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Webnames.ca Awarded as Best Web Hosting Provider by Web Hosting Search

Posted on July 4, 2011July 15, 2016 by

Webnames.ca was recently recognized as one of the “Best Web Hosting Providers and Companies” for 2011 by WebHostingSearch.com. As Webnames.ca celebrates 10 years of excellent performance, we are delighted to receive this award from industry recognized WebHostingSearch.com, a group of professional webmasters who help average hosting customers fins quality hosting providers. We also want to…

BC Technology Industry Association – Technology Impact Awards 2011 Winners Announced

Posted on June 13, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Cybele Negris

As media partner for the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA), Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the winners of the 2011 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). The 2011 TIA event took place June 9 with a crowd of over 800 people to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the technology industry in British Columbia. Here are the…

BCTIA Announces Their New President & CEO

Posted on June 9, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Cybele Negris

Webnames.ca would like to congratulate Bill Tam for his new appointment as President & CEO of the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) effective July 1, 2011. We would like to also wish outgoing President & CEO Pascal Spothelfer all the best as he returns to industry. Mr. Tam has had a diverse career, serving…

Congratulations to the Companies Moving Forward to round 2.5 & 3 in the BCIC-New Ventures Competition

Posted on June 7, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Cybele Negris

As a sponsor of the 2011 BCIC-New Ventures competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate all companies moving forward to round 2.5 and round 3 of the competition. The top 15 ranked companies have advanced to Round 3 Another 27 companies have advanced to Round 2.5. These companies will receive mentorship in preparation for an in-person…

Most Small Business Friendly Community Award

Posted on June 6, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Cybele Negris1 Comment

As a board member of the Small Business Roundtable of British Columbia, I’m happy to announce the launch of the “Most Small Business Friendly Community” award. The award is geared towards local governments who are invited to compete and demonstrate how they have implemented measures to support local business and attract new small business investment…

Congratulations to the Winners of the CIRA .CA Impact Awards

Posted on May 30, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Cybele Negris

Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the winners of the first annual .CA Impact Awards. The Canadian Internet Registration Authority recently announced the winners at the Mesh Conference in Toronto. The .CA Impact Awards celebrate people and organizations using their .CA websites to make a positive difference in the lives of their users and their communities.…

CIRA’s Board of Directors 2011 Election- Accepting Nominations

Posted on May 12, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Webnames.ca Staff

CIRA (The Canadian Internet Registration Authority) is a member-driven organization that manages Canada’s .CA domain name registry, develops and implements policies that support Canada’s Internet community, and represents the .CA registry internationally. Every year CIRA accepts nominations for their Board of Directors, which then gets brought to a National Vote. CIRA’s Nomination Committee is seeking…

2011 BCNET Conference – Event Highlights

Posted on May 9, 2011January 22, 2016 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Webnames.ca was a proud Communications Sponsor of the 2011 BCNET Conference.The event took place over two days, May 3rd and 4th in Vancouver, BC and was a great success. Webnames.ca Director John Demco was on the Board of Directors of BCNET from 1996-2001, and was in attendance last week and shared a breakdown of the…

BCTIA Technology Impact Awards 2011 – Finalists Announced

Posted on May 2, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Cybele Negris

As media partner for the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA), Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the finalists for the 2011 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). Founded in 1994 by the BCTIA the Technology Impact Awards celebrate the successes of the technology industry and the companies, people and innovation that continue to put British Columbia on the…

BCIC – New Ventures Seminar Series for Entrepreneurs – Attend for Free!

Posted on April 21, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Webnames.ca Staff

The BCIC-New Ventures Competition is one of North America’s largest technology business-idea competitions. Set up to give early-stage B.C. innovators and entrepreneurs access to technology leaders, business education and the annual $365,000 funding competition. The registration for this year is now closed; however BCIC has a wonderful New Ventures Seminar Series taking place from April…

The Technology Impact Awards – Tickets on Sale Now

Posted on April 6, 2011October 9, 2015 by

Webnames.ca Staff

From Most Promising Start-up to Company of the Year, BC’s technology industry continues to put their mark on the world! Come celebrate the success of our industry at the 2011 Technology Impact Awards, June 9th, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. About the AwardsFounded in 1994 by the BCTIA the Technology Impact Awards celebrate the successes…

BCNET Conference 2011

Posted on April 4, 2011January 22, 2016 by

Webnames.ca Staff

May 3rd and 4th, Western Canada’s largest tech conference for higher education is coming to Vancouver’s SFU Harbour Centre. This year, over 400 faculty, IT staff and students will converge to discuss innovative and smart ways to use information technology to accelerate teaching, learning and research. The BCNET Conference 2011 is held over two days,…

Webnames.ca was a proud sponsor at YVR Twestival 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011October 20, 2016 by

Webnames.ca Staff

March 24th, 2011 marked the 4th year for YVR Twestival, where Webnames.ca was a proud sponsor. What is Twestival? Here is a brief history from the Twestival official website: Twestival® (or Twitter Festival) uses social media for social good by connecting communities offline on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a…

BCIC-New Ventures Competition 2011: Now Open to Applications Until April 18, 2011

Posted on March 14, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Cybele Negris

Webnames.ca is once again proud to sponsor the annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition. Now in its 11th year, the BCIC-New Ventures Competition is one of North America’s largest technology business idea competitions. The Competition attracts applicants from a wide range of industries including cleantech, digital media, Internet, information technology and life sciences. Entrepreneurs learn how to…

BCIC-New Ventures Regional Competition: And the Winners Are…

Posted on March 3, 2011May 12, 2016 by

Cybele Negris

As sponsor of the BCIC-New Ventures Regional Competition, everyone at Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the winners of the 2010 competition. Winners are selected by the competition’s expert panel of judges, who base their decision on which company has the most potential for success. $30,000 BCIC First prize: Reef Safe Fish (Victoria, BC)Recent university graduates…