TCC Canada

Red Dress Day (hosted by the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition)
2024-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Jean Pigott Place, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1, Canada
On May 3, 2024, the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition (OAC) invites community members to come together and recognize Red Dress Day. Officially recognized on May 5, we commemorate the National Day of Awareness, a time dedicated to preventing violence against Indigenous women, also known as Red Dress Day.
The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition will host an event focused on education and remembrance, aimed at shedding light on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) across Canada. We invite all community members to come, learn and become part of the actions needed to end violence against Indigenous women and girls in Ottawa.
AGENDA:
10:00 AM: The Sacred Fire is Lit
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: To honour and commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, there will be educational displays, art displays, commemoration activities and interactive and creative activities.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM:
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch, Speakers and Acknowledgement Ceremony.
Learn more about Red Dress Day at https://www.ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca/red-dress-day-may-3-2024
NOTE: You do not need to print tickets for this event.

TCC Networking 2024 Presents: Right at Home
2024-06-06 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | TCC Canada – The Collaboration Centre, 800-150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P1L4, Canada
Our networking events are designed to provide our community members with the opportunity to gather over lunch, network and learn from industry experts on a variety of topics. The sessions will cover entrepreneurship, productivity, leadership, marketing, AI technology, and more topics.

When: Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
Where: TCC Collaboration Centre | 150 Elgin Street, Suite 800, Ottawa, ON, Canada (check-in will be at the 8th floor reception)
To RSVP: Please RSVP at events@tcccanada.com by June 5th, 2024

Speakers: Cheryl Abboud – Care Planner & Community Support and Bertha Martinez Casas – HR & Office Manager

Right at Home Canada is a leading home care support company founded in 1995 by Allen Hager. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for those they serve, with over 700 locations across six countries. Their office proudly covers the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario region.
Topics of Discussion:
Right at Home – In-home care services and support
Right at Home – Career Opportunities
Q & A

TCC Networking 2024 Presents: Cellcom Communications
2024-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | The Innovation Centre, 1000 Innovation Drive, Suite 500, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 3E7, Canada
Our networking events are designed to provide our community members with the opportunity to gather over lunch, network and learn from industry experts on a variety of topics. The sessions will cover entrepreneurship, productivity, leadership, marketing, AI technology, and more topics.
When: Thursday, July 11th, 2024, at 12 p.m.
Where: TCC Innovation Centre | 1000 Innovation Drive, Suite 500, Kanata, ON, Canada (check-in will be at the 5th floor reception)
To RSVP: Please RSVP at events@tcccanada.com by July 10th, 2024
Speaker: Summer Smith – Business Development Manager
Cellcom Communications is your Bell dealer specializing in the latest mobile, internet, and business technology. We’re passionate about what we do, and it is our priority to always ensure you the finest service!
Topic of Discussion: Enterprise Mobility Solutions for Your Businesses
Market Trends, Partnership Benefits, Regulations and Requirements for Business in relation to mobility (Cellphones, Fleet Management, Security)

Strategize and Survive: Late-Stage Funding Tactics for a Changing Landscape
2024-09-11 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1L7, Canada
Join MaRS and Export Development Canada for an exclusive panel discussion on navigating late-stage funding for Canadian startups amid a shifting political landscape.
Featuring expert insights from MaRS CEO and investment industry veteran, Alison Nankivell, they’ll cover tactical ways to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities, ensuring your startup can thrive — regardless of political outcomes.
As the U.S. presidential election approaches and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) renewal discussions continue, they’ll explore the economic stakes, including potential impacts of tax proposals, tariff changes and immigration policies. Designed specifically for startup founders, this intimate session shares actionable strategies to steer your venture through these evolving challenges.
Topics of Discussion:

Adapting to market dynamics: Discuss the impacts of the U.S. election, CUSMA renewal and changes in capital gains on Canadian businesses.
Navigating late-stage funding: Learn how successful founders build investor relationships and adapt strategies to thrive in Canada’s challenging financial landscape.
Growing your company amidst shifting tides: Gain actionable advice from successful Canadian ventures and experts on navigating unknowns and growing to IPO.

Please note this is a HYBRID event–there will be a livestream to join virtually.
Click here for more details!

Capital Angel Network - MASHUP 2024
2024-09-17 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | TCC Canada – The Collaboration Centre, 800-150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P1L4, Canada
Capital Angel Network is inviting you to celebrate entrepreneurs at MASHUP24 on September 17th at the Collaboration Centre on 150 Elgin Street. Join over 200 founders, investors, and industry leaders. This year’s event boasts a packed agenda of opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate.
Here are the Highlights:

Founder Showcase: Meet dynamic founders and explore their ventures by the Sparkling Health Bar Lounge (9th Floor)
Pitch Competition: Watch up and coming founders pitch to an All Star Judging Panel & Happy Hour crowd (8th Floor)
Pre-MASH Panels: Gain insights from Life Sciences and AI scaling founders as they share their ambitious journeys and investment strategies (8th Floor)
Tough Topics Tiny Round Table Series: Participate in intimate, in-depth discussions with investors, experts, and portfolio founders (for founders only)
Rooftop Sundowners After Party: Celebrate with cocktails, appetizers, and a live DJ (Terrace)

Why Attend?
MASHUP24 has traditionally been attended by the WHO’s WHO in the Nation’s Capital and beyond. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or champion, MASHUP24 is your chance to make meaningful connections, gain valuable insights, and join in celebrating the next wave of entrepreneurial talent.
Tickets are moving quickly–don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant gathering.
Reserve your spot HERE today!
We look forward to seeing you at MASHUP24!

