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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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