We’ve identified the need to continue to support talent acquisition and retention within the community. There remain a significant number of hard-to-fill positions, so we’re exploring ways we can support our members’ efforts to get the right people into the Region. We’ve also been thinking about how we can build our support capacity, so we’re helping firms at all stages and as they move through the different stages of company development from start-up, to second-stage, to enterprise.

Some of the events you won’t want to miss include:

• Our first Techworking Breakfast on September 16th. Our speaker is John Baker, CEO and Founder of Desire2Learn. It’s our first of the year and we expect a great turnout, so register ASAP. A list of our other Techworking events is here.
• Entrepreneur Week - a week to celebrate the innovators that have built this region into a world-class tech centre!! Save this date:  November 16 – 22 and stay tuned to the Communitech Blog and our Web site for more information on speakers and sessions.
• Business & Technology Lunch Forum provide opportunity to make new business contacts and learn from high-profile guest speakers with topics focused on ways to strengthen and grow your business. Our 2009-2010 is online at the above link.

Looking forward to a great 2009-2010 season and hope to see many of you out at our events this year!

- Iain