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SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Bribery Risks and Canada’s Anti-Corruption Laws
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate foreign bribery risks\, comply with Canadian anti-corruption laws\, and expand into global markets with confidence.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/understanding-foreign-bribery-risks-and-canadas-anti-corruption-laws/
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SUMMARY:Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Market Research\n\n\nWith so much information available\, from multiple sources\, business owners need to access key resources that impact their business. Learn how to tap into already existing data and sources to help you analyze your industry\, competitors\, financing opportunities and current and potential customers. Discover how this knowledge can inform your key business decisions\, by learning how to ask the right questions\, collect key data and interpret that information.\n \nPlease note: Registered participants will be provided with a Zoom link and login information in a separate email prior to the session.
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SUMMARY:Launch & Grow Your Tech & Food Venture: Ecosystem Overview Session
DESCRIPTION:Ideal applicants are attending Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture series\, and Launch & Grow Your Food Venture series\n\n\nABOUT THE WORKSHOP 3 of 3 \nLaunch & Grow Your Tech Venture series presented by YSpace\, York University & Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre: \nDescription: This session will provide an overview to the ecosystem partners that are available to you as an entrepreneur. Topics will include various resources and support in areas such as education\, mentorship\, funding\, community\, as well as other topics. You will leave the session with a good knowledge of how to continue with your business idea. \n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nNafis Ahmed\, YSpace \nNafis joined York University in 2020 after spending 5 years with the Legal Innovation Zone at Ryerson University – the world’s first incubator dedicated to legal tech. Nafis is a driven leader with a strong background in developing entrepreneurial ecosystems\, fueling startup growth\, and building communities and has supported startups in various stages of their development across the GTA tech community. \nPrevious to the Legal Innovation Zone\, Nafis was part of the operations team at The DMZ\, and was also a Co-Founder of NuLens Innovation\, using entrepreneurial frameworks to facilitate innovation projects and initiatives. He is deeply involved in startup and social innovation initiatives through his volunteer activities\, and is passionate about supporting individuals pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nJudy Wong\, Program Advisor\, Co-founder of Food Accelerator @ YSpace \nJudy has over 25 years of experience in the food industry leading multiple Fortune 500 teams at Kraft\, Mondelez and The Nielsen Company. She is passionate about motivating and coaching startup leaders to accelerate through developing a winning mindset\, elevating knowledge\, and enhancing a high performing team to lead the change. \nShe is an intra-preneur and an entrepreneur. She has experience growing startup divisions through aggressive double-digit growth in revenue and fast-growing teams to support. Judy is also the Founder of Pivot Perspectives\, a leadership coaching organization for food startups. \nMost recently\, she co-founded the YSpace Food Accelerator at York University\, the first regional Food Accelerator in Ontario\, which helps startups in the food industry to build effective business plans\, validate with consumers\, and connect with industry leaders. She also teaches Entrepreneurship and Leadership at Seneca College of Arts and Technology. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you in partnership with YSpace‘s Venture Catalyst program\, and Food Accelerator program. \nVaughan-based entrepreneurs participating in each series have the opportunity to apply for a provincial grant of up to $5\,000 through the Vaughan Starter Company Plus program\, designed to help implement and execute on the plans created through this training series. Learn more at: https://vaughanbusiness.ca/starter-company-plus/. \n\n\nWorkshop dates for the Launch & Grow Your Food Venture series and Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture series: \n\nFood & Beverage: Launch & Grow Your Food Venture: How to Start F&B business Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 9 • 5 PM – 6 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nFood & Beverage: Launch & Grow Your Food Venture: AMA Fireside Chat Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 16 • 5 PM – 6 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nTech: Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture: How to Build a Tech Startup Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 9 • 1 PM – 2 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nTech: Launch & Grow Your Tech Venture: AMA Fireside Chat Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 16 • 1 PM – 2 PM EDT | Eventbrite\nCombined- Ecosystem Overview: Launch & Grow Your Tech & Food Venture: Ecosystem Overview Session Tickets\, Wednesday\, September 23 • 1 PM – 2:30 PM EDT | Eventbrite
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/launch-grow-your-tech-food-venture-ecosystem-overview-session/
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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-17/
