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SUMMARY:One Person\, One System\, Real Revenue: AI for the Solo Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:This is for business owners who are ready to stop doing everything manually and start building the kind of infrastructure that makes revenue\n\n\nThis session is for business owners who are ready to stop doing everything manually and start building the kind of infrastructure that makes revenue predictable. \nMeeting prep: Research your prospect and build a call agenda before you get on the call\, not the night before at 11pm \nObjection handling: Know what pushback is likely before the conversation starts and have a clear response ready \nCompetitive awareness: Understand how you compare to the alternatives your prospect is probably already considering. \nA straightforward discussion without the jargon or hype. \nWho should attend? Small business owners\, managers\, and anyone wanting to streamline their revenue. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Clevette Coombs \nClevette Coombs is a Sales and AI Strategist with 20 years of Fortune 500 sales experience and three years building AI-powered revenue systems for small business owners. She has generated $7M in sales at 700% of quota and was named one of Canada’s Top 20 Sales Influencers in 2025 and 2026. Creator of the CALM Framework and Founder of Clevette Coombs Consulting\, she works with entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses to close more deals with less friction. Her approach is practical\, direct\, and free of jargon. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week \nNovember 16 – 20st 2026 \nJoin us for the 14th year of ‘Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week’. \nDurham Region’s celebration of entrepreneurship is held each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support\, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support entrepreneurs\, job creators and innovators who create economic growth in the Durham Region. \nTogether We Build
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/one-person-one-system-real-revenue-ai-for-the-solo-business-owner/
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SUMMARY:Women Founders Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet and share your experiences with other women founders!\n\n\nJoin us for an empowering evening celebrating the innovation\, resilience\, and leadership of women entrepreneurs!\n \nThis event brings together trailblazing women from diverse industries to share their stories\, strategies\, and insights. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur\, an aspiring founder\, or simply passionate about supporting women in business\, this event is the perfect opportunity to be inspired\, network\, and learn. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate and connect with some of the brightest minds in the entrepreneurial world. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!? \n\n\nThis event invites those who identify as a Women\n \n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \n\n\n\nAshley Pakulski \nFounder of The Mompreneur Coach\, a 3-X Best Selling Author\, Speaker\, and Mom\n \nAshley works with mompreneurs who are building success but often feel internally pulled in different directions as they navigate both life and business. \nThrough her own journey\, Ashley discovered that lasting transformation wasn’t about doing more. It was about understanding what was happening beneath the actions: identity\, internal patterns\, emotional responses\, and how we show up in everyday life. \nToday\, she supports mompreneurs in becoming more aware of these patterns so they can break old cycles\, reconnect with who they are becoming\, and show up with greater intention\, presence\, and alignment. \nHer work is about creating a life and business that feels grounded\, intentional\, and aligned with who you truly are.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/women-founders-night-5/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T103000
DTSTAMP:20261021T225052Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthen Your Brand Through Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships can do more than boost visibility\, they build can real brand equity.\n\n\nPartnerships can do more than boost visibility\, they build can real brand equity. This session covers how to evaluate collaborators\, structure partnerships that actually work\, and confidently hire influencers and content creators. You’ll walk away knowing how to approach collaborations strategically instead of opportunistically. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Brent Colmer\nAs a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience\, Brent specializes in social and influencer marketing and excels at developing digital strategies that surpass their goals. He offers consulting\, coaching\, and marketing services through his company\, creator services. Utilizing a blend of owned (website\, email\, social media)\, earned (digital PR\, content marketing\, influencer)\, and paid (programmatic display\, video\, native advertising\, search) media\, he leverages insights and analytical data to showcase the impact of a well crafted marketing strategy. Through his experience as an Account Director\, Brent has consistently cultivated and maintained meaningful client relationships\, earning a reputation for exceeding expectations and delivering impressive results. His background also includes significant experience in the music industry\, specifically in festival and event management\, as well as in e-commerce where he served as a brand manager for a large\, pop culture\, themed subscription box service. Brent’s journey as a content creator began in his preteen years\, evolving into a successful career as a blogger and social media influencer. Through his brand\, “boywhoblogs”\, he has collaborated with companies such as Marriott\, Flair Airlines\, Sport Chek\, Home Hardware\, Toronto Pearson Airport\, Specsavers\, Foodland Ontario\, and several small businesses and tourism organizations. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week \nNovember 16 – 20st 2026 \nJoin us for the 14th year of ‘Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week’. \nDurham Region’s celebration of entrepreneurship is held each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support\, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support entrepreneurs\, job creators and innovators who create economic growth in the Durham Region. \nTogether We Build
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/strengthen-your-brand-through-collaborations/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:How to Monetize What You’re Posting
