Scott Dewis

The Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) represents Western Canadas industrial marine sector comprising over 1000 companies. This includes shipbuilding and ship repair, industrial marine services and marine infrastructure, marine professional services, marine products, small craft marine construction and repair, and ocean science and technology. The Association’s core activities include workforce development; skills development; facilitating and enabling innovation and new technologies in the marine space; identifying and enabling business opportunities; business development; supplier development and supply chain training; supporting international business development and increasing export of products and services; and sectoral advocacy.

The Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) represents Western Canadas industrial marine sector comprising over 1000 companies. This includes shipbuilding and ship repair, industrial marine services and marine infrastructure, marine professional services, marine products, small craft marine construction and repair, and ocean science and technology. The Association’s core activities include workforce development; skills development; facilitating and enabling innovation and new technologies in the marine space; identifying and enabling business opportunities; business development; supplier development and supply chain training; supporting international business development and increasing export of products and services; and sectoral advocacy.

VIATEC (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council), started in 1989. Our mission is to serve as the one-stop hub that connects people, knowledge and resources to grow and promote the Greater Victoria technology sector (Victorias biggest industry). We work closely with our members to offer a variety of events, programs and services. In addition, VIATEC serves as the front door of the local tech sector and as its spokesperson. To better support local innovators, we acquired our own building (Fort Tectoria) where we offer flexible and affordable office space to emerging local companies along with a gathering/event space for local entrepreneurs. FOCUS AREAS Regional and Sector Promotion: Serve as the primary promoter and definitive source of information on the local technology sector. (Technology is Victorias #1 industry with a $4.06 Billion Annual Revenue, a $5.22 Billion Economic Impact and over 16,775 employees across 995 high-tech companies - and growing!) Talent: Raise awareness of the career opportunities available within local technology companies by targeting experience workers and recent graduates while also promoting technology careers and innovation to students. Networking and Connections: Offer top quality networking and community building opportunities by connecting members through events and introductions, along with topic specific information as requested. Education and Mentoring: Provide timely, valuable information through seminars and connect interested members with experienced, volunteer mentors and advisors. Members of VIATEC enjoy access to a diverse set of resources, services and events. Visit www.viatec.ca to learn more.

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