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SUMMARY:Social Enterprise 101: The Intersection of Profit and Purpose (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:What exactly is a social enterprise? How do you start one? And where can you go for help?\n\n\nNote: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the virtual event page.\n\nAbout the workshop: \nAre you curious about how business can be used as a force for good? Join us for an in-depth webinar that explores the world of social enterprise – a unique and growing business model that blends entrepreneurial strategies with a mission to create meaningful social\, environmental\, or cultural impact. \nIn this session\, you’ll gain a detailed understanding of what defines a social enterprise and how it differs from traditional for-profit businesses and non-profits. We’ll explore the key characteristics and models of social enterprises\, and learn about important legal and operational considerations\, such as choosing the right structure\, balancing profit and purpose\, and measuring social impact. \nThe webinar will also feature real-world examples of local social enterprises\, highlighting how they operate\, generate revenue\, and deliver measurable benefits to their communities. Whether you’re considering starting your own social enterprise or simply want to understand how they work\, these stories will provide inspiration and insight. \nAdditionally\, we will cover the support resources available to aspiring social entrepreneurs\, including funding opportunities\, mentorship programs\, business development services\, and local networks. \nThis session is perfect for entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, non-profit professionals\, students\, or anyone interested in building a more sustainable and equitable future through innovative business models. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore how you can turn your passion for social change into a viable and impactful enterprise. \nAbout CSED: \nThe Centre for Social Enterprise Development (CSED) offers a continuum of support for social enterprises in the Ottawa area\, including access to technical expertise\, coaching\, learning communities\, training\, and cross-sector partnerships. CSED works with its clients to develop their social enterprise plan and provide them with the tools\, strategies and support to perpetuate positive social change and grow profitably. \nwww.csedottawa.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/social-enterprise-101-the-intersection-of-profit-and-purpose-in-person/
LOCATION:Invest Ottawa\, 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-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T130000
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101: Money Map – Cash Flow Forecasting
DESCRIPTION:Understand how to effectively manage your cash flow for financial stability and growth.\n\n\nCash flow is the lifeblood of any business. In this workshop\, entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn how to effectively manage and forecast cash flow to ensure financial stability and growth. \nOutcomes:  \n\nUnderstand the importance of cash flow management.\nLearn how to create accurate cash flow forecasts.\nIdentify potential cash flow challenges and solutions.\nGain tools to monitor\, analyze\, and improve cash flow.\nStrategize for seasonal fluctuations and unexpected expenses.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-101-money-map-cash-flow-forecasting-3/
LOCATION:VentureNorth\, Lower Level Board Room\, 270 George Street North\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9J 3H1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Growth Journey: Market Entry & Customer Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Success requires more than simply introducing your product to a new audience. It requires understanding who your ideal customers are\,\n\n\nThe Growth Workshop Series helps business owners strengthen every area of their business through eight practical workshops focused on growth\, profitability\, leadership\, marketing\, sales\, operations\, and more. \nEach session is designed to provide actionable insights\, expert guidance\, and tools you can apply immediately to help your business grow with confidence. \nAttend individual workshops based on your needs or join us for the full series and build a stronger foundation for long-term success. \nBefore You Register \nThis program is designed for business owners who are serious about growth. Each workshop includes pre-work to help you prepare\, and active participation during the session is expected. These are interactive working sessions where you’ll apply tools and strategies directly to your business\, share ideas\, and learn alongside other entrepreneurs. \nIf you’re ready to roll up your sleeves\, challenge your thinking\, and leave with practical actions—not just notes—this program is for you. \nCome ready to participate. Leave ready to grow. ? \n— \nMarket Entry & Customer Acquisition\nEntering a new market can be one of the most exciting\, and challenging growth opportunities for a business. Success requires more than simply introducing your product or service to a new audience. It requires understanding who your ideal customers are\, how their needs differ\, what competitors are already doing\, and how to position your business in a way that stands out. \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to evaluate new market opportunities\, identify high-potential customer segments\, and adapt your products\, services\, pricing\, and messaging to meet the needs of a new audience. You’ll explore competitor and market research techniques\, develop a clear positioning strategy\, and create a practical customer acquisition plan designed to help you attract those critical first customers. \nUsing practical GrowthWheel® tools and exercises\, you’ll gain valuable insights into your target market\, uncover potential risks and opportunities\, and leave with a roadmap for entering new markets with greater confidence and a stronger chance of success.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/growth-journey-market-entry-customer-acquisition/
