<![CDATA[Waterloo Region Connected - Waterloo Region Economy]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:31:35 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Work in the 21st century]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1944 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:12:45 +0000 ac3r]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1944 <![CDATA[Conestoga College]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1846 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:23:15 +0000 nms]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1846
How it started:
The Conestoga Effect 2023 Economic and Social Impact Report released by Larry Smith February 13, 2024, declared that Conestoga College is: “indispensable to the prosperity of the local community by helping both younger and older workers adapt to the changes and challenges of the economic environment.”

How it went:
Conestoga president defend's school's record, calls Soo College president a 'whore' (Feb 14, 2024, GuelphToday.com)


Quote:"Like [Sault College President David] Orazietti, why are his goddamn students in Toronto? Why not up there? Talk about a whore, I mean, he's taking a percentage of the profits of an operation," said Tibbits. "I can't stand the guy by the way."



Conestoga College president John Tibbits defends school's intake of international students (Feb 15, 2024, CBC)


Quote:"Tibbits acknowledged he used the term ... , but would not talk about it in detail. He said he regretted using the term, but doesn't regret criticizing Sault College."


President of Sault College responds to 'personal attacks' by Conestoga College president (Feb 16, 2024, CBC)


Quote:"My comments were related more to the situation at Conestoga. I think it's a shared belief that any college bringing over 30,000 international students in such a short period of time, it would be unreasonable that there be adequate housing and jobs in the community," Orazietti said.

Orazietti said there should be an independent investigation by the Ontario Auditor General into the operations at Conestoga College, but would not say if he would call for the investigation.

He reiterated that it is unacceptable for a public college president to make personal attacks and that the federal government's cap on the number of international students coming into the country were in part to address "circumstances exactly like what is happening at Conestoga."

"It's well known in the sector that Conestoga College is a bad actor," he said.
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How it started:
The Conestoga Effect 2023 Economic and Social Impact Report released by Larry Smith February 13, 2024, declared that Conestoga College is: “indispensable to the prosperity of the local community by helping both younger and older workers adapt to the changes and challenges of the economic environment.”

How it went:
Conestoga president defend's school's record, calls Soo College president a 'whore' (Feb 14, 2024, GuelphToday.com)


Quote:"Like [Sault College President David] Orazietti, why are his goddamn students in Toronto? Why not up there? Talk about a whore, I mean, he's taking a percentage of the profits of an operation," said Tibbits. "I can't stand the guy by the way."



Conestoga College president John Tibbits defends school's intake of international students (Feb 15, 2024, CBC)


Quote:"Tibbits acknowledged he used the term ... , but would not talk about it in detail. He said he regretted using the term, but doesn't regret criticizing Sault College."


President of Sault College responds to 'personal attacks' by Conestoga College president (Feb 16, 2024, CBC)


Quote:"My comments were related more to the situation at Conestoga. I think it's a shared belief that any college bringing over 30,000 international students in such a short period of time, it would be unreasonable that there be adequate housing and jobs in the community," Orazietti said.

Orazietti said there should be an independent investigation by the Ontario Auditor General into the operations at Conestoga College, but would not say if he would call for the investigation.

He reiterated that it is unacceptable for a public college president to make personal attacks and that the federal government's cap on the number of international students coming into the country were in part to address "circumstances exactly like what is happening at Conestoga."

"It's well known in the sector that Conestoga College is a bad actor," he said.
]]> <![CDATA[News industry in WR and beyond]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1583 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:33:35 +0000 plam]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1583
In New Zealand, there are two big chains: NZME and Stuff. Stuff was owned by Australian capital until a year ago, then sold for $1 to its CEO just after the lockdown. Seems to be doing well now although they don't disclose financials.

https://thespinoff.co.nz/media/15-06-202...-thriving/

Stuff also pulled its content from Facebook.

Journalism is interesting in that it combines the general capitalist problem with being owned by hedge funds (in NZ, this is also a problem for bus operators) and the general 2000s problem of the advertising-based attention economy. And yet it's critical for democracy to function. And as much as we post about local topics here, we don't have the resources that one would have by having, say, 10 full time employees.]]>
In New Zealand, there are two big chains: NZME and Stuff. Stuff was owned by Australian capital until a year ago, then sold for $1 to its CEO just after the lockdown. Seems to be doing well now although they don't disclose financials.

https://thespinoff.co.nz/media/15-06-202...-thriving/

Stuff also pulled its content from Facebook.

