BCIC is pleased to share with you news and updates from BCIC and its partners over the past two weeks.  Join BCIC on Twitter at @bcic , Facebook and LinkedIn.

BCIC partners with SFU and Ken Spencer to create more high-tech companies in BC

Close to 80 members of the SFU community gathered at the Surrey Campus last week for the official launch of entrepreneurship@SFU, a new high-tech entrepreneurship initiative established to create the next generation of BC tech entrepreneurs. http://ow.ly/8rIJX

Ringing in the New Year – Okanagan Style!

More than 300 members of the Okanagan’s vibrant startup community kicked off the New Year in style at the Okanagan Technology Community New Year Party at the Laurel Packinghouse last Thursday. http://ow.ly/8vy8t

Fast and smart marketing with StreetText

StreetText adds a layer of interactive marketing to a small business’ marketing mix by enabling owners to send targeted messages and promotions directly to customers by text. Learn more: http://ow.ly/8vbTN

Deadline EXTENDED – Apply Now for the B2B Technology Commercialization & Business Planning Workshop

There's still time to submit your application for this three-day workshop proven to help BC tech entrepreneurs analyze the value of their business idea and develop the strategies needed for a successful business model. Register now: http://ow.ly/8rH0u

Complimentary meeting space available for regional tech companies and entrepreneurs

BCIC is pleased to support the new ‘Hot Desking’ program offered through the Centre4Growth. Now, entrepreneurs based outside the lower mainland can reserve short-term work space and meeting rooms while conducting business in Vancouver. http://ow.ly/8vkpb

Upcoming Events:
Jan 24: Vancouver | Genome BC | Winter Symposium http://ow.ly/8qgPk
Jan 26: Vancouver | bctia | TechBrew: The Ultimate Tech Mega-Mixer http://ow.ly/8qgqe
Feb 1: Vancouver | DigiBC | Developer Opportunities with Mozilla Lab http://ow.ly/8qgDi
Feb 1-2: Vancouver | The Cities Summit http://vancouvercitiessummit.org/