Inthekoots: The Kootenay Network

For those bloggers / web developers out there – just want to make you aware of the WebDev showdown by Tech Village. Create a website in 24 hours for a NPO / Charity / start up. Not only good for the community but development teams could win $1000 top prize.
Also recommend signing up for the tech directory.
Pass it on to web developers and NPOs in your neighborhood.
Register by Feb 25th – event runs March 11-12th
For more information and to register goto http://techvillage.com/
Look forward to your feedback!

Kootenay Contraption contest sees 61 Kootenay students get creative and win great prizes!
http://www.kast.com/?q=node/2466

Are you looking for investment financing to grow your business? Heard about “angels” and want to know more?

Hone your investment attraction skills in a practical afternoon workshop, Nov 16th in Nelson.

Where: Lakeside Prestige Resort, Nelson, BC

When: Tuesday Nov 16th

Time: 12 noon – 5:00 pm (lunch included with registration)

Is your business investment ready? What do investors look for? Bob Chaworth-Musters of the Angel Forum will help us understand what investors look for in staff and managements teams, competive edge, intellectual property, and financing options. He will also explore the Top Ten Points to Present to Investors. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions of a panel of investors and service providers.

Don’t miss the Working Lunch! Dara Landry, Senior Portfolio Manager from the Investment Capital Branch will tell us about the Government of BC’s Investment Capital program that includes a 30% refundable tax credit for BC investors who invest in eligible BC businesses. This incentive, along with , will be explained in the half day “Investor Ready” workshop. This workshop is for all local investors and entrepreneurs in the Kootenay region.
Visit http://www.kast.com/?q=node/2304 for more information and to register

Enjoyed the Columbia Basin Trust Symposium on the weekend.
One of the sessions had content on intellegent communities which once I have permission of presenter I hope to share here.
In the meantime one of my takeaways was the discussion around context and content.
As an innovative business or individual what environment do you need in order to flourish?
What community resources AND attributes make it ideal?