NATI Comments on 2008-2009 Provincial Budget [4/29/2008]
April 29, 2008, St. John’s, NL, Canada
Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador presented it’s budget estimates for 2008-2009, as well as the results from last year, under the theme “Securing a Sustainable Future”. The surplus of $1.4 billion and a $1.3 billion net reduction on the provinces debt during 2007-2008 is welcome news and provides a “strong launching pad for further prosperity in the next fiscal year," said NATI Chair, Mr. Jeff King.
"We applaud the government for its strong fiscal management this past year, and it’s continued commitment to the advancement of our knowledge-based economy. The reduction in payroll tax and paying down the debt will contribute towards increasing our overall competitiveness,” King said...Read
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NATI Congratulates Premier Danny Williams on Election Day Win [10/11/2007]
October 11, 2007 - NATI has issued a letter of congratulations to Premier Danny Williams, on behalf of its Board of Directors, membership and staff. The full letter can be seen under "Media Room - NATI Press Releases".
NATI Congratulates ACOA on 20 Years of Success [10/15/2007]
October 15, 2007, St. John’s, NL
More than 200 business leaders from across Atlantic Canada gathered in Halifax on Friday October 12, to recognize business excellence in the region at The Atlantic Art of Success, an event designed to showcase 20 of Atlantic Canada’s accomplished entrepreneurs and to illustrate how collaboration between the private and public sector is strengthening the region’s economy and growth.
Hosted by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the event also officially marked ACOA’s 20 years of service to Atlantic Canadians.
“These 20 companies have recognized the wealth of resources that this region has to offer,” said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of ACOA,..Read
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NATI Board of Directors 2007-2008 [6/5/2007]
May 30, 2007, St. John’s, NL, Canada
Mr. Jeff King of Bell Canada has assumed the position of Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries (NATI) for 2007 - 2008, following the association’s Annual General Meeting held last night at the distinctive Johnson GEO Centre, St. John’s.
Mr. King will take over from outgoing Chair, Mr. Todd Hiscock of Beaufort Solutions, who will now assume the Immediate Past Chair position on the executive committee. The other executives are: Vice Chair, Mr. Padraic O’Flaherty of Lotek Wireless; and Treasurer, Mr. Robert Sauvé of Grant Thornton. A member of the Board shall be elected to the position of Secretary by the Board at its 1st regular Board meeting.
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NATI Annual General Meeting [4/13/2007]
NATI Annual General Meeting
4:00PM – 5:00PM
"Mood to Mingle under the Solar System"
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Johnson GEO CENTRE
175 Signal Hill Road
St. John's, NL
This year we have combined our AGM with our highly successful Mood to Mingle social event. Both will be at the Johnson GEO Centre. The Auditorium will be the venue for our AGM business session, election to the board of directors, and words from our guest speakers (to be announced soon). Then join us immediately afterwards for a cash bar and finger foods, and meet your technology colleagues once again for a Mood to Mingle to remember in the main Reception Hall. Block off your calendars now for May 30th...Read
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NATI members successful with recent ACOA/Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) announcements! [1/19/2007]
Nati would like to formally congratulate all recipients of Atlantic Innovation Fund project support that was announced yesterday in St. John’s at a news conference held by the Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador. In particular, eight projects in Newfoundland and Labrador will receive up to $16.7 million in funding under the Government of Canada’s Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF), of which six are to be managed by five Nati members: Instrumar Ltd., Lotek Wireless Inc., Memorial University of Newfoundland, NewLab Clinical Research, and Verafin Inc.
On behalf of our board of directors, staff and entire membership here at Nati,..Read
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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announces communication infrastructure investment [11/2/2006]
St. John’s – The announcement today of an investment by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, “demonstrates our government’s commitment to advancing an innovation agenda in this province” said NATI Chair Todd Hiscock.
A consortium of companies consisting of MTS Allstream, Rogers Communications, and Persona Communications, announced today that they will invest $37million into a project that will create a fully redundant fibre optic link between St. John’s, NL and Halifax, NS on two diverse routes. The network will also connect the national carriers to the rest of Canada and beyond. In turn, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will invest $15million into the project over the next two fiscal years,..Read
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NATI – Focus on Ocean Technology [10/17/2006]
Ocean technology is one of the more vibrant and growing sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador. With companies and products that are penetrating the global market, this province is on the map for its leadership in the ocean technology industry.
Ocean technology companies in this province are involved in remote sensing, engineering and product development, marine communications, marine geomatics, and ice management. These organizations have advanced technical capabilities in research & development and manufacturing.
Nati continues to work with OceansAdvance, the City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Board of Trade to grow the capacity of the ocean technology sector. Nati has increased its communications with the Provincial Government to further enhance awareness of the needs of th..Read
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For NATI Members - Promote Your Event on Nati’s Website! Place Press Releases on the Website! [10/17/2006]
One of the benefits of being a Nati member is having the ability to add your event to Nati’s website. It is a great method for promoting your event to local members and the global market and it is quite easy to do! Go to www.nati.net and log in using your member username and password. If you are the primary contact in your organization for Nati then you would have received a username and password. If you cannot remember either, click on the question mark under the login and type in your email address. The same procedure can be repeated for placing your press releases on the website! If you have any questions, please contact Dianne Hicks at Dianne@nati.net or 772-8324.
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NATI Welcomes New Members [10/17/2006]
Nati would like to welcome the following new members:
- 4N Consulting
- Green E.M.S.
- Xwave Fulfillment
Provincial Innovation Strategy [10/17/2006]
On October 5, 2006, Nati hosted as session in partnership with the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development to review the Provincial Innovation Strategy. Over 90 people were in attendance to learn about the strategy and the programs that have been developed. Members can obtain a copy of the presentation by contacting Renee Williams at renee@nati.net or (709) 772-7386.
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