KAST News

Help put the Kootenays and Your Company on BC’s Tech Map!

Why a technology map?

Technology maps have been widely embraced by technology communities. Interactive maps foster discussions with government regulators and other critical stakeholders. They promote economic development as individuals and organizations search for employment, strategic partnerships or expanded operational locations within technology sectors.

Expert Calls Out Businesses For Improper Use of Social Media

As social networks continue to successfully infiltrate and integrate everyone’s lives together; the value proposition for businesses continues to rise on a steep incline. Where the attraction of social media has grown for entrepreneurs, the frustration keeps a firm lead ahead as businesses everywhere struggle to successfully incorporate these mystical digital tools of the future.

Join KAST at the Community Science Celebration on Saturday, April 14

On SATURDAY, join KAST and Science World as we celebrate the science that surrounds us at the family-friendly, free and interactive Community Science Celebration.

April 14, 2012 at the Castlegar Rec Centre & Arena, 10:30am-4pm.

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26 youth-made films to compete at U19 Film Fest April 14

26 local, youth-made films will compete for $1300 in CASH prizes and the Judges Choice grand prize Canon Vixia HV40 camcorder at the Under 19 Film Festival Saturday April 14 12-4pm at Trail's Royal Theatre.

$5. Public very welcome.

$325K up for grabs in New Ventures BC Competition: Angel Forum provides 3 free seminar passes

The BCIC-New Ventures Competition is one of North America's largest technology business idea competitions. The Competition attracts B.C. entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries including cleantech, ICT, bioenergy, agritech, life sciences, and more, who will compete for $325,000 in prize packages.