FOURTH ANNUAL RISING STARS EVENT

Event date: September 27th, 2006

On-line at www.risingstars.ca


The Greater Moncton Knowledge Industry Network is once again hosting the New Brunswick Rising Stars Recognition Event for Knowledge Workers.

There are “stars” living among us and we need your to help to find them! “The people that we are looking for are the ”unsung heroes” of New Brunswick’s Knowledge Industry.” says this year’s event Chair, Stephanie Turner. “And we are not just talking about Software Developers or even people working in traditional IT firms. There are hundreds of companies in New Brunswick employing high tech workers. We want to find these workers and celebrate their contribution to the Knowledge Industry in New Brunswick”.

Take for example Gino Legacy, who was chosen as a Rising Star in 2005. Gino is the IT Senior Analyst (Atlantic/Quebec) for Pepsi Bottling Group. “The Rising Stars program has helped me expand my knowledge based network. Working for a non-IT firm, I don't have as many opportunities to socialize with people in the knowledge industry. The many networking activities organized by the Rising Stars program have given me that opportunity. The Rising Stars mentorship program has opened my eyes to many potential future opportunities I may not have realized where available otherwise.”

This year’s gala evening event will take place on September 27th. Once chosen, this year’s Rising Stars will join the 37 past winners of the program in following an 8 month long mentorship program.

The Rising Stars program has been developed to recognize the talent that we have here in the province and to offer an opportunity for professional development and networking with Knowledge Industry peers. If these talented individuals feel their contribution is valued, they are more likely to remain in the Province and contribute to the long term prosperity of the province.

The call for nominations will open on April 21st at 4 p.m. at an official ceremony during the Geeks on Ice Tournament.

Event: Kick off of the 2006 Rising Stars Call for Nominations
Date: Friday April 21st, 2006
Location: Slapshot Bar and Grill (Tim Hortons 4Plex Ice Rink at the CN Sportsplex).

The Greater Moncton Knowledge Industry Network (GMKIN) is a group of private sector companies in our region that have come to together (with the help of Enterprise Greater Moncton) in an organized fashion to help promote the sector.

For information regarding nominations or sponsorship opportunities visit www.risingstars.ca


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For further information or for a French copy of this release, please communicate with Stephanie Turner, Marketing Coordinator, Rising Star Committee Tel: (506) 867-0926 ext 106 stephanie.turner@greatermoncton.org