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SUMMARY:Building Business Value with Judith Pineault: Maximizing Business Value
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Today’s Business for Tomorrow’s Opportunities\nThree-part virtual Learning Lab series with Judith Pineault \nWhat makes a business valuable? \nBusiness value matters long before you’re ready to sell. Whether you’re focused on growth\, investment\, bringing in a partner\, or simply building a stronger business for the future\, understanding what drives value can help you make more strategic decisions today. \nThis session will introduce practical ways business owners can strengthen the value of their business and prepare for future opportunities. \nParticipants will explore: \n\nWhat drives business valuation\nFactors that can increase or reduce business value\nHow systems and processes can reduce dependence on the owner\nHow valuation connects with growth\, investment\, partnership\, and succession planning
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/building-business-value-with-judith-pineault-maximizing-business-value/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,Growth,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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SUMMARY:AI Chats: AI Governance\, Ethics & Risk
DESCRIPTION:As AI becomes integrated into daily operations\, business owners need to understand the risks alongside the opportunities.\n\n\nArtificial 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. \nThe AI Peer Circle is a facilitated learning community for entrepreneurs\, business owners\, service providers\, and professionals who want to explore AI together in a practical\, judgment-free environment. This is not a traditional workshop\, it’s not a sales event and it is in person. \nWe will learn through discussion\, peer experiences\, live demonstrations\, and hands-on activities based on real business challenges. Every session has a focus on practical application\, collaborative problem-solving\, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. \nThe goal is to learn new AI skills\, tools resources\, make business connections and increase your confidence in AI. \nWe start with a series of 3\, however\, the intent is to continue exploring emerging AI tools\, best practices\, case studies\, and business opportunities. \nAI Governance\, Ethics & Risk \nUsing AI Responsibly and Protecting Your Business \nAs AI becomes integrated into daily operations\, business owners need to understand the risks alongside the opportunities.This session focuses on helping participants build confidence while protecting their businesses\, clients\, and intellectual property. \nParticipants Will Explore: Data Privacy & Security \n\nWhat should never be entered into public AI tools\nProtecting customer\, employee\, and confidential information\nUnderstanding privacy considerations\n\nIntellectual Property & Copyright \n\nOwnership questions around AI-generated content\nCopyright considerations\nProtecting proprietary business information\nVendor and platform considerations\n\nResponsible AI Practices \n\nEthical use of AI\nTransparency considerations\nHuman oversight and accountability\nDeveloping internal AI usage guidelines\n\nPeer Circle Discussion: \n\nWhat risks concern participants the most?\nHow are businesses currently creating safeguards?\nWhat policies should be considered as AI adoption grows?\n\nAction Outcome: Participants leave with a simple AI Usage Framework and checklist they can adapt for their business. \nAbout the Presenter: Pushparaj Susairaj \nPushparaj is a Global Learning Strategist and AI Governance Consultant with two decades of experience spearheading global IT training\, development\, and knowledge management platforms. His professional journey includes leadership tenures at CMC\, Hewlett-Packard\, Agilent\, Cisco Systems\, HCL Technologies\, and Identity Digital. He is currently the founder of Advisia\, an AI consulting firm\, where he serves as an AI Governance Consultant. \nHis long-standing passion for emerging learning technologies — spanning AI\, Blockchain\, and Immersive Learning — has increasingly turned toward meeting the needs of the fast-evolving AI industry\, where he now focuses on building responsible AI development and governance practices that help organizations innovate with confidence and accountability. \nBeyond his corporate leadership\, Pushparaj is deeply committed to community service\, having previously served as President of SVDP\, a Catholic charitable organization. Building on that leadership experience\, he founded and currently manages “The Enablers\,” a non-profit dedicated to advancing poverty alleviation and education initiatives. \n 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-chats-ai-governance-ethics-risk/
LOCATION:Durham Region HQ Oshawa Room\, 605 Rossland road East\, Whitby\, ON\, L1N6A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Doing Business with the City of Brampton
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute webinar will be covering topics on various procurement methods for Brampton.\n\n\nThis 60-minute webinar will be covering topics on various procurement methods the City conducts\, where to register to be on the vendor list and the invitational procurement process. \n \n\nPresented by: The City of Brampton Purchasing Department & Brampton Entrepreneur Centre \n\nIndividuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend City of Brampton events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event\, please contact bec@brampton.ca at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/webinar-doing-business-with-the-city-of-brampton-5/
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SUMMARY:Opening a Food Business in York Region
DESCRIPTION:Are you starting a food business or already operating one in York Region? Join us for an informative webinar designed to help food operators
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/opening-a-food-business-in-york-region-9/
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