For Immediate Release

GoForth Institute Supports Technology Entrepreneurs with Sponsorship of Calgary Technologies

CALGARY, February 10, 2010 –- GoForth Institute announced its support of Calgary’s technology entrepreneurs by becoming a contributing sponsor of Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) and the Alastair Ross Technology Centre (ARTC).  The Alastair Ross Technology Centre, named after the founding chairman of Calgary Technologies Inc., is a 120,000 square foot office, laboratory and social space home to 40 resident and 70 virtual technology companies.

“The energy you feel when you walk through the doors of the Alastair Ross Technology Centre is just electric,” said Dr. Leslie Roberts, “We’re thrilled to support the work of Calgary’s technology entrepreneurs and are honoured to be part of the Calgary Technologies community,” she said.

GoForth Institute will hold its Calgary classroom entrepreneurship education at the Alastair Ross Technology Centre starting Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

“It is a great pleasure to have Leslie and the GoForth Team as a client, sponsor and contributor to the building of the entrepreneurial skill set of Calgarians, and Canadians,” said John Masters, President & CEO, Calgary Technologies Inc.  “Welcome to the Alastair Ross Technology Centre, and we look forward to a grand adventure.”

About Calgary Technologies:
Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) works with entrepreneurs to help them accelerate the success of their technology company, and looks for opportunities to help businesses make connections within the sector. Established in 1981 as a joint partnership with the City of Calgary, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the University of Calgary, CTI is a not-for-profit organization and offers a suite of programs, services and resources for business commercialization and incubation.  For more information visit www.calgarytechnologies.com.

About GoForth Institute:
GoForth Institute is a private, nationwide institute dedicated to entrepreneurial education. As the only institute of its kind in Canada, GoForth provides effective, relevant and timely education and on-going support during venture start-up and growth. Founded by Dr. Leslie Roberts, a veteran entrepreneur and established leader in entrepreneurship education and research, GoForth Institute aims to help entrepreneurs succeed with knowledge, passion and excellence.  For more information, visit www.goforthinstitute.com.

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