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SUMMARY:Stepping into Business – Evening Virtual Course-  Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/stepping-into-business-evening-virtual-course-spring-2026/
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SUMMARY:(Workshop) Financial Forecasting 101
DESCRIPTION:Stop guessing. Create a financial forecast that guides expansion\, controls cash flow\, and powers confident decision-making.\n\n\nYou are required to bring your own laptop—no devices will be provided.\n\nAs a business owner\, your biggest enemy isn’t the competition—it’s uncertainty. Running a business without a financial forecast is like driving a car at night without headlights; you can see the dashboard\, but you have no idea what’s coming around the bend. \n \nThis workshop is designed for the non-finance founder. We skip the jargon and focus on the one thing that keeps you up at night. \n \nBy the end of this session\, you won’t just have a spreadsheet—you’ll have a decision-making engine. You’ll leave knowing exactly when you can afford to expand\, when you need to cut back\, and how to tell your bank exactly where your business is headed.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/workshop-financial-forecasting-101-2/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working Space\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T143000
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SUMMARY:Construction Support Series (1 of 2): Power of Staying Connected
DESCRIPTION:Is your business impacted by a construction project? Join the Construction Support series to learn practical tools to prepare your business\n\n\nIs your business impacted by a construction project? Join the Construction Support series to learn practical tools you can use immediately to prepare your business and customers while supporting infrastructure development and revitalization in our City. \nHow do you keep customers coming back when access is confusing? \nSee if this feels familiar: \n• Customers say they didn’t know how to get to you \n• People assume you’re closed because the street looks messy \n• Social posts feel like they disappear into the void \n• You’re not sure what to say — or how often to say it \nIf that’s you\, you’re not alone. Customers want to support you\, they just need clarity and reassurance. \nPower of Staying Connected\, this virtual\, interactive webinar\, shows you how to keep customers informed\, confident\, and coming back with clear\, consistent\, low?effort communication. You’ll learn how to craft simple updates\, choose the right channels\, and make small visibility tweaks that remind people you’re still open and worth the trip. You’ll leave with ready?to?use customer messages\, a weekly communication rhythm\, and a visibility plan that fits into a busy day. \nThe Construction Support series consists of 2 workshops. You can register for the Power of Being Prepared on Tuesday\, June 9 at 1 pm \, where you will build a readiness checklist for your business. \n \nLearn more about what resources are available for your business during a construction project here: Construction Support for Small Businesses | Vaughan Economic Development. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nRamona Gallagher is a leader in small business development\, with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs navigate startup\, growth\, and expansion. A recognized expert in Main Street development\, placemaking\, and business strategy\, she has worked with government agencies\, funding partners\, and industry associations to remove barriers and create opportunities for small business success. She has guided thousands of entrepreneurs—from those exploring a business idea to seasoned owners scaling their operations—offering practical support in business planning\, financial management\, and strategic growth. Whether securing funding\, launching a storefront\, or expanding a business\, Ramona equips owners with the tools to thrive\, driving programs that foster sustainable growth and vibrant communities.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/construction-support-series-1-of-2-power-of-staying-connected/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T150000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Basics
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart Your Business Success: understand your place in the market\, how to reach your  customers\, and grow your brand!\n\n\nJoin the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an overview seminar designed to help you understand your market and effectively reach your ideal customers. \nWhether you’re just starting or looking to refine your approach\, this session will guide you through the essentials of marketing and market research. Learn how to define your value proposition\, create a strong marketing strategy\, and use market research tools to understand your target audience. \n\n\n\n**Please complete all sections of the registration\, including additional questions. Incomplete registrations or registrations with invalid answers may be cancelled. \n\n\n\n\nLocation Updated: \n\n\n50 Church St.\, St. Catharines – City Hall \n\n\nBurgoyne Woods Roon \n\n\n3rd Floor
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/marketing-basics-2/
LOCATION:St. Catharines City Hall\, 50 Church Street\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2R 7C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Marketing and Branding Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nWhy YOU are your brand as a new food or beverage business\nWhat to consider when creating a visual identity for your company\nWhat does marketing in 2026 look like?\n\nAmanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this webinar\, Amanda will share her expert insight\, from how to create your brand\, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. You will learn the difference between designing for store shelves vs. food markets vs. digital spaces. She will also cover tips for working with a graphic designer and determining exactly who your product is for. As Amanda advises\, “if your product is for everyone\, then you are selling to no one”. Know your target market. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to brand and market your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, May 14th\, 2026\, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-marketing-and-branding-your-food-product/
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UID:20109-1778756400-1778763600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Tax Seminar with the CRA: T1 Sole Proprietor & Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation.\n\n\nThe CRA Liaison Officer tax seminar targets newer small businesses or potential new start-ups. This webinar help: \n\nExplain common tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid them\nDemonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\nProvide information on the CRA’s services\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\nThis seminar will provide small business owners with a general overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. It also allows participants the opportunity to speak directly to a representative from the CRA to ask any questions that they might have concerning business issues.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tax-seminar-with-the-cra-t1-sole-proprietor-partnership-5/
