Small Business Week is almost here!
Join the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre’s kickoff event on Monday, Oct. 20
Did you know that small businesses in Vaughan account for more than 87 per cent of all businesses in the city? To recognize their impact and contributions, the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) is celebrating Small Business Week from Monday, Oct. 20 until Friday, Oct. 24 with a variety of events!
Join us! It all kicks off on the Monday with a Networking Event at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Connect and network with other business owners at the event hosted by the VBEC in partnership with the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce and Business Development Bank of Canada.
Programming begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes an address from the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, the Business Development Bank of Canada and a keynote presentation on ‘Fun at Work’ with Joel Hilchey. This year’s Small Business Week theme: The economic revolution is here – get your business ready.
The week will continue with in-person and virtual events and workshops exploring concepts of navigating a shifting business landscape.
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Kickoff event – Networking begins at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
Date: Monday, Oct 20
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Sustainable Business Development with Mark Terry
Location: Zoom
Date: Monday, Oct. 20
Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Do you have the mindset of a successful small business owner? – presented by Vaughan Public Libraries
Location: In person at Carrville Community Centre (655 Thomas Cook Ave.) or virtually via Zoom
Date: Monday, Oct. 20
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Competition Law for Business 101 - presented by the Competition Bureau
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time: 11 a.m. to noon.
Tech Startup Master Class: Going from Zero to Launch | Medtech edition
Location: In person at Vaughan Studios & Event Space (200 Apple Mill Rd.)
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Financing for Small Businesses | Investing in Black Entrepreneurs – presented by Business Development Bank of Canada
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Entrepreneurs Essentials | Startup 101: Regulations, Registering and Licences –presented by VBEC
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, Oct. 23
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Future of Lead Generation – presented by TechConnex
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, Oct. 23
Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Small Business Week is a nationally recognized celebration of the contributions small businesses make to our economy. For more information and to register for events, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/SBW.
Looking for additional business support? The VBEC offers a robust list of services to entrepreneurs, including:
free business advisory consultations (virtual or in person).
business planning support, including marketing strategies, financial forecast and cash flow, and general business development.
information on the development process, regulations, zoning, licensing, permits, business registration and legal structure.
end-to-end site selection support.
connections to funding sources, financing and grants.
connections to business professionals, organizations and resources from various levels of government.
research and business intelligence support.
business development and marketing support for tourism organizations.
business workshops, seminars, events and networking opportunities.
To learn more about starting or growing your business, visit vaughanbusiness.ca.
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