TORONTO, November 14, 2003 -- York University will help officially open the Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) on Thursday, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m.
The Innovation Synergy Centre, of which York is a founding partner, is a new concept, focused on assisting companies to realize their growth potential in both the domestic and international marketplaces. The Centre will serve small and medium sized enterprises, providing linkages to mentors and advisors, government programs and initiatives as well as being a point of contact to York University expertise in business, human resources management, and science and technical support.
**Media welcome to attend.
WHO: Stan Shapson, York University Vice-President Research & Innovation; Don Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham; and representatives from the Ontario Provincial Government, National Research Council of Canada and RBC
WHAT: Official Opening of the Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1380 Rodick Rd. Suite 100, Markham, ON (See Map Below)
For more information, please visit: www.iscm.ca, or contact:
Ken Turriff
Media Relations
York University
416-736-2100, ext. 22086
kturriff@yorku.ca
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