Applications have opened for the MaRS Discovery District’s paid Studio Y Fellowship for the September 2016 – May 2017 cohort. The Studio Y Fellowship is a flexible and funded opportunity developing high-performing young systems leaders who will make bold economic and social impacts while fostering innovation. Housed at MaRS Discovery District, the 25 Fellows will be mentored by…
PROFIT and Canadian Business today ranked Shantal Feltham, President and CEO of Stiris Research Inc., No. 9 on the 18th annual W100 list of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs. Published today at PROFITguide.com, the W100 ranks female entrepreneurs using a proprietary formula that considers the size, growth rate and profitability of the businesses they own and…
Recently TechAlliance partnered with CHRW for a new project. What if we could pair successful entrepreneurs from our community with student entrepreneurs from Western’s Propel Entrepreneurship program and have them sit down to have a conversation together? This is exactly what happened with our first Entrepreneur Circle episode, featuring David and Stephanie Ciccarelli of Voices.com…
Voices.com, the largest online marketplace for voice-over in the world and a local success story, has recently announced an impressive growth plan that will have positive implications for London’s economic development. The company, which was founded by husband and wife team, David and Stephanie Ciccarelli in 2004, recently hit 100 employees. Voices.com is on track to hit…
The monthly member spotlight is an opportunity to learn more about a leader at one of our member companies and showcase the work they are doing. This month, we spotlight Reid Thornley, owner of Aquatell Inc. Learn more about Aquatell in our member directory. Name: Reid Thornley Title: Owner Company: Aquatell Inc Aquatell is Canada’s premier online retailer of…
Propel, Western University’s entrepreneurship accelerator, announced its new cohort of startups for its 2016 Propel Summer Incubator (PSI). The PSI program received applications from more than 50 entrepreneurs. After a competitive process involving a written application and in-person pitch, 11 startups were accepted. PSI is quickly establishing itself as a premier incubator program for the…
Big Blue Bubble, a leading Canadian developer of mobile games, has recently been named to a number of the Branham300 lists released to the public. Appearing on three of the Branham300 lists, Big Blue Bubble ranked overall #133 on the Top 250 list, #16 on the Top 25 Movers and Shakers list (companies which climbed the most…
StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, is pleased to announce that it has made the 2016 Branham300 Top 250 List for the sixth year in a row, and achieved the highest ranking for London, Ontario based companies. StarTech.com was also recently requalified for Canada’s Best Managed Companies status. The Branham300 announcement was made…
Two of London’s leading digital firms, Digital Echidna and Resolution Interactive Media (ResIM), have entered into a strategic partnership to combine their respective areas of expertise. This targeted approach for future project acquisition and development will expand the impact and performance of the Forest City’s technology sector. The strategic partnership is a natural extension of…
Get Connected telecom has been servicing the London area for over 6 years as a Bell Authorized dealer specializing in Business mobility. The result is a Bell Dealer that leads the London area in expertise and precision for business clientele. In order to service all needs of the business sector, Get Connected Telecom has now…