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YTA Panel to Reveal Financing Sources in Today’s Markets

Adventures in Venture Capital - Where's the Money?  Find out from these experts in finance and tech.

Markham, Ontario, February 2010 -- It's been a tough economy but you are ready to grow; and now you need cash to take your business to the next level.  The problem is that financing seems to have dried up over the last 12 months.  What do you do?

Join the YTA panel of experts on February 18, 2010 as they discuss sources of financing available in today's economy and how to secure it for your business growth.  The panel features two venture capitalists and a tech CEO who has recently navigated these turbulent waters.  Our panel moderator is Mark Usher, Partner at Wellington Financial and long-time YTA Board member.

Date:        Time:         Location:     Register:

February 18, 2010 11:30 am - 2:00 pm  Sheraton Parkway North 600 Hwy. 7 East Richmond Hill, ON www.yorktech.ca/calendar

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Moderator: Speakers:

Mark Usher Partner, Wellington Financial David Nyland CEO, Blueprint Systems Howard Gwinn Venture Partner, Bridgescale Partners Peter Carrescia Vengrowth Capital Partners

Networking starts at 11:30, Lunch and presentation set for 12:15. For more information on the event contact Sangeetha Karalamoorthy at 905-415-4558 or sangeethak@yorktech.ca.

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Contact information Sangeetha Karalamoorthy Events & Membership Coordinator p. 905-415-4588 sangeethak@yorktech.ca.

The York Technology Association

The YTA is a dynamic member driven community offering opportunities for peer collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing essential to the development of tech businesses and their people. Participation in the YTA uniquely places members at the centre-point of Canada's leading technology corridor, with a connection to more than 10,000 leaders and influencers of the technology cluster in the Greater Toronto Region. The YTA offers 10 unique peer to peer meetings, monthly topical issues luncheons, and workshops specifically targeted to provide the tech company with valuable ‘shortcuts to success’. www.yorktech.ca.

YTA presents the Deloitte 2010 TMT Predictions

Duncan Stewart to discuss the top Technology, Media and Telecommunications trends for 2010 at York Technology Association luncheon.

Markham, Ontario, January 2010 -- What will be the number one technology, media and telecommunications trend in 2010?

Find out on January 28 at the Deloitte 2010 TMT Predictions Luncheon presented by the York Technology Association, as Duncan Stewart, Director of Deloitte Research Canada and co-author of the TMT Predictions explores emerging trends that will impact Canadian businesses in 2010.

Date:           January 28, 2010
Time:           11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location:     Le Parc Conference and Banquet Centre
                    8432 Leslie Street
                    Richmond Hill, ON
Register:     www.yorktech.ca/calendar
    
For more information on the event or to explore the opportunity to display your technology product/innovation contact Sangeetha Karalamoorthy at 905-415-4558 or sangeethak@yorktech.ca.


Contact information
Sangeetha Karalamoothy
Events & Membership Coordinator
p. 905-415-4588
sangeethak@yorktech.ca

The York Technology Association

The YTA is a dynamic member driven community offering opportunities for peer collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing essential to the development of tech businesses and their people. Participation in the YTA uniquely places members at the centre-point of Canada's leading technology corridor, with a connection to more than 10,000 leaders and influencers of the technology cluster in the Greater Toronto Region. The YTA offers 10 unique peer to peer meetings, monthly topical issues luncheons, and workshops specifically targeted to provide the tech company with valuable ‘shortcuts to success’.
 

YTA continues to build momentum in the Greater Toronto Region Tech Cluster

 

Markham, Ontario, September 16, 2009 --  The York Technology Association (YTA) today welcomed 15 new member companies to the association as it continues to build momentum in the Greater Toronto Region Tech Cluster.

 

"I am proud to say that this is among the most new members we have announced in a single month at the YTA," said Kevin Tribe, Chair of the YTA.  "This shows that the YTA is continuing to build momentum in the Greater Toronto Region Tech Cluster, and we are continuing to develop programs and services to help our members leverage that momentum."

