Kamloops cancer center business plan needed to jumpstart fundraising campaigns

Kamloops cancer center business plan needed to jumpstart fundraising campaigns

“We are obviously in the preparation stages. We are looking at what other cities have had to raise money for,” said RIH Foundation CEO Heidi Coleman. “We have been asked by a few donors who are holding their money, saying, ‘Do you need money for radiation?’ We know we are getting an MRI, a CT simulator and three linear accelerators in there, which is just fantastic. Will we be asked to pay for equipment? We’re undecided.” While uncertainty around specifics remains, Roth that a local campaign from the BC Cancer Foundation should be coming down the pipeline in the near…
Business startup: Putting the dream to reality

Business startup: Putting the dream to reality

A clear plan and careful preparation are vital to know the path forward. Last time, I talked about the two fundamentals of starting your own small business: having a plan and the capital to make it work. READ MORE: Business plans, capital are the first steps to starting any successful business Stephen Burrow Today, I want to go over some of the mechanics of bringing your dream to its early reality. These steps may not be the same for every business. However, they are the most common ones in my experience for people starting a new business from scratch, once…
Reflections on AI and the future of human development

Reflections on AI and the future of human development

Recent advances in artificial intelligence have sparked both wonder and anxiety as we contemplate its transformative potential. AI holds enormous promise to enrich our lives, but this anticipation comes intertwined with apprehensions about the challenges and risks that may arise. To nurture a future where AI is leveraged to the benefit of people and society, it is crucial to bring together a wide array of voices and perspectives. With this goal in mind, I am honored to present the “AI Anthology,” a compilation of 20 inspiring essays authored by distinguished scholars and professionals from various disciplines. The anthology explores the…
Lawsuits mount for Fresno’s Bitwise and its former leaders

Lawsuits mount for Fresno’s Bitwise and its former leaders

Former Bitwise Industries co-CEOs Jake Soberal, left, Irma Olguin Jr., center, pictured in a frame from a 2022 video presentation, and interim president Ollen Douglass, right, are named as defendants in several lawsuits filed against the company since June 1 , 2023. still frame from video; Motley Fool Ventures A lawsuit filed in Fresno County Superior Court last week by a Chowchilla agribusiness firm accuses Bitwise Industries of running “nothing more than a classic ponzi scheme” as one of its former co-CEOs scrambled to raise cash for the flagging company. [–It’s one of five cases pending in Fresno County…
With a strategic plan in place township can get down to business, develop a work plan

With a strategic plan in place township can get down to business, develop a work plan

ELORA – Center Wellington council approved a long-awaited strategic plan on May 29 that will guide the budget, priorities of staff, and establish new advisory committees to help the council reach its goals before the next election in 2026. Its vision is “for the community to experience life along the Grand River.” Its mission: “we are an active, caring, innovative, safe and connected community.” Its values: “we value integrity, collaboration, innovation, and equity, diversity and inclusion.” Council has set five goals for the township as well: creating conditions for economic prosperity; improving activity, health and wellness of the community; managing…
TecBRIDGE to select the latest business plan winners

TecBRIDGE to select the latest business plan winners

Apr. 26—TecBRIDGE, an organization focused on entrepreneurship and innovation in Northeast Pennsylvania, will crown the next winner of its annual Business Plan Competition Thursday at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Don Webster, executive director of tecBRIDGE, witnessed the scope and caliber of the projects evolve over the past two decades. “The judges have really been impressed with the quality of the submissions, particularly this year and last year,” he said. “It’s become really hard to figure out how to distinguish between some of the good work that everybody is doing.” Webster feels fortunate to have many dedicated business leaders…
The era of AI: How the Microsoft Cloud is accelerating AI transformation across industries

The era of AI: How the Microsoft Cloud is accelerating AI transformation across industries

© Bolbik / Adobe Stock This past quarter has put a spotlight on advancements in generative AI, and the possibilities of its application to deliver pragmatic business outcomes. For organizations around the world, there is an incredible opportunity to enhance products and services while unlocking innovation and business value to help shape the future of industry. The pace and scale of technological innovation happening today is unprecedented and breathes optimism into a demanding economy. Those leveraging the Microsoft Cloud — the most trusted, comprehensive and integrated cloud — are best positioned to take advantage of these advancements. As leaders look…