Inside Edge - The Sea to Sky Technology Community

The Inside Edge Vision Statement:

Through Inside Edge, the Sea-to-Sky corridor will diversify into a prosperous network of industry professionals providing our community and province with excellence in technology, design and new media.

The Inside Edge Mission:

> To benefit the Sea-to-Sky community by enabling economic diversification in the technology sector through collaboration and cooperation between local technology professionals.
> To facilitate growth and excellence in the technology, design and new media sectors in the Sea-to-Sky corridor and beyond, by offering professional development and best practices.
> To create a talent pool of skilled technology professionals who are the preferred service providers for Sea-to-Sky businesses and beyond.

Who does Inside Edge serve?

> The community first and foremost by meeting the needs of local and regional business.
> The people who work in the technology, design and new media industries throughout the Sea-to Sky corridor.

Why does Inside Edge exist?

> To build confidence and credibility in the Sea to Sky Corridor’s technology, design and new media providers.
> To promote collaboration and cooperation and build synergy among its participants.
> To identify and create opportunities for the local industry.
> To guide industry standards through sharing of best practices.
> To attract local investment in the technology, design and new media sector.
> To facilitate growth in the local technology design and new media industry through:.

* Knowledge sharing
* Workshops for professional development
* Promotion of local companies
* Development of a recruiting program for local businesses
* Awareness of provincial investment opportunities

What are the outcomes?

> Community support for and trust of their local providers over out-of-area alternatives.
> Economic diversification through a healthy and prosperous Sea-to-Sky technology, design and new media industries.
> A strong network of aligned companies able to compete with large corporate bodies to attract business and investment and to perform in markets outside of the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
> An abundance of skilled professionals enjoying the Sea-to-Sky lifestyle and prospering in their chosen fields.

Many thanks to Garry Broeckling for the Wonderful Photos.

Our Next Gathering:

Our next get together is on July 15th, 2010, from 6:30-9pm. For full details click here.

Participate in Inside Edge!

This months Inside Edge
Company Showcase is:

VentureWeb - search engine marketing
VentureWeb offers a full array of online marketing services designed to compliment and enhance traditional marketing strategies and initiatives. VentureWeb can help you harness the power of the Internet through:

> Search Engine Marketing
> Competitive Analysis
> Online Marketing Strategies
> Email Marketing
> Web Site Reporting

Check out www.ventureweb.net or call 604.902.4776 for more information.