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SUMMARY:OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN  – Thinking of Starting your own Business?
DESCRIPTION:This session will go over the key considerations in early entrepreneurship – brought directly to you\, in the County!\n\n\nThinking of starting your own business? \n8:30-9:30 – Workshop \nThis introductory session will walk you through the basic first steps of entrepreneurship\, from exploring an idea and deciding whether it’s worth pursuing\, to understanding what it actually takes to get started. You’ll also learn about the free advisory services and lending options available at Community Futures Peterborough to help you take your next step. \n9:30-noon- Networking / Open House \nThis short workshop will be followed by a networking session where you can meet other entrepreneurs\, talk about your ideas\, discuss support options\, and ask questions!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/thinking-of-starting-your-own-business-otonabee-south-monaghan/
LOCATION:21 3rd St – Training Room\, 21 3rd Street\, Otonabee-South Monaghan\, ON\, K0L 2G0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Made in Canada: Marketing Claims & Compliance Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Better safe than sorry\, eh? What small and medium businesses need to know about competition law.\n\n\nWhat small and medium businesses need to know about competition law compliance\, with a focus on Made in Canada claims! \nMany small business owners don’t know about competition law. For those who do\, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business.  \nJoin this webinar to learn about: \n1. Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs \n2. How the Competition Bureau helps protect and promote competition \n3. How to protect your business with compliance measures \nWho Should Attend? \n1) Small business owners and managers \n2) Entrepreneurs and founders \n3) Marketing professionals \n4) Business advisors at business support organizations \nAbout The Competition Bureau \nThe Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Our actions are guided by the principle that competition is good for Canadians. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/made-in-canada-marketing-claims-compliance-essentials/
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SUMMARY:Understanding how AEO Changes Getting Found & What to do Next
DESCRIPTION:"From traditional Google rankings to AI-driven "Answer Engines\," how businesses are discovered is changing.\n\n\n“From traditional Google rankings to AI-driven “Answer Engines\,” how businesses are discovered is changing. This session is designed to unite businesses on the next frontier of digital marketing: Answer/AI Engine Optimization (AEO). \nSearch is changing — and so is how buyers discover your business. In this webinar\, we’ll break down why traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) alone is no longer enough and how Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is reshaping modern growth strategies. \nWe’ll cover: \n– Why AI tools are disrupting the traditional search funnel of SEO- How buyers are discovering brands before ever visiting a website- What AI systems actually reward in content- Why “ranking” is no longer the same as visibility- How marketing teams need to rethink content strategy moving forward \nIf your team is still optimizing only for clicks\, this session will show you what comes next. This webinar is best suited for those in the beginner stage of learning about AEO\, and who may already be working on their SEO.” \nAbout the Presenter: Born and raised in Ontario\, Taylor Partridge is a Marketing Solutions Manager at ThinkFuel Inc\, with expertise in aligning marketing\, sales\, and technology. Taylor focuses on helping B2B companies drive real pipeline growth through strategic demand generation and inbound marketing. Taylor is passionate about building strong partnerships that help clients reach their goals and see measurable impact. Her experience spans a wide range of industries—from startups to established brands—where she has helped transform complex challenges into clear\, scalable success plans. \nHer superpower lies in uncovering what truly drives client outcomes and turning those insights into actionable strategies that foster long-term retention\, satisfaction\, and growth. \nHer mantra: Always keep learning. Stay humble. Stay thankful. Because great marketing starts with listening\, partnership\, and a little bit of boldness.
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SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Bribery Risks and Canada’s Anti-Corruption Laws
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate foreign bribery risks\, comply with Canadian anti-corruption laws\, and expand into global markets with confidence.
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SUMMARY:Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Market Research\n\n\nWith so much information available\, from multiple sources\, business owners need to access key resources that impact their business. Learn how to tap into already existing data and sources to help you analyze your industry\, competitors\, financing opportunities and current and potential customers. Discover how this knowledge can inform your key business decisions\, by learning how to ask the right questions\, collect key data and interpret that information.\n \nPlease note: Registered participants will be provided with a Zoom link and login information in a separate email prior to the session.
