Mayor Drew Dilkens to Host Update with Local Tech Firms on May 8th at 1PM
This session will look at the state of Windsor’s tech and innovation community, how innovators are pivoting and adapting to tackle COVID-19 and look at the role technology will play in the new economy. Join WEtech along with representatives from:   Vista Solutions Inc. ,  AlphaKOR Group Inc. ,  Edison Financial ,  Splice Digital, Lift Lessons, Connecting Windsor-Essex &   Audacia Bioscience .
Startup Pivot: What 3 Portfolio Companies are Doing To Remain Competitive in a Global Marketplace
Three Ontario-based companies –  Mobistream Solutions ,  Kegshoe   and   CapacityM  – are working with clients across a variety of sectors including automotive, medical, hospitality, banking, travel and public sector in order to lessen the impact Covid-19 is having on the economy. DETAILS
Online Mortgage Firm, Edison Financial, Puts Down Roots in Windsor
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Edison Financial has planted roots in Windsor and launched its online mortgage service with big plans and a big backer in Detroit-based Rock Holdings. DETAILS
To support Windsor-Essex County during COVID-19 and beyond, Windsor-based Splice Digital will launch  Shopmytown.ca  in mid-May, a shared ecommerce platform to help local businesses get online quickly and easily to sell products and services. DETAILS
Lift Lessons Launches Edtech Platform
Parents and educators looking for help to enhance children’s communication and vocabulary skills have another tool available with the recent launch of the award-winning Lift Lessons online education program. DETAILS
Chatham Local Prints Over 700 3D Face Shields for Health-Care Workers
Lucas K. Labrecque says he wanted to find some way to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. So he took to his trusty 3D printer and began mass-producing face shields. DETAILS
CenterLine, St. Clair College Colloborate to Build Automated Ventilator Bag
The real story is the collaboration of the different groups to produce something that meets patient needs.” says Larry Koscielski, VP of Process and Technology Development at Centerline Technologies. The collaboration shows the importance of having a domestic manufacturing sector and how the college supports local companies. DETAILS
TechConnect Minecraft Creative Build Tournament Winners Announced
On behalf of WEtech Alliance and  EZY Mode , thank you to the almost 200 participants and teams from all across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent that registered for the “Future is Smart” TechConnect Minecraft Creative Build Tournament! DETAILS
Forging Ahead: Hackforge Virtual Member Event (May 8)
Join Hackforge and partners as they launch the first in a series of "Forging Ahead" events aimed at bringing the tech community together, sparking connections and collaborations, and generating professional, business and skills development opportunities.
Staying Motivated While Working From Home Featuring: Sandi Ball   (May 14)
In this installment of our EPIC Chats, they’re talking to Sandi Ball. Over the past 10 years, Sandi has built a massive following (while working from home) with her popular how-to nail art tutorial YouTube channel and Facebook page:  CutePolish . Her brand has over 20 million followers worldwide. DETAILS
E2E COVID-19 Survival Toolkit: Insights on Seed Fundraising   (May 19)
Join GroundBreak Ventures in a discussion on VC funding and raising capital during/post COVID. DETAILS
Digital SHIFT Series: Backyard Tourism (May 19)
The Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab has partnered with WEtech Alliance to support hard-hit tourism businesses in a virtual workshop series providing tangible tools for tourism businesses. Starting off the workshop series will be Shift Experts; Adriano and Pina Ciotoli from WindsorEats. DETAILS
Join Next Dimension and Veeam for their new Bi-Weekly coffee series where they cover every aspect of managing your digital assets.  DETAILS
MasseyHacks Virtual Competition (May 30-31)
Massey High School's Hackathon explores the world of computer science and technology with 150+ students of all skill levels learn, create, and experience something amazing. DETAILS
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