2010

Eye on Innovation, Volume 54, August/September 2010

• ProtoLaunch winners announced
• Molly Media Studios joins SSMIC incubator
• Business of Cleantech Workshop, September 22
• Dr. Nicola Shaw appointed chair of Health Informatics Institute
• Science Spotlight: Study examines alder's ability to regenerate
• Algoma U begins offering courses in Timmins
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 53, July 2010

• ProtoLaunch winners to be crowned July 30
• Brain Computer Interface lab incorporates
• Algoma U welcomes new President
• SSMIC appoints new business development manager
• Eye on Guy Thiffault
• More staff changes at SSMIC
• Science Spotlight: Green Expo held in Desbarats, July 23 and 24
• Virtual phone numbers now available in Canada
• Innovation Centre hopes to make RAIN
• Tax changes may spark high-tech growth in Ontario
• URISA Ontario highlights CGC child care project
• Congratulations Chuck
• iPad sales eclipse 3 million mark in just 80 days
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 52, June 2010

• 5th Annual SSMARt Awards recognize best and brightest
• ISRI launches new website
• Eye on Kimberley LeClair
• SSMIC welcomes Helen Gillespie
• SSMIC welcomes Mike McGonigal
• SSMIC welcomes Paula Antunes
• Biodiversity day with CAFC and ISRI
• SEO TAG Luncheon with Darren Jorgensen
• Convergence Centre update
• Youth entrepreneurship rocks at Downtown Showdown
• OCE Discovery 10' conference
• Heliene Canada receives funding
• Protolaunch workshop #7
• Profile on Northern Lights Energy Systems
• YouTube turns 5
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 51, April/May 2010

• NOHFC contributes $522, 558 to Bio-Sciences and Technology Convergence Centre activities
• New wind farm announced for Goulais River
• Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition holds community discussion
• Science Spotlight: ISRI staff teach youth about invasive species with fun and games
• Ignite Sault 3 ablaze with inspiration
• Superior Energy Solutions announces first microFIT installation in Sault Ste. Marie
• TAG Luncheon held April 30 with Usha Srinivasan of MaRS Canada
• ProtoLaunch 6 gets artistic with Lui Francisco of Bedlam Games
• Canadian researchers developing specialized video games for stroke treatment
• The Business of Clean Tech workshop a success
• Nominations open for 5th annual SSMARt Innovation Awards
• Joint technology demo to take place May 10 at Algoma U
• Federal budget earmarks $600 million for innovation
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 50, March 2010

• The Business of Clean Tech tradeshow and workshop comes to Sault Ste. Marie on March 31
• TORC forum aims to re-shape northern health
• Recap: March's TAG Luncheon with Sean Whelan Marcolini
• Science Spotlight: Sustainable Biomass Production Zone project update
• Eye On Mike Ward
• ProtoLaunch 5 workshop held with Matt West of Rockstar Games
• Future Play returns, May 6-7 at GDC in Vancouver
• Heliene Canada to set-up shop in Sault Ste. Marie
• SSMARt Awards return June 17
• SDTC seeks clean funding technology applications
• Canadian Video Game and Digital Arts Awards debut in May
• Taking aim at renewable energy myths
• Ignite Sault 3 ready to spur creativity
• Upcoming events

 Eye on Innovation, Volume 49, January/February 2010

• SSMIC Incubator client Pod Generating Group closes financing for first two 10 Megawatt (MW) projects in Sault Ste. Marie
• Coming Soon: Advanced business planning workshop with Akira Hirai from Cayenne Consulting
• Science Spotlight: SSMIC begins Sustainable Biomass Production Zone project with partial funding from the Agricultural Adaptation Council
• Eye on Nicole Gareau
• ProtoLaunch workshop set for February 20-21, 2010 features Jonathan Morin from Ubisoft Montreal
• "Enlighten us, but make it quick" at Ignite Sault 3
• Sault College opens Applied Research Centre (ARC)
• Prestigious awards honour women leaders in Northern Ontario
• Internationally-recognized researcher named Invasive Speces Chair
• The Kensington Conservancy and the Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition welcome freshwater quality public outerach intern
• OLG and PMI present: Audit as the Project Manager's Secret Weapon
• Announcing Soo PodCamp 2010
• 10 best IT jobs right now
• Upcoming events

