• Session 1: Planning Your Next – Starting the Succession Journey

    Learn more about the steps involved in succession planning, what you need to consider today, and the options you have when selling Up to 80% of small businesses wind down when the owner decides to retire, leaving money on the table for owners and holes in our downtowns. Your business has value and the ability […]

  • DOURO-DUMMER – Thinking of Starting your own Business?

    Council Chambers, Douro-Dummer Municipal Office 894 South Street, Douro-Dummer, ON, Canada

    This session will go over the key considerations in early entrepreneurship – brought directly to you, in the County! Thinking of starting your own business? 8:30-9:30 – Workshop This 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 […]

  • AI Chats: Demystifying AI

    Durham Region HQ Oshawa Room 605 Rossland road East, Whitby, ON, Canada

    Many business owners hear about AI every day but what does it mean for their business. This first session focuses on practical understanding Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses market, communicate, create content, serve customers, and improve productivity. Many business owners feel overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or hesitant to ask questions. The AI Peer […]

  • Retention That Sticks: Simple Systems to Keep Customers Longer

    Brampton Entrepreneur Centre 41 George Street South, Brampton, ON, Canada

    Reduce churn and boost renewals with a practical retention framework, clear strategies, and tools you can apply immediately. ABOUT THE SESSION In this session, participants will be introduced to a proven, repeatable framework designed to reduce customer churn and increase renewal rates—without the need to add headcount. The session will explore three core retention strategies: […]

  • Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning

    VentureNorth, Lower Level Board Room 270 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    Looking to start your business but not sure where to start? Learn how to properly set up and plan for a successful new venture. This workshop will walk you through the key considerations when starting a business and help you build a clear roadmap for moving forward. You’ll explore the basics of business planning, learn […]

  • Standout in the Sea of AI Content

    In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to combine the efficiency of AI with the human qualities that make a brand memorable. AI has made content creation faster, but it has also made it easier for every brand to look and sound the same. How do you create content that feels genuinely different, connects with […]

  • (WEBINAR) Smart Hiring for Start-ups: The Co-op Model

    Are you facing staffing challenges, need extra project support, or want to bring in a fresh perspective to your organization? ZOOM LOGIN DETAILS WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU Join the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre and the University of Toronto, as we discuss ways to minimize your costs, while maximizing your profits. Are you facing staffing challenges, […]

  • Session 2: Name Your Price – What is Your Business Worth?

    Discover how businesses are valuated and how to improve the value of yours with the guidance of Yohaan Thommy of MNP. Does your business have value? Do you have a number in mind? Valuating a business can be a complex process and is usually done by a business valuator, but before you begin the sale […]