The Association of Independent Consultants (AIC) helps you find specialists, experts and outsourced contractors in many fields. Consultants available for hire, or for media interviews. You will also find a community of fellow consultants to share with. The AIC holds educational networking meetings, workshops, and our website has articles on consulting, a discussion board and a searchable database of consultants.
BITNET
BitNet operates as an association of individuals, businesses and organizations with a common interest in the practical and innovative use and development of technology, to the benefit and prosperity of the Golden Horseshoe community. Since 1992, we have been committed to fostering a networking and learning environment and remain dedicated to taking action on issues that are relevant to our members. Visit their website to preview upcoming events and seminars.
ICT
A ground-breaking competitiveness strategy has been developed for Toronto’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. The goal: to make Toronto one of the world's 5 most innovative, creative and productive locations for ICT research, education, business and investment by 2011. The strategy will assist in the growth of companies; nurture a positive climate for firms and increase global promotion of our accomplishments and potential. To learn more about the ICT Strategy for the Toronto Region click on ICT above, go to Economic Profile and click on Key Industry Clusters,and go to Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
ITAC
ITAC Ontario seeks to develop the Ontario information technology industry to its potential via representation to the provincial government and the sponsoring of development programs for its members. Link to their website to preview upcoming events and seminars. Visit their website to preview upcoming events and seminars.
McMaster eBusiness Research Centre (MeRC)
The Michael G. DeGroote School of Business recognizes the potential of e-business and has responded by developing educational and research programmes to meet the needs of students and businesses in this evolving field. MeRC's aim is to focus and provide infrastructure support for research in e-business to academics and industry partners. Visit their website for more information and a list of upcoming events.
Mississauga Technology Business Accelerator
The MTBA is a unique organization designed to help information technology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing companies accelerate their development and greatly improve their chances for long-term success. Visit their website for more information.
Mississauga Board of Trade
The mission of the Mississauga Board of Trade is to create an environment for Mississauga business to compete and prosper, in recognition of the simple truth that a thriving business sector contributes to the quality of life for all citizens in our community. Visit their website to preview upcoming events and seminars
Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC)
MBEC is committed to helping businesses succeed. With the support and partnership with 17 private and public-sector organizations, MBEC is recognized as Mississauga's one-stop business centre and a major contributor to new business and job creation in the City of Mississauga. MBEC is considered the primary reference point for tools, knowledge, networking and education for small and medium-sized businesses in the City. Visit their website to preview upcoming events and seminars.
Sheridan Park Association
To maintain the Sheridan Science and Technology Park as a world class technical community in an attractive campus setting, fostering relationships to return economic and social benefits to its members. Strategic Objectives of the Sheridan Park Association: Represent members’ interests within the Park and with government, municipal and other external organizations. Promote development of the Park in accordance with the Mission Statement. Provide quality services to SPA members. Promote effective communication and interaction among members. Encourage collaboration with potential new members, with other companies in the area and with educational institutions. Visit their website for more information, events and seminars.
Western GTA
The Western Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is one of the most significant biotechnology clusters in Canada. Its roots lie in the past decisions of major pharmaceutical companies to take advantage of the region’s low business costs, high quality of life, and excellent transportation infrastructure. Today, biomedical firms of all types continue to locate here for the same reasons. As a result, the Western GTA now has a deep labour pool, a broad base of supporting industries, excellent physical infrastructure, and access to the largest medical research complex in North America. The Western GTA biomedical cluster has the potential to become a world-class cluster. Visit their webiste for more information.
York Technology Association
The mission of the York Technology Association is to foster a networking and learning environment conducive to the growth and success of all technology stakeholders and to take action, on behalf of its members, on issues that are important to the technology industry. Visit their website to preview upcoming events and seminars.
