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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: BIG BANG ERP
Big Bang ERP is one of many tech based companies that are setting up their home base here in District Centrale. They are not alone in DC, currently several ‘ERP’ companies are based in the area (ERP is an industry focused on designing software for companies who want to implement automated business management). Big Bang […]
DC Citizen: Glen Rotchin
The changing face of District Central The story of District Central is a real Canadian story. A DC citizen who knows more than most about the changes this neighborhood has undergone is building manager and author, Glen Rotchin. Glen represents the third generation of his family’s involvement with the neighborhood, an involvement that dates back […]
Top 10 takeouts in DC
Hangry [Han-gry] A state of displeasure caused by being hungry AF. DC can seem a bit deserted once 5pm rolls around. If you happen to be working late, you might think you are even at a loss for basic needs such as conversation, and food. Not true, my friends. Not true. Here is a quick […]
The fab three: DCMTL artists spotlight
What if Art Ruled the World? You could make the case that a neighbourhood only becomes really vibrant once it has attracted a collective of artists to the area. Attracted by cheap property rates, artists bring their unique ideas, and emphasis on creative endeavors, and eventually recreate the vibe of the neighbourhood. Why? Because an […]
MusicNotes Talks at Collision – A Whole Track on Music and Tech
The main reason I headed down to New Orleans was to checkout the city and its renowned Jazz Festival. Another reason was the Collision Tech Conference. I’ve been involved in startups and technology for many years so it was obviously of interest. I was glad to see there was an entire track about music and […]
F.F.A.T Snaps| Week 18 | The Hocus Pocus ball at the McCord Museum
This years annual ball at the McCord museum was everything you would expect and more. A truly 5 star evening. There is no better way to say it. The event, which took place at L’Arsenal, was attended by the finest members of Montreal high society. The staff at the museum prepared a memorable evening. Inspired […]
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT : Restaurant Pasta Bar
Here at DCMTL Blog we are always on the lookout for great places to eat. With that in mind, we decided it’s time to shine the spotlight on one of the staples of Central District’s Chabanel street: the Pasta Bar. Established in 1989, the Restaurant Pasta Bar is fast approaching 30 years in the neighbourhood. […]
Women Techmakers MTL 2017: We have an inclusion problem in tech
“We have to make our own opportunities, because men aren’t going to do it for us,” Alicia V. Carr from Atlanta declared during her keynote the first morning of Women Techmakers MTL. She should know – at 51, she taught herself Objective C, and used it to build an iOS app to combat domestic violence. […]
Business in the spotlight: Pixmob
DCMTL Blog had the chance to interview Pixmob’s Marketing and communications director Simon St-Germain. We see their technology a little bit everywhere these days. Did you have a chance to attend Montreal’s Fashion Tech event, at the McCord museum, organised by Montreal’s digital spring? Those white luminous watches that doubled as business cards 3.0, were […]