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SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (2 of 4):  Sales and Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to boost your sales and marketing skills at our second installment of the Business Planning Launchpad Series!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-launchpad-series-2-of-4-sales-and-marketing-3/
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: From Conversations to Confident Sales – Tools & Tactics
DESCRIPTION:This isn’t a training session with slides you’ll forget. This is your chance to get real-time\, expert guidance\n\n\nFrom Conversations to Confident Sales: Tools\, Tactics & Mindset for Entrepreneurs \nReady to Turn Your Holiday Season Into Your Most Profitable Quarter?October is crunch time. With all the holidays approaching\, your potential clients are making purchasing decisions that could make or break your year.Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity because you’re stuck in the same sales struggles. \nThis isn’t another training session with slides you’ll forget. This is your chance to get real-time\, expert guidance on the specific sales challenges keeping you up at night. \nWhat Makes This Different?? 100% Interactive – No Zoom screen\, no lectures\, just solutions? Your Problems\, Real Actionable Tips – Bring your actual sales scenarios? Ask Me Anything Format – No question is off-limitsCommon Challenges We’ll Tackle Together:? Mindset Blocks:“I don’t want to be salesy” (and why this is costing you clients)Overcoming the fear of “selling” when you’re passionate about helping? Sales Process Gaps:Why your conversations aren’t converting (and the simple fix)Creating a system that works for YOUR business style? Objection Handling:What to say when prospects say “I need to think about it”Turning price concerns into value conversations? Holiday Season Prep:Positioning your offerings for year-end decision makersLeveraging cultural celebrations and business cycles \nExpert in the room: Maggie Perotin from Stairway to Leadership \nAs an international business and leadership coach\, Maggie Perotin helps service-based entrepreneurs consistently attract high-quality clients and become confident & high-performing leaders in their business. \nThrough her DREAM-PLAN-DO coaching model\, she helps her clients align their mindset\, business skills and high-performance habits to transform their business from unreliable source of income to a client attracting gem. \nOnline marketing & branding\, business strategy\, leadership skills & business mindset\, high-performance habits
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ask-the-expert-from-conversations-to-confident-sales-tools-tactics/
LOCATION:605 Rossland Rd E – Clarington Room\, 605 Rossland Road East\, Whitby\, ON\, L1N 0B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Bookkeeping: Logan Katz Learning Series (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your business from the ground up with must-have bookkeeping know-how.\n\n\nAbout this workshop: \nProper record keeping and effective financial organization are critical pillars of business success—no matter the size or stage of your enterprise. As part of the Logan Katz Learning Series\, this interactive and practical workshop is designed to equip business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and aspiring bookkeepers with the foundational skills needed to manage financial information with confidence. \nIn this engaging session\, participants will learn: \n\nThe key principles and terminology of bookkeeping\nHow to set up and maintain a simple\, efficient record-keeping system\nBest practices for organizing receipts\, invoices\, and financial documents\nTechniques for tracking income and expenses accurately\nHow to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to errors or missed opportunities\nWhen and how to delegate bookkeeping tasks effectively\n\nWhether you’re managing the books yourself or supervising someone who does\, this workshop will provide you with the tools and clarity to stay on top of your financials and make informed decisions for your business. Designed to be accessible and actionable\, the content is suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/introduction-to-bookkeeping-logan-katz-learning-series-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Workplace Safety Essential for Small Businesses: A Practical Guide
DESCRIPTION:Your commitment to safety matters\, no matter where you are on your business journey.\n\n\nThis workshop is part of our Bridges to Better Business programming for October small business month supported by FedDev Ontario and Invest in Guelph. \nWhether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out\, workplace safety is crucial. Join us for an enlightening session where you’ll explore fundamental safety practices that apply to everyone. From identifying hazards to understanding roles\, this session will equip you with actionable insights to create a safer work environment. This is essential information for all employers! Your commitment to safety matters\, no matter where you are on your business journey. \nHosted by Stella Nicastro-Greenough- Small Business Account Representative of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. \nWe acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/workplace-safety-essential-for-small-businesses-a-practical-guide/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T133000
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping 101
DESCRIPTION:Cover the basics for your small business bookkeeping needs.\n\n\nMaster bookkeeping essentials and best practices for your small business. \nWith facilitators Rhea Burns & Bridget Sharp of Clever Books
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bookkeeping-101-3/
LOCATION:Sydenham Campus\, 8th Street East\, Owen Sound\, ON\, Canada\, 1130 8th Street East\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 5N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Intellectual Property: Why is IP Important
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will introduce you to the various types of intellectual property (IP) and how they can give your business an advantage.\n\n\nAre you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so\, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This webinar will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs and copyright\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-why-is-ip-important-2/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T183000
