Two weeks ago, the Ontario Clean Technology Alliance (OCTA) travelled to Phoenix Arizona to attend the Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference (EUEC).  OCTA is a sister organization to the Ontario Technology Corridor (OTC). Don’t you just love acronyms?  Both consortiums follow a basic philosophy of collaboration to attract foreign direct investment (FDI).  It is quite simple really, ...

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Welcome to  OCRI.tv where you can get caught up on who said what, when and how it can impact the way you approach your business on a daily basis. Currently, archives include media clips and entire presentations from our events to give you a full picture of what you’ve missed but going forward we’re just ...

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Cities all around the world are becoming more aware of their power as engines of economic growth. Not only are they able to influence the situations in their own municipalities but they can have a major impact on the overall performance and reputation of the surrounding regions and ultimately the entire country.  That’s why the ...

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In the past 10 years, the global marketing team at OCRI has helped over 100 knowledge-based companies from Ottawa  make connections and establish the foundations for long term business relationships around the world.  As Ottawa continues to evolve into a powerful export economy, global partners are more important than ever before and the OCRI team is busier than ever. ...

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Ottawa Features a “China Month” in June OCRI’s China strategy for Ottawa reached a new milestone in June. Two major objectives set for 2010 were to increase the number of invited delegations from China to Ottawa and to move from relationship building to a focus on deal generation. June saw those objectives reached. A key ...

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Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to present OCRI’s response to the city’s proposed economic development strategy. The strategy sees Ottawa recognized as a competitive global hub for innovative, knowledge-based talent, businesses and organizations. OCRI is committed to the economic development of the city and overall, we agree with the strategic objectives as outlined ...

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Being from North America, I am always impressed by the beauty of many of Europe’s old districts. None is as spectacular as Cambridge with the combination of its medieval architecture and parkland around Cambridge University. My visit this time was enhanced by record high temperatures and wall to wall sun. None of the cold, wet, ...

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My primary reason to be in Cambridge was to attend the Future of Wireless International Conference being held by Cambridge Wireless. Canada and Ontario were major sponsors, Bob Crowe of RIM was a keynote speaker (he gave an excellent talk, right on target with the conference theme) and we were to sign a cooperation agreement ...

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The faces of tomorrow are looking for experience today, and some found exceptional opportunities for discovery and learning in the Ottawa High School Technology Program.  This program enriches curriculum and enhances students’ learning with teachers and staff from the school boards as well as industry mentors. On June 10th during the Student Showcase of computer ...

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On Thursday at OCRI’s Annual General Meeting, Claude Haw, President and CEO, and Robin McIntyre, OCRI Chair, recalled major accomplishments of the past year.  The event concluded with a photo montage of some of the most memorable events of the past twenty five years and a special presentation to Denzil Doyle, an enduring personality who has ...

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