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Michelle Rempel to Keynote the Driving Innovation Conference

We are pleased to announce that the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Canada, will Keynote the Driving Innovation Conference on Feb. 11, 2015. Her presentation, entitled Seizing Canada's Moment: The West's Importance to Our Continued Economic Success. Join members of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce at this luncheon presentation!

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Driving Innovation Conference Concurrent Sessions:

Emerging Technologies - Adopt & Adapt Technology for your Business

Gayemarie Brown, National Innovation Leader, Deloitte Canada

Companies increasingly understand that they need to adopt new technologies effectively or face obsolescence, but research shows many companies continue to find the process complex and slow and they struggle to realize the benefits. Attend this session to learn how you can improve your digital intelligence to succeed in creating transformation through technology.

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A Roadmap to Driving a Culture of Innovation

Doug Hall, Founder of Innovation Engineering

Innovation Engineering is about inspiring a true cultural shift in an organization's leaders and employees. For leaders, Innovation Engineering provides a fresh perspective on the opportunity to explore new ways of thinking, engage more fully with colleagues, and break free of routines that have inhibited growth and development. Innovation Engineering empowers employees to generate ideas that stimulate a sense of pride, engagement, and focus on the success and sustainability of the business.

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Only 2 days left to register for the next Launch'Pad Startup Skills Workshop - do you know someone looking to get their business off the ground?

The next Launch'Pad Workshop is on Sunday, Jan. 18. Led by Randy Thompson, a successful entrepreneur and angel investor and leader of the 3.5 Launch'Pad Boot Camp that has been a game changer for many local startups, this Workshop covers the key areas that every entrepreneur needs to consider when launching a new business. Not able to make it this Sunday? Mark your calendars for the next Launch'Pad Workshop taking place on March 1, 2015. Launch'Pad Workshops are part of the Lean Startup training provided through the Province's TechFutures program.

Participation is limited, so register ASAP

Listen to what Mike Legary had to say about the Driving Innovation Conference & Workshop taking place Feb. 11 & 12

On Friday, December 19, 2014, Michael Legary sat down with Greg Mackling on CJOB to discuss the Driving SME Innovation Conference & Workshop taking place on Feb. 11 and 12, 2015, as well as innovation in general in Manitoba. Listen to the full interview

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March 12 and 13, 2015: Vision to Venture

Vision to Venture 2015 is an event that brings Winnipeg's top entrepreneurs in contact with the top scientists and product developers who will be showcasing patent-pending technologies awaiting financial investment to get them to market.

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Do you really know your market? You better if you are looking for risk capital!

Innovate Manitoba has teamed up with MaRS Discovery District to create its Market Intelligence Program. This world-class program provides Manitoba's leading entrepreneurs and startups with access to the best market research available — and at no cost! A limited number of opportunities are available. Apply now!

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Guided Market Validation for Early Stage Ventures

Why do startups fail? A vast majority of the time it's because they've built a product or technology that no one is willing to pay for. Fail fast by testing whether your proposed product or service will work in the market before you fully develop it. Use your interviews with potential customers to design the features that customers really want.

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Partner and
community events

Jan. 16, 2015 in Winnipeg, MB

INNOVATION ALLEY DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

The Innovation Alley documentary profiles the grassroots entrepreneur movement in Winnipeg working to grow their businesses and the community.

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Jan. 19, 2015 in Winnipeg, MB

EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATING AND MANAGING TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN CHANGE

Leaders from small- to medium-sized enterprises unite to discuss best practices in managing tech-driven change.

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Various Dates in Winnipeg, MB

WORLD TRADE CENTRE FREE TRAINING/SEMINARS

Learn about various subjects to help you succeed in business, including: Government Procurement, HR priorities, Provincial Sales Tax, Supply Chain Management, Twitter and more.

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