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SUMMARY:Men Founders Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and informative evening with networking opportunities after the presentation. Meet and share your experiences.\n\n\nJoin us for an empowering evening celebrating the innovation\, resilience\, and leadership of men entrepreneurs at Male Founders Night! This event brings together trailblazing men from diverse industries to share their stories\, strategies\, and insights. \n \nWhether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur\, an aspiring founder\, or simply passionate about supporting men in business\, Male Founders Night is the perfect opportunity to be inspired\, network\, and learn. \n \nDon’t miss out on this chance to celebrate and connect with some of the brightest minds in the entrepreneurial world. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/men-founders-night-5/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Thinking of Starting your own Business? – Asphodel-Norwood
DESCRIPTION:This session will go over the key considerations in early entrepreneurship – brought directly to you\, in the County!\n\n\nThinking of starting your own business? \n8:30-9:30 – Workshop \nThis introductory session will walk you through the basic first steps of entrepreneurship\, from exploring an idea and deciding whether it’s worth pursuing\, to understanding what it actually takes to get started. You’ll also learn about the free advisory services and lending options available at Community Futures Peterborough to help you take your next step. \n9:30-noon- Networking / Open House \nThis short workshop will be followed by a networking session where you can meet other entrepreneurs\, talk about your ideas\, discuss support options\, and ask questions!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/thinking-of-starting-your-own-business-asphodel-norwood/
LOCATION:88 Alma St\, 88 Alma Street\, Asphodel-Norwood\, ON\, K0L 2V0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: AI for Market Strategy & Product–Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to get sharp on who you serve\, why they buy\, and where you stand against the competition before spending a dollar on marketing\n\n\n \nAI won’t fix a fuzzy strategy. It just produces polished noise faster.\n \n– – – \nThrough a combination of practical instruction and hands-on exercises\, you’ll build a Product-Market Fit Snapshot for your own business that you can immediately begin testing. \nWhether you’re launching something new\, struggling to attract the right customers\, or looking to grow an established business\, this session will help you replace assumptions with evidence and leave with a clearer strategy for moving forward. \n– – – \nWhat You’ll Get\nAfter a guided presentation about learning how to use AI as a strategic research partner\, you’ll work directly on your own business with support from mentors and AI tools to: \n\nDefine or refine your Ideal Customer Profile.\nGenerate customer interview questions to validate demand.\nCompare your positioning against competitors.\nStrengthen your value proposition.\nCreate a practical validation plan you can begin using immediately.\n\nBring a laptop and one business\, product\, or service you’d like to focus on. We’ll spend the workshop building something you can actually use. \n– – – \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nProfessionals responsible for sales\, marketing\, or business development\nAnyone looking to make better business decisions using AI\n\n– – – \nAbout the Series\nThis session is the first event in Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to you use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunities and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. \n \nRegister with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-ai-for-market-strategy-product-market-fit/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: Workshop Series (5 topics\, 5 dates)
DESCRIPTION:Move beyond AI prompts and discover how AI can help you solve real business challenges. Attend one workshop or all five!\n\n\nABOUT THE SERIES\nThis session is the first event in Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to you use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunities and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. Register with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n– – – \nTHE WORKSHOPS\nAI for Market Strategy & Product-Market Fit: September 24\, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm\nAI won’t fix a fuzzy strategy. It just produces polished noise faster. \nUse AI to get sharp on who you serve\, why they buy\, and where you stand against the competition before spending a dollar on marketing. \nYou’ll build a Product-Market Fit Snapshot for your own business that you can immediately begin testing. \nWhether you’re launching something new\, struggling to attract the right customers\, or looking to grow an established business\, this session will help you replace assumptions with evidence and leave with a clearer strategy for moving forward. \n \nAI for Demand Generation: October 14\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nCreating more content won’t grow your business. Creating the right content will. \nUse AI to build a focused\, differentiated demand generation engine from awareness through nurture without sounding generic. \nCreating more content does not always create more customers. Successful marketing starts with understanding your audience\, delivering the right message\, and consistently showing up where your customers are looking. This session will show you how AI can help you do that more efficiently while keeping your marketing authentic and aligned with your business. \nYou will create a practical AI assisted marketing campaign tailored to your business. \nWhether you are promoting a new business\, growing an established company\, or looking to improve your current marketing efforts\, you will leave with practical tools and a campaign you can continue building after the session. \n \nAI to Automate Key Processes: November 4\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nBefore you ask AI to do more\, decide what’s actually worth doing. \nUse AI to identify the highest value opportunities to improve productivity and understand where to use assistants\, automation\, agents\, or vibe apps. \nYou’ll redesign a real business workflow and build a Productivity Use Case Blueprint you can begin implementing immediately.