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SUMMARY:Chai & Chat – Small Business Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring a dynamic group of small business entrepreneurs!\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging fireside chat featuring a dynamic group of small business entrepreneurs! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and connect with local entrepreneurs in a warm and interactive environment. \n \n\nBEC is promoting mental wellness\, breaking stigma—this May and beyond! \n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER\nIman Grewal\nWellness Entrepreneur\, award-winning Mental Health Advocate\, multi-hyphenate creative\, and a voice for the unheard. \nIman’s journey is anything but ordinary. From dancing on some of the world’s biggest stages—including the World Economic Forum in Davos—to becoming TIFF’s first South Asian Film Programmer\, her path has always been about amplifying stories and challenging norms. \nBut it was burnout\, and a deeper calling to help others\, that led her to step fully into her purpose. Today\, Iman is a nationally respected Entrepreneurship Coach\, Educator\, and Trauma-Informed Wellness Facilitator who empowers individuals—especially those navigating mental health challenges—to launch and grow businesses rooted in resilience\, purpose\, and community care. \nShe currently coaches at the Canadian Mental Health Association and facilitates Rise’s Women+ Entrepreneurship Program\, helping aspiring business owners gain clarity\, confidence\, and practical tools to thrive. As a fourth-generation Yoga and Meditation Practitioner\, Iman also leads healing retreats and workshops that decolonize wellness and center holistic wellbeing. \nHer work has earned her national recognition—including Reader’s Digest’s Hero of Mental Health\, CMHA’s We Are More Award\, and a nomination for the Rogers Women Empowerment Award in Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion. Her story of resilience was recently featured in the Stories of Strength and Survival exhibit in the Region of Waterloo. \nWhether she’s guiding a business owner through burnout recovery or helping someone believe in their dream again\, Iman leads with compassion\, cultural humility\, and lived experience. \nShe dedicates this journey to her great-grandfather\, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Ji\, a renowned Sikh scholar and freedom fighter who championed justice\, community upliftment\, and spiritual conviction. His legacy inspires Iman to create spaces where everyone is seen\, heard\, and valued. \nIf you’re building a business\, healing while hustling\, or just need to be reminded that your voice matters—Iman’s insights are for you.imangrewal.com
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/chai-chat-small-business-meet-up-3/
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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-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T110000
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UID:20128-1778842800-1778848200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition
DESCRIPTION:Join the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneur-essentials-understanding-your-value-proposition-3/
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SUMMARY:Exploring Entrepreneurship – The basics of starting your own business
DESCRIPTION:Join  the St Catharines Enterprise Centre for an informative session all about what it takes to successfully start a business.\n\n\nDo you have dreams of becoming an entrepreneur? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an informative session all about what it takes to successfully start a business. In this session you will learn about developing your idea\, business supports and tools\, and the keys to success.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/exploring-entrepreneurship-the-basics-of-starting-your-own-business-7/
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UID:19947-1779357600-1779361200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Food Safety Fundamentals for Start-ups
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you are starting a food business and want to make sure you are producing safe products right from the start. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nBasic Food Safety Principles Every Business Must Know\nPractical Food Safety Practices for Production\nCommon mistakes to avoid when starting your food business\n\nWhen you’re launching a food product\, understanding food safety is essential not only for protecting your customers\, but also for meeting regulatory expectations and building retailer trust. In this session\, Lisa Cove\, Food Safety Consultant and Founder of Shelf Ready Inc.\, will walk you through simple\, actionable steps you can take to build food safety into your business from the very beginning—without getting overwhelmed by regulations.  \nYou’ll leave with a clear understanding of basic food safety expectations\, practical steps you can implement immediately\, and the confidence to move your food business forward safely! \nNext Session: Thursday\, May 21st\, 2026 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1hour
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-food-safety-fundamentals-for-start-ups/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T110000
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UID:19949-1779962400-1779966000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Labelling and Packaging Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nPackaging Considerations\nLabelling Requirements\nMistakes to Avoid\n\nPackaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food safety. You know you want your product to look great on a store shelf\, but what are you required to put on the label? How do you choose the right package for your product? For this session\, we will be joined by Nicole Haney\, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars. Nicole will guide us through what to consider when choosing a package for your food product\, what to include on your label\, and what mistakes to avoid when packaging your food product. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of labelling & packaging in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026\, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-labelling-and-packaging-your-food-product/
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