Media Advisory - Government of Canada to announce support to grow Calgary's social start-ups, and for businesses to access diverse tech talent

CALGARY, AB, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for three initiatives that will help accelerate the growth of Calgary's social enterprises while facilitating technology-enabled businesses to access the talent and skilled workers they need to grow and remain competitive.

Government of Canada to announce support to grow Calgary’s social start-ups, and for businesses to access diverse tech talent (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada)

Joining Minister Vandal will be George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview; Jeremy Nixon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Alberta Community and Social Services for Civil Society; Dr. Penny Pexman, Associate Vice-President (Research), University of Calgary; Danielle Rutkowski, Project Manager, Meticulon; and Lisa Moon, Regional Director, Alberta, NPower Canada.

Speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the remarks.

Date:	Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Time:	3:30 p.m. (MT)
Location:	Alastair Ross Technology Centre (main lobby) 3553 31 St NW Calgary, Alberta

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Rohit Sandhu, Communications Manager, PrairiesCan, 587-337-3141, [email protected]; Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-9378, TTY (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired): 1-877-303-3388