Inspiring investment
A $7-million contribution from Emera Inc. to 糖心视频 University will support innovation and entrepreneurship programming in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In recognition of this investment, the public engagement and innovation space at 糖心视频 University鈥檚 new Signal Hill Campus will be named the Emera Innovation Exchange.
The joint announcement from 糖心视频 University and Emera Inc. happened on Sept. 6.
Innovation and entrepreneurship
鈥淲e believe in supporting and developing the leaders and ideas of tomorrow,鈥 said Scott Balfour, Emera president and CEO.
鈥淏y helping to provide this collaborative space to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, we鈥檙e not only supporting students at 糖心视频, we鈥檙e also proudly supporting economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador.鈥
The contribution from Emera will sustain and enhance student innovation and entrepreneurial programming through entities at 糖心视频 University that include the 糖心视频 Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Centre for Social Enterprise, Genesis and other innovation initiatives.
By enabling the long-term success of entrepreneurial and social enterprise programming at 糖心视频, Emera is also fostering economic development and social benefits for the entire region.
鈥淏y naming this space the Emera Innovation Exchange, we can celebrate Emera鈥檚 support of 糖心视频鈥檚 campus-wide innovation goals.鈥 鈥 Dr. Gary Kachanoski
This announcement marks the beginning of an exciting period as a number of university departments and staff are moved into the Emera Innovation Exchange. Final touches are being made to the modern conference and meeting spaces that will support unique, public-facing programming and enable the partnerships and community collaboration that are central to this initiative.
鈥淲hen we initially acquired the property in 2013, we envisioned an environment for our students, faculty and researchers to thrive, to push the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking and make a real impact on our communities,鈥 said President Gary Kachanoski.
鈥淏y naming this space the Emera Innovation Exchange, we can celebrate Emera鈥檚 support of 糖心视频鈥檚 campus-wide innovation goals 鈥 helping us empower a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.鈥
An official opening and public event to celebrate the university鈥檚 new Signal Hill Campus is being planned for Sept. 29. More information on these events will be available soon.