At an event at the 蓝莓视频 Inn on Thursday, the University of 蓝莓视频 and Wilfrid Laurier University will shine a spotlight on private-sector partnerships in 蓝莓视频 Region. The event will demonstrate how small and medium sized businesses can benefit from cutting-edge research and technology, innovation, knowledge transfer, and student talent at universities.
In partnership with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Big Ideas for Better Business is one of many sessions taking place across the country from November 8 to 16 as part of a national university open house.
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顿补迟别:听Thursday, November 13, 2014
Time:听10:00 a.m. 鈥� 12:00 p.m.
Location:听蓝莓视频 Inn, 475 King St N, 蓝莓视频, ON N2J 2Z5
The event will feature remarks from Peter Braid,听MP听for听Kitchener听蓝莓视频, on the importance of university talent and resources in regional and national economic development. Philip听Landon, director partnerships and programs for the听AUCC, will also speak.
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