In this episode, host David Abrams is in conversation with Jamie Petten, President & Executive Director of the Kanata North Business Association. We learn about Jamie’s career journey, having spent the last decade working in Kanata North Technology Park, Canada’s largest technology park. She initially worked for the L-SPARK Accelerator program, transitioning more recently into leading the Kanata North Business Association and Hub350 Accelerator. Her story began on the west-end cliffs of Jamaica, supporting two Canadian entrepreneurs building a boutique destination hotel, restaurant and spa. Jamie draws on her experience in the hospitality industry as she continues to guide KNBA into the future. She discusses the need for human connection to feel our best mentally, but also highlights the need to think more globally and embrace the changes in thinking around how we live, work, play, learn and innovate. Since launching Hub350 in October 2021, Jamie shared that it has seen over 6,000 visitors – connecting in person for hot desking, larger events, community town halls, company gatherings and more. She facilitates a dialogue around how the technology park will continue to evolve in response to emerging needs. In order to attract and retain talent, a big part of the conversation amongst all of the stakeholders is adding new opportunities to live and play at the park, and making new investments to enhance physical workspaces. Jamie is very enthusiastic about the opportunity for HILO to play a role in helping to connect all the partners in the park and promote all of the park’s activities. She loves innovation and Kanata North Technology Park's role in supporting its community members!  

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