 

The 15 new members reflect the range of technology and service provider companies that make up the YTA.  They are:

 

CRM Fusion	iPLAN Corp.	Maxxian
Ed Lachowicz	Clean Tech Advisor Professional Corporation	Dolgin Professional Corporation
Kirchner and Company	RDP Associates Inc	The U.S. Tax Group Inc.
The Branham Group	Universal Freight Management Systems	HR Strategy Solutions Inc.
Gowlings	TGO Consulting Inc.	Insite Computer Group Inc.

The new members were presented with their membership certificates at the YTA's September Luncheon, which profiled some of the Greater Toronto Region's most innovative Green Tech companies.  In order to help members involved in Green Tech to learn, network, collaborate and grow, the YTA is starting a Clean Tech Peer Group for executives of companies involved in that sector.

 

Participation in the YTA uniquely places members at the centre-point of Canada's leading technology corridor, with a connection to more than 5,000 leaders and influencers of the technology cluster in the Greater Toronto Region.

 

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Contact Information

Patrick Shaw        Executive Director, YTA d. 905-415-4558 patshaw@yorktech.ca

Kevin Tribe Managing Director, Tequity Inc. Chair, YTA d. 905-479-9400 ktribe@tequity.com

Toronto, ON. (July 22, 2009) Chair of the York Technology Association (YTA), Mr. Kevin Tribe is inviting YTA members to submit an application to be named one of Canada's top innovation companies in the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) “Canadian Top Ten Competition”.

 

Started by OCRI in 1999, the annual competition encourages and nurtures the development of life science, cleantech and technology companies incorporated in Canada. The competition has enabled science and technology companies to tackle challenges and advance key business development needs with the support of over $500m in venture capital distributed to winners since the inception of this competition.

 

Mr. Tribe joined in raising awareness of this event for the recognition it generates and the support it provides for a vibrant technology ecosystem in Canada, “YTA member companies are leaders within each of these increasingly competitive fields, and we are pleased to support OCRI in reaching throughout Canada to advance this initiative as a showcase of our Country’s tremendous technology innovation and business talent.”

 

“OCRI is pleased to play an active role in the growth of so many exceptional Canadian companies. This is a successful program as evidenced by the investment in past winners. Through our ongoing outreach to the rest of Canada, the best companies from three key innovation sectors continue to benefit from exposure to VC’s, other investors and potential strategic partners” noted Michelle Scarborough, Vice President, Investment and Commercialization, OCRI.

 

Information on applying for the competition can be found at http://www.topcanadiancompanies.ca/company/apply.html

 

The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009.

 

 

 

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Contact Information

Patrick Shaw                                                                                      Janna Glenn

Executive Director, York Technology Association                               Manager, Marketing and Communications

d. 905-415-4558                                                                                p. (613) 828-6274 ext. 301patshaw@yorktech.ca                                                               jglenn@ocri.ca

 

 

About the Canadian Top Ten Competition

First held in 1999, Canada’s Top 10™ Competition was designed to promote the 10 most promising life science companies from across Canada (5 Early stage and 5 Emerging/Late stage) to Canadian and international investors and partners. The Competition has now expanded to showcase Canada's cleantech sector and the information and communications technology sector. 

Winners are chosen by an independent expert panel of Canadian and US venture capitalists. Winners receive greater exposure to international investors and industry insiders that are important to their continued growth and success. Since their selection, current Winners and Alumni have secured more than $522M in venture capital financing. 

View a complete list of Canada's Top 10™ Alumni.

The competition is a program of OCRI, administered by the OCRI Investment & Commercialization Group.

 

About OCRI

The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is Ottawa's leading member-based economic development corporation for fostering the advancement of the region's globally competitive knowledge-based institutions and industries. OCRI delivers its economic development services through a unique partnership with the City of Ottawa, where the City and OCRI, through its members set the strategy and manage the programs that move Ottawa’s economy forward.

