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Recommended talent

In our five plus years building talented, highly-accountable teams with a passion for early-stage companies, we’ve worked with and recommend some great people and providers:

Marketing Planning, Research & Brand Stewardship

Sharon McIntyre
Sharon McIntyre - Sharon brings clients 15+ years of international expertise in technology marketing, brand strategy development, public relations, and marketing education. She is recognized for her ability to synthesize and streamline complex technical information into creative, easily-understood and useful marketing programs. Areas of domain expertise include software, telecommunications, oil & gas, housing, and distance education. http://fresh-ideas.blogspot.com/

Kathryn Ward
A versatile and accomplished senior public relations / communications professional. Kathryn’s particular strengths lie in strategy development, executive communications, and in building collaborative relationships. She has extensive hands-on experience in writing, communications in all media, change management, and advising senior leadership. Her experience includes Newalta, Encana, and Nova Corporation. Email her at katheward at shaw.ca

Toni Guffei
A self-described “market research specialist” Toni is a motivated and highly organized individual with more than 15 years of experience in providing marketing, research and strategic development to companies within a variety of industries. Toni has a track record of actionable research for the purpose of developing a tactical approach for marketing a company’s products and services. www.ratiomarketing.ca

Advertising

Moca Creative
Moca Creative is a visual branding + communications company. Experienced in all media, principals Michael and Matti Cross have created memorable campaigns and award-winning work for a number of national and multi-national brands, early-stage companies, not-for- profit organizations and even a few friends. To find out a little more about them and see their work go to www.mocacreative.com

Product Management

Uncommon Innovation
Uncommon Innovation provides opportunity assessment, market entry strategy and business development assistance for new technology products and services. With years of real-life product development, management and marketing experience, the team offers insights that only result from dealing directly with the technical issues and business challenges of technology companies. www.uncommoninnovation.com

PR/Media Relations

inMedia Public Relations
For nearly ten years, both start-up and established technology ventures have profited from the strategic and focused global media and analyst coverage generated for them by in media Public Relations Inc., a firm of senior counsellors with offices in Boston, Glasgow and Ottawa, and a growing client presence in Calgary. Products and companies have been successfully launched, young ventures have secured financing, strategic partnerships have been forged, profitable exits have been secured for investors, key employees have been recruited and revenue has been generated as a result of the measurable programs designed and implemented by in media. www.inmedia.com

Vibrance PR
Vibrance PR –  Kara Udziela created Vibrance PR in 2006 to offer the expertise of technology and social networking PR experts hailing from world-leading PR agencies and Fortune 500 companies at a fraction of the cost of big-name PR firms. The Vibrance PR team specializes in launching disruptive, fast-paced small companies using creative storytelling and powerful media relations skills. Vibrance PR is based in the Pacific Northwest, with expert counsel also based in New York City. www.linkedin.com/pub/0/150/753

Writers

Fiona Wren
A Calgary, Alberta-based writer with ten years experience, Fiona has produced internal, external and online marketing materials for a variety of companies, from major brands to fresh-faced newcomers. When she's not applying her knowledge of best practices to developing online content for a host of clients, she is a regular contributor to Home to Home Magazine. Fiona’s experience includes contributions to clients like Tynt, Evoco, and Digital Time Capture. Email Fiona at fionawren at shaw.ca .

Also see Sharon McIntyre and Kathryn Ward above.

Print Design & Graphic Identity

Atom Graphics
James Jensen and his team are a full service graphic design studio with deep strength in identity and print design. They are a client’s partner in creating effective communications based on thorough up front thinking and vibrant visual talent.  www.atom-graphics.com

Sinidex
Karen Schavemaker - An accomplished art director and designer, Karen is experienced in creating brands from a core idea and bringing them to life in a brand identity. Her experience includes Cambrian House, Shaw/StarChoice, Stormworks and FWJ Advertising and PR (now TMP). Email Karen at sinidextrix at gmail.com

John Vickers
John Vickers is a graphic designer specializing in corporate communications design. With over 25 years of experience he has designed over one-hundred corporate identities for industry, institutions and non profit organizations. A portfolio of his work is available on request. jvickers at shaw.ca

Squeeze Creative
Squeeze Creative is a unique design company known for their commitment to craft and creativity. Brianne Hamilton, Wilson Wong and the entire Squeeze team offer superior graphic design services to a range of clients. www.squeezecreative.com

Mike Grant Design
Mike Grant specializes in corporate design and high-end illustration. He's worked with clients as diverse as Encana, Shell Greyhound, Precision Drilling and Canadian Pacific Railway. He trained as a graphic designer and typographer in Blackpool, England in the early 80's. After graduating he worked for 12 years in Manchester, Britain's largest design centre outside of London. In 1993, Mike arrived to Calgary where he’s continued to make his mark. www.mikegrantdesign.com