TCC Networking Event Presents: Transcendental Meditation
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | TCC Canada – The Collaboration Centre, 800-150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P1L4, Canada
Our networking events are designed to provide our community members with the opportunity to gather over lunch, network and learn from industry experts on a variety of topics. The sessions will cover entrepreneurship, productivity, leadership, marketing, AI technology, and more topics.
When: Friday, September 27th, 2024, at 12 p.m.
Where: TCC Collaboration Centre | 150 Elgin Street, Learning Loft (9th Floor), Ottawa, ON, Canada (check-in will be at the 8th floor reception)
To RSVP: Please RSVP at events@tcccanada.com by September 26th, 2024
Speaker: Michael Larrass – Teacher of Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental Meditation is a mental relaxation technique that allows the mind to go beyond language and conceptual boundaries. Visit ca.tm.org to learn about the technique and available courses in Canada!
Topic of Discussion: Thinking Beyond Thoughts for Better Mental Performance and Physical Health
Today’s wellness market offers various mental techniques such as Transcendent Thinking, Mindfulness, Transcendental Meditation, etc. to improve mental and physical health and, consequently, increase wellbeing and creativity. Michael will explain the principles and benefits of stress relief techniques, and the 4th state of consciousness from a linguistic and neurophysiological perspective.

TCC Networking 2024 Presents: Mi Casa Canada
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | TCC Canada – The Collaboration Centre, 800-150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P1L4, Canada
Our networking events are designed to provide our community members with the opportunity to gather over lunch, network and learn from industry experts on a variety of topics. The sessions will cover entrepreneurship, productivity, leadership, marketing, AI technology, and more topics.
When: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at 12 p.m.
Where: TCC Collaboration Centre | 150 Elgin Street, Learning Loft (9th Floor), Ottawa, ON, Canada (check-in will be at the 8th floor reception)
*To RSVP: Please RSVP at events@tcccanada.com by October 2nd, 2024
*On your RSVP response, please state if you are more interested in Family Class, Economic class as Express Entry, or Work Permits. Immigration is an extensive topic, so your reply will help our speaker to better tailor the session based on the number of replies!
Speaker: Franklin Rodriguez – Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)
Mi Casa Canada Immigration Services is a trusted advocate for clients navigating the complexities of Canadian immigration. They specialize in economic and family immigration to Canada and provide tailored solutions for small and medium businesses, individuals, and families seeking to make Canada their home.
Visit their website, www.micasacanada.com, to learn more about their services!
Topic of Discussion: Navigating Canadian Immigration in 2024

Space Apps Ottawa 2024
2024-10-04 19:00 - 2024-10-06 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Carleton University – Sprott School of Business, Nicol Building, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada
NASA International Space Apps Hackathon 2024 will be another intense 48-hour global weekend hackathon for developers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, astronomers and enthusiasts. Along with over 200 cities around the world, Ottawa teams will form and build products and prototypes against NASA- and CSA-designed challenges that leverage spacecraft, celestial & science data.
This year marks 8 years of NASA Space Apps hackathon-ing in Ottawa, and we return to Carleton University! This year you can attend physically at the Technology Innovation Management Program facilities located at 5063 Nicol Building on campus. We’ll also allow virtual participation as you prefer.
For more information about our Ottawa event visit our website, or learn more on the global event website.

Agenda

FRIDAY – Kickoff/Welcome/Help Getting Started
7:00 PM – 11:59 PM

SATURDAY – Hacking
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM

SUNDAY – Hacking
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM

SUNDAY – (Optional) Presentation Feedback
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

SUNDAY – Submit your project online, anytime before MIDNIGHT EST
11:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Best Places to Work 2024: Free Career and Training Expo
2024-10-17 11:30 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J2, Canada
Calling all recent graduates, mid-career professionals and lifelong learners! Join us at the Best Places to Work Career and Training Expo to plan your next career move.
Connect with dozens of the region’s best employers who are actively seeking talented individuals like you.
Explore new job opportunities or find the perfect training program to enhance your skill set.
Discover the resources and support you need to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to:

Network with industry leaders and potential mentors.
Learn about the latest hiring trends and job openings.
Gain insights into upskilling and career advancement.
Participate in informative workshops and seminars.

