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Acquisition sees IronSight aim to become a global company 'overnight'
IronSight, a software company located on 104 Street near Whyte Avenue that streamlines logistics for heavy hitters in the on-shore oil and gas industry, has been acquired by the Norwegian company Kabal.
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Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities
City administration is set to ask councillors to allow it to pursue discussions with potential sponsors about naming rights for 29 city-owned facilities, arguing in a report set for discussion on May 12 that it could generate up to $21 million over the next 10 years if allowed to do so.
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City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street
Patrons of the Downtown Farmers' Market could enjoy an alcoholic beverage on 104 Street NW this summer if council approves a new downtown entertainment district at a meeting on May 20.
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Artificial Agency wins at YEG Startup Community Awards
Artificial Agency, a company building advanced artificial intelligence tools for video game development, was named the Most Edmonton Startup of the Year at the YEG Startup Community Awards on May 8.
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Filistix owners see catering as next chapter after recent restaurant closure
Filistix closed its downtown location in January but sees The Flavour Agency catering business as a way to stay in the game after years of bad luck.
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Biktrix sees selling e-bikes downtown as a core belief
As Saskatoon-based e-bike manufacturer and retailer Biktrix nears the one-year anniversary for its shop in downtown Edmonton, a company leader says the experience has underlined the importance of doing business in the core.
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2S Water wins Startup TNT's Summit XI
2S Water won at least $150,000 in investment at Startup TNT's Summit XI on May 1 at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute.
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Calls for public engagement: Kingsway BIA, West 240, Strathcona County budget
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about renewals, developments, budgeting, and more.
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Linda Ha sets sights on helping freelancers avoid burnout and stay afloat
Linda Ha, a long-time entrepreneur, consultant, and hair professional, is trying to make running a business easier for massage therapists as the CEO of Hivemanager.
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