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SUMMARY:The Power of Community: Black Entrepreneurs Conference
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Power of Community—an exclusive Black History Month event dedicated to supporting and empowering Black entrepreneurs like you! 🚀✨ \nJoin 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. \nWhat’s in store: \n🌟 Workshops & panels: \n\nLeverage AI to Build a Business Plan: Learn how to use cutting-edge AI tools to streamline your business planning and strategy.\nMarketing Storytelling: Get the inside scoop on how to craft compelling stories that sell your business\, build a loyal customer base\, and elevate your brand.\n\n\nWellness & Mental Health: Discover practical tips for balancing the hustle with self-care to stay mentally sharp and focused on your entrepreneurial journey.\n\n🌟 Networking: \nConnect 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. ⚡ \n🌟 Pitch-to-win competition: \nWant 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. 💰👇👇👇\n\nPITCH COMPETITION FORM \nEvent details:\n📅 When: Saturday\, February 8\, 2025\n🕒 Time: 9:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n📍 Where: Futurpreneur’s National Office\, 33 Yonge St\, Suite 1100\, Toronto \nThe full event schedule will be made available closer to the event date. Be sure to check it out to plan your day! \nSpots are limited\, so don’t wait! \nClick 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. \nLet’s make Black History Month 2025 unforgettable\, together! 🖤 \nENG:\nPlease 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.
URL:https://www.tcccanada.com/event/the-power-of-community-black-entrepreneurs-conference/
LOCATION:Futurpreneur\, 33 Yonge Street #1100\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1G4
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Business Breakfast: Disability Inclusion in Action
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Thursday\, February 13\, 2025 \nTime: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nLocation: McKellar Park Field House \nAddress: 539 Wavell Ave\, Ottawa\, ON K2A \nCost: Free \nAgenda Highlights:\n\nParticipate in Disability Awareness & Confidence Training (DACT) and earn a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\nLearn from local business leaders who have successfully integrated disability inclusion into their hiring and retention practices.\n\n\nExplore complimentary tools and services available through the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) to support your disability inclusion journey.\n\n\nConnect with Ottawa Employment Service Providers (ESPs) and industry peers.\n\nThis event offers valuable training\, insights\, and resources to implement disability inclusion as part of your organization’s diversity\, equity and inclusion goals. \nWho should attend:\nBusiness owners\, Human Resources professionals or decision-makers in healthcare\, manufacturing\, skilled trades\, hospitality & tourism are all welcome to attend. \nEvent Details:\n\nRefreshments and light snacks will be served during the presentation\n\n\nDietary restrictions or food allergies must be indicated in advance\n\nRSVP 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. \nAbout the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC)\nThe Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) is a province wide project aimed to provide research informed training\, resources\, and services to businesses across Ontario. \nSupported 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.
URL:https://www.tcccanada.com/event/ottawa-business-breakfast-disability-inclusion-in-action/
LOCATION:McKellar Park Field House\, 539 Wavell Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2A\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Charging What You Deserve: Rate-Setting for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nhttps://www.thethoughtfulco.net/ \nLocation: The Garden Strathcona\, 868 East Hastings St Vancouver (upstairs) \nSchedule: Doors open at 1:00pm\, panel starts promptly at 1:30pm \nCost: Attendance is free or pay what you can with proceeds going to the Olivia Quan Award for Audio Excellence scholarship. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.tcccanada.com/event/charging-what-you-deserve-rate-setting-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:The Garden Strathcona\, 868 East Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1R6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Entrepreneur Collective: February Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next gathering of the Rainbow Entrepreneur Collective to Grow Your Community of 2SLGBTQIA+ Business-Owning Peers.\nBack 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. \nThe 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. \nJoin 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. \nA Couple Notes:\n\nA 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.\nAllies? 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.\n\nHave any Questions?\nReach out to jarren@harccreative.com for more info or context.
URL:https://www.tcccanada.com/event/rainbow-entrepreneur-collective-february-gathering/
LOCATION:1133 Melville St.\, Suite 1500\, 1133 Melville St.\, Suite 1500\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6E 4E5
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SUMMARY:Building our Future: Celebrating Black Innovators\, Founders and Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we come together as a community to honour Black History Month. \nWe 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. \nThis 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: \n\nCelebrating the talent\, thought leadership and achievements of Black innovators\, ecosystem leaders\, entrepreneurs and businesses\nTackle pressing questions\, solutions and share actionable insights leaving audience members with practical tools and perspectives\nHighlight resources available for Black-owned and led businesses across our region\nPromote Black-owned companies and businesses that are fueling the development of our economy and improving our quality of life\n\nLight refreshments will be served. There is no cost to join us\, and all are welcome! \nInvest 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. \nAgenda \n8:30 AM: Networking and Showcase of Black-owned businesses and artists \n9:30 AM: Opening remarks by The Novas Group; Event MC \n9:40 AM: Roundtable Discussion with Ecosystem Leaders facilitated by The Novas Group featuring: \n\nGregory Richards\, Vice-Dean\, Graduate Professional Programs\, Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa\n\n10:50 AM: Networking Break \n11:00 AM: Audience Engagement Session: Reflection and Q&A facilitated by The Novas Group \n11:30 AM: Closing Remarks \n11:35 AM: Networking & Showcase \nRegister now to reserve your free ticket to this special Black History Month event. \nJoin us in person at the Brookstreet Hotel to enjoy light refreshments\, networking\, and discussions. \nAll are welcome – please join us. \nIf 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. \nClick the website link below for further details!
URL:https://www.tcccanada.com/event/building-our-future-celebrating-black-innovators-founders-and-leaders/
LOCATION:Brookstreet Hotel\, 525 Legget Street\, Kanata\, Canada
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