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SUMMARY:Brampton Ignite – Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Ignited by Passion\, Fueled by the Community. The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre’s exclusive networking event for local entrepreneurs.\n\n\nThe Brampton Ignite – Networking Group is an exclusive networking group led by the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. The session bolsters the City’s commitment to developing our local entrepreneurial community by providing small business owners the opportunity to hear stories of passion\, drive\, and resilience of local Brampton business owners. The session will also allow the community to come together and build meaningful bonds and relationships amongst other entrepreneurs in the room. Come experience what our networking group is all about and leave with the fire and passion that ignites us all. \n \nDoors Open: 6:30PM – 7PMSpeakers Ignite Session ?: 7PM – 7:30PMGroup Networking Sessions: 7:30PM – 8:15PMWrap up and Closing: 8:15PM – 8:45PM \n \n\nChapter 7: The Healing Kitchen – A Culinary Visionary’s Journey to Global Wellness Through Food \n\n \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\n\n\nAmisha Moorjani | President and Founder of The Food Quotient \nAmisha Moorjani\, a visionary in the culinary world\, is the President and Founder of The Food Quotient. With a fervent dedication to promoting health and wellness\, her company specializes in vegan\, plant-based\, and halal cuisine through takeout\, catering and meal delivery services. \nAmisha’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Foods & Nutrition\, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management\, and culminated in an MBA in Information Systems Management. It was during her undergraduate studies that she uncovered scientific evidence supporting her belief and personal experience in the healing properties of wholesome food. Her passion for utilizing food as a tool for building immunity and preventing diseases inspired her mission to make nutritious dining accessible to all. \nDriven by her desire to offer diverse culinary experiences for families in today’s global setting\, The Food Quotient proudly boasts the tagline\, “Local food for the global mind.” Leveraging her background in international corporate career in banking\, Amisha has successfully merged her educational expertise with her corporate experience to realize her vision of reintroducing Canadians to the joys of simple\, healthy\, and locally-sourced cuisine\, enhanced with a fusion of global spices and flavours. \nDelicious healthy meals that save time & money – The Food Quotient®
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/brampton-ignite-networking-group-2/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Uncover Your Website Secrets with Google Analytics  (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-level seminar\, you will learn how to unlock the story of your website.\n\n\nAbout this workshop: \nIf your website could tell you the story about what makes your business successful online\, would you listen? \nThe beauty is that your website CAN tell you that story\, and that this powerful story is narrated by no other than Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – the website analytics tool. Unlocking that story is as simple as knowing what questions to ask. \nIn this interactive beginner-level seminar\, you will learn how to unlock the story (and most importantly – the potential!) of your website. Find out why the most popular pages and traffic sources aren’t necessarily the most valuable ones and discover the secrets to online success as told by your own website. \nWho should attend: \n\nGoogle Analytics beginners\, with an existing GA4 account or not\nGoogle Analytics 4 users who want to improve their understanding of the tool and unlock more opportunities\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\nWhich reports are the most helpful\nHow to determine where your visitors are coming from\nHow to evaluate the extent to which your website is contributing to your business goals\n\nMake sure to bring your questions! By the time you’re done\, you will be able to make more strategic decisions for your business that will in turn make your narrative stronger. \nAbout the speaker: \nThis workshop is presented by David Bird\, a recognized digital advertising and promotion expert and the Founder and Principal of Bird’s Eye Marketing\, an Ottawa-based firm that specializes in helping businesses get found on Google. \nDavid has been managing Google Ads (formerly AdWords) accounts since 2012\, helping as many businesses as possible along the way. He specifically enjoys working with small businesses and has made ad spending optimization his specialty in order to make Google Ads accessible while still ensuring quality results no matter the size of the business or its advertising budget. \nDavid offers a full series of seminars relating to Google solutions that get your business found online\, including: \n\nGoogle Ads\nGoogle Business Profile & SEO (search engine optimization)\nGoogle Analytics 4 (GA4)\n\n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/uncover-your-website-secrets-with-google-analytics-virtual/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Pitch Training for Securing Angel Investment Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person pitch training session designed to enhance your opportunities in securing angel investment.\n\n\nLearn how to pitch to an Angel Investor lead by Suvid Ajmera | Angel Group Lead\n \nAbout the Brampton Angels\nBrampton Angels is a members-only\, not-for-profit organization of accredited investors. Brampton Angels seek investment opportunities in promising early-stage technology companies. \nIn addition to financial support\, Brampton Angels members provide dynamic early-stage companies with valuable mentorship and access to risk capital networks to initiate learning\, networking\, and growth. Brampton Angels will help companies reach new heights and accelerate them into becoming market leaders in their industry by bringing together investment\, experience\, and expertise. Administrative support for Brampton Angels is being provided by Altitude Accelerator. \n \nKey Highlights:\n\nBrampton Angels was launched in March\, 2023.\nBrampton sits right in the center of the Waterloo–Toronto innovation corridor\, which currently ranks as one of the top 20 technology clusters in the world.\nLocated in the middle of the Canada’s Innovation Corridor and conveniently connected by the GO train\, Brampton is the second-fastest growing city in Canada.\nBrampton’s top sectors include advanced manufacturing\, food & beverage\, health & life sciences\, innovation and technology\, and logistics.\nAngel investors often invest in early-stage technology or tech-enabled companies in various industries including ICT\, healthcare\, energy and utilities\, and consumer products and services.\nA typical angel investment is $25\,000 to $100\,000 a company\, but can go higher.\n\nLearn more here. \n \nAbout the Presenter\nSuvid Ajmera | Angel Group Lead\nSuvid Ajmera is an experienced network builder and strategic leader with a diverse background spanning industries from FMCG to automotive and steel. He has collaborated with over 35 brands in his relatively short career and currently heads Brampton Angels\, which is powered by Altitude Accelerator. He is enthusiastic about driving growth in the Canadian tech ecosystem. Suvid’s proficiency in connecting people and opportunities has enabled him to raise over $2.8 million and recruit more than 40 angel investors at his previous organization. As an accomplished artist\, Suvid brings creativity and a strong passion for cultivating connections that empower businesses to thrive.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/pitch-training-for-securing-angel-investment-opportunities/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Build Your Sales!