\nWhether you’re overwhelmed by repetitive tasks\, looking to improve efficiency\, or exploring how AI can support your team\, this session will help you identify practical opportunities to save time\, improve consistency\, and focus on higher value work. \n \nAI for Financial Planning: Nov 19\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nAI won’t replace financial judgment. It helps you strengthen it. \nUse AI to strengthen your financial planning by testing assumptions\, exploring scenarios\, and telling a clearer financial story. \nYou’ll build a Financial Planning Scenario Snapshot that helps you make more informed business decisions. \nWhether you’re planning for growth\, evaluating new opportunities\, or trying to better understand the financial impact of your decisions\, this session will show you how AI can become a valuable thinking partner while keeping professional financial advice where it belongs. \n \nAI for Succession Planning & Growth: Nov 25\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nAI won’t replace leadership\, but it can help you build a business that lasts. \nUse AI to build a more resilient business by reducing owner dependency\, documenting critical knowledge\, and planning for long term growth. \nYou’ll create a Succession and Growth Readiness Roadmap tailored to your business. \nWhether you’re planning for retirement\, preparing your business for future growth\, or simply looking to create stronger systems and leadership capacity\, this session will help you think strategically about the future while identifying practical steps you can begin taking today. \n—— \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThese sessions are designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nProfessionals responsible for sales\, marketing\, or business development\nOperations\, administration\, and project management professionals\nAnyone responsible for budgeting\, planning\, or business strategy\nFamily business owners\nAnyone planning for long term growth\, succession\, or business continuity\n\n\nAnyone looking to make better business decisions using AI\n\n——— \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-workshop-series-5-topics-5-dates/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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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\, September 24th\, 2026\, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegistration: 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-labelling-and-packaging-your-food-product-2/
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning 101: Preparing Your Business for a Successful Sale
DESCRIPTION:What happens to your business when you’re ready to step back or decide it’s time to sell?\n\n\nLearn how to prepare your business for a successful sale or transition\, protect the value you have built\, and understand where financing can support the process.\nThis practical session will introduce business owners to the fundamentals of succession and exit planning\, including when to start\, common mistakes to avoid\, and the options available\, from selling your business to passing it on to family members or bringing in a partner. \nWalk away with practical insights and clear next steps to start planning ahead. \n\n\nSpeaker: Ravisha Gupta\, Founder & M&A Advisor\, Capital Conclave \nRavisha Gupta is the Founder and M&A Advisor at Capital Conclave\, a boutique advisory practice based in Ontario\, Canada. With a career of 15+ years spanning Canadian banking\, KPMG transaction advisory\, executive search at Heidrick & Struggles\, and business brokerage\, Ravisha brings a rare combination of financial structuring expertise and deal-making acumen to every mandate. Her approach is rooted not in listing businesses\, but in positioning them\, ensuring every transaction is properly underwritten\, buyer-qualified\, and built to close.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/succession-planning-101-preparing-your-business-for-a-successful-sale/
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SUMMARY:Steps to Starting a Small Business (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Wondering where to start with your small business? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introductory overview.\n\n\nWondering how to start with your small business in St. Catharines? \nJoin the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding your small business start-up. Topics include forms of business\, licensing\, business name registration\, and more! \n\n\n__________ \n\n\nLocation Details:\nSt. Catharines City Hall\n50 Church St.\, St. Catharines\n3rd Floor; Burgoyne Woods Room\n\n\n__________ \n\n\n\n**Please complete all sections of the registration\, including additional questions. Incomplete registrations or registrations with invalid answers may be cancelled.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/steps-to-starting-a-small-business-in-person-3/
LOCATION:St. Catharines City Hall\, 50 Church Street\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2R 7C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Branding