Photography

John Gaucher Images
Come shoot with John! Adept at putting people at ease and bringing a fresh eye to images, John has the knack to capture the genuine character of the people he photographs. For companies wishing to bring a human face to their team and leadership, John is a great ally. He's trusted by magazines from Canadian Business to Alberta Venture in the domains of fashion through to tech. www.jgimages.ca

Website Planning, Design, Build and Web Maintenance

Cornerstone Technologies
Cameron Prockiw and his team have a wealth of experience in website design, development and promotion and specialize in the development and imlementation of web-based tools such as content management systems and e-commerce systems.
www.cs-tech.com.

Vertical Motion
Jason Jones, Jamie Pompu and their team at Vertical Motion have been designing and developing customized web applications  for over three years. Their team has skills that encompass graphic design, web development, business analysis, usability, integration, online marketing and project management. They have developed several customized applications to solve real-world problems for small to large sized businesses. www.verticalmotion.ca

Website Design Only

Sinidex
Karen Schavemaker – web design only - An accomplished art director and designer capable in multiple media, Karen is experienced bringing brands to life on the web, and in email and other online promotions. Karen does not build websites but is a strong ally and collaborator with technical teams and other partners to bring visual concepts live on the web. Former experience includes Cambrian House, Shaw/StarChoice, Stormworks and FWJ Advertising and PR (now TMP). Email Karen at sinidextrix at gmail.com

Neil Devine
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Neil Devine has worked for nearly 10 years helping clients relay their messages in the most effective and creative ways possible. Focusing on web design and online media, Neil has worked closely with clients ranging from small start-ups to large companies & not-for-profit organizations alike, such as Alberta Environment, Calgary Health Region, The Weiss Gallery, Cambrian House, and many others. He is recognized for his ability to meld form and function, ensuring everything he works on is both visually enticing and usable. www.neildevine.com.

Website optimization, SEO and online marketing specialist

FoundPages
The team at FoundPages offer website development, website optimization for better conversion of visitors to buyers, and online marketing and search engine optimization services to generate traffic and leads online. www.foundpages.com

Vovia Online Marketing
Vovia offers strategic online marketing, ensuring their customers maximize their marketing spend.  Services include search engine optimization, pay per click advertising, conversion optimization, social media marketing, link building, content writing, and domain consultation.
www.vovia.com

Software Development

Arcurve
Arcurve is a premium software services company with a focus on software development and delivery. We contribute honesty and excellence in the advice we provide and in the work that we do. From architecture to deployment, our experienced small teams are motivated to produce results and exude a culture of execution. www.arcurve.com.

Vertical Motion
Jason Jones, Jamie Pompu and their team at Vertical Motion have been designing and developing customized web applications  for over three years. Their team has skills that encompass graphic design, web development, business analysis, usability, integration, online marketing and project management. They have developed several customized applications to solve real-world problems for small to large sized businesses. www.verticalmotion.ca

Hosting

Cornerstone Technologies www.cs-tech.com
Register.com www.register.com

IT Support

Kismet
Kismet Solutions offers expert, innovative and personalized technical service focused on the small and medium sized business market. www.kismet-solutions.com

ITMatters
IT Matters is Calgary's award winning Microsoft Small Business Specialist delivering technology solutions that fit your business. Our solutions are built on proven technologies that are delivered using best practices by over 30 IT Professionals. www.itmatters.ca

Event & Tradeshow Assists

Display Dynamics
A full-service trade show exhibit company, Display Dynamics assists from the development of conceptual hardware drawings, to the fabrication and even the shipping, set up and through to dismantle. With full in-house design and printing capabilities, they can co-ordinate all aspects of trade show exhibits. www.displaydynamics.ca

Printers

Emerson Clarke
A full-service printing facility, Emerson Clarke handles print needs large and small. They offer an expert technical staff, cost effective computer to plate system and a new Heidelberg PrintMaster for extended, full colour, high speed printing. www.ecprinting.ca

Apache
When high-quality matters Apache stands out as a service team who partners with customers to meet or exceed their print needs and expectations. www.apacheprint.ca

Carbon Copy
Provide digital printing, CADD, reproduction and print services, Carbon Copy delivers fast-turnaround reliable quality printed products. www.carboncopydigital.com

Little Rock
Delivering quality consistently to customers that demand fast turnaround at competitive pricing. www.littlerockdocuments.com

MinuteMan Press
When speed and low cost really matter, Minuteman Press can be a good fit. www.minutemanpress.com/



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