DESCRIPTION:This session is for entrepreneurs who are already creating content but haven't figured out how to turn that visibility into actual revenue.\n\n\nThis session is for entrepreneurs who are already creating content but haven’t figured out how to turn that visibility into actual revenue. \nWe walk through how to align content with offers\, create natural pathways from content to sales\, and nurture an audience toward purchasing without it feeling pushy or salesy. \nEach attendee leaves knowing how their content connects to their sales ecosystem\, with simple ways to guide their audience from content to offers and practical ideas they can put into action right away. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: Natania Mason is a multi-passionate entrepreneur\, content creator\, public speaker\, and digital marketing strategist best known for helping women scale profitable online businesses without sacrificing their health\, families\, or long-term wellbeing. She is the founder of Natania Creates and Studio By M Agency\, a creative hub and digital marketing agency for business owners who want to grow their income\, and freedom while building sustainable businesses with digital marketing support. \nShe has helped thousands of go-getter entrepreneurs on a global scale\, double their monthly income through her marketing strategies and programs\, helped them quit their job\, and finally run the business of their dreams without the guesswork\, fear or overwhelm that often accompanies entrepreneurship. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week \nNovember 16 – 20st 2026 \nJoin us for the 14th year of ‘Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week’. \nDurham Region’s celebration of entrepreneurship is held each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support\, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support entrepreneurs\, job creators and innovators who create economic growth in the Durham Region. \nTogether We Build
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/how-to-monetize-what-youre-posting/
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SUMMARY:We Mean Business – Networking Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week by having lunch together at Baxter's Landing in Oshawa\n\n\nLooking to connect with fellow business owners in Durham Region? Join us for a laid-back networking lunch at Baxter’s Landing in Oshawa. \nThis isn’t your typical networking event. “We Mean Business” is all about good food\, great conversations\, and meeting people who get what it’s like to run a business. Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned pro\, this is your chance to share ideas\, swap stories\, and build real connections. \nHere’s the scoop: Cost: $10 to reserve your spot Food: We’ll kick things off with some appetizers—your meal is up to you! Grab your seat\, bring your business cards\, and come ready to chat. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week \nNovember 16 – 20st 2026 \nJoin us for the 14th year of ‘Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week’. \nDurham Region’s celebration of entrepreneurship is held each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support\, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support entrepreneurs\, job creators and innovators who create economic growth in the Durham Region. \nTogether We Build
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/we-mean-business-networking-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Baxters Landing\, 419 King Street West\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1J 2K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Finding Funding 101
DESCRIPTION:Ready to find the right funding opportunities for your business?\n\n\nIn this practical session\, Fundica will help you navigate the funding landscape and better understand the grants\, tax credits\, loans\, and other funding options available to your business. \nYou will learn how to identify and prioritize the most relevant programs\, what to consider when evaluating an opportunity\, and best practices for successfully accessing funding. \nYou will leave with practical tips\, answers to your funding questions\, and a personalized list of relevant funding programs for your business. \nAbout the Presenter: Lioba Reeve \nLioba leads partnerships and marketing at Fundica\, where she works with banks\, governments\, and other partners to help entrepreneurs more easily find and access the right funding opportunities for their businesses. Through her work\, she has developed a strong understanding of the funding landscape and the challenges businesses face when navigating it. Alongside the Fundica team\, she works to simplify the funding journey\, making it easier for entrepreneurs to discover\, understand\, and access relevant funding opportunities. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week \nNovember 16 – 20st 2026 \nJoin us for the 14th year of ‘Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week’. \nDurham Region’s celebration of entrepreneurship is held each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week. \nDo It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support\, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support entrepreneurs\, job creators and innovators who create economic growth in the Durham Region. \nTogether We Build
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/finding-funding-101/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T120000
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UID:21658-1795514400-1795521600@enterprisecentre.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T173316Z
CREATED:20260722T233350Z
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UID:21160-1795599000-1795608000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: AI for Succession Planning & Growth
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to build a more resilient business by reducing owner dependency\, documenting critical knowledge\, and planning for long term growth.\n\n\n  \nAI won’t replace leadership\, but it can help you build a business that lasts.\n– – – \nThrough a combination of practical instruction and hands on exercises\, you’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– – – \nWhat You’ll Get\nAfter a guided presentation on using AI to support succession planning and long term business growth\, you’ll work directly on your own business with support from mentors and AI tools to: \n\nAssess where your business relies too heavily on the owner or a small number of key people.\nIdentify opportunities to document knowledge\, improve processes\, and delegate responsibilities.\nExplore growth opportunities using AI assisted scenario planning.\nBuild a practical roadmap to strengthen business continuity and long term value.\n\nBring a laptop and one business challenge you’d like to prepare for. 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\nFamily business owners\nAnyone planning for long term growth\, succession\, or business continuity\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-succession-planning-growth/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T100000
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DTSTAMP:20261021T041847Z
CREATED:20260829T014853Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Preparation for Incorporated Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Tax prep information for incorporated businesses with CRA experts.\n\n\nIt’s not too early to start thinking about your 2026 tax return for your small business. Incorporated businesses have unique tax requirements and responsibilities that can be confusing and time consuming. \nJoin the CRA and Business Enterprise Centre for a workshop dedicated to tax preparation for incorporated businesses to help you wrap up your financial year with minimal stress. \nThis virtual workshop will cover: \n\nCommon tax errors\nHow to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\nAn overview of the CRA’s services\nGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n…and more. A CRA officer will be presenting and will leave time for specific questions.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tax-preparation-for-incorporated-businesses-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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