DESCRIPTION:Learn how small business owners can leverage LinkedIn to build a strong brand\, optimize profiles\, and create meaningful B2B connections.\n\n\nWelcome to the LinkedIn Branding seminar!\nLearn how to enhance your LinkedIn profile\, attract more connections\, and build your personal brand. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to level up their LinkedIn game. \n \nABOUT THE SESSION\nOften simply thought of as an electronic résumé post and search website\, LinkedIn offers many more services than the average user understands. A member of the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, Prince Khan\, will be hosting a workshop to explain the many unknown benefits of this business-based social media website for small business owners seeking to develop their unique brand. Prince will guide attendees through the process of creating their profile\, which will represent the business owner himself or herself\, as well as the standards and offerings of their company. Attendees will learn how to leverage LinkedIn’s professional networking features to find and nurture business relationships for years to come. The number and quality of matches generated by LinkedIn is more effective than the leads found when using any of the other known platforms for social media connections. Most importantly\, LinkedIn offers a search method for finding new business-to-business client contacts. Join us to learn about how you can leverage this social media tool and use it to your advantage as a small business owner. \n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to network and grow your online presence! See you there! \n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER\nPrince Khan\, MEDI\, CITP®|FIBP® | Supervisor at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\nPrince is a highly accomplished Business Consultant and a Certified International Trade Professional. With over 13 years of experience in the entrepreneurial space\, he has been instrumental in helping start-up entrepreneurs master their business ventures. In his former role at the Halton Small Business Centre/Global Business Centre\, Prince has assisted business owners with advisory services on business start-ups and domestic expansion while educating companies on exploring opportunities for global business scaling. Prince’s role also requires him to be an active networker\, and he uses his personal brand to develop powerful relationships with the community around him. In addition to his professional achievements\, Prince is an Adjunct Professor where he teaches at Colleges and Universities in Ontario specializing in entrepreneurship. Prince has recently completed his Master’s in Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo and now uses his education to build stronger and more resilient community in Brampton through a bottom-up innovation approach.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/linkedin-branding-3/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working Space\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
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UID:21619-1790251200-1790254800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101: Market Ready – Idea Validation
DESCRIPTION:Have a great business idea? Explore market research strategies and learn how to test it before investing too much time and money.\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll explore the 4 Rights of validation. \nYou’ll learn strategies to research your market\, understand your competition\, identify potential customers\, gather real feedback\, and clearly communicate your idea to others. \nOutcomes \n\nUse the 4 Rights framework to assess and strengthen your business idea.\nLearn market research and customer validation strategies to gather real proof of interest.\nBuild confidence talking about your idea and asking potential customers for feedback and commitment.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-101-market-ready-idea-validation/
LOCATION:VentureNorth\, Lower Level Board Room\, 270 George Street North\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9J 3H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260830T063456Z
CREATED:20260825T050506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063456Z
UID:21620-1790272800-1790278200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Operations\, Time and Risk Management
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-launchpad-series-3-of-4-8/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T063456Z
CREATED:20260826T052006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063456Z
UID:21644-1790344800-1790348400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:BEC Start-up Stream — Information Session
DESCRIPTION:No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, we have a program designed to help you take the next step.\n\n\nEvery business has a next step. Join our free information session to explore BEC’s new Growth Streams and discover the tools\, resources\, and community that will help you get there.\nGrowing a business isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. The challenges of launching a new idea are very different from those of hiring employees\, scaling operations\, or preparing for succession. That’s why BEC is introducing the Start-up Stream Program—a strategic series of entrepreneur-focused learning pathways designed to provide the right support at the right stage of business. \nWhether you’re validating your first business idea\, building momentum with consistent revenue\, scaling your team\, or planning your exit strategy\, BEC’s Growth Streams connect you with practical workshops\, resources\, and a network of entrepreneurs facing similar challenges. \n \nStart-up Stream (Launching November 2026)\nWho it’s for: \n\nEntrepreneurs with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) developed or nearing completion\nFounders who have identified a clear market problem and are ready to build a sustainable business\n\nSome topics included: \n\nFinancials 101\nGrow your Business Online\nCanva 101\nand more!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bec-start-up-stream-information-session-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260830T063456Z