2009

Eye on Innovation, Volume 48, December 2009

• The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre announces organizational integration with the Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network
• The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre celebrates 10 years with a public event
• Science Spotlight: ISRI and CASS take a bite out of garlic mustard
• Local high school students continue to impress video game professionals at ProtoLaunch workshops
• 10 great digital gifts for social media lovers
• Upcoming events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 47, November 2009

• Celebrate the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre's 10 Year Anniversary on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 
• Free "EntrePrep Mixer with Music and Mocktails" event teaches students about local entrepreneurship
• Next ProtoLaunch workshop set for December with guest speaker from Electronic Arts
• Science Spotlight: SSMIC and ISRI represent Sault Ste. Marie at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
• IT & Science brighten the community at the 11th Annual Festival of Trees
• November's TAG Luncheon: LSSU's Prototype Development Centre & the new Smart Zone in Sault Ste. Marie, MI 
• Upcoming events

 Eye on Innovation, Volume 46, October 2009

• Renowned "Prince of Persia" video game producer helps ProtoLaunch take off in Sault Ste. Marie
• Learn about "Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Emerging Bio-Economy"
• Science Spotlight: Sault College welcomes renewable energy strategy intern Erin Woods
• TAG Luncheon recap: Taking Advantage of SR&ED Tax Credits featuring Dr. Luc Duchesne
• ARTIE returns to Sault Ste. Marie
• Help SSMIC brighten the community this holiday season
• Congratulations Lucidia & other Sault Ste. Marie winners at the 2009 NOBAs
• Coming soon to Sault Ste. Marie - Renewable Energy Workshop 
• Upcoming events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 45, September 2009

• Algoma University and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre celebrate groundbreaking of $16 million campus expansion project
• Hire a student intern for 12 weeks with the Small Business Internship Program
• Legal and finance experts share their top tips with local businesses and entrepreneurs
• Coming soon: Bio-economy Workshop
• Science Spotlight: Bio-products update
• TAG Luncheon: Tech Support Operations
• Good luck Angela!
• Eye on Shane Solomon
• Canada Revenue Agency free public information session on SR&ED Program
• He's back!  ARTIE returns to Sault Ste. Marie
• Coming soon: Video game development workshop featuring Ben Mattes from Ubisoft Montreal Studios
• Project Management Institute - SOC presents its inaugural Sault Ste. Marie Event - the Project Sponsor Role
• Ignite Sault: 5 minutes. 20 slides. What would you say?
• Upcoming events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 44, August 2009

• Invasive Species Centre moving forward in Sault Ste. Marie
• Benefits of a netbook
• 3D animator and graphic designer Matias Kamula returns to Sault Ste. Marie
• Workshop: Structures for Success - Specialized Legal & Finance Strategies
• Science Spotlight: Hold the mustard - Group battled invasive species found on Algoma University campus
• UWO Law Faculty seek interview volunteers for IP study in Ontario
• Best of luck Michelle Courneene
• PC World chart: Top 10 netbooks 
• The Northern Ontario Business Awards are coming to Sault Ste. Marie 
• Small Business Internship Program
• Upcoming events

 Eye on Innovation, Volume 43, July 2009

• Learn about local green services, products and projects at the 2009 Green Expo
• The ABC's of social media
• The iPhone vs. the business card
• Profile: Algoma U’s Invasive Species Research Institute (ISRI) Staff
• Green jobs roll into Sault Ste. Marie
• Science Spotlight: A single piece of firewood can destroy millions of trees
• It's Game Time
• A sneak peek at SSMIC’s next workshop
• Birds of a feather, flock together
• Congratulations Alyssa
• Upcoming events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 42, June 2009

