April 29, 2009 - Ottawa, ON
The Reality Behind Government
Investment Money
OCRI Global Marketing and The Ottawa Network in partnership with Ottawa’s technology clusters present their 4th annual funding focused event. With VC and Angel almost dead, people are turning to the government programs – which ones are good and which ones aren’t? Join us for a panel discussion of experts who have experience maneuvering through the programs and paperwork of a variety of government programs. Everyone is welcome.
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Marshes, 320 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata
Cost: Free – RSVP to kblair@ocri.ca
Host
David Stein, Program Director/Board Member, The Ottawa Network
Moderator
Bruce Lazenby, Regional Director for Canada, Corum Group
Discussion Topics and Panelists
Quebec: A bridge to high-tech financing.
Gail Snuggs, CEO/President, Optx Commerce Inc.
Tips for having government funding go in your favour.
Charles Black, CEO, Telewatch
How does the ecosystem really work, practical advice.
Michelle Scarborough, VP Investment & Commercialization, OCRI
Changes in the SR&ED Tax Credit Program
Kay James, Senior Director, SR&ED, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Sometimes strategic acquisition by a larger company can be the best way to go.
Bruce Lazenby, Regional Director for Canada, Corum Group