Journalism is interesting in that it combines the general capitalist problem with being owned by hedge funds (in NZ, this is also a problem for bus operators) and the general 2000s problem of the advertising-based attention economy. And yet it's critical for democracy to function. And as much as we post about local topics here, we don't have the resources that one would have by having, say, 10 full time employees.]]> <![CDATA[Make it Kitchener 2.0: Economic Recovery & Growth Strategy]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1512 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:40:27 +0000 Brenden]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1512
Make it Kitchener 2.0 Proposal

The plan that will be going to council next week, calls for a $110 million dollar investment over the next 10 years in 5 key areas.
  • Health Innovation
  • Creative Industries
  • A City-Wide Startup Network
  • Affordable and Attainable Housing
  • A Vibrant, Active City
The plan will be funded over the next 10 years without an increase in taxes. With $10m coming from the Economic Development Reserve, $20m in debt, and $80m from the sale of city-owned land. The city says they will strategically evaluate selling land, and work with developers to create a master plan for the property and ensure that their bidding process for the land is competitive and open to all. 

The $110m will be spent on these key areas.
  • $5m to support economic recovery. This funding would be immediate and aimed at programs to support businesses adapting and recovering from the pandemic.
  • $10m for Health Innovation. A new facility for heal & med-tech innovation and a new urban business park.
  • $15m for Creative Industries. Focus on industry and educational partnerships and creating space for entrepreneurs.
  • $7.5m for a City-Wide Startup Network. Creating city-owned and commercial spaces for entrepreneurs. A hub for supporting business tackling the U.N. sustainability development goals
  • $15m for Affordable and Attainable Housing. Mixed-income communities, mixed-use housing. 
  • $7.5m for  Vibrant, Active City. Create a new platform to bring "difference-makers" together
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Make it Kitchener 2.0 Proposal

The plan that will be going to council next week, calls for a $110 million dollar investment over the next 10 years in 5 key areas.
  • Health Innovation
  • Creative Industries
  • A City-Wide Startup Network
  • Affordable and Attainable Housing
  • A Vibrant, Active City
The plan will be funded over the next 10 years without an increase in taxes. With $10m coming from the Economic Development Reserve, $20m in debt, and $80m from the sale of city-owned land. The city says they will strategically evaluate selling land, and work with developers to create a master plan for the property and ensure that their bidding process for the land is competitive and open to all. 

The $110m will be spent on these key areas.
  • $5m to support economic recovery. This funding would be immediate and aimed at programs to support businesses adapting and recovering from the pandemic.
  • $10m for Health Innovation. A new facility for heal & med-tech innovation and a new urban business park.
  • $15m for Creative Industries. Focus on industry and educational partnerships and creating space for entrepreneurs.
  • $7.5m for a City-Wide Startup Network. Creating city-owned and commercial spaces for entrepreneurs. A hub for supporting business tackling the U.N. sustainability development goals
  • $15m for Affordable and Attainable Housing. Mixed-income communities, mixed-use housing. 
  • $7.5m for  Vibrant, Active City. Create a new platform to bring "difference-makers" together
]]> <![CDATA[Amazon in Waterloo Region]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1496 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:40:02 +0000 Rainrider22]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1496 (09-09-2020, 10:28 AM)taylortbb Wrote:
(08-17-2020, 02:24 PM)LesPio Wrote: New Amazon delivery station in Cambridge to create hundreds of jobs, city says

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener...-1.5689477

And now, from the City of Kitchener. 

Quote:NEWS: Amazon sets-up new delivery station in Kitchener, bringing new jobs & business opportunities. This delivery station will open this fall in a repurposed 120,000 sq ft leased building at 100 Shirley Ave. Details: https://bit.ly/2ZlXERM

Are we getting two delivery stations? Or did something fall through with the last one?Is this not the former Rosdtrek facility ?  If it is the sing says sold and there have been a lot of renovation construction going on for a while...]]> (09-09-2020, 10:28 AM)taylortbb Wrote:
(08-17-2020, 02:24 PM)LesPio Wrote: New Amazon delivery station in Cambridge to create hundreds of jobs, city says

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener...-1.5689477

And now, from the City of Kitchener. 

Quote:NEWS: Amazon sets-up new delivery station in Kitchener, bringing new jobs & business opportunities. This delivery station will open this fall in a repurposed 120,000 sq ft leased building at 100 Shirley Ave. Details: https://bit.ly/2ZlXERM

Are we getting two delivery stations? Or did something fall through with the last one?Is this not the former Rosdtrek facility ?  If it is the sing says sold and there have been a lot of renovation construction going on for a while...]]> <![CDATA[RoadTrek/Erwin Hymer Group]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1384 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:50:46 +0000 rangersfan]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1384
Especially with the impending sale excluding the local organization due to these financial irregularities. Some reports have been saying that prior to the layoff last week over 1000 people were employed locally. 