• The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and science enterprise Algoma announce merger
• Denis Turcotte to support "CEO in Residence" program at SSMIC
• Building Business on a Budget: How to use Social Media to save your marketing dollars featuring guest speaker: Amber MacArthur
• The Ontario Trillium Foundation contributes $461, 800 to an innovative youth gaming initiative
• Video game designer to develop innovative new gaming technology in Northern Ontario
• Algoma University to break ground on its new biosciences and technology centre
• Green TAG Luncheon follow up
• SSM shines with local talent at the annual SSMARt Innovation Awards
• Sault's first 3D building hits Google Earth
• SSMIC becomes three time winner of URISA GIS award in Toronto
• Eye on Algoma University: 'Passing the torch' to the next generation
• Send in your legal topic suggestions for our next workshop
• Good luck to Jessica and Lindsey!
• Science Spotlight: Innovation Centre welcomes science commercialization officer
• Innovation Centre welcomes Jake Diebolt
• Eye on Steve Zuppa
• Andrew Sangster joins Innovation Centre as new network administrator
• Thank you Adrien
• Upcoming events 

Eye on Innovation, Volume 41, May 2009

• Local students battle 'aliens'
• Orazietti announces $109, 127 to support young entrepreneurs in Sault Ste. Marie
• seA is launching a health & bioproducts sector database
• 2009 Young Entrepreneur Awards
• Join us for our first ever Green TAG with Dr. David Deyoe and Peter Gagnon, R.P.F.
• Contract for Life
• Hire a student for 12 weeks with the Small Business Internship Program
• Thank you Jenna!
• Get your tickets for the SSMARt Innovation Awards
• Finding Funding follow up from Brad Simard 
• Upcoming events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 40, April 2009

• Algoma U receives $500,000 from FedNor for health informatics research institute
• SSMARt Innovation Awards coming in June
• A little birdie told me there was a Twitter course this spring...
• Oilseed and fibre crop feasibility study presents economic opportunities for local farmers and businesses
• Innovation alive in North
• NOEG 2009 investment programs for entrepreneurs
• Forum gets $405,000 to lure women to IT
• Record a two minute Podcast and you could win an iPod touch! (contest for youth)
• April's TAG Luncheon topic: Business Process Management
• AU gaming students show off their masterpieces
• Call for nominations - 2009 Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
• Planet In Focus: St. Mary's College
• Upcoming events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 39, March 2009

• Dragons, retail clothing and money have something in common after all
• Algoma University Masters students unveil new game review site
• Expert game developer presents on "The Challenges of Starting a Video Game Studio" at Algoma U
• Industry experts teach best practices to local small businesses in software development
• March's TAG Luncheon with Luc C. Duchsne, PhD
• Science Spotlight: seA completes waste vegetable oil survey
• Coming Soon: The 2009 SSMARt Innovation Awards
• Future Play 2009: Where games get serious
• Rotary looking to connect with former Soo-ites
• Northern Ontario Business Awards are coming to town
• St. Mary's College presents: Pauwating Environmental Film Festival
• Business Bootcamp for youth
• Agile software development
• The Innovation Nation joins in on Bon Soo fun
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 38, February 2009

• Learn about Dianne Buckner's "Top Ten Lessons from Dragons' Den" at the Business Bootcamp for youth
• Dianne Buckner and Donald Cooper help SMEs "solve the money mystery" at the Finding Funding workshop
• Coming soon: SSMARt Innovation Awards 2009
• January's TAG: Pair Vote with Gerry Kirk
• Science Spotlight: Welcome Lindsey Verdone
• John Hatherley, NRC-IRAp's new ITA
• SSMIC and ECSSM team up to present to youth
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 37, January 2009