Mark your calendars and join us at the Best Places to Work Career and Training Expo!
Register now and open doors to a brighter future!

Driving Change in Women’s Health: Innovation and Research
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2C5, Canada
Come Together!
Join esteemed medical and tech leaders making a positive change in women’s health research and innovation.
In partnership with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and Invest Ottawa, join us for an impactful evening where medical and health tech leaders will share actionable insight into the advances of women’s health research, innovation and updates on The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus.
Our event speakers are leading powerful initiatives in medical research and innovation, as well as companies and investments that are making a difference in advancing women’s health research, turning vision into action and impact locally, nationally and globally.
Join us on Thursday October 17th from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Bayview Yards (Ottawa’s Innovation Hub) for networking, light refreshments, and panel discussions highlighting the progress being made in this critical field.
Click here for more event details!

Small Business Forum 2024
2024-10-30 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B2, Canada
Experience the Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business, the City of Toronto’s free full-day signature in-person event to support small businesses in Toronto. This year’s Small Business Forum 2024 will focus on supports for small businesses in the food business and will feature :

main stage programming with keynote speakers and expert panels,
an exciting pitch competition for food business owners and entrepreneurs,
speed mentorship sessions where food business experts and experienced food entrepreneurs share their wisdom and answer your burning questions, and
a trade show hosting a diverse display of small business services and goods providers.

A more in-depth agenda and program guide is in development and will be shared soon at www.toronto.ca/BusinessForum

Rapid Gen AI Activation for Marketing and Sales
2024-10-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | TCC Canada – The Collaboration Centre, 800-150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P1L4, Canada
The era of Generative AI is upon us, but we’re beyond the stage where simply handing out ChatGPT accounts suffices as a strategy. The real game-changer lies in how you integrate Gen AI into your marketing and sales processes to achieve hyper-personalization, intelligent automation, and scalable solutions. For CMOs and CSOs, the question is no longer “should we adopt AI?” but “how can we leverage AI to its fullest potential?”
This event is tailored to answer that very question, providing you with a roadmap to move from exploration to execution. We will dive deep into how Gen AI can transform your organization by:

Hyper-Personalization at Scale: Explore how AI-driven insights can create individualized customer experiences across every touchpoint, enhancing engagement and driving conversions like never before.
Intelligent Automation: Learn how to streamline and automate complex processes—ranging from lead generation to customer retention—freeing your teams to focus on high-impact growth initiatives.
Scalable Solutions: Understand how to deploy Gen AI across your entire organization, turning vast amounts of data into actionable insights that fuel both marketing and sales success.

Accelerate Time to Value
In addition to strategic insights, this event will arm you with actionable tactics to accelerate your time to activation and realize ROI with Gen AI within weeks. We’ll share proven methods to fast-track AI deployment, ensuring that your organization can quickly begin reaping the benefits of AI-driven decision making and automation. From quick wins to long-term gains, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to achieve and measure success with Gen AI.
By attending, you’ll gain not just knowledge, but also practical strategies that you can implement immediately to drive tangible results. This is your opportunity to lead your organization into the future with AI that not only enhances but revolutionizes your marketing and sales efforts.
About TCC Canada:
For over 30 years, TCC Canada has been a trusted partner for businesses, providing tailored workspace solutions that foster growth and innovation. As we move into 2024, TCC Canada is proud to announce the launch of our new AI as a Service (AIaaS) offerings. This initiative is designed to empower organizations of all sizes to harness the transformative power of AI, driving efficiency and innovation across their operations. With our deep expertise and commitment to client success, TCC Canada is positioned to lead the charge in integrating AI into the fabric of modern business.
Speakers:
Sean Cochrane, CEO @TCC Canada
Lubabah Bakht, Global Digital Media Trading Manager @Reckitt
Glenn Schmelzle, Go-To-Market Ecosystem Lead @CHEO Research Institute and Professor, Marketing and Analytics @Lambton College
Parth Shah, Application Development Consultant @CIBC
Justin Hacker, CTO @TCC Canada, CEO @Uncanny Labs, Co-founder @Karmaflow.ai
Fuad Miah, CAIO @TCC Canada, CMO @Uncanny Labs, Co-founder @Karmaflow.ai
Romain Coquin, Director of Sales and Operations @TCC Canada
Additional Information:
Seats are limited. Breakfast, lunch and beverages are included.
Parking: Paid parking is available in the building and nearby surrounding areas for your convenience.
Ticket Policy: Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person upon request.
Discounts: Active TCC Canada customers receive a discount. Contact your community manager for discount codes.
Ticket Cost: $500 CAD per attendee.
Click here for more information and to register!

