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NANAIMO – Innovation Island Executive Director, Paris Gaudet, has recently announced that Lawson Lundell has become an Innovation Island Partner.
Innovation Island is a regional non-profit industry-based organization that serves Vancouver Island from the Malahat north to the end of the Island, including the Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands.
Gaudet stated that partnering with professional organizations is a key component in the continued growth of the technology industry within the region. “We rely on Partners as critical resources to help deliver a range of programs, activities and events to technology entrepreneurs and the Central and Northern Vancouver Island technology community.
“Building strong partnerships inside and outside of the region with organizations like Lawson Lundell, expands the network, business connections and access to the resources necessary to support technology entrepreneurs and the continued growth of the regional technology ecosystem.”
In their role as an Innovation Island Partner, Lawson Lundell will provide legal services and support to high growth technology companies and entrepreneurs by hosting events and delivering workshops and Legal Clinics to Innovation Island’s program clients throughout the Central Vancouver Island region while providing key links to expertise in their networks.
“Innovation Island’s approach provides a platform for the technology companies in the region to tap into a broad network of expertise and experience in growing technology and knowledge based companies. As one of the leading business law practices in Canada, Lawson Lundell is delighted to collaborate with Innovation Island in providing resources and support to these companies as they expand in the region and beyond,” said Michael Macaulay, Partner at Lawson Lundell.
Innovation Island delivers various programs and events as accredited partners with the BC Innovation Council and the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program. Their mission is to support technology entrepreneurs with starting and growing sustainable companies – providing them with the resources and connections they need to succeed.