Source: http://www.ocri.ca/about/

 

About the YTA

Headquartered in York Region, the YTA is a dynamic member driven community offering opportunities for peer collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing essential to the development of tech businesses and their people. Participation in the YTA uniquely places members at the centre-point of Canada's leading technology corridor, with a connection to more than 5,000 leaders and influencers of the technology cluster in the Greater Toronto Region. The YTA offers 10 unique peer to peer meetings each month, regular topical issues luncheons, and workshops specifically targeted to practical learning for the tech company.  For more information visit www.yorktech.ca.

York Technology Association Announces 2010 Board of Directors

Markham, Ontario, June 10, 2009 -- The York Technology Association (YTA) today elected its 2010 Board of Directors, adding representatives from Compugen, Open Text, Seneca College, Schulich School of Business and several leading technology and professional service companies to the solid list of returning members.  The new Board thoroughly reflects the membership of the YTA with representatives from large, small, and midsized technology companies, as well as professional service providers, local government and key partnerships with post-secondary education institutions.

"The personal success, talent, and commitment of the 2010 Board of Directors well reflect the core purpose of the YTA“ says incoming Board Chair, Kevin Tribe, CEO of Tequity Inc. “our focus is on fostering sustained growth of the tech ecosystem in the greater Toronto region”.  Mr. Tribe added, "In spite of a difficult economy, technology companies in the GTA grew last year at a rate of over 16%, well beyond that of most other industries.  There is a renewed understanding and appreciation for the contribution of the tech sector in the Region’s success and I look forward to building on that momentum throughout my year as board chair."  

The YTA is a member supported economic development cluster mandated to encourage practical learning, innovation and ongoing collaboration amongst technology companies and professional service providers engaged in growing technology related businesses.

Patrick Shaw, Executive Director of the YTA welcomed the board; "Our board members contribute a vital perspective for expanding value of the YTA through new services and existing programs; for a growing, broader and more diverse membership." 

 In the past year the YTA has expanded its Peer to Peer meetings to 10 unique professional focus areas that served a draw of over 1200 people; the lunch program that featured over 200 attendees at both the Deloitte Projections luncheon and at the Branham 300 event, in addition to the monthly featured topical issues luncheons which attracted nearly 125 attendees each; and the regularly featured boot camp and breakfast learning seminars throughout the year that provided immediate and practical learning outcomes targeted to the tech sector.  Mr. Shaw added, “This will be an exciting year to build upon the momentum of the past growth and strengthen the ecosystem that supports our tech community throughout the greater Toronto region.”

New members of the Board of Directors include:

David Burnett, CEO  End to End Solutions		John Cameron, CEO  Aizan Technologies		Stephen Chan, CEO  Dapasoft
Steve Charikar, CIO  Seneca College		Johanna Delroy,  National Director,   Marketing  Compugen		Rudy Joss, CEO  Spyder Capital
Alex Li, CEO  Kiji Soft Inc.		Michael Stephens,  VP Marketing and  Product Development  Atria Networks		Greg Secord, VP, Investor Relations  Open Text Corp.
Andrew Sprague, Lawyer  Miller Thomson		Michael Wade, Professor  Schulich School of Business

* See here for the complete 2010 Board of Directors.


The YTA acknowledges and extends its deepest appreciation to retiring board members Paul Brace, Frank Hayes, Doug McIntyre and Ron Currie for their guidance and dedication throughout their terms. 

Participation in the YTA uniquely places its member companies at the centre-point of Canada's leading technology corridor, with a connection to more than 5,000 leaders and influencers of the technology cluster in the Greater Toronto Region.  Technology partners are encouraged to view the programs and events listed on the YTA website and to engage in the community that exists to support their business success in the tech cluster throughout the Region.

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Contact Information

Patrick Shaw Executive Director, York Technology Association d. 905-415-4558 patshaw@yorktech.ca

Kevin Tribe, Managing Director Tequity Inc. Chair, York Technology Association p. 905-479-9400 ktribe@tequity.com

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York Region thriving at heart of Canadian tech industry

The York Technology Association recognizes 95 local companies named to the 2009 Branham 300.