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Smart Hiring for Start-ups: The Co-op Model
DESCRIPTION:Join this 60-minute webinar on hiring students through Seneca Polytechnic.\n\n\nZOOM LOGIN DETAILS WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU\n \nJoin the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre and Seneca Polytechnic\, as we discuss ways to minimize your costs\, while maximizing your profits. \nCo-op students and interns offer a fantastic opportunity to bring on someone who is looking to gain experience working for an employer. The company recruiting the students can train them on a budget\, and at times free and then bring them on as staff if the student fits well in the role. The students are generally required to work a certain number of hours to graduate\, and can be paid or unpaid. WSIB is covered through the College with no additional costs. This gives the business owners an excellent opportunity to test local talent\, and bring on students that fit within their company culture. \nAre you an entrepreneur eager to grow your business and connect with exceptional talent? \n \nSeneca Works is heading to the City of Brampton to share insights on the value of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)\, the benefits of hiring co-op students\, and the funding opportunities available to help your small business thrive. \nEMPLOYER INFO PAGE \nWork-Integrated Learning – Seneca Polytechnic\, Toronto\, Canada \n \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nMeet the Seneca Works team in person and gain valuable knowledge about: \nTalent Acquisition: Discover Seneca’s diverse programs to find the right talent for your business needs—whether it’s software developers\, engineers\, or business professionals. \nFunding Opportunities: Learn about financial supports available to streamline your hiring and training processes. \nPartnership Building: Find out how to get started and cultivate a long-lasting relationship with Seneca Polytechnic. \n \nDon’t miss this opportunity to empower your business with the resources and talent it needs to succeed. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/webinar-smart-hiring-for-start-ups-the-co-op-model-3/
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SUMMARY:Beyond Start-Up
DESCRIPTION:Expert Roundtables for for scale-up-stage\, for-profit businesses.\n\n\nJoin us in kicking off Small Business Week with Beyond Start Up — a free\, interactive morning designed for established small businesses ready to grow\, scale\, and take their business to the next level. \nRotate through expert-led\, small-group roundtables where you’ll have 10 minutes each round to ask questions\, get practical advice\, and explore strategies for sustainable business growth. \nWhat to Expect\n? 8:30 AM — Registration\, coffee\, refreshments & networking \n? 9:00 AM — Expert roundtables begin \n? 10:15 AM — Networking & additional conversations \nAsk the Experts\nYou’ll have the opportunity to connect with professionals and ask burning questions such as: \n\nIf we’re exporting or expanding into new markets\, how can we learn what customs documentation\, export permits\, and logistics infrastructure are required?\nWhat happens if we have to draw on investments during a business downturn?\nWhen is using AI a risk to my business?\nHow do we know when to update versus when to stick with our existing branding? (Evolving your brand without losing recognition)\n\n& many more! \n \nWho Is This Event For?\nBeyond Start Up is designed for scale-up-stage businesses that are looking for practical advice and connections to help support their next stage of growth. \nPlease note: Registrants must represent a for-profit business. \nEvent Details\nMonday\, October 198:30 AM–10:30 AMShadfly House \n? Coffee & refreshments included?? FREE EVENT?? SPACE IS LIMITED — only 40 registrants! \nCome ready to ask questions\, make connections\, and walk away with practical ideas and advice to help your business grow.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/beyond-start-up/
LOCATION:The Shadfly House\, 151 Main Street East\, North Bay\, ON\, P1B 1A9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Buying a Business: What to Look For\, the Red Flags & How to Get It Financed
