Meet MTEI Student Interns
Members of the Nova Scotia business community looking for talented interns are invited to attend a session to meet students from the Master of Technology Entrepreneurship Innovation at St. Mary’s University.
The students in this graduate program for entrepreneurially minded executives will “pitch” themselves at Volta Labs in Halifax on Monday, March 7, from 5 to 7:30 pm.
MTEI intern students are trained in the entire startup process, from innovation processes and management to commercialization and business development.
Organizers of the event said these students have the skills to become innovators and to grow a business, whether it is a startup or a long-established organization. With an average of five years’ work experience, MTEI students have already demonstrated a track record of success and have the knowledge, skills and abilities to help companies drive innovation and solve complex business challenges.
You can learn more about the students here and register for the event here.
[Disclaimer: MTEI is a client of Entrevestor.]
Silver Economy Summit Set for Next Week
The Silver Economy Summit, a conference on the opportunities in providing products for the elderly, will take place March 8 and 9 at the Pictou County Wellness Centre.
Organizer John Hamblin said the growing number of seniors in the region require major changes in health, housing, home care and other areas. They also represent a great opportunity for startups and entrepreneurship.
“Dealing with the issues and problems of seniors requires new products and new applications, and these opportunities can result in great businesses that have world wide application,” he said.
The two-day conference includes keynote speeches from Gerry Pond, Chairman and Co-Founder of Mariner Partners, and noted futurist Ayelet Baron, as well as a range of other speakers.
You can register for the event here.
Selectbidder Lands Two Customers in Maine
Automotive technology company Selectbidder has signed two more U.S. auto auction partners: Acadia Auto Auctions and Port City Auto Auction, both of Maine. This follows deals signed recently with auction partners in Florida, Pennsylvania and New Brunswick.
These partners will use Selectbidder's platform to manage real-time bids between dealers for auto trade-ins. With Selectbidder, the auction partners, as well as their dealers and customers, enjoy a more efficient and fair trade-in process.
“Our teams are very excited to begin using Selectbidder," Dave Wescott, president of both Maine auction groups, said in a statement issued by Selectbidder. “It will help us grow our online sales and allow us to sell fresh vehicles every day, not just on sale day. This new tool will re-energize our sales team and dealers out in the field."
Selectbidder’s easy-to-use platform is attracting interest from independent auto auctions throughout North America, said the company.