DESCRIPTION:Learn to refine your current sales strategy and develop new ones!\n\n\nJoin us and participate in a one hour virtual seminar to help build the SALES of your business. Learn the primary building blocks required to fortify the foundation of your sales approach. You will learn to refine your current sales strategy and develop new ones. The topics will include\, active listening\, building repour\, building and nurturing sales relationships and much more. \nWhy attend? Become more confident in your sales approach and learn to integrate the growth mindset into everyday business. Gain the knowledge of techniques that will help see your sales increase! \nPresented by Paul Brombal.  Paul is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of sales experience. The co- owner of Sidonio’s and Art of Denim has a wide range of knowledge in developing sales approaches for the retail\, B2B and financial services industries. In recent years Paul has been proud to share his insights with clients at BCGW in the role as Business Advisor. As a proud graduate of the University Guelph\, Paul has offered his time to the Hub Incubator’s Mentorship Network at the Wood Centre.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/build-your-sales/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T160000
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SUMMARY:Digital Series Workshops – Day #1
DESCRIPTION:BEC is celebrating this Small Business Month with a  series of workshops all focused on developing your digital marketing skillset.\n\n\nBEC is celebrating this Small Business Month with a series of workshops all focused on developing your digital marketing skillset. This first half-day intensive will have workshops on Branding Basics and Growing Your Business Online.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/digital-series-workshops-day-1/
LOCATION:41 George St S – West Tower Training Room WT-2A\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T110000
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CREATED:20251006T173014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T173107Z
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SUMMARY:Business Development Centre (BDC) Open House
DESCRIPTION:Business Development Centre (BDC) Open House \nIn celebration of Small Business Week\, the Business Development Centre (BDC) is hosting an Open House for local businesses\, entrepreneurs and supporters of the business community on Monday\, October 20th\, from 9:00am to 11:00am at 105 Hurontario Street. This year marks a decade of BDC partners delivering outstanding service and unwavering commitment to our community. \nAttend to meet the partners and find out what we can do for you and your business. You’ll also learn more about our partnerships and the services provided by the organizations within the BDC. \nWho is invited: Local businesses\, Entrepreneurs\, Council\, Town of Collingwood staff\, Local community organizations/boards\, Members of our community who know ‘budding entrepreneurs’. \nLight breakfast refreshments will be available\, and our dynamic team of business experts are looking forward to chatting with you! \nDATE: Monday October 20\, 2025 – 9am – 11am\nLocation: 105 Hurontario St\, Collingwood Ontario\nCOST: Free
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-development-centre-bdc-open-house-2/
LOCATION:105 Hurontario Street
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20251011T003416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T020350Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Week: Master the Winning Mindset (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the winning mind of successful business owners & learn tools to take your business to the next level. Attend in-person or on zoom.\n\n\nAbout workshop: \nHosted jointly with the Vaughan Public Libraries\, step into the winning mind of successful business owners. In this high-energy session\, you’ll discover how to shift your state\, sharpen your focus\, and fuel the drive that keeps enterpreneurs moving forward. You’ll learn the strategies that give entrepreneurs their edge — leavng the session with clarity\, practical tools and inspiration to take your business to the next level. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGuidance: Learn tools from Victoria Moskovskaya\, a business owner and licensed therapist\nLearn practical tools to grow your business or get your idea started\nNetwork & Collaborate: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs during this hybrid session\n\nHybrid: Attend in-person or on zoom!  \n\n\nAbout Speaker \nVictoria Moskovskaya\, RP\, MBA\, is a business owner\, licensed therapist\, and corporate leader whose journey has spanned business\, psychology\, and leadership across industries and countries. Having experienced the challenges of growth and transformation herself\, she brings a unique perspective on what fuels resilience and success. Today\, she speaks\, teaches\, and coaches individuals and groups\, helping entrepreneurs and leaders master their mindset\, elevate their performance and gain the edge to thrive in business and life. \nAbout Vaughan Public Libraries: \nVaughan Public Libraries (VPL) is a public library system serving communities in the City of Vaughan. VPL consists of twelve libraries and 1 express self-serve storefront that house a collection of more than 550\,000 items and receives an average of 2.5 million visitors each year. Among VPL’s resources are an assortment of technology and creative equipment\, digital resources and databases\, and knowledgeable staff who are ready to assist. \nVPL also hosts hundreds of programs and events each year catering to a wide range of audiences. From storytimes to hands-on STEAM activities\, book clubs to author visits\, social meetups to educational presentations\, there’s something for everyone. \nWhether you’re a student\, entrepreneur\, local resident or just visiting\, come see what VPL has to offer. A visit will get you thinking! \n\n\n\nHosted by VBEC every October\, Small Business Week is a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions small businesses make to the economy. This year’s Small Business Week will focus on empowering businesses to become more inclusive\, sustainable and resourceful through providing content on a variety of programs\, practical tools and strategies to embrace diversity and inclusion and understanding cultural competence. \nRegistrations are currently open to small businesses and entrepreneurs. For a full schedule of events\, including descriptions\, please visit vaughanbusiness.ca/SBW.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-week-master-the-winning-mindset-in-person/
