In order for companies in Silicon Valley to address the existing problem of lack of diversity, they need to understand how African Americans and Latinos are left behind in the tech industry. Tech companies are starting to recognize the importance of diversity and looking to...
EcoTech Visions, a green business incubator and accelerator, opened its doors to the public, with an open house on Thursday attended by more than 100 business people, government officials, community leaders and entrepreneurs. At 70 percent capacity, Ecotech already houses seven companies in the incubator: Crafting...
David&Goliath's Brian Dunbar sees city as a collection of unique towns By James Cooper Specs Who Brian Dunbar Old gig Managing partner, director of client services, David&Goliath New gig President, David&Goliath Age 54 What's been your Goliath moment since becoming president? I think it's been really managing our growth while keeping our...
For Reginald Parker, starting a solar company has been more than a shrewd business move. It’s brought him closer to his family roots. “I’m a solar farmer,” he said. “So in today’s high-tech world, I’ve been able to bring something consistent with my family heritage, as...
GRAPHIC DESIGNER DIANE Huynh was looking for a career change. So, a year-and-a-half ago, she enrolled in a few workshops put on by Ladies Learning Code in Calgary. These beginner-friendly workshops, which teach web-development skills, inspired Huynh to move to British Columbia and complete the Interaction...