In the technology industry, we are constantly building on knowledge developed by others. The following references have been provided to assist those who want to improve their business through networking.

These references include industry organizations in British Columbia and other parts of North America.

A brief reference has also been provided to some of the agencies that provide equity and debt financing to the high technology community.

References contained in these pages are not intended as an endorsement of one industry group, or of one industry in preference to another. The decision about whether these organizations are of any benefit to you is a personal one.

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Computer & Technology Industry Organizations

B.C. Technology Industries Association
Business Software Alliance
Canadian Advanced Technology Association
Canadian Information Processing Society
National Research Council
b Directory of Computer and Communication Organizations
Vancouver Enterprise Forum

Industry Standards and Organizations

Directory of Standards and Organizations
American National Standards Institute
Canadian Standards Organization
ISO International Organization for Standardization
US National Institute of Standards and Technology

Business Information and Assistance

T-Net BC Technology News
TechnoGate
CanadaIT.com

Financing

Industry Canada's directory of Financing Providers
B.C. Advanced Systems Institute
Financing - A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
Federal Small Business Loans Act
Science Council of British Columbia
Business Development Bank of Canada
SEDAR Public company filings
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Information

Government Resources

Canada

Government Information
Canadian Parliamentary Home Page
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Industry Canada
Statistics Canada

British Columbia

B.C. Government Home Page

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