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Partnership fosters Investment in innovation in the Kootenays | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation – E-Know.ca
Investment Readiness Training is coming to the Kootenays in March to support the growth of local start-ups and stimulate economic development.
Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST) is providing programming to local tech entrepreneurs and businesses in the Kootenays by partnering with Spring Activator and Volition to run an Investment Readiness Training program from March through May of this year.
Impact investing emphasizes a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.
This training will be a nine-week program facilitated by Spring Activator and Volition, preparing Kootenays entrepreneurs and start-ups to be investment-ready. Participating entrepreneurs will gain unique insights into the mindset of investors, learn the fundamentals of seeking investment capital and develop their own pitch presentation.
Each session will be a hybrid event, allowing participants to attend in person at the Nelson Innovation Centre or via Zoom Conference.
From this program, participants will: • Develop their funding literacy, including learning the basics of capital raising, finding the ideal investor and completing the supporting paperwork.
Develop their pitch presentation by learning how to engage with a clear, concise and compelling story-based pitch & presentation.
Establish their approach to revenue generation in support of fundraising.
Learn how to prepare for a detailed investor review of their company.
Learn how to close the investment deal.
We invite all Kootenay region tech entrepreneurs and start-ups who are ready to or already are, raising funds from investors to apply for this program.
KAST is accepting applications from now through to Midnight on Monday, February 28.
“KAST is excited to partner with Spring Activator and Volition in bringing the Investment Readiness Training program to our Kootenay Region tech entrepreneurs and startups. Raising funds for your business can be challenging, which is why we are bringing you the experts to support every stage of your company’s growth,”said Melanie Fontaine, Executive Director of Kootenay Association for Science and Technology.
“Spring Activator is incredibly excited to be working with technology startups in the Kootenays region alongside our friends and partners at KAST and Volition. The Investment Readiness Training program is a great opportunity for founders to gain access to a supportive community, identify what their path to investment and growth could look like, and prepare fundraising materials. Our teams are looking forward to providing coaching, expert advice, and tangible examples and steps to take your business to the next level,” stated Kristen Perry, Impact Investing Program Manager at Spring Activator.
“We are very excited to be joining forces again with our friends and partners at Spring and KAST in their mission to empower entrepreneurs in the Kootenays region. Helping tech start-ups to be able to identify funding opportunities, be confidently investment-ready, with a polished pitch and presentation, the Investment Readiness Training program is a fantastic opportunity to grow” added Melanie Ewan and Paul Brassard, Managing Partners of Volition.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in base metal and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 103.40 points at 24,542.48.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 192.31 points at 42,932.73. The S&P 500 index was up 7.14 points at 5,822.40, while the Nasdaq composite was down 9.03 points at 18,306.56.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.44 cents US on Tuesday.
The November crude oil contract was down 71 cents at US$69.87 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down eight cents at US$2.42 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$7.20 at US$2,686.10 an ounce and the December copper contract was up a penny at US$4.35 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were also headed higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 205.86 points at 24,508.12.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 336.62 points at 42,790.74. The S&P 500 index was up 34.19 points at 5,814.24, while the Nasdaq composite was up 60.27 points at 18.342.32.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.71 cents US on Thursday.
The November crude oil contract was down 15 cents at US$75.70 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down two cents at US$2.65 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$29.60 at US$2,668.90 an ounce and the December copper contract was up four cents at US$4.47 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was little changed in late-morning trading as the financial sector fell, but energy and base metal stocks moved higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.05 of a point at 24,224.95.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 94.31 points at 42,417.69. The S&P 500 index was down 10.91 points at 5,781.13, while the Nasdaq composite was down 29.59 points at 18,262.03.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.71 cents US compared with 73.05 cents US on Wednesday.
The November crude oil contract was up US$1.69 at US$74.93 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was up a penny at US$2.67 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$14.70 at US$2,640.70 an ounce and the December copper contract was up two cents at US$4.42 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2024.