PMEvolve 2024 - Hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI) Ottawa Valley Outaouais
2024-11-07 07:30 - 2024-11-09 15:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
✨ PMEvolve 2024 ✨
Revolutionizing Project Management

Disrupt, Empower, and Thrive!
Dive into the future of project management from November 7th to 9th at the illustrious Ottawa Marriott Hotel, Ottawa. Proudly presented by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter, this event is the pinnacle for project management professionals and enthusiasts across the National Capital Region, Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

🚀 Why Attend?
Expert-led Sessions: Immerse yourself in a spectrum of enlightening sessions, from groundbreaking strategies to hands-on tips, all curated by industry leaders.
Revolutionize Your Approach: Challenge traditional project management norms. Embrace the disruptions and innovations that are reshaping our industry’s core beliefs.
Networking Opportunities: Broaden your horizons by mingling with peers, forging impactful collaborations, and exchanging visionary ideas with fellow professionals.

🔥 Be Part of the Evolution 🔥
Transition from traditions to transformations. Redefine the very essence of project management and set sail towards a promising future.

📌 Secure Your Spot!
Elevate your professional journey. Register now for PMEvolve 2024 and be at the forefront of the project management renaissance. See you this November! 🎉

Learn more about PMI Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter and other upcoming events:
PMI Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter
PM Dinner and Awards Gala
Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities

Nobel Prize Winner Joseph Stiglitz on “The Road To Freedom"
2024-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E6, Canada
Topic:
The Road To Freedom: Economics and the Good Society (WW Norton, April 23, 2024)

Speaker:
Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist

Opening remarks by:
Kenneth S. Corts, Vice-Dean, Research, Strategy, and Resources & Academic Director, Lee-Chin Institute for Corporate Citizenship, Rotman School of Management

Event Synopsis:
Join us for the Canadian launch of Nobel Prize–winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz’s latest book, The Road to Freedom.
In this compelling work, Stiglitz analyzes how free markets have fueled inequality and environmental crises, and makes the case for reimagining our economic and legal systems to drive progress for all. Exploring the rhetoric of “freedom”, Stiglitz explores how pharmaceutical companies, Big Tech, and major corporations are setting their own agendas. How did we get here? Whose freedom are we—and should we—be thinking about?
Stiglitz, author of bestsellers like People, Power, and Profits and The Price of Inequality, is one of Time’s 100 most influential individuals. Currently a professor at Columbia University and chief economist at the Roosevelt Institute, he offers crucial insights into the future of economic and political freedom.
Drawing on his experience as an advisor to presidents and chief economist of the World Bank, Stiglitz will share fresh perspectives on today’s pressing challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the world’s foremost economists!

About the speaker:

Photo credit: Gabriela Sciolino Plump

Joseph E. Stiglitz is a Nobel Prize–winning economist and the best-selling author of People, Power, and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent; Globalization and Its Discontents Revisited: Anti-Globalization in the Age of Trump; The Price of Inequality; and Freefall. He was chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Clinton, chief economist of the World Bank, named by Time as one of the 100 most influential individuals in the world, and now teaches at Columbia University and is chief economist of the Roosevelt Institute.

Opening Remarks:

Kenneth S. Corts is the Vice-Dean, Research, Strategy, and Resources, and Academic Director of the Lee-Chin Institute for Corporate Citizenship at the Rotman School of Management, where he holds the Desautels Chair in Entrepreneurship. He specializes in the Economic Analysis and Policy area. At the University of Toronto, he has held several leadership roles, including Interim Dean at Rotman and Acting Vice-Provost, Academic Operations. As a microeconomist, Professor Corts explores industrial organization, competition policy, organizational economics, and energy policy and his research has been supported by prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. He has published in leading academic journals like the Rand Journal of Economics and the Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, and authored widely-used Harvard Business School case studies. In addition to his academic contributions, he has provided expert testimony in competition policy cases before the Competition Tribunal and Ontario Superior Court and advised on antitrust issues in the U.S.

Event Logistics:
This event is available to attend in-person only.
Rotman Events is committed to accessibility for all people. If you have any access needs or if there are any ways we can support your full participation in this session, please email [events@rotman.utoronto.ca] no later than 2 weeks in advance of the event and we will be glad to work with you to make the appropriate arrangements.
Early Bird/General Admission: In-Person + Book Ticket Details

The event will be hosted in Desautels Hall at the Rotman School of Management (105 St. George St., Toronto, ON M5S 3E6). Your registration fee includes a copy of the book and meet-and-greet with book signing by the author.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Refunds will only be issued for cancellations received in writing NO LATER than 24 hours prior to the event. Please email events@rotman.utoronto.ca for processing.
In-person registrants who do not pick up their book at the event will have 5 business days to request postal delivery by emailing us at events@rotman.utoronto.ca. All unclaimed books will be returned to the publisher after that time.

Questions: events@rotman.utoronto.ca

Startup Workshop: Identifying Opportunities and Framing Problems
2024-12-03 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Hart House Building (Hart House, East Common Room), 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H3, Canada
Startup Workshop: Identifying Opportunities and Framing Problems
✨Wondering how to identify a problem worth solving?
🚀 Curious about turning problems into solutions with market research and a strong value proposition?
Join Dr. Devin Singh, founder and CEO of Hero AI and emergency room doctor at SickKids Hospital, as he shares how his team identified and solved one of healthcare’s biggest challenges: overcrowded emergency rooms. Through their innovative AI-based automated triage system, HeroAI is transforming emergency care, proving that asking the right questions can spark life-changing solutions.
In this session, you’ll:

✅ Discover how to define problems with clarity and purpose.
✅ Build value propositions that make your solutions stand out.
✅ Gain practical tools to frame the questions that matter most.

