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Entrepreneurs’ Forum:  Background

Entrepreneurs' Forum (EF) was developed in 1992 by business people and professionals in Nova Scotia to foster the growth and development of innovative and knowledge-based companies. The original volunteer group realized that while technology problems might be challenging, the business problems involved in bringing innovative new companies to maturity were the most difficult.

The Entrepreneurs' Forum concept was developed around the principle that confidential advice from a group of people who have appropriate expertise or experience can be extremely valuable to new and growing companies.

Volunteer advisors are from a variety of businesses and technical fields. Volunteers also serve on EF's Board of Directors and committees as well as advisors and speakers.

EF is governed by a Board of Directors, the 2007-2008 Board Members are:

  • David McNamara - President, Director, Incubation, InNOVAcorp (BioScience Centre)
  • Fae Shaw - Director, Partner, McInnes Cooper
  • Terry Norman - Treasurer, Director, Novus Consulting Group Ltd.
  • Heather Marriott - Secretary, Vice-President, Market Intelligence Revenue Management Ltd.
  • Dennis Campbell - Vice-President, President, Ambassatours
  • Frank Anderson - Director, Chief Executive Officer, South West Shore Development Authority
  • Reagh Ellis - Director, Manager/Owner, Mark’s Work Wearhouse
  • Tim Brennan - Director, Chief Visionary Officer, HiringSmart Canada Inc.
  • Barry Braun - Director, Owner, Business Pathways
  • Johannes Larsen - Innovation Network Advisor, NRC/IRAP (Observer)
  • Kristi McBride - Atlantic and Nunavut Innovation Network Advisor, NRC/IRAP (Observer)
  • Chantal Leger - Development Officer, Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Development, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) (Observer)

 

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