Locorum Inc. is launching its new platform–www.locorum.ca– that rewards customers for supporting small, local businesses on March 17th, 2022. It all started with a simple objective: make supporting local easier and more rewarding. We wanted to leverage technology to empower small businesses to compete with the giant corporations that often clobber mom and pop shops.…
A social enterprise founded by pharmacists and recognized as a pharmacy benefits management thought leader, Green Shield Canada (GSC) has a long history of improving care, increasing access to affordable medications, and making it easier for Canadians to live their healthiest lives. Building on that history, the GSC group of companies is pleased to announce…
Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm based out of London, Ontario, has recently announced a significant milestone for the organization. As Info-Tech enters its twenty-fifth year of business, the firm has surpassed anticipated growth metrics and is now employing over 1,000 employees. In 2021, Info-Tech expanded its employee base by 43%…
The creation of London-based boutique family clothing store, Os & Oakes may sound like a step-by-step guide on how to build the perfect brick and mortar business, but it has taken persistence, dedication, and exceptional entrepreneurship behind the scenes. Erika Oakes is the Co-founder of Os & Oakes, and she is also a teacher, a…
Our region is full of new technologies, innovations, and impressive world-class ventures – but what fuels every part of this incredible innovation economy is not tech, ideas, or money, it’s the people. Entrepreneurs spend their lives dedicated to finding bright, new ideas and turning them into something that creates jobs for our communities, products for…
Northern, an integrated digital solutions agency for brands navigating digital transformation, has been recognized as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces™ for Hybrid Work. Northern received this honour based on its overall Trust Index score through an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Canada involving the direct feedback from employees of hundreds of…
Techalliance had the honour to announce five winners at Limitless: A Celebration of Regional Innovation, held virtually on February 9, 2022. This celebration put a spotlight on the businesses and entrepreneurs who are advancing innovative solutions, cultivating equitable company cultures, and showcasing innovative growth and success within our bright and vibrant region. The recipients were selected…
The word atrium has two distinct definitions: One rooted in architecture, meaning an entrance or central court for gathering, and the other rooted in anatomy, meaning each of the two upper cavities of the heart. Ryan Kelly, the founder of Atrium believes that these definitions truly reflect his purpose, both eluding to the important connectedness…
Northern Commerce and Fanshawe College are partnering for the third consecutive year to support local businesses and Fanshawe Students with The Northern Digital Marketing Challenge. Students gain hands-on marketing experience helping local businesses in a competition that challenges them to create solutions that deliver revenue-generating impact. Funded by Northern, The Northern Digital Marketing Challenge is…
Five prominent organizations join forces to present Smashing Barriers with Avery Francis for International Women’s Day On March 8th, 2022, London Small Business Centre, Women in Communications and Technology, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation, and the London Chamber of Commerce will come together to present Smashing Barriers — Breaking and Building for Everyone,…