 

Markham, Ontario, April 2009 -- on April 3, 2009 the York Technology Association [YTA] in association with the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance [GTMA] hosted over 250 guests as they recognized 95 companies from the area named to the 2009 Branham 300, Canada's most respected and comprehensive ranking of Canadian ICT companies.

 

2008 was a year of uncertainty for many industries, but for the Canadian tech sector it proved to be a milestone for revenue growth, with the companies ranked on the Branham 300 ringing in revenues of nearly $76 billion. This represents nearly 18% growth over the prior 12 months and marks a trend for the past five years that shows the ICT industry in Canada experiencing growth of over 50%.

 

The Greater Toronto Area is home to 38% of the companies named to this year's Branham 300. And with 146, or 58% of Canada's largest ICT companies located in Ontario the Greater Toronto Region is truly the heart of the Canadian technology sector.

 

 The 95 GTA companies on this year's Branham 300 list had a very impressive year:

·         37% increased revenues by more than 20% in 2008

·         75% had positive revenue growth in 2008

·         The area is home to 30% of the top 10 tech companies in Canada

 

"We are seeing the tech sector flourish, and we are extremely proud to be the membership association supporting these organizations in sustaining this trend," said Patrick Shaw, Executive Director of the York Technology Association. "At the YTA we are fostering an ecosystem that supports peer to peer networking, targeted learning and business development for the tech cluster. The Branham results are exciting and encouraging for the sector and for York Region. The best place to open the next shoe store is adjacent to one that is thriving.  Same holds true in technology."

 

The Branham list also names the top 20 Movers and Shakers of 2008 and the top 25 up-and-coming companies in Canada. GTA companies are well represented on both of these lists with seven local companies being named to each.

 

"The top 25 up and coming companies are selected based on their innovation, creativity and long-term potential for success" said Wayne Gudbranson, CEO of the Branham Group, publisher of the Branham 300, "with major technology companies and the encouraging number of up-and-coming companies located in the GTA it is clear that the YTA has a strong base for fostering continued innovation and business growth."

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Contact information

Patrick Shaw

Executive Director, York Technology Association

p. 905-415-4588

c. 416-629-1696

patshaw@yorktech.ca

 

Darren Anderson

Branham300 Coordinator & Research Analyst, Branham Group Inc.

p. 613-745-2282 ext. 122

danderson@branhamgroup.com

 

The York Technology Association

 

The YTA is a dynamic member driven community offering opportunities for peer collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing essential to the development of tech businesses and their people. Participation in the YTA uniquely places members at the centre-point of Canada's leading technology corridor, with a connection to more than 5,000 leaders and influencers of the technology cluster in the Greater Toronto Region. The YTA offers 10 unique peer to peer meetings, monthly topical issues luncheons, and workshops specifically targeted to the tech company.

 

The Branham Group

Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services (Planning, Marketing and Partnering), and through its multi-client research subscription programs (eHealth, Outsourcing, Green IT and Wireless). Branham also produces an annual listing of the top information technology companies in Canada (www.branham300.com), tracks the Canadian Outsourcing industry (www.branhamoutsourcing.com) and monitors over 450 eHealth vendors. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

 

The Branham300

Entering its 16^th year, the Branham300 highlights the top Canadian and multinational ICT companies operating in Canada and is widely considered to be a leading source of intelligence on Canada's ICT industry.  The Branham300 list consists of the following major categories, ranked by revenue:

• Top 250 Canadian ICT Companies
• Top 25 ICT Multinational Companies operating in Canada
• T op 25 Up and Comer ICT Companies (category ranked on innovation/not revenue)

·         The Next 50 (New in 2008!)

The Branham300 is published annually in the April/May issue of Backbone Magazine, as well as on the Branham300 website, www.branham300.com.