This workshop is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, healthcare innovators, or anyone ready to tackle real-world challenges with fresh perspectives and actionable insights. Sign up today to secure your spot!
🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our website for more information.
🎥 Watch highlights from our last event here.

The Power of Community: Black Entrepreneurs Conference
2025-02-08 09:15 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Futurpreneur, 33 Yonge Street #1100, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1G4
Welcome to The Power of Community—an exclusive Black History Month event dedicated to supporting and empowering Black entrepreneurs like you! 🚀✨
Join us for a day packed with actionable insights, valuable connections, and exciting opportunities to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this event is for you! Come learn, grow, and network with fellow Black entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry pros who are out here making big moves.
What’s in store:
🌟 Workshops & panels:

Leverage AI to Build a Business Plan: Learn how to use cutting-edge AI tools to streamline your business planning and strategy.
Marketing Storytelling: Get the inside scoop on how to craft compelling stories that sell your business, build a loyal customer base, and elevate your brand.

Wellness & Mental Health: Discover practical tips for balancing the hustle with self-care to stay mentally sharp and focused on your entrepreneurial journey.

🌟 Networking:
Connect with a community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry leaders who understand your journey and are ready to support you. Let’s skip the small talk—this is all about big energy and powerful connections. ⚡
🌟 Pitch-to-win competition:
Want to win $5,000? Submit your pitch application by January 28 and compete live at the event. Three finalists will be selected to pitch their business in front of a panel of judges for a chance to take home the $5K prize. 💰👇👇👇

PITCH COMPETITION FORM
Event details:
📅 When: Saturday, February 8, 2025
🕒 Time: 9:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Where: Futurpreneur’s National Office, 33 Yonge St, Suite 1100, Toronto
The full event schedule will be made available closer to the event date. Be sure to check it out to plan your day!
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Click the website link below to RSVP now and secure your spot at this exciting event. Whether you’re looking to learn, pitch, or just connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, this is the place to be.
Let’s make Black History Month 2025 unforgettable, together! 🖤
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Please note: This event will be photographed and filmed. By attending, you consent to being included in event photos and videos that may be used for promotional purposes.

Ottawa Business Breakfast: Disability Inclusion in Action
2025-02-13 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | McKellar Park Field House, 539 Wavell Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A, Canada
Join us for an enriching and impactful morning designed to empower businesses in the manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and skilled trades sectors to embrace disability inclusive hiring practices. Hosted by the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC), with support from Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care (PPRC), Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS), March of Dimes Ottawa, and Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD), this event is designed for business leaders and HR professionals in Ottawa and surrounding areas. It will provide Disability Awareness & Confidence Training, practical resources and community connections to foster a diverse and disability inclusive workplace.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: McKellar Park Field House
Address: 539 Wavell Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A
Cost: Free
Agenda Highlights:

Participate in Disability Awareness & Confidence Training (DACT) and earn a Certificate of Completion.

Learn from local business leaders who have successfully integrated disability inclusion into their hiring and retention practices.

Explore complimentary tools and services available through the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) to support your disability inclusion journey.

Connect with Ottawa Employment Service Providers (ESPs) and industry peers.

This event offers valuable training, insights, and resources to implement disability inclusion as part of your organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
Who should attend:
Business owners, Human Resources professionals or decision-makers in healthcare, manufacturing, skilled trades, hospitality & tourism are all welcome to attend.
Event Details:

Refreshments and light snacks will be served during the presentation

Dietary restrictions or food allergies must be indicated in advance

RSVP today to learn how you can be a part of Ontario’s disability inclusive business community. If you require any support or accommodation(s) to participate in this event, please e-mail kchan@odenetwork.com by January 29th, 2025.
About the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC)
The Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) is a province wide project aimed to provide research informed training, resources, and services to businesses across Ontario.
Supported by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) and funded by the Government of Canada, this project will foster strength-based collaborations and transform the employment landscape for people who have a disability.

Charging What You Deserve: Rate-Setting for Entrepreneurs
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Garden Strathcona, 868 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1R6, Canada
This workshop equips freelancers, artists and entrepreneurs with the tools they need to make effective rate-setting decisions that maximize profitability. Discover alternative payment methods and gain the confidence to articulate your unique selling points, ensuring you bill all hours effectively. We leave time for group discussion and Q&A to ensure all your questions are answered.
This workshop is led by Jillian Climie, who has spent her career in executive compensation, and Sophie Warwick, who specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups.
https://www.thethoughtfulco.net/
Location: The Garden Strathcona, 868 East Hastings St Vancouver (upstairs)
Schedule: Doors open at 1:00pm, panel starts promptly at 1:30pm
Cost: Attendance is free or pay what you can with proceeds going to the Olivia Quan Award for Audio Excellence scholarship.
This event is open to all women, non-binary, trans, two-spirit, and those comfortable sharing the lived experiences of female folks, including creatives, students, freelancers and entreprenuers within the BC music community.

