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Are you looking to market your expertise as you build your business?

Want an easier way to get referrals and build your client base?

Do you want to develop a network of colleagues from within your industry?


Relationships matter. All OCRI events and programs are opportunities for members to meet and build relationships with other members, facilitate networking and promote knowledge dissemination in our region.

As a member of OCRI you will become part of a dynamic team that is shaping Ottawa as one of the leading technology centres in the world. You will play a role in accelerating the growth of a world-class technology infrastructure within the Ottawa region as well as benefiting from a range of services.

Our regular events and professional development programs cover a broad spectrum of industries and feature expert speakers to help our members develop and improve their business skills.

To promote our cluster-driven economy, OCRI also manages several industry cluster networking groups which regularly hold networking events and are a central resource for each industry. Recognized as Ottawa's prime economic generators, the clusters are dedicated in bringing together similar companies and stakeholders, to strengthen the industry’s ability to attract employees, investment, funding, and facilities.

In addition to cluster support, OCRI Life Sciences developed the business development networks with the goal of connecting industry, academia and government to advance the cluster’s competitiveness and to support the creation of new business ventures. The three networks available include The Ottawa Cleantech Initiative, The Medical Devices, Assistive and Convergent Technologies Network and The Ottawa Drug Discovery Network.

Upcoming Networking Opportunities

December/Decembre 12, 2007
Where has all the Venture Capital gone?
(Dollars and Sense)

December/Decembre 13, 2007
Three Sides of the Story: Managing Reputation From the Trenches
(Zone5ive)

February/Février 19-20, 2008
Technology Hockey Tournament
(OCRI & Bell Sensplex)


Contact us:

Corporate Training Programs:
Kathy Mahoney
Vice President,
Membership & Corporate Programs
Tel: 828-6274 x260
kmahoney@ocri.ca

Membership:
Walter Noble
Director, Business Development
Tel: 828-6274 x275
wnoble@ocri.ca

Clusters:
Kelly Daize
Manager of Cluster Support
Tel: 828-6274 x286
kdaize@ocri.ca

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