Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development

M.A.D. Festival: An Explosion of Creativity and Diversity in the Heart of Montreal

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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Quebec artists such as LouPhelps and Claudia Bouvette will set the music stage ablaze, while Collection MG.02 and UMOJA will offer dance performances.

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Quebec artists such as LouPhelps and Claudia Bouvette will set the music stage ablaze, while Collection MG.02 and UMOJA will offer dance performances.
M.A.D.
I invite the public to take part and let themselves be carried away by the boundless creativity of the participants."
– Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region
"Through its creativity and its convention-defying approach, the M.A.D.

LEADERS TO CONVENE IN QUÉBEC FOR THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The 29th edition of the conference is organized by the IEFA in association with Integra Capital, and will take place at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal.

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The 29th edition of the conference is organized by the IEFA in association with Integra Capital, and will take place at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal.
I am honoured to welcome everyone to the Conference of Montreal as we seek to address these issues together", he added.
I'm delighted to see that the Conference of Montreal is calling on world leaders to reflect on ways to prosper while taking into account the climate emergency, as well as promoting innovation and economic development.
Location: Hôtel Bonaventure, 900 Rue de la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H5A 1E4
Tuesday, June 13th — Climate Change, Energy and Infrastructure

Dairy Runway Program Launches Providing Education and Support for Early-Stage Dairy Innovators

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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This Cornell-based, virtual course will take program participants through a process to determine if their value-added dairy products are desirable, viable, and feasible.

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This Cornell-based, virtual course will take program participants through a process to determine if their value-added dairy products are desirable, viable, and feasible.
Graduates of the program will develop the skills and training to competitively apply for local and regional funding opportunities, like CREA's Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition .
Dairy innovators with a value-added dairy product who are located in the United States and committed to using New York-produced dairy ingredients in their product are eligible to apply.
To learn more about the Dairy Runway program and apply, visit: www.dairyinnovation.org/dairy-runway-program/

Lithion Recycling advances the construction of its first commercial plant and becomes Lithion Technologies

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Having successfully refined its technology at its commercial-scale demonstration plant over the last 5 years, the construction of this facility confirms Lithion is firmly in its commercialization phase.

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Having successfully refined its technology at its commercial-scale demonstration plant over the last 5 years, the construction of this facility confirms Lithion is firmly in its commercialization phase.
"The Lithion project fits into our Battery Industry Development Strategy, which focuses on extracting, processing, and recycling our critical minerals.
"We are proud to host the first commercial plant of Lithion, a company that contributes to the creation of the circular economy of battery materials.
Lithion takes this opportunity to change its full name from Lithion Recycling to Lithion Technologies, which more accurately reflects its identity.

Lithion Recycling advances the construction of its first commercial plant and becomes Lithion Technologies

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Having successfully refined its technology at its commercial-scale demonstration plant over the last 5 years, the construction of this facility confirms Lithion is firmly in its commercialization phase.

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Having successfully refined its technology at its commercial-scale demonstration plant over the last 5 years, the construction of this facility confirms Lithion is firmly in its commercialization phase.
"The Lithion project fits into our Battery Industry Development Strategy, which focuses on extracting, processing, and recycling our critical minerals.
"We are proud to host the first commercial plant of Lithion, a company that contributes to the creation of the circular economy of battery materials.
Lithion takes this opportunity to change its full name from Lithion Recycling to Lithion Technologies, which more accurately reflects its identity.

Dairy Innovation Initiative Announces 10 Finalists for the Inaugural Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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ITHACA, N.Y., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) and the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center (NDFRC) have announced the 10 finalists for the first-ever Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition , an initiative that supports food innovators in launching products made from dairy ingredients produced in the Northeast.

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ITHACA, N.Y., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) and the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center (NDFRC) have announced the 10 finalists for the first-ever Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition , an initiative that supports food innovators in launching products made from dairy ingredients produced in the Northeast.
Funded by a $1 million grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), the competition provides finalists early-stage incubation assistance from Cornell's food processing and business experts, access to the university's food processing facilities, industry mentorship, and training on product prototyping.
Along with these resources, finalists will receive $20,000, up to three winners receiving an additional $55,000, and a presence at the Dairy Innovation Showcase at the 2023 Grow-NY Summit in November.
A committee of dairy experts representing producers, industry, and research selected the 10 finalists based on product concept, innovation or improvement, viability, prominence of dairy ingredients, and consumer value.

BrainBox AI Announces US$20 Million Investment from Québec Government and ABB; and Enters into Agreement to Acquire ABB Multi-Site Retail Business

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Friday, April 28, 2023

The company is pleased to name The Government of Québec as a lead investor for 10 million US dollars, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner to BrainBox AI.

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The company is pleased to name The Government of Québec as a lead investor for 10 million US dollars, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner to BrainBox AI.
“We are grateful for this significant investment from the Québec Government and ABB.
The strategic partnership between ABB and BrainBox AI is a reflection of the common goal both organizations share in making buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient.
It is in this spirit that BrainBox AI is also pleased to announce an agreement to acquire ABB’s multi-site retail (MSR) energy management system integrator business.

ATA President Urges Congress to Do More to Develop and Protect Trucking's Workforce

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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"Over the next decade, trucks will be tasked with moving 2.4 billion more tons of freight than they do today.

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"Over the next decade, trucks will be tasked with moving 2.4 billion more tons of freight than they do today.
For that to happen, we must continue to put safety and our workforce first.
Today, the trucking industry invests more than $10 billion annually in safety and employee development," Spear told the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Spear highlighted recommendations where Congress can do more to bolster trucking's workforce, which would better allow the industry "to safely and responsibly meet consumer and economic demands over the next decade."

Virtual Reality Now Fully Integrated to the Hospital’s Care Processes

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

MONTREAL, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After four years of research, the Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Canada has integrated virtual reality (VR) to its care processes.

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MONTREAL, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After four years of research, the Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Canada has integrated virtual reality (VR) to its care processes.
See video: https://youtu.be/axaVNiY-ns0 or https://vimeo.com/804357216
In 2019, the nursing research team launched a qualitative study on the use of virtual reality in hospital settings.
The results showed that 84% of patients who used VR reported having a positive medical experience.
“Training is currently underway for our nurses in various departments including the plaster room, day centre, pre-op clinic and care units.

IMPULSION Innovation Edition - The electric and smart transportation event, an international success!

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

MONTREAL, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), organized IMPULSION, Innovation Edition, the international summit on electric and smart transportation.

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MONTREAL, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), organized IMPULSION, Innovation Edition, the international summit on electric and smart transportation.
Quebec also confirmed its place as the world leader in the electric and smart transportation sector.
The electric and smart transportation industrial cluster had the honor of welcoming 7 ministers to its event, as well as numerous Quebec and international officials.
"Canada has everything it needs to be a leader in the electric and smart transportation sector.