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SUMMARY:Launch & Grow Your Tech & Food Venture: Ecosystem Overview Session
DESCRIPTION:Ideal applicants are attending Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture series\, and Launch & Grow Your Food Venture series\n\n\nABOUT THE WORKSHOP 3 of 3 \nLaunch & Grow Your Tech Venture series presented by YSpace\, York University & Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre: \nDescription: This session will provide an overview to the ecosystem partners that are available to you as an entrepreneur. Topics will include various resources and support in areas such as education\, mentorship\, funding\, community\, as well as other topics. You will leave the session with a good knowledge of how to continue with your business idea. \n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nNafis Ahmed\, YSpace \nNafis joined York University in 2020 after spending 5 years with the Legal Innovation Zone at Ryerson University – the world’s first incubator dedicated to legal tech. Nafis is a driven leader with a strong background in developing entrepreneurial ecosystems\, fueling startup growth\, and building communities and has supported startups in various stages of their development across the GTA tech community. \nPrevious to the Legal Innovation Zone\, Nafis was part of the operations team at The DMZ\, and was also a Co-Founder of NuLens Innovation\, using entrepreneurial frameworks to facilitate innovation projects and initiatives. He is deeply involved in startup and social innovation initiatives through his volunteer activities\, and is passionate about supporting individuals pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nJudy Wong\, Program Advisor\, Co-founder of Food Accelerator @ YSpace \nJudy has over 25 years of experience in the food industry leading multiple Fortune 500 teams at Kraft\, Mondelez and The Nielsen Company. She is passionate about motivating and coaching startup leaders to accelerate through developing a winning mindset\, elevating knowledge\, and enhancing a high performing team to lead the change. \nShe is an intra-preneur and an entrepreneur. She has experience growing startup divisions through aggressive double-digit growth in revenue and fast-growing teams to support. Judy is also the Founder of Pivot Perspectives\, a leadership coaching organization for food startups. \nMost recently\, she co-founded the YSpace Food Accelerator at York University\, the first regional Food Accelerator in Ontario\, which helps startups in the food industry to build effective business plans\, validate with consumers\, and connect with industry leaders. She also teaches Entrepreneurship and Leadership at Seneca College of Arts and Technology. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you in partnership with YSpace‘s Venture Catalyst program\, and Food Accelerator program. \nVaughan-based entrepreneurs participating in each series have the opportunity to apply for a provincial grant of up to $5\,000 through the Vaughan Starter Company Plus program\, designed to help implement and execute on the plans created through this training series. Learn more at: https://vaughanbusiness.ca/starter-company-plus/. \n\n\nWorkshop dates for the Launch & Grow Your Food Venture series and Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture series: \n\nFood & Beverage: Launch & Grow Your Food Venture: How to Start F&B business Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 9 • 5 PM – 6 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nFood & Beverage: Launch & Grow Your Food Venture: AMA Fireside Chat Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 16 • 5 PM – 6 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nTech: Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture: How to Build a Tech Startup Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 9 • 1 PM – 2 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nTech: Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture: AMA Fireside Chat Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 16 • 1 PM – 2 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nCombined- Ecosystem Overview: Launch & Grow Your Tech & Food Venture: Ecosystem Overview Session Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 23 • 1 PM – 2:30 PM EDT | Eventbrite
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/launch-grow-your-tech-food-venture-ecosystem-overview-session/
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SUMMARY:AI for Non-Technical Business Owners [In-Person]
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on workshop for non-technical founders. Learn the basics\, then build your own AI tool in 2 hours.\n\n\nDescription \nMaybe you’ve used AI to clean up an email or fix a bit of writing. It worked fine\, but you’re not sure where else it fits\, and you don’t have time to go figure it out. \nThat’s exactly who this is for. We’ll start with the basics in plain language: what AI actually is\, what it can and can’t do for a small business\, and how to use it without putting your business at risk. Then we build. You’ll set up your own AI tool\, load it with what it needs to know about your business\, and hand it a real task before you walk out the door. \nOne thing to be clear about. This session is for owners who are serious about putting AI to work\, not for dabbling. AI makes the work easier\, but it doesn’t replace the systems underneath it. Come ready to build something you’ll actually use. \nWhat you’ll walk out with: \n\nA clear picture of what AI can actually do for your business\, and what it can’t\nThe know-how to give AI the right context so it knows your business and doesn’t sound like AI wrote it\nYour own AI tool\, built live in the room\, step by step\nReview of two simple tools you can add to your arsenal that save hours every week\nThe Small Business AI Toolkit\, yours to keep\n\nYour host is Youssef Botros\, founder of GRND Consulting. Youssef isn’t a tech person\, he’s an operator. He was employee #1 at Mobile Klinik\, where he built the processes\, systems and training that grew the company to 90+ locations before its $165M acquisition by Telus. Today he helps Main Street businesses eliminate chaos and owner-dependency by installing systems made for growth. \nWhat to bring \nA laptop and a paid Claude subscription. The Pro plan is $20 USD per month and that’s all you need. Just subscribe before you arrive\, that’s it. We’ll do the setup together in the room\, so there’s nothing to prepare.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-for-non-technical-business-owners-in-person/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 2C5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Essentials: Start-Up 101: Regulations\, Registering & Licenses
DESCRIPTION:Join the  VBEC team for a group session on all you need to know about regulations\, business licenses\, and steps to registering your business
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneur-essentials-start-up-101-regulations-registering-licenses-17/
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SUMMARY:Men Founders Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and informative evening with networking opportunities after the presentation. Meet and share your experiences.\n\n\nJoin us for an empowering evening celebrating the innovation\, resilience\, and leadership of men entrepreneurs at Male Founders Night! This event brings together trailblazing men from diverse industries to share their stories\, strategies\, and insights. \n \nWhether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur\, an aspiring founder\, or simply passionate about supporting men in business\, Male Founders Night is the perfect opportunity to be inspired\, network\, and learn. \n \nDon’t miss out on this chance to celebrate and connect with some of the brightest minds in the entrepreneurial world. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/men-founders-night-5/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
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