• The Innovation Centre welcomes new business development manager
• January's TAG Luncheon: Pair Vote
• Strategies to land an IT job interview in a difficult market
• Have a great IT story?  Share it with the community and you could win one of two $5,000 prizes
• Energy-saving techniques for SMBs: HVAC
• Science Spotlight: seA gains another perspective on natural products initiatives
• The Technology Transfer Process
•Biomass project energizing Chapleau
•Coming Soon: Finding Funding - Two part workshop series on Solving the Money Mystery: understanding and accessing funding
• Upcoming Events

2008

Eye on Innovation, Volume 36, December 2008

• Algoma University receives over $1M in funding for health informatics research chair
• Tech in the Soo
• Congratulations CGC Staff
• IT brightens the community
• Youth Science Forum II: Video Game Science
• Science Spotlight: The Technology Transfer Process Workshop January 14, 2009
• Northern Ontario Business Awards travel to Sault Ste. Marie in 2009
•Digital Destruction TAG webinar
•Thank you Courtney
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 35, November 2008

              • Profile on Confluence Consulting Inc. and Sault native Brad Simard
          • SSMIC welcomes BioProducts Commercialization Specialist
              • Profile on Exchange Solution and Andrew Sangster
              • ARTIE!  ARTIE!  The kids screamed for ARTIE!
              • TAG Luncheon: SCRUM success!
              • Science Spotlight: seA's latest trials, studies and projects
              • Help SSMIC brighten the community this holiday season
              • Checking your list, checking IT twice
              • Renewable Energy Forum
              • GIS Day across Canada
          • Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 34, October 2008

• IT innovation to assist hospitals in reducing the threat of infectious disease
• Is your business ready for take off?
• Meet ARTIE
• Science Spotlight: seA welcomes Science Commercialization Officer
• Holly Harten wins a prestigious ESRI award
• SSMIC introduces new incubator client: Can-Technologies Inc.
• McGuinty Government and the CME launches SMART program
• Farewell to John Hatherley
• Eye on James Henderson
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 33, September 2008

• Learn about "Getting Products to Market"
• North nabs new U
• Google polishes up product line with new web browser called Chrome
• Telecommuting: 6 questions to ask before you say yes
• Science Spotlight: seA's Invasive Alien Species Public Outreach Program
• SSMIC welcomes new Communications Manager
• Eye on Marla Guzzo
• National Science and Technology Week October 17th to 26th
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 32, May 2008

• GHC to showcase award-winning medical system at next TAG
• Serious Games Design and You 
• Science Spotlight: seA program helping to reduce spread of invasive species 
• Free Stuff for the Office - latest in IT 
• Ontario Launches Innovation Agenda 
• RIM's BlackBerry Bold beats Apple to the 3G Punch
• Launch of next round of Premier's Catalyst and Discovery Awards
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 31, April 2008

• Sault Ste. Marie is a city that really gets it!
• Get Serious About Gaming at Next Workshop
• Starbucks joining social networking scene with web 2.0 
• Electronic medical records: glue for a piecemeal system
• Speaker's bureau striving for social change; how SSMIC got involved
• Open Source Technologies next TAG topic 
• Career Day & Job Expo 2008 
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 30, February / March 2008

• Elite Business Experts to Visit Sault Ste. Marie
• Here's what they said: Top Tech Tools Workshop
• Infonaut Expanding into Northern Ontario
• Top 8 Tech Gadgets for 2008
• MAXimize Your Video Game Potential With 3ds Max
• IT Workers in Huge Demand
• NRC-IRAP Program Assists Local SME's
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 29, January 2008

• Yahoo and eBay lead agenda for upcoming business tech workshop
• Local Firms Benefit From Innovation Funding
• Apple takes the crown for top tech trends of '07
• Are you LAN party ready?
• Canadian First: Pharmacists and Physicians Exchanging Medical Data Stored In Patients’ Electronic Medical Records
• Telecommuting TAG luncheon
• Upcoming Events

