Business Experience You Can Access
A not for profit organization, the ISCM has an accomplished cadre of mentors, advisors, partners and staff who deliver a variety of invaluable programs and services that are tailored towards taking small and medium enterprises to the next level. They include, but are not limited to:
- Business mentoring and advisory services;
- financial expertise and investment support;
- entrepreneurial training programs and meetings;
- market research, export development, seminars & workshops; and
- connecting to government programs and funding.
The ISCM's seasoned group of advisors and mentors provide guidance in all key business development areas. With many years of combined experience and service, our team has "been there" and can address your day-to-day or strategic challenges through individual mentoring or small group workshops.
For a no obligation exploratory meeting, please register online as an ISCM Client to meet with members of our centre. The ISCM provides this service at no charge to qualified companies.
New Chief Operating Officer Joins ISCM Team
Markham, August 3rd, 2010 · The ISCM is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Laurin as the centre's new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jeremy brings a wealth of experience to his position, having been active in the technology sector as both an investor and an entrepreneur in Ontario for over 15 years.
Before joining ISCM he was with the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and the Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) where he was instrumental in helping to support a portfolio of 35 start-up companies. Jeremy was directly responsible for the fund's ICT and digital media sector.
Prior to joining OCE Jeremy was a technology entrepreneur having co-founded his first of three IT firms in Kingston, Ontario in 1995. Throughout his career he has successfully authored patents and has been responsible for raising private equity, growing the IP assets of the firms he has led and creating shareholder value. Jeremy has also worked internationally - opening offices throughout the European Union, China, Korea, Japan and the United States.
In 2000 he was recognized by St. Lawrence College with the prestigious Alumni of Distinction Award. In 2001 Jeremy was honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award and in that same year his company was recognized with the Business of the Year award from the Bank of Nova Scotia.