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who are considering purchasing an existing business.\n\n\nThinking about buying an existing business? \nThis session takes a full\, practical look at what it actually takes — starting with the fundamentals: what makes a business a good buy\, the signals that show a healthy business\, and the red flags that should make you walk away. \nWe’ll walk through the buying process step by step\, from defining what you’re looking for through due diligence and closing\, and cover how deals typically get structured. \nThen we’ll get into financing: how CSBFL works\, how lenders underwrite an acquisition\, and how to structure an offer that’s financeable from day one. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or exploring your next acquisition\, you’ll leave with a practical framework for evaluating opportunities and a realistic picture of the road from first look to closing. \nBIO: Ravisha Gupta\nRavisha is the founder and CEO of Capital Conclave is a boutique M&A advisory and business brokerage firm founded in January 2025\, helping Canadian entrepreneurs buy\, sell\, and finance small to mid-size businesses ($500K–$20M). In under two years\, the firm has closed 25+ transactions\, offering services spanning acquisition financing\, business valuation\, exit planning\, and CSBFL-based commercial lending. Founder & M&A Advisor works closely with buyers to structure financeable offers and with owners to prepare their businesses for a successful exit — bringing a banker’s lens to every deal.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/buying-a-business-what-to-look-for-the-red-flags-how-to-get-it-financed/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T133000
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UID:21987-1792411200-1792416600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Carbon Strategies for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical tools to lower emissions\, meet market demands\, and strengthen business performance.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/carbon-strategies-for-manufacturers/
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Smart Hiring for Start-ups: The Co-op Model
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 60-minute webinar on hiring students through University of Guelph-Humber.\n\n\nZOOM LOGIN DETAILS WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU\n \nJoin the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre and Guelph Humber\, as we discuss ways to minimize your costs\, while maximizing your profits. \nAre you a business looking to hire fresh talent in your company without breaking your bank account? Did you know there is a support service that can help you prepare your job posting and get you hiring the right individual faster\, quicker\, and more efficiently? Going through the co-op route\, you can test the waters with some of the brightest students and bring them on for a short duration without a long term commitment. \n \nWelcome to the Smart Hiring for Start-up Series\, where you will hear from an employment specialist from the most reputable Colleges and Universities in the Greater Toronto Area. Come learn about government subsidies\, program offerings\, and unpaid project based opportunities available to your business. Don’t miss out on this great chance to meet with the right contact that can connect you to the right students to help your business scale and grow. \n \nJoin us today! \nCareer & Placement Services | University of Guelph-Humber
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/webinar-smart-hiring-for-start-ups-the-co-op-model-4/
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SUMMARY:Building Your Business Platform
DESCRIPTION:This session helps entrepreneurs establish a clear and sustainable online presence that actually supports business growth.\n\n\nThis session helps entrepreneurs establish a clear and sustainable online presence that actually supports business growth. We cover how to position yourself as a real authority in your niche\, how to attract the right audience\, and how to create content that serves your business goals rather than just chasing trends. \nWe work through a 3-step Platform Framework together: \n1. Define your positioning\, your niche\, and what you want to be known for \n2. Outline where you should be showing up and cut everything that’s just noise \n3. Create a simple\, repeatable content system aligned with your actual business goals \nEveryone leaves with a platform plan built around their business\, as this workshop is very hands-on. \nAbout the Presenter: Natania Mason is a multi-passionate entrepreneur\, content creator\, public speaker\, and digital marketing strategist best known for helping women scale profitable online businesses without sacrificing their health\, families\, or long-term wellbeing. She is the founder of Natania Creates and Studio By M Agency\, a creative hub and digital marketing agency for business owners who want to grow their income\, and freedom while building sustainable businesses with digital marketing support. \nShe has helped thousands of go-getter entrepreneurs on a global scale\, double their monthly income through her marketing strategies and programs\, helped them quit their job\, and finally run the business of their dreams without the guesswork\, fear or overwhelm that often accompanies entrepreneurship.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/building-your-business-platform/
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Learn your Obligations – CRA Tax Session for Sole Proprietors
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for individuals/students who are thinking of starting their own business or who are already in business.\n\n\nJoin this FREE webinar if you are an individual/student who is thinking of starting their own business or who are already in business! \n \nDuring this seminar\, a Liaison Officer will: \n\nAnswer questions and address general tax-related concerns\nExplain common tax errors and demonstrate how to use financial benchmarking\nProvide information on various tools and services offered by the CRA\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\nTo learn more about the Liaison Officer Service\, visit here.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/webinar-learn-your-obligations-cra-tax-session-for-sole-proprietors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T143000