Rainbow Entrepreneur Collective: February Gathering
2025-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | 1133 Melville St., Suite 1500, 1133 Melville St., Suite 1500, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4E5
Join us for the next gathering of the Rainbow Entrepreneur Collective to Grow Your Community of 2SLGBTQIA+ Business-Owning Peers.
Back at a pride event hosted by Small Business BC in 2023, we noticed a massive appetite among queer entrepreneurs to develop more meaningful and generative spaces for us to gather and learn from one another’s stories and strategies. The opportunity for 2SLGBTQIA+ business owners and leaders to gather and connect had been missing for too long. And so we formed the Rainbow Entrepreneur Collective to fill this gap and to bring more colour into each of our professional lives by organizing quarterly gatherings for likeminded professionals to share their experiences with one another.
The response to our first few gatherings was overwhelmingly positive, and we’re excited to bring our community back together for our next gathering at BDC on February 25, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm.
Join us for this facilitated event that will include small group discussions about what you– the entrepreneurs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community– need and seek to support you and your business’s success. By showing up, honestly sharing, and listening with an open heart, we promise you’ll be inspired to shine brighter through your business.
A Couple Notes:

A Sober Space: We’re working hard to create a safe, consent-centred space that provides meaningful opportunities for participants to speak, listen, and connect from the heart. As such, we’re proud to identify our gatherings as sober-centred.
Allies? REC is a volunteer-run organization focused on supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ community; as such, our events are catered specifically to members of the rainbow community, and we kindly request that allies find another avenue to supporting queers in business.

Have any Questions?
Reach out to jarren@harccreative.com for more info or context.

Building our Future: Celebrating Black Innovators, Founders and Leaders
2025-02-28 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Street, Kanata, Canada
Please join us as we come together as a community to honour Black History Month.
We will celebrate current and aspiring Black innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses that drive our economy, enrich our communities and enhance our quality of life. This year’s edition of Building Our Future will explore the vital question of sustaining Black entrepreneurship in a rapidly evolving world.
This very special in-person event will feature a roundtable with key leaders in the ecosystem followed by an audience Q&A and collaborative discussion that will focus on:

Celebrating the talent, thought leadership and achievements of Black innovators, ecosystem leaders, entrepreneurs and businesses
Tackle pressing questions, solutions and share actionable insights leaving audience members with practical tools and perspectives
Highlight resources available for Black-owned and led businesses across our region
Promote Black-owned companies and businesses that are fueling the development of our economy and improving our quality of life

Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost to join us, and all are welcome!
Invest Ottawa, Wesley Clover, and Kanata North Business Association, are honoured to host this special Black History Month event with, and for, our ecosystem, in partnership with The Novas Group, and community partner, Jaku Konbit.
Agenda
8:30 AM: Networking and Showcase of Black-owned businesses and artists
9:30 AM: Opening remarks by The Novas Group; Event MC
9:40 AM: Roundtable Discussion with Ecosystem Leaders facilitated by The Novas Group featuring:

Gregory Richards, Vice-Dean, Graduate Professional Programs, Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa

10:50 AM: Networking Break
11:00 AM: Audience Engagement Session: Reflection and Q&A facilitated by The Novas Group
11:30 AM: Closing Remarks
11:35 AM: Networking & Showcase
Register now to reserve your free ticket to this special Black History Month event.
Join us in person at the Brookstreet Hotel to enjoy light refreshments, networking, and discussions.
All are welcome – please join us.
If you would like to explore the opportunity to display your business, art or creation, please fill out our exhibitor application form. Please note space is limited and on a first come first serve basis.
Click the website link below for further details!

International Women's Day Celebration on The Hill 2025
2025-03-07 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Parliament Hill – Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A9, Canada
Elevate International’s flagship event for International Women’s Day
Presented by RBC
2025 – Elevate Women: March Forward
Elevate International is honoured to host International Women’s Day Celebration on March 7, 2025 to recognize extraordinary women whose exceptional leadership is driving growth, innovation, and success.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2025

Leaders Creating a Sustainable World
2025-03-21 11:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2C5, Canada
An International Women’s Month event hosted by Invest Ottawa, presented by our Title Event Sponsor, SAS Viya and Supporting Presenter Sponsor, Calian Group.
If you aim to impact our world positively, economically, socially, or environmentally, this event is for you.
Join us for inspiration and actionable insight from true role models who translate vision into action and impact locally, nationally and globally.
Our event speakers are leaders of powerful initiatives, companies, and investments that are making a difference in AI, Women’s Health, Food Sustainability and Clean Tech. They’re accomplished and visionary investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs who directly support the UN’s sustainability goals and the objectives that underpin International Women’s Month (IWM).
Together, we will:

Address three key spheres of sustainability: innovation, investment and entrepreneurship.
Provide tangible examples, success stories, and lessons learned.
Deliver takeaways and recommendations you can put to work in support of a cleaner, greener, more equitable and sustainable economy, society and planet.

