Cleantech
Major announcements from two of our region’s cleantech companies
June has been a particularly positive month for renewable energy companies in the Ottawa region. Cellulosic ethanol companies Ensyn and Iogen both had major announcements this month.
Hong Kong: The Beat Goes
by Mike Darch, April 16, 2010
I recall the comment by Mark Twain, “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated”. This phrase definitely applies to Hong Kong. When Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997, many, including me, thought that the glory days of Hong Kong were over. Its importance as a global business centre would [...]
Shenzhen: Our Model Validated
by Mike Darch, Shenzhen – April 13 and 14, 2010
Ottawa has experienced a series of economic tremors since the mid 90’s. The reduction of our government employment during the years that created a zero deficit for Canada, the technology downturn of this century that permanently altered the global supply chains and the recent global financial [...]
Don’t You Love When a Good Plan Comes Together: Reflecting on One of Those Goose Bump Moments
April 11, 2010 – Beijing
It is early Sunday morning in Beijing, early Saturday evening back home in Ottawa, and I am having one of those goose bump moments that are rare in the world of economic development. In my business, it is seldom that you are able to see immediate cause and effect to your [...]
Ottawa Business Delegation Succeeds in Beijing
By Mayor Larry O’Brien
On April 6th, I embarked on a 10-day economic development mission to the Chinese cities of Beijing, Chongqing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The mission, coordinated by OCRI, aims to strengthen existing relationships between our cities and to further establish Ottawa as one of China’s strategic partners.
OCRI signs cooperation agreement with Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau on day two of trade mission to China
OTTAWA, ON, Saturday April 10, 2010 – OCRI has signed a cooperation agreement with the Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau two days into a 10 day trade mission to China. This memorandum of understanding was signed with the privilege of being witnessed by the Mayor of Beijing Guo Jin Long and Mayor of Ottawa Larry O’Brien.
Hello from 36,000 feet!
Day 1: Tuesday, April 6th -
Ottawa Hello from 36,000 feet over the Canadian Rockies!
In Beijing – still awake after 12,000 km and 24 hours
Day 2: Wednesday, April 7th – Beijing
Nihao from Beijing (and that covers the full range of my Mandarin vocabulary). Air Canada treated us very well over the 20 hours between arriving at the Ottawa airport, transiting through Vancouver and finally landing in Beijing. Leaving early morning from Ottawa was easy enough and the planes for [...]
The Tinkering Farmer And A Lesson Learned by James Geneau
My grandfather was a visionary business man who made crazy purchases and deals which turned out to be great investments years later. He was also an avid “tinkerer” and I remember hanging out with him as a child in his workshop as he made tools, odd contraptions, and other devices. As an example, in his [...]
Clean Tech Funding Available
If you have a new, innovative technology that helps address climate change or promotes clean water, land or air, then Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) wants to hear from you.
SDTC’s SD Tech Fund™ is accepting Statements of Interest
from September 2 to October 21, 2009
The SD Tech Fund™ invests in late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of [...]