Canada Ramius Sets Tender

Ramius Corporation Inc. Ramius is a highly innovative information technology company. To ensure its growth the business will receive a repayable contribution of 300000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. With this financial assistance Ramius will be able to reach a new market segment for its flagship product Recollective.More specifically the Government of Canadas assistance will help Ramius use the resources required to promote its software and overhaul its website.Founded in 1998 Ramius develops specialized online community and social network management software for collaboration and commercial research purposes. The company has marketed three software products since its creation. While CommunityZero 1999 and Sixent 2008 are intended for internal corporate communications services Recollective 2011 is designed for qualitative marketing research.As a true economic driver innovation helps our businesses grow and benefits communities and the middle class. Businesses need to be able to rely on adequate resources to create and market innovative products. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovative businesses like Ramius.QuotesWith its cutting-edge ideas Ramius has seized the opportunity to innovate and stimulate its growth and is a perfect example of the entrepreneurial spirit that the Government of Canada wants to encourage and support. I am proud that CED is supporting this business which has demonstrated its expertise and is ready to expand into new markets.Greg Fergus Member of Parliament for HullAylmerOur government is laying the foundation for Canadians to become more competitive and succeed in the global economy. Todays investment is in line with Canadas competitive advantages through Ramiuss marketing efforts and will boost economic growth. It will also create good middle-class jobs for Canadians.The Honourable Navdeep Bains Minister responsible for CEDRamius Corporation is grateful for the generous support of CED. These funds will be used to further accelerate the already rapidly growing adoption of our Recollective insights software by marketing research agencies and enterprises worldwide.Alfred A. Jay CEO Ramius Corporation