A Celebration of Technology

Mark down June 16th, 2008 in your calendar.

On that date, Mississauga's business community will gather for one of the most significant and historic moments in our history. The first-ever Mississauga Technology Awards will be held at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. The event will be a celebration of technology in our city, and will feature keynote speakers. It will also feature:

• Presentation of three Technology Awards, including the Government of Ontario award for Small Business initiative
• There will be a presentation to Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion (patron of the awards) in celebration of her 30th year in office
• Sheridan College scholarships to deserving students

The Mississauga Business Times, the voice of business in Mississauga, and five-time winner of the 'Best Business Publication' in the Suburban Newspaper Association of America (SNA) awards, is partnering with the Mississauga Technology Association, City of Mississauga, Sheridan College, the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC), and the Government of Ontario. The event is entitled: ME WORK IN TECHNOLOGY? Yes, and here's why! It will be subtitled: Opportunity 2008: A Reality

There's a decided hiring gap in Ontario's technology marketplace – a disconnect between grads and employers. In Canada alone, it’s been said that 89,000 IT employees are needed. Our event will help close this gap by honoring technology's best. By pulling together all the stakeholders in a "celebration of technology," we hope to create a buzz not only in our growing community, but right across the province.

The event is a wonderful opportunity for sponsors to join in this special day. A sponsorship package is enclosed, with numerous opportunities for businesses to participate.

Check out upcoming issues of the Mississauga Business Times as we count down to June 16th.

Help us pick our deserving winners by participating in the nomination process. Place your ticket order quickly for the first-ever Mississauga Technology Awards, and help celebrate technology in our City.

Rick Drennan/Adolfo Proietti
Co-chairs
Mississauga Technology Awards Committee