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/mobile/seve...-1.4262365]]>
Especially with the impending sale excluding the local organization due to these financial irregularities. Some reports have been saying that prior to the layoff last week over 1000 people were employed locally. 

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/mobile/seve...-1.4262365]]> <![CDATA[Dejero]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1342 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:16:28 +0000 rangersfan]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1342

https://www.therecord.com/news-story/903...mmy-award/]]>

https://www.therecord.com/news-story/903...mmy-award/]]> <![CDATA[Nicoya Lifesciences]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1141 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:50:43 +0000 robdrimmie]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1141 <![CDATA[TextNow]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1089 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 05:13:06 +0000 rangersfan]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=1089 Current company milestones or quickly approaching:
- The 100 millionth download of their free wifi mobile phone app.
- Moving into a new 40,000 square-foot facility.(Evolv1)
- Set to expand from the current 90-plus staff to more than 200 people.


http://news.communitech.ca/news/textnow-...t-50-list/]]> Current company milestones or quickly approaching:
- The 100 millionth download of their free wifi mobile phone app.
- Moving into a new 40,000 square-foot facility.(Evolv1)
- Set to expand from the current 90-plus staff to more than 200 people.


http://news.communitech.ca/news/textnow-...t-50-list/]]> <![CDATA[Shopify]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=622 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 09:53:39 +0000 rangersfan]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=622 The company has grown it's footprint in Waterloo fairly quickly.
http://m.therecord.com/news-story/684792...e-property]]> The company has grown it's footprint in Waterloo fairly quickly.
http://m.therecord.com/news-story/684792...e-property]]> <![CDATA[University of Waterloo]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=621 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:02:10 +0000 rangersfan]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=621
Laurier, UW, McMaster and the University of Saskatchewan are collaborating on a project called 'Global Water Futures: Solutions to Water Threats in an Era of Global Change' and received 77.8 million dollars.]]>
Laurier, UW, McMaster and the University of Saskatchewan are collaborating on a project called 'Global Water Futures: Solutions to Water Threats in an Era of Global Change' and received 77.8 million dollars.]]> <![CDATA[NetSuite]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=613 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 05:57:05 +0000 taylortbb]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=613
Oracle Is Buying NetSuite for $9.3 Billion

Quote:In a deal that’s been long rumored, Oracle is buying NetSuite, a cloud software company backed by Oracle executive chairman Larry Ellison.

NetSuite, like Oracle  ORCL 0.39% , offers financial accounting and related applications delivered over the Internet. NetSuite  N 0.09%  has traditionally focused more on mid-market companies compared to Oracle’s larger enterprise clientele.

http://fortune.com/2016/07/28/oracle-netsuite-merger/]]>
Oracle Is Buying NetSuite for $9.3 Billion

Quote:In a deal that’s been long rumored, Oracle is buying NetSuite, a cloud software company backed by Oracle executive chairman Larry Ellison.

NetSuite, like Oracle  ORCL 0.39% , offers financial accounting and related applications delivered over the Internet. NetSuite  N 0.09%  has traditionally focused more on mid-market companies compared to Oracle’s larger enterprise clientele.

http://fortune.com/2016/07/28/oracle-netsuite-merger/]]> <![CDATA[Christie Digital]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=609 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 02:40:34 +0000 rangersfan]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=609
https://cdn.ampproject.org/c/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.3687443]]>
https://cdn.ampproject.org/c/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.3687443]]> <![CDATA[Open Sky]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=604 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:51:29 +0000 rangersfan]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=604

http://m.therecord.com/news-story/676162...trial-park]]>

http://m.therecord.com/news-story/676162...trial-park]]> <![CDATA[Waterloo IT jobs areas]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=515 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 18:50:16 +0000 urrry]]> https://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/showthread.php?tid=515 I'm a software developer, going to land here in Waterloo/Kitchener region in the nearest future.
Just wondering what are the main technical hubs/areas/neighborhoods in your region, where software development jobs are mostly concentrated ?

Thanks and Happy Holidays,
Yury]]> I'm a software developer, going to land here in Waterloo/Kitchener region in the nearest future.
Just wondering what are the main technical hubs/areas/neighborhoods in your region, where software development jobs are mostly concentrated ?

Thanks and Happy Holidays,
Yury]]>