LOCATION:Carrville Community Centre\, 655 Thomas Cook Avenue\, Vaughan\, ON\, L6A 4M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T020350Z
UID:17603-1760983200-1760988600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Small Business Week: Master the Winning Mindset (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the winning mind of successful business owners & learn tools to take your business to the next level. Attend in-person or on zoom.\n\n\nAbout workshop: \nHosted jointly with the Vaughan Public Libraries\, step into the winning mind of successful business owners. In this high-energy session\, you’ll discover how to shift your state\, sharpen your focus\, and fuel the drive that keeps enterpreneurs moving forward. You’ll learn the strategies that give entrepreneurs their edge — leavng the session with clarity\, practical tools and inspiration to take your business to the next level. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGuidance: Learn tools from Victoria Moskovskaya\, a business owner and licensed therapist\nLearn practical tools to grow your business or get your idea started\nNetwork & Collaborate: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs during this hybrid session\n\nHybrid: Attend in-person or on zoom!  \n\n\nAbout Speaker \nVictoria Moskovskaya\, RP\, MBA\, is a business owner\, licensed therapist\, and corporate leader whose journey has spanned business\, psychology\, and leadership across industries and countries. Having experienced the challenges of growth and transformation herself\, she brings a unique perspective on what fuels resilience and success. Today\, she speaks\, teaches\, and coaches individuals and groups\, helping entrepreneurs and leaders master their mindset\, elevate their performance and gain the edge to thrive in business and life. \nAbout Vaughan Public Libraries: \nVaughan Public Libraries (VPL) is a public library system serving communities in the City of Vaughan. VPL consists of twelve libraries and 1 express self-serve storefront that house a collection of more than 550\,000 items and receives an average of 2.5 million visitors each year. Among VPL’s resources are an assortment of technology and creative equipment\, digital resources and databases\, and knowledgeable staff who are ready to assist. \nVPL also hosts hundreds of programs and events each year catering to a wide range of audiences. From storytimes to hands-on STEAM activities\, book clubs to author visits\, social meetups to educational presentations\, there’s something for everyone. \nWhether you’re a student\, entrepreneur\, local resident or just visiting\, come see what VPL has to offer. A visit will get you thinking! \n\n\n\nHosted by VBEC every October\, Small Business Week is a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions small businesses make to the economy. This year’s Small Business Week will focus on empowering businesses to become more inclusive\, sustainable and resourceful through providing content on a variety of programs\, practical tools and strategies to embrace diversity and inclusion and understanding cultural competence. \nRegistrations are currently open to small businesses and entrepreneurs. For a full schedule of events\, including descriptions\, please visit vaughanbusiness.ca/SBW.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-week-master-the-winning-mindset-online/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T193000
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UID:17686-1760985000-1760988600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Canva & Creative Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Join guest speaker Sarah White\, Marketing Specialist and Enterprise Temiskaming to learn how to get your business out there with eye-catching\, professional designs—no design experience needed! This beginner-friendly webinar will walk you through Canva and the basics of creating polished\, professional design. \nThis webinar will be followed by an online workshop\, “Creating in Canva\,” on November 13th. In that session\, we’ll take a deeper dive into the platform and put the design fundamentals from this webinar into practice by creating the graphics your business needs. \nRegistration is open to the public. Please do so in advance here: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dEg0yeSERneg4mmQyZm9hQ
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/canva-creative-foundations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SBCO
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T173000
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CREATED:20251018T014919Z
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UID:17689-1761035400-1761067800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Startup Canada Tour – Mississauga
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at the Startup Canada Tour to expand your network\, learn from industry leaders\, and apply valuable insights to your early-stage business! \nDoors open at 8:30 am for check-in and networking\, with Mainstage and other sessions running from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Early Bird Startup Passes are available starting at $69.00 + fees and taxes. \nRegister Now\nSchedule\nSpeakers \nGet Your Delegate Deal Pass! Register here for must-try restaurants and incredible city highlights across Mississauga. Whether you’re looking for a place to connect over great food or break the ice with your team\, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your time in the city with the Delegate Deal Pass. \nVENUE: Living Arts Centre Mississauga
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/startup-canada-tour-mississauga/
CATEGORIES:SBCO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20250929T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T143146Z