CREATED:20260829T061957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063456Z
UID:21674-1790618400-1790622000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Vaughan Starter Company Plus Information Session – Hybrid Event
DESCRIPTION:By Vaughan Economic Development\n\n\nThe Starter Company Plus program offers mentorship\, resources\, and funding to help you launch and grow your business. Participants can receive up to $5\,000 in provincial grant funding to support their entrepreneurial journey. In addition to funding\, the program provides access to business workshops\, expert guidance\, and a network of local business professionals to help you succeed. Space is limited\, so don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this opportunity. \nJoin the Vaughan Economic Development Department for a virtual information session to learn about the application process\, program requirements\, and how to develop a strong business plan. If you have any questions or need assistance\, contact the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre at ed@vaughan.ca. The information sessions are hosted by the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre. \nLocation: In-person (Vaughan City Hall\, Kleinburg Room 249) and online via Zoom
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/vaughan-starter-company-plus-information-session-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Vaughan City Hall\, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive West\, Committee Room 245\, Vaughan\, ON\, L6A 1T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260830T063508Z
CREATED:20260830T063508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063508Z
UID:21689-1790670600-1790683200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Thinking of Starting your own Business? – Selwyn
DESCRIPTION:This session will go over the key considerations in early entrepreneurship – brought directly to you\, in the County!\n\n\nThinking of starting your own business? \n8:30-9:30 – Workshop \nThis introductory session will walk you through the basic first steps of entrepreneurship\, from exploring an idea and deciding whether it’s worth pursuing\, to understanding what it actually takes to get started. You’ll also learn about the free advisory services and lending options available at Community Futures Peterborough to help you take your next step. \n9:30-noon- Networking / Open House \nThis short workshop will be followed by a networking session where you can meet other entrepreneurs\, talk about your ideas\, discuss support options\, and ask questions!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/thinking-of-starting-your-own-business-selwyn/
LOCATION:Niels Pind Room\, Lakefield-Smith Community Centre\, 20 Concession Street\, Selwyn\, ON\, K0L 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T063512Z
CREATED:20260830T063512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063512Z
UID:21691-1790676000-1790679600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:What’s Next for Your Business? with Succession Ontario
DESCRIPTION:For most small and micro-business owners\, your company is your life’s work. But what happens when you are no longer there? Succession planning isn’t just for large corporations. It’s the critical process of planning for your exit\, ensuring you\, your family\, and your employees are protected. Whether you’re planning to sell\, transfer\, or wind down your business\, Succession Ontario Advisors provide the knowledge\, resources and support network you need to take the next step with confidence. Start planning…  This webinar is delivered locally by Enterprise Renfrew County and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. Registration data may be shared with sponsors/partners for outcomes reporting purposes.  \nThis webinar is delivered locally by Enterprise Renfrew County with Succession Ontario and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. Registration data may be shared with sponsors/partners for outcomes reporting purposes.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/whats-next-for-your-business-with-succession-ontario/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:SBCO,Seminars / Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enterprise Renfrew County":MAILTO:csadler@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260830T063516Z
CREATED:20260830T063516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063516Z
UID:21693-1790676000-1790681400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Branding Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:The dos and don'ts of branding your small but mighty business.\n\n\nBranding Your Small Business\nDate: September 29\, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) \nCreative Designer Shevon Sigouin teams up with our Small Business Centre for a virtual workshop all about branding your small business! Discover why branding matters and how it can help you attract more customers. \nLearn what you can do on your own to build a strong brand and find out when it’s time to hire a professional designer. This workshop will give you easy-to-understand tips to make your business stand out and grow. \nWho this workshop is for: Existing business owners and those planning to start one.  \nDon’t miss this chance to boost your business with expert advice from Shevon!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/branding-your-small-business/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260830T063518Z
