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2007
MaRS names community advocate to lead new social innovation initiative
December 7, 2007
Toronto, December 4, 2007 – Coinciding with Canada’s first Social Entrepreneurship Summit – drawing more than 260 participants from across Canada to the MaRS Centre today – MaRS is pleased to formally launch its social innovation initiative under the leadership of an outstanding community advocate. As Director of Social Entrepreneurship, Allyson Hewitt brings more than …
MaRS & Cluster sign Innovation Partnership Agreement
December 4, 2007
Peterborough, December 4, 2007 - Officials from the Greater Peterborough Region DNA Cluster and visitors from Toronto-based MaRS Discovery District wrapped up a day of interaction and collaboration at the Cluster in Peterborough with the signing of an agreement designed to strengthen ties and partnerships between the two organizations. The signing event held this afternoon …
MaRS names community advocate to lead new social innovation initiative
Toronto, December 4, 2007 – Coinciding with Canada’s first Social Entrepreneurship Summit – drawing more than 260 participants from across Canada to the MaRS Centre today – MaRS is pleased to formally launch its social innovation initiative under the leadership of an outstanding community advocate. As Director of Social Entrepreneurship, Allyson Hewitt brings more than …
CIBC contributes to MaRS in support of entrepreneurial education
October 31, 2007
Toronto, October 31, 2007 – MaRS today announced that CIBC is making a contribution of up to $500,000 and will be recognized as the presenting donor of its flagship skill-building program, Entrepreneurship 101. “CIBC presents Entrepreneurship 101” is a free non-credit course introducing members of the research community to issues involved in starting and growing …
MaRS Chair awarded Friesen International Prize in Health Research
September 19, 2007
Montreal, September 19, 2007 – Dr. John R. Evans, the creative genius behind the landmark McMaster University Medical School and Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, was awarded the 2007 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research today in recognition of his exceptional leadership, vision and innovation. The annual Friesen International Prize recognizes a visionary and …