UID:17427-1761040800-1761048000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing 101: 52 Ways to Boost Your Online Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Digital Marketing 101: 52 Ways to Boost Your Strategy\, hosted by Ben Frisch (Digital Service Squad Team Lead) is a session designed to help you take control of your digital presence. We’ll walk you through a comprehensive checklist covering key areas of digital marketing\, including branding\, website functionality\, content optimization\, SEO\, Google Business listings\, and social media. \nThis session will give you actionable insights to improve your marketing strategies. By the end\, you’ll walk away with 52 proven tactics to improve your online performance and make your digital strategy more effective than ever. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout and book a free digital audit with Ben following the session. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to start crossing off your digital marketing to-do list and start witnessing your best results! \nWHERE: Station on the Green\, 10 Caroline St E\, Creemore\, ON L0M 1G0\nWHEN: Tuesday October 21\, 2025 | 10am – 12pm\nWHAT TO BRING: Bring a notebook or laptop to take notes!\nREGISTER: https://52-ways-to-boost-your-online-strategy-oct-21.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/digital-marketing-101-52-ways-to-boost-your-online-strategy-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20251003T230430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T020351Z
UID:17514-1761051600-1761055200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Growing your Small Business with TD Bank
DESCRIPTION:Learn the five best practices for growing a small business.\n\n\nTD Bank presents an upcoming seminar titled “Growing your Small Business.” During this webinar\, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from two experienced bankers who will present the five best practices for growing a small business.  \nAdditionally\, there will be an insightful review into what banks are looking for when you seek to borrow. We are thrilled to have Melissa Wakem and Sabiqa Sayed\, both Account Managers and Women in Enterprise Bankers (WE Bankers) leading this session. They work exclusively with small business owners and will offer a deep dive into the 5 Cs\, providing attendees with various options and recommendations based on their entrepreneurship journey.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/growing-your-small-business-with-td-bank/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20251015T013423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T020351Z
UID:17644-1761057000-1761060600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Retail Modernization Project Grant: Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in upgrading your digital systems as a retail business? There’s funding for that!\n\n\nJoin the Small Business Centre and Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) to learn more about the Retail Modernization Project Grant. \nOverview and Benefits \nThe DCC Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) is part of a broader Digitalization CompetenceCentre (DCC) initiative. RMPG is designed to support retail businesses (Retail) to advance their digital transformation and optimize their technological investments. \nSpecifically\, RMPG helps retail businesses with the purchase of effective digital equipment and software to help them transform and grow. As such\, eligible Retail can receive a reimbursement of up to $5\,000 in funds post\, approved\, acquisitionof technology. The grant contributes to the cost of hardware\, software and the direct external cost to implement and operate said technology. All clients selected fora RMP grant will need to supply formal proof of payment and respond to follow up outcome survey requests. \nProgram Objectives \n\nsupport digital literacy\naccelerate digital adoption for Retail\nsupport commercialization of Ontario technologies by connecting SMEs looking to adopt digital technologies to Ontario technology firms\nincrease resilience and competitiveness in the High Street economy.\n\nRMPG is delivered by OCI on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/retail-modernization-project-grant-info-session/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20251016T192232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T192411Z
UID:17668-1761116400-1761166800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Pints\, Purpose and Powerful Connections at Endswell Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Women Rising — only 40 spots available! \nJoin Endswell Brewery and the YouMeWe Social Impact Group for an evening of pints\, purpose\, and powerful connections. ?? \nOct 22 • 7–10 PM\n$ 45 ticket includes your first pint (more available to purchase)\n? Connect\, expand your circle\, and spark clarity with Live on Purpose\n— an interactive keynote with Wave-Maker Suzanne F. Stevens \nKick off the evening by connecting with fellow women entrepreneurs\, changemakers\, and aspiring difference-makers—over a pint. \nYou’re working hard — but sometimes the work doesn’t connect to what you truly care about. Or you’re deeply connected to your passion\, but struggle to sustain it. \nThat’s where the disconnect lies. \nIn this bold and interactive keynote\, Suzanne F. Stevens will guide you to align your passion\, purpose\, and power so you can do meaningful work and sustain it. \n\nIgnite your genius\nAlign what moves you with what sustains you\nReconnect with your voice\, values\, and power to Live On Purpose.\n\nWhether you’re questioning your path\, navigating a transition\, or craving deeper fulfillment right where you are — this experience gives you the clarity and courage to step fully into your next wave. \nGrab your spot: https://youmeweamplified.com/passion-pint-purpose-experience-948482
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/pint-and-purpose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20250819T141111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T141126Z