CREATED:20260830T063518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063518Z
UID:21695-1790679600-1790685000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Networking for Success: The Art of Building Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to network with confidence\, build authentic professional relationships\, and turn meaningful connections into lasting opportunities\n\n\nABOUT THE SESSION\nNetworking is more than exchanging business cards or making connections on LinkedIn—it’s about building genuine relationships that create opportunities\, support growth\, and stand the test of time. In this practical and interactive workshop\, Praveshni Govender and Sherif Youssef will explore how to network with confidence\, start meaningful conversations\, build authentic professional relationships\, and stay connected beyond the first meeting. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can immediately use to expand their network and turn connections into lasting relationships. \n \n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTERS\n\n\n\nSherif Youssef\nSherif is a fractional marketing leader\, brand strategist\, and facilitator with over 30 years of experience in strategic marketing\, communications\, and business development across diverse industries. He has helped businesses and entrepreneurs strengthen their brands\, connect authentically with their audiences\, and drive sustainable growth through customer-centric strategies. Known for his engaging workshops and practical approach\, Sherif specializes in branding\, communication\, and customer experience. Passionate about empowering professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and startup businesses\, he is committed to helping individuals and organizations build meaningful connections and long-term success. \n \n— \n \n\n\n\nPraveshni Govender\nFounder of Think2Thrive\, a growth partner supporting individuals and businesses through strategic guidance\, training and human-centred learning experiences. With over 25 years of experience spanning business\, marketing\, communication\, education and customer experience\, she is passionate about helping people build the confidence and practical skills to grow personally and professionally. An experienced facilitator\, speaker and entrepreneur\, Praveshni brings an engaging\, practical approach to learning that encourages participants to connect authentically\, communicate with confidence and turn knowledge into action.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/networking-for-success-the-art-of-building-relationships/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working Space\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T014854Z
CREATED:20260826T014854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014854Z
UID:21623-1790794800-1790798400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Session 1: Planning Your Next - Starting the Succession Journey
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the steps involved in succession planning\, what you need to consider today\, and the options you have when selling\n\n\nUp to 80% of small businesses wind down when the owner decides to retire\, leaving money on the table for owners and holes in our downtowns. Your business has value and the ability to live on once you decide to step back. You just need a succession plan. Join us to learn what is involved in succession planning\, how to determine if you and the busy are ready\, and what supports are available to guide you through this transition. This is the first of four succession planning session and will cover the key things to start thinking about as you consider what the future of your business may be. \n \nTopics:\n\nTimeline – Succession is a journey\, not a transaction.\nPersonal Readiness – Your considerations as you look at your life outside of the business.\nOrganizational Readiness – How to know if your business is fit to be sold.\nSale Options – The options available to sell your business\nOur Support – How the BEC can guide you through this journey.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/session-1-planning-your-next-starting-the-succession-journey/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260830T014854Z
CREATED:20260501T133344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014854Z
UID:20375-1790861400-1790872200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Financials for Product-Based Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Struggling with cash flow? Trying to balance costs\, pricing\, and profitability? Need help tracking performance? Learn how to manage it all.\n\n\nFinancials for Small Business is a practical 3-hour session designed for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, and self-employed professionals who want to better understand their finances and make smarter business decisions. \nParticipants will learn how to read key financial statements\, manage cash flow\, track performance\, and identify opportunities to improve profitability through real-world examples and hands-on learning. They will leave with practical tools\, greater confidence\, and strategies to support the long-term success of their businesses. \nThis in-person workshop is facilitated by Don Bourne\, Mentor from Georgian College’s Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/managing-financials-for-product-based-businesses/
LOCATION:Sydenham Campus\, 1130 8th Street East\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 1M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T014854Z
CREATED:20260826T014856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014854Z
UID:21625-1791226800-1791230400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Session 2: Name Your Price - What is Your Business Worth?
