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Growing the BlackBerry Bumper Crop:
Why RIM Thrives in Canada’s Technology Triangle

More than 20 years ago, University of Waterloo student Mike Lazaridis started a small company called Research In Motion (RIM). Since then, he has made two big discoveries: the first was the technology that sparked the birth of the BlackBerry; the second was that everything he needed to build a global, multi-billion dollar company could be found in Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Why RIM Thrives in Canada’s Technology Triangle		  
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Showcasing Applied Health Informatics in Waterloo Region


“The Waterloo Region is at the core of an unmatched matrix of business and technology success facilitators:
  • a pool of top talent from Canada’s best constellation of post-secondary schools
  • Canada’s most direct routes to multiple crossing to US markets
  • Canada’s largest international airport
  • a tremendously contagious community spirit of success
  • one of the best networks of businesses and support organizations anywhere
And, all this is neatly wrapped up in an outstanding, safe, economical place to live."

John Keating, CEO
COM DEV