UID:16768-1761204600-1761237000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:The Resilient Workplace - Navigating Change and Future-Proofing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:The Resilient Workplace Conference – Navigating Change and Future-Proofing Your Business\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our entrepreneurial ecosystem collaborators on October 23 in Barrie for a day of insightful discussions focused on critical business trends. This event will equip you with valuable tools to promote growth and enhance resiliency in today’s dynamic business landscape. \nThis is a MUST ATTEND event for all employers and their key people managers. \nAt this conference you’ll hear from each of our experts along a keynote speaker. There will be three break out sessions to delve deeper into each subject. Agenda includes: \n7:45 – 8:30 – Healthy Breakfast & Wellness Experts \n8:30 – 9:15 – Introduction \nGeneviève Lagacé-Gore\, President – Marquee Benefits \nJanice Leroux – President – HR Performance & Results \nJoshua Valler – Partner – Barriston Law \n9:30 – 11:00 – Breakout Sessions 01 & 02 \nREALIGN YOUR BENEFITS STRATEGY – Geneviève explains how you can firm up your benefits foundation to mitigate risks in a changing economy. \nHR IS A ROLLERCOASTER – HR issues can escalate quickly and throw you through a loop. In this session\, Janice will show you how to regain control. \nTHE IMPACTS OF A MORE DIGITIZED WORKPLACE FINANCIAL – Joshua will outline key legal strategies for leaders to stay protected while adapting to the evolving workplace. \nRESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES – To navigate business challenges during uncertain times\, RH Partners LLP will guide you in creating a plan for financial resiliency. \n11:00 – 11:45 – Psychological Wellness with Sue Cook\, Registered Social Worker \nOpening Up to Change: Tips to outsmart your brain\, embrace new ideas\, and stay sane through it! \n11:45 – 12:15 – Lunch Break \n12:15 – 1:00 – Lunch & Learn – Shane Johnston\, Founder – Bolder Future Marketing \nDiscover how AI is already improving real lives and businesses. Shane walks through a “day in the life” using practical AI tools for productivity\, wellness\, marketing\, product launches\, and video content creation—plus live demos of intelligent AI-enabled customer service agents in action. Walk away with simple\, low-risk ways to future-proof your business and reclaim your time. \n1:15 – 2:00 – Breakout Session 03 \nUPPING YOUR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS GAME – Geneviève will outline innovative strategies to boost well-being and empower your workforce. \nTHE DIGITAL PLATFORM WORKERS’ RIGHTS ACT – Joshua will discuss how changes to the rules around “gig workers” may affect you or your business. \nYOUR HR SURVIVAL KIT – Join Janice in this session to learn more about the HR trends that will help you survive the future. \nBUILD TO SELL – RH Partners will outline actionable insights and proven strategies to empower you to build a robust\, sale-ready enterprise. \n2:15 – 3:00 – Keynote Speaker – Tim Tremain \, CEO – Optiom Inc. \nTim is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience driving change and growth in the financial services\, insurance\, and technology sectors. He will share insights on building agile strategic plans that align teams and foster success. This session will focus on navigating challenges\, anticipating change\, and leading purposefully in a fast-paced business environment\, while providing tools for enhanced strategic planning and execution. \nFeaturing: \nRipe Juicery with healthy food options \nOrange Theory Fitness with healthy physical options \nMake Good Choices with healthy food information \n3:00 – 4:00 – Social Hour \nEarly bird pricing to September 1 – $85 per person (includes healthy breakfast and lunch)
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/the-resilient-workplace/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T143037Z
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SUMMARY:Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide - Virtual Session
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide – Virtual Session\nWhether you’re just starting out or managing a growing business\, workplace safety is a must—not a maybe. This practical session brings together essential safety practices and introduces a powerful free tool to streamline your compliance efforts. \nVirtual session – Thursday October 23\, 2025 | 12pm – 1pm \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nSpot and Solve Hazards: Learn how to identify common workplace risks and take action before they become incidents.\nKnow Your Role: Understand the safety responsibilities of employers\, managers\, and employees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).\nLeverage a Powerful Free Tool: Get hands-on with our customizable Employee Health & Safety Handbook Generator—designed to help you create a compliant orientation handbook in minutes.\nExpand Your Toolkit: Get practical free resources\, training materials\, and guidance to grow your safety program beyond the basics.\n\nLet’s strengthen your safety foundation and simplify compliance—no matter the size of your business. \nRegister: https://workplace-safety-essentials-October-23.eventbrite.ca\n______ \nThis event is brought to you by Workpace Safety and Prevention Services in collaboration with the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, Community Futures South Georgian Bay\, Town of Collingwood\, Georgian Bay Accelerator\, Collingwood BIA\, and the Town of Collingwood Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/workplace-safety-essentials-a-practical-guide-virtual-session/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20251015T183532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T183556Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Clarity for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Join Rose\, your Tax & Structure Navigator\, for a no-fluff crash course on business tax strategy and incorporation. This light\, engaging session will refresh your tax basics\, introduce practical planning techniques\, and help you gain clarity on when and how to incorporate. You’ll leave feeling confident\, empowered\, and equipped to make smart decisions that save money and support your business growth. \nWhen: Thursday October 23\, 2025 – 12pm – 1pm\nWhere: Collingwood Foundry\nGet Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tax-clarity-for-business-owners-tickets-1803608103389?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tax-clarity-for-business-owners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T150000
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CREATED:20251006T172301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172301Z
UID:17545-1761224400-1761231600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Send It with Jess Haney! Email Marketing for Small Businesses.