Through panel discussions and powerful fireside chats, we strive to help catalyze individual, organizational, and community leadership, as well as action and impact. From the investments, policy, the products and services we develop, commercialize, and procure, the companies, cities, and communities we build, to how we engage with the world.
Join us in person at Bayview Yards, connect with like-minded leaders and enjoy light refreshments, networking, and live discussion!
If you can’t make it in person, you can livestream the event via the Invest Ottawa YouTube channel. The link will be shared before the event.
#IWM2025 #AccelerateAction
Important Event Details:
If you are joining us in person, we are delighted to share the following information on transportation to our innovation hub and the support available upon your arrival:

Transit: Bayview Yards is 600m away from Bayview Station, which serves multiple routes. It is also the O-Train stop.
Driving: 50 spaces along Bayview Station Road offer 2HR free parking, and 27 spaces along Stonehurst and Burnside offer 1HR free parking.
Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.
Inclusive & Accessible: Should you have any specific mobility requirements, please contact Audrey Willsey at awillsey@investottawa.ca. Our team will be pleased to work with you to make all the arrangements required for a great experience.

Bayview Yards is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory and come together as a community.
By registering for this event, you accept that:
You may be photographed or video recorded as we capture special moments during this event and share memories with our community via our website and social media.
You will receive event-related emails, as well as an invitation to subscribe to our mailing list.
Clothing Drive for Dress for Success
As part of our impact-focused programming, we’re hosting an Office Wear Clothing Drive in support of Dress for Success, an organization empowering women and gender-nonconforming individuals with support, professional attire, and development tools to achieve economic independence and thrive.
Throughout the month and at our IWM events, a donation box will be available in the Bayview Yards lobby. We invite you to donate suits, blouses, shoes, watches — anything professional and office-ready! Thank you for helping us empower women. To learn more: https://ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/

Marketing Your Business with AI: Strategies for Lasting Impact (In Person)
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y2C5, Canada
Note: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the virtual event page.
Are you struggling to create a marketing strategy that truly connects with your audience?
Do you find yourself facing roadblocks that prevent you from building brand loyalty and driving consistent revenue growth? In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven market, entrepreneurs need more than just a great product—they need a strategy that uses AI to build lasting relationships with customers, delivering personalized experiences at scale.
Invest Ottawa is excited to host Lubna Forzley, Founder and CEO of Stories, for an exclusive deep dive into AI-powered marketing strategies. Drawing from her experience with Coca-Cola—an iconic global brand—Lubna will guide you through the critical elements of developing a 360-degree marketing plan.
Discover how AI can amplify your storytelling, streamline your content strategy, and personalize customer experiences—transforming your brand’s presence and driving sustainable growth.
Key Takeaways:

Learn from Coca-Cola’s Success: Gain insights from Lubna Forzley, Founder of Stories and Coca-Cola alum, as she unpacks the strategies behind building a brand that resonates globally.
Harness AI for Smarter Marketing: Explore how AI tools can supercharge your content creation, customer segmentation, and real-time data analysis.
Build a 360-Degree Marketing Plan: Leave with an actionable roadmap—integrating AI and traditional strategies—to elevate your brand’s influence and grow your business.

Afro-Caribbean Business Expo & Connection
2025-04-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320
Join us at the Afro-Caribbean Business Expo on April 26, 2025, in Ottawa! This is your chance to showcase your brand, connect with customers, and expand your network—for free! Promote your products, meet potential clients, and be part of a vibrant cultural and business experience. Limited vendor spots available—register today and don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
Register by scanning the QR code in the above flyer or click the link below to register as a Vendor or an Attendee https://thriveevents.ca/events-2#afrocarribeanexpo.

Business Networking Night at IDK Social Bar and Cafe
2025-07-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | IDK Social Bar and Cafe, 172 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2Z7, Canada
Connect. Collaborate. Grow. Join us for Business Networking Night! — an exciting evening of conversation, connection, and opportunity. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, a rising professional, or simply curious about new ventures, this is your chance to mingle with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and vibrant setting.
📍IDK Social Bar and Cafe (172 Ossington Ave) sets the stage with drinks, good vibes, and a stylish atmosphere perfect for forging new connections.
🎟️ Free Entry | 19+ Event
👔 Bring your business cards. Bring your energy. Let’s build something together.

