Nelson Innovation Centre
91 Baker Street V1L 4G8 Nelson, BC, Canada

Working at Nelson Innovation Centre is FREE for one more week!! This is your chance to try it out. The Hub at NiC is a great place to get work done on your laptop, meet a client or take a Zoom call in our private workbooth (pictured here!). Come try it free this week! We have a comprehensive COVID-19 safety plan in place for your safety and comfort.

Check out this awesome interview with Sami, the founder and CEO of CertiCraft, a startup on a mission to help craft growers transition into and thrive within the new regulated cannabis market. Their flagship product is a software platform that fully digitizes and automates compliance requirements. Its QuickBooks for Cannabis.

Our thoughts are with the many people on the ground and in the air fighting these fires as well as the residents who are living near these fires. To everyone recreating in the Slocan Valley especially, please stay off the river and lake so planes can safely load up on water to fight the fires.

Did you know its FREE to come work at NIC until September long weekend?! Starting September 8, NIC will remain free for KAST members and will cost $15/day for non-members. Our individual memberships are super affordable....come to NIC time 10 times and its paid for! Become a member today! https://nelsoninnovationcentre.com/become-a-member/

This is your last day to apply for an exciting photography workshop at Community Futures Central Kootenay! Alex Balcer, the owner of Virtue Artisan Tea and digital marketing extraordinaire, is leading this awesome workshop to help you photograph your products and services and sell them online. Register today!

Are you an entrepreneur or startup trying to raise capital? Do you have a business youre trying to take to the next level? Apply now for the first ever Kootenay Pitch Competition at Nelson Innovation Centre! The first pitch event is coming up on November 5, 2020. Not only will you compete for cold hard cash and amazing prizes (including free entrance into the New Ventures BC Competition in 2021) - mentorship, networking, support and incredible exposure are all up for grabs! Applications for the first pitch event are due by September 24 at 11:59pm. Apply today!

Find out how to avoid regulatory pitfalls in your cannabis cultivation operation and learn how the right software can save you time, money, and headaches! If youre interested in growing cannabis in the regulated market, thinking about applying for a license, or youre curious about what it takes to meet Canadian compliance standards for cannabis - Join CertiCraft, in collaboration with Community Futures Central Kootenay, online and at the Nelson Innovation Centre for an engaging info session! Register now!

We love seeing the Innovation Centre filled with smiling faces.

Nelson Innovation Centre wouldnt exist without years of hard work from numerous people in our incredible tech community and City of Nelson, British Columbia, Community Futures Central Kootenay, Regional District of Central Kootenay, the Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership, Government of British Columbia, Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust and the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce. Thank you all and big shout out to Esmeralda Nadeau-Jasso for creating these amazing succulent funder plaques using a laser cutter and a lot of attention to detail. :)

Our first photo shoot at NiC with the fabulous Alex Balcer of Virtue Artisan Tea (hes got a new digital marketing branch!) and the incredibly talented Terry Van Horn, CEO of SMRT1 Technologies Ltd. What was the photo shoot for?! Stay tuned for an exciting event announcement...!

We hope you all have a magical long weekend. See you in the Hub next week!

Look who dropped by to say hello?! Two of our favourite powerful, inspirational female business consultants, Mountain Women That Matter (Julia Gilmor) and Rose Hoher! We love supporting all entrepreneurs here at NIC, including women, the LGBT+ community, First Nations and people with disabilities. Stay tuned for inclusive programming and event announcements!

Were proud to promote and support local art at NiC! This is Mark Jeffery of Good Wood Globes , based in Rossland! He makes these incredible unique, tactile and fully three dimensional globes and maps. Come check em out!

Did you know theres nearly 7,000 tech and knowledge workers within an hour of Nelson? Its a big reason for why we exist. For all of you entrepreneurs itching to get out of your house, come to NIC for a beautiful, safe and inclusive place to work, network, and get support. Life Coach Terry working in the hub by Alex Balcer

Although we cant serve you our delicious in-house coffee from No6 Coffee Co. or our soul-soothing tea from Virtue Artisan Tea due to COVID, you can get all your caffeine needs fulfilled at Railtown Coffeehouse , our neighbour here in Railtown. Ashley and her team would love to see ya. : Alex Balcer

#TBH to good times at Idaho Peak in the Valley. We are so grateful for our Kootenay backyard and all of you amazing entrepreneurs in it...hustling every day to make your dreams come true. NiC is here to serve and unite entrepreneurs, startups and businesses from here to the Slocan Valley, Castlegar, Trail, Rossland, Kaslo and Salmo. :)

We had a blast on opening day with our good friend Alex, owner of Virtue Artisan Tea and the first user of NIC! He loved it so much, he booked a spot in our flexible work hub every day this week! Come join us at NIC for good chats, music and collaboration.

