Building on BRIGHT IDEAS - An Innovators' Resource Workshop

Wednesday, November 19th (9am - 4pm), Northwest Community College, Terrace

Innovation is the key to success in business, government and non-profit organizations.  Attendees will develop a sound knowledge of the innovation process and be inspired by the stories of other innovators.

Conference Highlights...

Jayne Seagrave "Ten Things I Have Learned on the Innovation Road".
The road to successful innovation is filled with wrong turns, potholes and dead ends!  Jayne Seagrave, successful international entrepreneur, author and innovator, will share her insight on innovation in her presentation "Lessons from the Innovation Road".

What's Your Good Idea?
Turn your idea into a profitable company by entering the New Ventures BC competition. A "new venture" is a business idea that is economically viable but has not yet secured significant financing from "outside investors". Bob de Wit from New Ventures BC will provide details on this exciting new program.

"Fostering a Culture of Innovation"
Diana Nacer & Michel Kerr, National Research Council

Presenting Agencies & Speakers:

• Diana Nacer & Michael KErr, National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program
• Bob de Wit, New Ventures BC
• Val Gauvin, NSiS Business Mentor Coach
• Ken Earl, 16/37 Community Futures
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• Dan Boudrea, Macrolink Action Plans
• BC Innovation Council

Register before November 5: $25
Register after November 5:   $35
(includes refreshments, lunch & dinner)

An Evening with Jayne Seagrave
In partnership with the Terrace Chamber of Commerce
"The Story of the Inventor's Wife"
This event is included with your registration fee. $20 if purchased separately, includes dinner.

TO REGISTER, CONTACT THE NSiS OFFICE AT 250-638-0950