to 29 years of age, who are out of school with a grant of up to $5,000 to start, grow or buy a small business. The grant also provides a tailored training program along with one-on-one mentoring for youth interested in exploring entrepreneurship and launching a new business. Read more.
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WETECH & COMMUNITY UPCOMING EVENTS
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October 7, 14, 21 & 29 - FREE 1-on-1 Entrepreneurial Coaching
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. For more information, click here.
October 15 - MaRS Entrepreneurship 101 Webcast: Intro to Entrepreneurial Management
Entrepreneurship 101 is MaRS's flagship free weekly lecture series featuring key topics related to starting a successful business through a Webinar. For more information, click here.
October 16 - WEtech and Kelcom Document Division presents: 3D Tech Show
3D Systems will be demonstrating three different 3D print technologies. David Moore, district manager from 3D Systems will be on hand to talk about the latest advancements and how 3D printing has helped thousands of companies like yours. For more information, click here.
October 20 - Social Media Tips and Tricks
The Social Media Tips and Tricks workshop can help you learn how to become social media savvy and create engaging campaigns with your customers. The workshop will focus on the top social networks that businesses in both the B2B and B2C sectors utilize including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Linkedin. For more information, click here.
October 22 - MaRS Entrepreneurship 101 Webcast: Custom Discovery and Marketing Intelligence
Entrepreneurship 101 is MaRS's flagship free weekly lecture series featuring key topics related to starting a successful business through a Webinar. For more information, click here.
October 29 - MaRS Entrepreneurship 101 Webcast: Value Proposition
Entrepreneurship 101 is MaRS's flagship free weekly lecture series featuring key topics related to starting a successful business through a Webinar. For more information, click here.
October 30 - Get to Know WEtech Orientation Session
New and prospective members are encouraged to attend "Get to know WEtech" Orientation Sessions aimed at familiarizing them with the ins-and-outs of WEtech. Bring your lunch and join the WEtech t eam as they introduce you to WEtech and its programs and services. For more information, click here.
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Community Upcoming Events
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October 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Retro Gaming & 3D Printing Night (Recurring)
Join Windsor Hackforge for this great event. For more information, click here.
October 14 - Small Business Centre (SBC) presents Start-up Information Session
Do you have an idea for starting a small business? Not sure what to do first? If so, this information session is for you. For more information, click here.
October 20 - SBC Presents: Basics of Writing a Business Plan
Do you have an idea for starting a small business? Not sure what to do first? If so, this information session is for you. For more information, click here.
October 21 - Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce present Small Business Week Luncheon
For more information, click here.
October 22 - SBC Presents: Test Your Business Idea
Spend a morning with the Business Therapist to learn the low cost methods to start your business right - guaranteed. For more information, click here.
October 22 - Leamington Business Excellence Awards
Leamington District Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Business Excellence Awards -The Roaring 20's at the Leamington Portuguese Club. For more information, click here.
October 23 - Windsor Mold Expo
Windsor Mold Expo will attract regional buying influences from Southwestern Ontario and Michigan - moldmakers, molders and OEMs. The co-located show Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo will attract manufacturers, job shops, maintenance, tool rooms, automotive, transportation and too-die making professionals. For more information, click here.
October 28-30 - Canada 3.0 Forum (Calgary)
The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) and TRTech are pleased to bring the Canada 3.0 conference to Alberta, Oct. 28 to 30, 2014. For more information, click here.
Session will is hosted and held at Douglas Marketing Group (4960 Walker Road, Unit 2). Spaces are limited. To RSVP to this event, or to learn more about the session, please contact Sebastian Agosta at [email protected].
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Not a member? Want to learn how WEtech can help you and your idea/business? Call Michelle Teno-Wachter for more information.
Michelle Teno-Wachter
519-997-2863
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