🚀 Recently visited The Accelerator Centre — Canada’s #1 Private Business Accelerator, now celebrating 20 years of launching and scaling some of the country’s most exciting startups!
With over 150 startups supported, this powerhouse is fueling innovation, creating jobs, and helping entrepreneurs turn big ideas into thriving businesses — right here in Waterloo Region.
Had great conversations with CEO Ruth Casselman and COO Tabatha Laverty about the Centre’s full-service model and its real impact on our community.
🔑 Key local priorities:
âś… Retaining top talent in the region
âś… Engaging more university co-op students to keep innovation flowing
Proud to support organizations that keep Kitchener Centre at the heart of Canada’s innovation economy. 💡
#KitchenerCentre #Startups #Innovation #TalentRetention #AcceleratorCentre #WaterlooTech #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship
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🚀 Recently visited The Accelerator Centre — Canada’s #1 Private Business Accelerator,…
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n: welcome home. Your stories, your strength, and your dreams are now part of the fabric of this community, and we are better for it. 💙🤍❤️ May this be the start of something truly special. #WelcomeHome #NewCanadians #KitchenerCentre #CanadaDay2025 #CitizenshipCeremony #StrongerTogether
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ay of Hope offers more than just services — they offer hope, dignity, and a path forward. As someone who is deeply passionate about improving services for those struggling with addiction, I’m especially grateful for the work they do to walk alongside people on some of the hardest journeys — helping them reclaim their lives with strength and support. Thank you to the incredible staff, volunteers, board members, and supporters who make this work possible. Our community is stronger because of you. 💛 I have added links to their website and their annual report. Please check them out. https://rayofhope.net/ https://rayofhope.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ray-of-Hope-Annual-Report-2025.pdf #RayOfHope #CommunitySupport #KitchenerCentre #HopeInAction #AddictionRecovery #StrongerTogether
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