About Spark Innovation

Our Mission

To create an affordable, all-inclusive, collaborative workspace that provides curated programming, tech resources, networking opportunities and expertise to assist SME's (Small-Medium Enterprise) in Niagara Falls to grow, scale, create jobs and diversify the economy.

Our Vision

To be a valuable resource to encourage and support entrepreneurialism as well as innovation in Niagara.

Our Values

Inclusivity
Collaboration
Innovation
Respect

Spark In Action

Creativity is best found in open, positive, collaborative spaces – and Spark provides one of the best! Founded in 2016, Spark has grown into an eco-system of SME’s (Small-Medium Enterprise) that have impacted Niagara’s economy through growth and partnerships.

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Staff

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Dan

Bordenave

CEO

Language

English I Spanish

Skills

  • Pitching
  • Product Strategy
  • Intellectual Property
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Joseph

Tremblett

IT Manager

Language

English

Skills

  • Programming
  • UI/UX Design
  • Tech Solutions
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Nicole

Smith

Office & Communications Manager

Language

English | French

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Grant Writing
  • Project Management
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Emma

Arnott

Marketing & Branding Manager

Language

English

Skills

  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing Campaigns
  • Brand Management
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Mike

Murray

Facilities Manager

Language

English

Skills

  • Mechanical
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Renovations
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Upinder

Singh

Project Engineer Coordinator

Language

English I Hindi I Punjabi

Skills

  • Product development & Strategies
  • Management strategies
  • Consultant practices
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Katie

Valeri

Member and Community Relations

Language

English

Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Mediation
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Dave

McKechnie

Tech Coordinator

Language

English | French

Skills

  • Mechanical design/Manufacturing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • 3D Technologies Specialist
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Jill

Skoblenick

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Language

English

Skills

  • Website Design
  • Wordpress
  • Graphic Design
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Amal

Qayum

Digital Marketing Assistant

Language

English I French I Arabic I Hindi I Urdu

Skills

  • Market Research
  • Report Writing
  • Digital Marketing
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Brianna

Sousa

Digital HR Assistant

Language

English

Skills

  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • HR Laws/Regulations
  • Administration
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Jacky

Khotsamit

Senior Makerspace Technologist

Language

English

Skills

  • CAD Design
  • Machinist
  • Reverse Engineering
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