DESCRIPTION:Discover how businesses are valuated and how to improve the value of yours with the guidance of Yohaan Thommy of MNP.\n\n\nDoes your business have value? Do you have a number in mind? Valuating a business can be a complex process and is usually done by a business valuator\, but before you begin the sale process\, it is helpful to have an idea of your business’s worth. Join Yohaan Thommy from MNP as he walks you through the process of determining what your business may be worth and how to maximize its value. \n \nThis workshop is most useful if you have your financial statements available to reference throughout the session so you can work through the exercise with your own numbers. Time will be allocated for you to run your own calculations. You will not be sharing this information with the facilitator or other participants. If you would like to calculate an estimation of your businesses’ value\, be sure to bring along three to five years of financial statements. It will be important to know your annual profit\, earnings before interest\, tax\, depreciation\, and amortization\, and your salary. \n \nContent:\n\nValuation Methods – How the numbers are crunched\nValuation Exercise – A guided exercise in calculating your own business’s worth.\nBuilding Value – What you can do to improve your valuation.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/session-2-name-your-price-what-is-your-business-worth/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260830T014854Z
CREATED:20260501T133345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014854Z
UID:20378-1791466200-1791477000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Financials for Service-Based Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Struggling with cash flow? Trying to balance costs\, pricing\, and profitability? Need help tracking performance? Learn how to manage it all.\n\n\nFinancials for Small Business is a practical 3-hour session designed for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, and self-employed professionals who want to better understand their finances and make smarter business decisions. \nParticipants will learn how to read key financial statements\, manage cash flow\, track performance\, and identify opportunities to improve profitability through real-world examples and hands-on learning. They will leave with practical tools\, greater confidence\, and strategies to support the long-term success of their businesses. \nThis in-person workshop is facilitated by Don Bourne\, Mentor from Georgian College’s Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/managing-financials-for-service-based-businesses/
LOCATION:Sydenham Campus\, 1130 8th Street East\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 1M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T014854Z
CREATED:20260826T014858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014854Z
UID:21627-1791918000-1791921600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Session 3: Ready. Set. Sell. - Preparing Your Business for Sale
DESCRIPTION:You may be ready to sell\, but is your business? In this workshop\, join Alison Minato of Ownership Design Group as she discusses what buyers\n\n\nSelling a business is more than a transaction\, it is a journey. Like all successful journeys\, it takes time and planning to make sure the bumps in the road don’t take you off course. A business that is ready to sell is one that allows the owner to fully step away from the operations and receive the maximum value of it’s worth. To get there\, planning and preparation now will make a future sale much easier. In our next succession workshop\, Alison Minato of Ownership Design Group will discuss the steps to take to make sure your business is ready to sell and the common pitfalls to avoid. \n \nContent:\n\nWhat Buyers Want – A summary of the features that make a business attractive to buy.\nPreparing the Business – What needs to be done to sell:\n\na. Owner Dependency – Making your business self-sustaining \nb. Financial Readiness – Profitability\, taxes\, and financial statements \nc. Operational Readiness – SOPs\, organizational knowledge\, and tangible processes \nd. Customer and Supplier Readiness – Contacts are in order and not dependent on the owner \ne. Technology Readiness – CRM\, POS\, ERP\, and online accounts are organized\, accessible\, and useful \n\nAssemble Your Team – Who needs to be part of your support team and where to find them.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/session-3-ready-set-sell-preparing-your-business-for-sale/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T233345Z
CREATED:20260722T233349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T233345Z
UID:21154-1791970200-1791979200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: AI for Demand Generation
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to build a focused\, differentiated demand generation engine from awareness through nurture without sounding generic.\n\n\n \nCreating more content won’t grow your business. Creating the right content will.\n– – – \nThrough a combination of expert instruction and guided\, hands on exercises\, you will create a practical AI assisted marketing campaign tailored to your business. \nCreating more content does not always create more customers. Successful marketing starts with understanding your audience\, delivering the right message\, and consistently showing up where your customers are looking. This session will show you how AI can help you do that more efficiently while keeping your marketing authentic and aligned with your business. \nWhether you are promoting a new business\, growing an established company\, or looking to improve your current marketing efforts\, you will leave with practical tools and a campaign you can continue building after the session. \n– – – \nWhat You’ll Get\nAfter a guided presentation about using AI to build a focused\, differentiated demand generation strategy\, you’ll work directly on your own business with support from mentors and AI tools to: \n\nGenerate campaign themes for your ideal audience.\nBuild a content plan based on your customers’ needs and pain points.\nDevelop a lead magnet or value offer.\nDraft an email or social media campaign.\nStrengthen your calls to action to encourage meaningful engagement.\n\nBring your laptop and a business\, product\, or service you want to promote. You will spend the workshop creating marketing assets you can continue using long after the session ends. \n– – –\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nProfessionals responsible for sales\, marketing\, or business development\nAnyone looking to make better business decisions using AI\n\n– – – \nAbout the Series\nThis session is part of Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunites and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. \nRegister with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-ai-for-demand-generation/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T014854Z
