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NACO launches programming in Alberta as part of latest push into province The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) has launched its programming, focused on increasing access to capital opportunities for entrepreneurs, in the province of Alberta. The initiative, called Pathways to Capital, represents NACO’s latest push into the province’s startup ecosystem, which has undergone many changes over the last few years. “The Pathways platform we have created is one that can be replicated in other regions across the country.” Pathways to Capital is supported by a $500,0...

Alberta 2021 budget includes funding for tech sector as part of overall economic recovery plan The government of Alberta has released its fiscal budget for the years 2021-22, which earmarked some funding for the province’s tech and innovation sector. The budget set out some of the United Conservative Party (UCP) government’s previously-announced priorities for the tech sector, including optimizing the government’s investment in tech, with a focus on commercialization and job creation. The government also noted its plan to adopt a “smart approach” to innovation in ord...

Article content Having just raised $55 million at the growing tech firm Symend, company CEO Hanif Joshaghani is setting his sights on both domestic and international expansion. The Calgary-based software firm opened an office in Australia last fall and is making plans for the business in Latin America and other major markets. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Varcoe: Symend growth shows tech sector gaining traction in Calgary Back to video But Joshaghani expects to drive global growth — and much of its new hiring — from the company’s head...

NetNewsLedger Thunder Bay – BUSINESS – The Mary Long-Irwin and Claudio Rojas joined Netnewsledger’s James Murray to talk about the changes. Long-Irwin will be applying her extensive background supporting the early-stage ecosystem in Northern Ontario to the national stage. The NACO has thrived in the past, and with Long-Irwin at the helm the group gains some great leadership and insight. Mary led the Northern Ontario Angels to be named the most active Angel Group across North America and personally received the NACO Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. Through her strong lea...