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TSX Ignite 2016 Live Events Series Visits Halifax On May 10 - First-Ever Market Close Ceremony In Nova Scotia On May 9

Date 04/05/2016

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange continue this year's TSX Ignite live event series in Halifax on Tuesday, May 10. On Monday, May 9, the Exchanges along with representatives from Clearwater Seafoods will close the market from Bedford.

Founded in 2014 in collaboration with Canadian incubators and accelerators, this innovative program is designed to help support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. TSX Ignite provides companies with insights from Canada's business leaders on how to build and grow great companies.

The events bring together leading business executives and advisors from across the country to share experiences and best practices with entrepreneurs from all sectors. Topics will include keys to raising capital, how to deliver a great pitch, understanding unique funding options, and stories of growth and transition.

Market Close

WHERE: Clearwater Seafoods
757 Bedford Highway
Bedford, Nova Scotia
WHEN: Monday, May 9, 2016
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. AT
AGENDA: Welcome remarks
Celebratory Toast
15-second count down to closing
Closing of the market
FEATURED SPEAKERS: Shaun McIver, Chief Client Officer, Equity Capital Markets, TMX Group
Ian D. Smith, CEO, Clearwater Seafoods

Live Event

WHERE: Marriott Harbourfront
1919 Upper Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AT
AGENDA: Welcome & Introduction
Delivering Great Pitches (panel)
Transitioning from a Start-Up to a Successful Company (fireside chat)
Preparing to Raise Money (panel)
Funding Options that You're Probably Ignoring (panel)
Thinking Big: The Success of Atlantic Canada (fireside chat)
FEATURED SPEAKERS: Brad Langille, President & CEO, GoGold Resources Inc.
Travis McDonough, CEO, Kinduct Technologies
Stephen Nicolle, Board Member & Former CEO, STI Technologies Ltd.
Fred Ors, Acting CEO, Immunovaccine Inc.
Som Seif, President & CEO, Purpose Investments


For a full list of all speakers, please visit www.tsxignite.com/halifax