DESCRIPTION:Send It!\nEmail Marketing For Small Businesses\nHas “email marketing” taken up permanent residency on your to-do list? If it has\, then you need to reserve your spot for this hands-on workshop designed for small business owners who want to start an email list (or revive one that’s been sitting unused). \nIn 2 hours\, we’ll cover everything you need to get started: choosing the right email software\, creating lead magnets that actually attract leads and customers\, writing effective emails\, and using AI to streamline your process. \nBring your laptop for working\, your brain for brainstorming\, and all the doubts and fears you’ve got about the world of email. You’ll walk away feeling confident and excited to grow your email list and finally cross “start email marketing” off your to-do list. \nWhether you offer an online service\, own a local shop selling physical products\, or your business lands somewhere in between\, you’ll leave with the tools and strategies you need to grow your business through email. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nWhere: Town of the Blue Mountains Town Hall – 32 Mill St\, Thornbury\, ON N0H 2P0\nWhen: Thursday\, October 23 – 1pm – 3pm\nInvestment: $10 – nibbles and light refreshments included\nBring: Laptop or tablet \nThis event is brought to you by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, in collaboration with the Town of Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce. \nAbout the speaker:\nJess Haney is an email strategist and copywriter\, and 2X business owner — she’s the founder and head email strategist of Open Loop Studio\, and co-founder and head funnel strategist at Binge-Worthy Studio. In her 6 years in the world of email marketing\, she’s worked with clients ranging from small business owners to global software companies like Bitly. \nThis Small Business Week\, Jess is excited to show you that email marketing should be exciting\, not scary\, because it’s a huge area of opportunity for small business owners. It’s your direct line to people interested in you and YOUR business — unlike other forms of content\, when you send out an email\, it actually reaches your audience and lands directly in their inbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/send-it-with-jess-haney-email-marketing-for-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T200000
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CREATED:20251007T182838Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Week Social - Town of Blue Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Thornbury for an evening of connection and fun to celebrate the amazing small businesses who are the heart of our community. Whether you’re a business owner\, entrepreneur\, or simply passionate about supporting local businesses\, everybody’s welcome. Come connect with like-minded individuals\, share ideas\, and discover new opportunities. \nThe evening will feature live music\, a cash bar (literally – cash only please!)\, delicious nibbles and lots of opportunities to connect with fellow local professionals. Let’s come together to recognize and celebrate our small business community. We’re excited to see you there! \nWhen: Thursday October 23\, 2025 – 6pm – 8pm\nWhere: Town of Blue Mountains Town Hall Atrium\nInvestment: Free (cash bar – literally\, cash only please) \nPresented by The Town of the Blue Mountains\, The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, and The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-week-social-town-of-blue-mountains/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20250918T124859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T231845Z
UID:17225-1761310800-1761319800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Your Business Endgame
DESCRIPTION:Make your business more profitable  to operate now and sell later.\n\n\nBuild a More Valuable Business — for today and tomorrow.\n \nIf your business is at the stage where you are turning a profit\, this hands-on workshop is for you.  \nUnfortunately\, after decades investing blood\, sweat and tears (and money)\, many entrepreneurs are disappointed by the limited opportunities they have to exit their business when they realize that profitable does not automatically mean valuable. \nThe good news? It’s always a good time to add value to your business model. Whether you’re just getting started or you want to start planning your off ramp this workshop will help you do that in a way that leads to greater rewards both now\, and when you’re ready to sell. \nJoin us for YOUR BUSINESS ENDGAME\, an in-person workshop led by Business Consultant Stephanie Ruth Grimbly\, designed specifically for Canadian entrepreneurs ready to add value to their business model. \nIn this inspiring and practical session\, you’ll discover: \nWhy creating a valuable business matters \n– not just for your exit strategy\, but for your freedom\, legacy\, and peace of mind \nWhat actually drives business value \n– and how your business stacks up using a research-backed\, Canadian-developed market-value assessment tool \nHow to take action now \n– to build a more valuable\, scalable business\, no matter your size\, industry\, or stage \nWhether you’re planning for the future or just starting to think big\, this workshop will help you see your business through a new lens — and empower you to make it everything it can be. \nYour future self (and buyers) will thank you. \nYour Endgame Facilitator: \nStephanie Ruth Grimbly is the passionate founder of New Territory – a consulting practice dedicated to helping Canadian Entrepreneurs add value to their business models in order to get more reward for the risks they take. \nSince 2017\, Steph has led small business owners and staff through the process of data-driven organizational change. \nShe applies her unique blend of higher education\, technical business skills and real-world work experience working IN and working ON Small Canadian Businesses to make meaningful change actually happen. \n*this is an in-person event. Light refreshments will be served. We will meet in the Hotdesk Room\, Sydenham Campus.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/your-business-endgame-2/
LOCATION:Sydenham Campus\, 1130 8th Street East\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T153000
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SUMMARY:Pitch It Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur preparing for a crucial pitch? Do you need expert guidance to craft a pitch deck that truly stands out? Or perhaps you’re looking to sharpen your story so you’re ready for both planned and unexpected opportunities to introduce your business. \nJoin us on Monday\, October 27 for Pitch It\, a workshop tailored to individuals who have little or no experience with pitching but are about to face the challenging task of presenting their business idea. Whether you’re seeking funding\, programs\, opportunities\, or just looking to improve your introduction\, crafting effective pitch materials are essential to impress and increase your chances of success. \nYou’ll spend the day with David Bowden\, Start-up Founder\, Coach and Advisor\, and other entrepreneurs learning tips and tricks with an opportunity to prepare\, practice and present your pitch and receive live-action feedback\, support\, and kudos. Get ready to make an impact. \nWhat you’ll take away: \n\nAlign your pitch with the specific needs of desired funding\, program\, or opportunity\nBring clarity and succinctness to your story\, presenting your ideas with confidence and impact.