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SUMMARY:Leveling the Playing Field with Tech
DESCRIPTION:For SMB owners ready to compete with bigger players using accessible\, affordable tech built for real-world business needs.\n\n\nWhat We’ll Cover \n• The technology categories giving SMBs the biggest competitive advantage right now \n• How to build a lean\, high-impact tech stack without enterprise budgets or IT teams \n• Where SMBs are using AI\, automation\, and data tools to outperform larger competitors \n• The most common tech mistakes that waste money and slow growth — and how to avoid them \n• A practical framework for evaluating and adopting new technology with confidence \nThis session is practical\, direct\, and built for operators who want results — not a technology overview. If you’re ready to use tech as a growth tool and level the playing field against better-resourced competitors\, this is where to start. \n\n\nAbout The Speaker: Agnes Lan\nVP\, Sales of Change Connect Inc. \nAgnes Lan is a highly accomplished professional whose expertise bridges business strategy\, engineering\, and sales leadership. With a career rooted in the intersection of technology\, business development\, and revenue growth\, Agnes has built a reputation for delivering measurable impact in complex environments. \nAs the Founder and Vice President of Sales at Change Connect\, she brings a strategic lens to every engagement\, driving sustainable growth while cultivating long-term client partnerships. Her leadership is grounded in a results-driven mindset and an agile approach to today’s evolving business landscape. \nAgnes’s professional journey is a testament to the power of cross-disciplinary excellence. Her unique ability to synthesize technical depth with business acumen continues to position her as a dynamic force in sales and business strategy. \nHer work has earned national recognition\, including being featured on The Globe and Mail Report on Business list of Canada’s Top 15 Growing Women-Led Companies 2025 —a reflection of both her leadership and the success of the Change Connect team.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/leveling-the-playing-field-with-tech/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260920T135030Z
CREATED:20260920T135030Z
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UID:22005-1792521000-1792528200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs Connect: Business Unscripted: A Live Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Business Unscripted: A Live Roundtable with Nav Saini.\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs Connect Fall Series\, Proudly Sponsored by Meridian Credit Union \n\nNav will guide attendees through a highly interactive roundtable session focused on addressing real business challenges and opportunities. Tailored to the unique needs of each participant\, the discussion \nwill encourage collaboration\, problem-solving\, and knowledge sharing among peers. Attendees will benefit from practical insights\, fresh perspectives\, and a learning-on-the-go experience that can be applied directly to their businesses. \n \nABOUT THE PRESENTER\n\n\n\nNav Saini | Director of Commercial Business Banking – GTA West Team \nNav Saini is Director\, Business Banking at Meridian Credit Union\, bringing over 20 years of experience in commercial lending\, relationship management\, and business banking. She works closely with mid-market businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and commercial real estate investors across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of industries and asset classes\, including hospitality properties\, medical office buildings\, retail plazas\, industrial facilities\, and mixed-use developments. She is passionate about helping business owners navigate opportunities and challenges while building strong\, lasting relationships within the communities she serves.In addition to her professional responsibilities\, Nav has proudly served as an Ambassador to Mayor Patrick Brown for the past four years\, supporting initiatives that promote business engagement\, economic development\, and community growth throughout the City of Brampton. Beyond her professional role\, Nav is also an active supporter and volunteer with Hemophilia Ontario\, contributing to initiatives that raise \nawareness and support individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders. Her commitment to community involvement reflects her belief that strong businesses and strong communities thrive together.Through her collaborative approach\, industry expertise\, and dedication to community engagement\, Nav continues to make a meaningful impact on businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and the broader Brampton and GTA communities. \n \n— \n\n\nNote: If you require an accommodation\, please notify us by email at least 1 week before the event date at bec@brampton.ca \nTo cancel the accommodation\, we require 5 business days’ notice before the event date.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurs-connect-business-unscripted-a-live-roundtable/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
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