Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a government-owned financial institution established in 1944, headquartered in Montreal. It aims to foster economic growth and job creation by providing financial products and services primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. BDC offers a range of services, including business loans, subordinate financing, venture capital, and consulting support in areas such as strategic planning and human resource management. The bank serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, technology, and tourism. With a network of over 100 offices, BDC operates in both official languages, ensuring access to its services for a diverse clientele nationwide.
BlackBridge is focused on providing end to end solutions across the geospatial value chain. This includes satellite operations, ground station services, data center and geocloud solutions, and worldwide satellite imagery distribution through over 100 BlackBridge partners, combined with the creation of value added products and services.
HPC Energy Services, based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in horizontal drilling technologies. The company provides integrated oil and gas services that are designed to adapt to the evolving demands of the drilling industry. By offering a range of tools and solutions that enhance efficiency from the drilling rig to the drill bit, HPC Energy Services aims to support its customers in optimizing their operations.
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging develops and markets cardiovascular post-processing software for the evaluation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT images. It offers cmr42, a cardiovascular post-processing software for viewing and analyzing cardiovascular MR (CMR) images; ct42, a cardiovascular post-processing software for viewing and analyzing CCT images; cvi42, an integrated cardiovascular post-processing software for viewing and analyzing CMR and CCT images; and report42, a software solution that facilitates the documentation and reporting of CMR and CCT images. Circle Cardiovascular Imaging also provides product support, and training and education services for its software. Its software is used in the treatment of various indications, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction/scar, non-ischemic CM, myocarditis, valvular heart disease, cardiac masses, pericardial disease, pulmonary angiography, atrial fibrillation, carotid disease, and thoracic aortic disease. Its software is used by physicians and healthcare institutions in clinical and research settings. Circle Cardiovascular Imaging markets its software through a network of distributors worldwide. Kelly Cherniwchan founded it in 2007, with its headquarters in Calgary in Canada.
Hatsize Learning Corporation specializes in providing cloud-based training labs for software and IT hardware products globally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, the company offers hands-on training sessions for technology and training organizations through its integrated platform. This platform enables the transition of instructor-led and self-paced IT training to the cloud, featuring solutions that cover VMware, Citrix, academic, and custom labs. Hatsize's TrueLab software allows users to access complex lab environments over the internet, while its management system ensures each lab is configured to meet individual needs. Additionally, TrueLab includes tools for instructors and marketers to monitor user interactions and a business intelligence engine that tracks lab usage, providing valuable insights into partner experience and performance metrics.