CREATED:20260826T014859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014854Z
UID:21629-1793127600-1793131200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Session 4: Choosing an Exit Ramp - Selling Options for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Think there are no buyers for your business? Learn about the common and uncommon ways to sell a business with Ownership Design Group.\n\n\nThere is more than one way to sell a small business\, but which option is best for yours? Join Jennifer from Ownership Design Group to learn about the most common sale options and what makes sense for you and your business. \n \nContent:\n\nSales to third parties\n\n\nSales to employees\n\n\nSales to Family
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/session-4-choosing-an-exit-ramp-selling-options-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T233345Z
CREATED:20260722T233349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T233345Z
UID:21156-1793784600-1793793600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: AI to Automate Key Processes
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to identify the highest value opportunities to improve productivity and understand where assistants\, automation\, agents\, and vibe app\n\n\n \nBefore you ask AI to do more\, decide what’s actually worth doing.\n– – – \nThrough a combination of practical instruction and hands on exercises\, you’ll redesign a real business workflow and build a Productivity Use Case Blueprint you can begin implementing immediately. \nWhether you’re overwhelmed by repetitive tasks\, looking to improve efficiency\, or exploring how AI can support your team\, this session will help you identify practical opportunities to save time\, improve consistency\, and focus on higher value work. \n– – – \nWhat You’ll Get\nAfter a guided presentation on identifying AI opportunities and improving business workflows\, you’ll work directly on your own business with support from mentors and AI tools to: \n\nMap a current workflow and identify bottlenecks.\nRedesign that workflow using AI to improve speed\, quality\, or consistency.\nCreate reusable prompts and instructions for an AI assistant.\nPrioritize AI opportunities based on value\, feasibility\, and risk.\n\nBring a laptop and one business process you’d like to improve. We’ll spend the workshop building something you can actually use. \n– – – \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nOperations\, administration\, and project management professionals\nAnyone looking to make better business decisions using AI\n\n– – – \nAbout the Series\nThis session is part of the Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to you use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunites and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. \n \nRegister with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-ai-to-automate-key-processes/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T120000
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SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: AI for Financial Planning
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to strengthen your financial planning by testing assumptions\, exploring scenarios\, and telling a clearer financial story.\n\n\n \nAI won’t replace financial judgment. It helps you strengthen it.\n– – – \nThrough a combination of practical instruction and hands on exercises\, you’ll build a Financial Planning Scenario Snapshot that helps you make more informed business decisions. \nWhether you’re planning for growth\, evaluating new opportunities\, or trying to better understand the financial impact of your decisions\, this session will show you how AI can become a valuable thinking partner while keeping professional financial advice where it belongs. \n– – – \nWhat You’ll Get\nAfter a guided presentation on using AI to support financial planning and decision making\, you’ll work directly on your own business with support from mentors and AI tools to: \n\nIdentify the key financial drivers in your business.\nCreate or improve a simple revenue model.\nExplore best case\, base case\, and downside scenarios.\nBuild a clearer financial story to support planning\, funding\, or strategic decisions.\n\nBring a laptop and one business challenge or opportunity you’d like to evaluate. We’ll spend the workshop building something you can actually use. \n– – – \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nAnyone responsible for budgeting\, planning\, or business strategy\nAnyone looking to make better business decisions using AI\n\n– – – \nAbout the Series\nThis session is part of the Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to you use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunites and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. \n \nRegister with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-ai-for-financial-planning/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260830T014854Z
CREATED:20260829T014848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T014854Z
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SUMMARY:Income Tax Prep for Sole Proprietors & Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Learn from CRA experts on how to prepare for the upcoming tax season and have all your questions answered.\n\n\nIt’s not too early to start thinking about your 2026 tax return for your small business. Join the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre and an expert CRA tax rep for a deep dive into all things surrounding small business tax practices. \nWe will cover: \n\nBusiness Income Tax Reporting – Completing the T2125E Form for CRA\n\n\nReporting Business Income\n\n\nReporting Costs of Goods Sold\n\n\nReporting Business Expenses\n\n\nCalculating Business-Use-of-Home Expenses\n\n\nCalculating Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)\n\n\nCalculating Motor Vehicle Expenses\n\n \nAnd more! You’ll leave this session feeling fully prepared for tax time. Time is available to have you tax questions answered.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/income-tax-prep-for-sole-proprietors-partnerships-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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