 

2007

Eye on Innovation, Volume 28, December 2007

• Incubator Client Awarded Additional Ontario Solar Power Supply Contracts
• Intellectual Property Workshop a Great Success
• New Strategic Advisor to Help Grow Region's Gaming Sector
• ADMG Physician Wins National COACH Award
• IT Beat - for all things IT
• Holiday Greetings
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 27, November 2007

• And the winner is...
• Innovation Centre Wins Chamber Award!
• Christmas Cheer Open for Business
• Is your IT company hiring?  We want to know!
• IT Infrastructure and the New Hospital
• Group Health Centre Project Finalist in National Awards
• IT Brightens the Community
• Want to Volunteer for Junior Achievement?
• Upcoming Events

 

Eye on Innovation, Volume 26, October 2007

• Purchase your tickets NOW for October 25th IT Awards
• National Technology Week 
• Pod Generating Group Newest Incubator Client
• Register NOW for Upcoming TAG Luncheon 
• Local Businesses Facing IT Crunch
• Eye on Samuel Henderson 
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 25, August/September 2007

• New Youth Category; Nominations Open for SSMARt IT Awards
• Youth-Run Companies Open for Business
• It's back to school for SSMIC
• West Nile virus a fact of life
• Apply now for 3D Game Development Workshop
• Eye on Kristen Hoffman
• Upcoming Events

Eye on Innovation, Volume 24, July 2007

• GIS Department Wins Big in California
• Credit Union Website Wins for the Third Time
• Eye on Holly Harten
• Introducting ICIZ
• Workshop Opens Eyes to World of Game Development
• Eye on Amanda Farrell
• IT Jobs OPEN

Eye on Innovation: Volume 23, June 2007

• The SSMARt IT Awards are Back!
• McGuinty Government Supports an Independent Algoma U
• SSMIC Welcomes Health Informatics Development Manager
• Youth Enterprise Camp
• Find a bear using community portal
• Eye on Alexandra Moraca
• Stay tuned for a special SSMIC announcement

Eye on Innovation: Volume 22, May 2007

• Success Continues for YEP Participant
• Do You Want to Volunteer?
• Premier's Catalyst Awards
• GIS Departyment Welcomes New GIS Business Development Manager
• BDC's Young Entrepreneurs Awards
• Enter to Win $5,000 in Prizes!

Eye on Innovation: Volume 21, April 2007

• Lucidia Wins Two Davey Awards
• Local Company Gains International Recognition
• GIS Department Presents at Local Poverty Forum
• BIZMAP Final Five Announced
• 2nd Annual GIS in Healthcare Day - May 27, 2007
• Congratulations John!
• HP Technology Showcase Tour

Eye on Innovation: Volume 20, March 2007

• Lessons from the Den Visit SSM
• Junior Successes
• A Premier Northern Ontario Science Event
• Be Your Own Boss
• SSMIC Hitting the Schools
• F.I.R.S.T. Robotics in Sault Ste. Marie

Eye on Innovation: Volume 19, February 2007

• Outstanding Speakers Lined up for GIS In Healthcare Day
• Multimedia Feature for TAG Luncheon
• Youth Given a FRESH. Perspective
• Enterprise Centre SSM Receives Funding for New Initiative
• What About Vista?
• Health Informatics: A New Realm of Opportunity
• Wired Learning for Students

Eye on Innovation: Volume 18, January 2007

• GIS Department Featured in GeoWorld Magazine
• Sault Reconnect... You and a friend could WIN!
• IT Beat
• Algoma U's MSc in Computer Games Technology
• GIS Portal - A Community Success
• Growth for Local IT Company

2006 

Eye on Innovation: Volume 17, December 2006

• GIS Department Scores National Coverage
• Sault College Receives Technology Upgrade
• New Face at the Innovation Centre
• Students Take Part in a Successful GIS Day
• Province announces winners of business plan competition