\nWe will guide you through the process of crafting and delivering a compelling 90-second pitch while receiving real-time feedback\nIdentify the key elements of your business model that are essential to a winning pitch\nGain practical tips and strategies to boost your delivery skills\, ensuring you pitch like a seasoned professional.\n\nWho should attend: \n• Founders seeking to refine their pitch + message\n• Startups\n• Existing businesses run by curios and progressive operators\n• Business owners with a vision/plan for growth in the mid term \nDate: Monday October 27\, 2025\nLocation: Collingwood Public Library – 55 St. Marie Street Collingwood\, Community Rooms B/C – third floor\nTime: 9:30am – 3:30pm (Lunch\, snacks\, and refreshments included)\nInvestment: $10 \nThis event is presented to you by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre. Thank you to our fabulous sponsors\, Community Futures South Georgian Bay\, the GB Accelerator\, and the Collingwood Foundry. \nAbout the speaker: David Bowden \nDavid studied industrial engineering at the University of Toronto and has an international MBA from the Rotman School of Management. He is a certified off-road motorcycle instructor and is comfortable working in Spanish and Italian. Together with his wife Anne and two children he has traveled and worked in more than 60 countries. David is a part time business advisor and entrepreneurship instructor for MaRS Discovery District. \nIn addition\, he works as a consultant specializing in strategic growth management and has held executive roles as president of Sprint Canada residential telecom\, SVP at Direct Energy for commercial/residential and founding president of Empori.com. Prior management positions at Labatt\, Canada Post\, Bata Shoes and Warner Lambert included international postings in Europe\, the US and Latin America. More recently\, David has held interim executive roles for strategic business transformation at clients including Sears\, CIM\, IceGen and Cavet Technologies. \nAn active community volunteer\, David was a director and board chair of Habitat for Humanity Canada and a governor of the University of Toronto. Currently an international volunteer strategy advisor with Catalyst+ and a director of the Bata Museum he recently relocated to live in Collingwood. During 2013 David completed the ICD (Institute for Corporate Directors) NFP Governance program.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/pitch-it-workshop/
LOCATION:Collingwood Public Library\, Community Rooms B&C – Third Floor
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20250827T050401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T001848Z
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SUMMARY:Back Office\, Big Results
DESCRIPTION:Set up Your Operations for Sustainable Success.\n\n\nBehind every thriving business is a strong back office. This workshop helps entrepreneurs streamline the systems behind the scenes\, including but not limited to processes\, documentation\, tools\, and task flow\, to build a foundation that supports long-term growth. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n? Simplify bookkeeping with tools that keep you organized and audit-ready. \n? Choose user-friendly project management systems that make teamwork easier (without the overwhelm). \n? Organize your business into clear departments\, such as administration\, accounting\, and marketing\, so that nothing falls through the cracks. \n? Create repeatable systems and reminders that save time and prepare you for delegation and scaling. \nWhether you’re just starting out or realizing your “system” is a pile of sticky notes and receipts\, you’ll walk away with practical\, easy-to-implement tools to get your back office working for you\, so you can focus on growing your business with clarity and confidence. \n \nOur Facilitator: Amanda Gavigan – Creative Business Strategist \nAmanda Gavigan is an award-winning Creative Business Strategist who helps solopreneurs and small business owners bring order to the chaos of running a business. With a background in administration\, operations\, and years of experience as a Virtual Assistant and Project Manager\, Amanda specializes in simplifying systems\, goal setting\, and team support so entrepreneurs can scale with clarity. Known for her warm yet straightforward approach\, she makes complex business operations feel manageable and equips business owners with practical tools to create balance and growth in both their business and life.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/back-office-big-results/
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T170000
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UID:17698-1761638400-1761757200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:CCSBE Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Build In Change\n\n\n\n\nChange: entrepreneurs react to it\, navigate it\, drive it. Change creates opportunities and entrepreneurs drive change\, seeing what is possible and bringing it to life. Change can happen quickly and creates the need for adaptation. What worked last year or even yesterday may no longer work\, it obsoletes plans\, products and even skills and experience. \nThe events of 2025 have threatened changes that have shattered assumptions of businesses and entrepreneurs in Canada and around the world. They have also highlighted long-standing challenges in the Canadian economy in our productivity\, supply chain resilience\, business R&D investment\, and the lack of international trade diversity. Will these threats finally result in changes in the Canadian economy? How should business adapt? How should we adapt training and support of entrepreneurs\, new ventures and small businesses for growth\, productivity\, innovation and resilience in this new environment? As people who support entrepreneurs from post-secondary students to small or medium enterprises (SMEs)\, the 2025 CCSBE Conference aims to explore the question: \nHow have we and how might we educate and support entrepreneurs to respond to change and lead the change that the world needs? \nThe Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship of Humber Polytechnic and ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga are proud to host the CCSBE Conference 2025 to explore how entrepreneurial education and support organizations can adapt to these challenges and showcase the research and success stories of making an impact. \n\n\n\nOctober 28th & 29th\, 2025 | Mississauga & Toronto\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ccsbe-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:SBCO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032557
CREATED:20251017T014851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T020358Z
UID:17679-1761818400-1761822000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Basics 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bookkeeping Basics 101 For Small Business\, where we’ll cover everything you need to know to keep your finances in order!\n\n\nWelcome to Bookkeeping Basics 101 For Small Business! Are you a small business owner looking to improve your bookkeeping skills? Join us for this online event where we will cover the fundamentals of bookkeeping. Learn how to organize your financial records\, track expenses\, and create basic financial reports. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to brush up on your bookkeeping knowledge\, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help you manage your business finances more effectively. Register now!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bookkeeping-basics-101/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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