We open today! Thanks Nelson Star News for a great feature. Cmon down for a tour or book the space right here: www.nelsoninnovationcentre.com/book-the-space/

Are you tired of working from home?! Nelson Innovation Centre has you covered! Were opening July 14 and cant wait to have this place buzzing with tech workers, startups and businesses. Its super easy to book time in our flexible work hub or our boardroom....just click the link below!... We look forward to seeing you at NiC!

Thanks for the shout out The Nelson Daily!

Were opening July 14! Check out the latest blog post for all the info on how to enjoy this incredible space!

Nelson Innovation Centre will be opening soon...and we cant wait to show you the place! NiC features a state-of-the-art boardroom for the delivery of technology training and workshops, a custom soundproof private workbooth for video conferencing as well as leasable office space for tech and tech-enabled companies. NiC is a flexible workhub; a place where people can get work done on their laptops, meet with clients, network and collaborate on projects. The lounge area funct...ions as an event space with a high-tech projector, sound system and more. Stay tuned for more info!

Way go to go Nichola!

As the first innovation centre of its kind in the West Kootenay, we want to support local arts & culture first. Nelson Innovation Centre (NiC) is looking fabulous and in preparation of opening our doors, we have one last task on our to-do list...filling the walls with local art. We are calling all artists from Nelson to Kaslo, Salmo to the Slocan Valley and Castlegar to Trail and Rossland to apply to have your art featured at NiC.... Click the link below for more info....and feel free to share with your artist friends!

Are you looking for an open-space concept office at the Nelson Innovation Centre? Our anchor tenant, Mountain Culture Group, has a couple of spots open. Great opportunity to work in a beautiful new office space on Baker Street.

Are you a start-up or small business looking to raise capital? Are you wondering how to reduce your costs when selling in Canada or abroad? In this practical and interactive info-session on May 28, the B.C. government explains whats there for you in Canadas domestic and international free trade agreements and how to access B.C.s Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit program.... Register now!

Attention: non-tech businesses in Nelson. This is your chance to get a FREE 1-on-1 virtual consultation with a technology expert! Apply by May 1 at noon.

The next Nelson Tech Meetup is happening April 29 and features an exciting panel of local businesses who have successfully pivoted because of COVID-19: Cartolina, The Civic Theatre and Traction on Demand. Check it out and hope to see you there! https://kast.com/event/nelson-tech-meetup-april/

KAST and BC Tech Association are offering FREE 1-on-1 virtual meeting with tech experts to help non-tech businesses in the Kootenays survive and thrive. Apply for Virtual Connection Day by May 1 at noon!

Its been amazing to watch our community here in Nelson come together in these uncertain times. Lets do what we can to support the amazing businesses who have pivoted during COVID-19 to keep bringing you the products and services you love. The Open for Business awareness campaign by Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism helps these businesses spread the word that while they may not be operating as usual, they are still open for business. People throughout the region can #stayhome, #staysafe, and #shoplocal by ordering online and taking advantage of pick-up and delivery services. #ThinkLocalFirst. For a list of businesses operating in our region visit: bit.ly/NKLTNews

Get your learn on at the Nelson library!

Canadian Health Advocates Inc. is a local Kootenay company advocating for patients across Canada. This amazing company is helping more people than ever during COVID-19. Way to go Paige Lennox and her incredible team.

Hey Nelson entrepreneurs, startups and businesses...are you looking for your tribe? Join our private Facebook group and stay up to date with all things Nelson tech and connect with like-minded peeps. :) Our virtual Nelson tech meetup is taking place this Thursday at 4pm on Zoom. Hope to see you there! https://zoom.us/j/2641171961irt

With our opening date just around the corner, crews are working hard at Nelson Innovation Centre to put the finishing touches on a building rehabilitation that has continued to push the limits of innovative design and restoration in Nelsons Railtown District. The completion of NiC also marks the closing of a 10-year-long construction chapter at the historic CPR Station. Check out the full blog post!

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