Navio Spark: Legal Basics for Starting & Growing Companies (In Person)
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2C5, Canada
Note: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the virtual event page.
Are you a business owner or part of a leadership team at a startup or scale-up, looking to navigate your legal journey with greater clarity—without the high costs?
Join us for a complimentary hybrid workshop designed specifically for early-stage businesses seeking practical, affordable legal solutions. This session is built around the Navio Spark Start-up Kit—a curated set of eight essential legal document templates tailored to empower companies at the critical early stages of growth.
Led by the legal experts from Navio Law, the workshop will walk you through each of the documents in the Spark Kit, helping you understand what matters most and how to use them effectively.
What you’ll get from the session:

24 minutes of focused instruction – We’ll unpack each template in the Navio Spark Start-up Kit, highlighting the most important clauses, explaining common pitfalls, and showing how each document supports your business journey.
36 minutes of live, interactive Q&A – Bring your questions. Whether they relate to the templates or broader legal concerns, our experts will provide real-time, practical guidance tailored to your needs.
Significant cost-savings on high-quality, ready-to-use templates

Why attend?Because every business owner deserves access to robust legal foundations—without the complexity or the cost.
To acquire the Navio Spark Start-up Kit ahead of the workshop, or to learn ihow to access Navio Law’s special pricing for monthly legal support subscriptions, please contact us at hello@naviolaw.com.

Ottawa Small Business Networking Event | West-End
2025-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Kitchessipi Beer Co, 2265 Robertson Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 5Z2, Canada
Welcome to the Ottawa Small Business Networking Event!
Hosted by Numeris CPA
Whether you’re just getting started or have been running your business for years, this event is for you. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and share stories with other local business owners and entrepreneurs in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Back by popular demand—we’re kicking things off with an hour of speed networking!
It’s a fun and easy way to meet lots of people quickly, spark great conversations, and make meaningful connections right from the start.
After that, enjoy open networking, great beer, and even better company.
We’re all about growing together, learning from each other, and celebrating the wins, big or small. So come out, bring your business cards, and let’s build something great together!
Please click here for more information, including agenda, FAQs, and refund policy.

Built to Stand Out: How Canadian Brands Are Breaking Through the Noise
2025-08-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | 130 Spadina Avenue, #502, 130 Spadina Avenue, #502, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1X9, Canada
Built to Stand Out: How Canadian Brands Are Breaking Through the Noise
Join us for an afternoon of sharp insights, candid lessons, and practical strategies from some of Canada’s top fintech and tech leaders. We’ll explore how brands are using AI, voice, community, and personality to capture attention in markets dominated by legacy players.
Expect honest conversations about what works, what doesn’t, and what teams wish they had done differently. If you’re looking on a conversation beyond safe strategies and how to create a brand that actually stands out, this is for you.

What to Expect

Expert Panel (4:30–5:30 PM):Learn from senior leaders about AI-driven growth, building authentic community, and shaping brand personality in competitive markets.
Networking & Drinks (5:30–7:00 PM):Connect with peers, panelists, and industry leaders in a relaxed setting.

Event Details

Date: Monday, August 12th
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
Location: 130 Spadina Ave, 5th Floor (Fig Offices)

Panelists
Ashley McGill — VP, Branding, Neo
Laura Pearce — Head of Marketing, Google
Mark Arvai — Director, Brand Strategy, Clutch
Ziv Deutsch — VP, Growth & Data, KOHO
Moderator: Monisha Sharma — Chief Revenue Officer, Fig

Why Attend
If you’re working in fintech, tech, or brand strategy, this is a chance to hear how teams across Canada are approaching growth and differentiation. Panelists will share practical examples, challenges they’ve faced, and things they would approach differently.
It’s also an opportunity to connect with others in the industry in a casual setting.

NECB and Indigenous Infrastructure: Codes, Compliance, and Community
2025-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Musqueam Adminstration, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6N 4C6, Canada
Join ECO Canada for a dynamic half-day event exploring the intersection of energy efficiency, building codes, and Indigenous-led infrastructure development.
“NECB and Indigenous Infrastructure: Codes, Compliance, and Community” brings together Indigenous leaders, subject matter experts and community members to network, discuss, learn, and collaborate on the transformative potential of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) in supporting sustainable, culturally aligned, and resilient infrastructure in Indigenous communities.
Through presentations and open dialogue, the event will explore the benefits of adopting the NECB, while addressing the practical challenges of meeting code requirements and ensuring effective enforcement.

Elevate on the Hill: Rising Leaders
2025-08-27 09:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Parliament Hill – Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A9, Canada
Elevate on the Hill: Rising Leaders is a powerful leadership forum that brings girls and young women to the steps of Parliament Hill to stand boldly for a day of leadership, empowerment, and celebration.
Hosted in Canada’s capital, this inspiring gathering brings together students, emerging leaders, Members of Parliament, educators, and changemakers for a transformative day of dialogue and action. Through keynote speeches, youth-led panels, leadership workshops, and meaningful connection, girls are continually equipped with the tools, role models, and confidence to lead boldly—in their communities and on the world stage.
Together, we rise to shape a future where every girl knows her voice matters, her dreams are valid, and her leadership is essential.
