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The month of November offers a number of thrilling opportunities to turn your concept into a business, expand your startup, and enhance your entrepreneurial abilities.
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. Click here to learn more and register today.
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Launched in March 2023, Brampton Angels is a members-only, not-for-profit organization of accredited investors. Brampton Angels seek investment opportunities in promising early-stage technology companies.
In addition to financial support, Brampton Angels members provide dynamic early-stage companies with valuable mentorship and access to risk capital networks to initiate learning, networking, and growth. Brampton Angels will help companies reach new heights and accelerate them into becoming market leaders in their industry by bringing together investment, experience, and expertise. Administrative support for Brampton Angels is being provided by Altitude Accelerator.
Click here to learn more.
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The NEW BReady Talent platform is a virtual marketplace connecting talent with employers hiring for tech and business roles in Brampton. Focused on helping new immigrants, recent graduates and individuals from racialized communities gain meaningful employment, the platform will match candidate profiles with relevant employers hiring for full-time roles, allowing talent a new way to passively job hunt.
To be eligible, employers must be hiring for full-time positions in one of the following industries: health and wellness, smart city, mobility and logistics, food and beverage processing or advanced manufacturing.
Click here to learn more.
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Earlier this year, the City of Brampton announced their partnership with the Dealroom Platform, a Global data platform for intelligence on startups, innovation, high-growth companies, ecosystems and investment strategies.
Are you a Brampton startup? Take advantage of this free resource by creating your profile today.
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Join us for an interactive session on “Ideation for your Venture,” for insights into social entrepreneurship and its immense potential to drive positive change. Whether you are an aspiring impact entrepreneur or looking to refine your existing venture idea, this session is designed to equip you with practical ideation techniques tailored to impact initiatives.
During this engaging event, we will guide you through a hands-on exploration of ideation methods like AI for Ideation and divergent/convergent thinking specifically applicable to social challenges. By unlocking your creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, you will discover opportunities to address real-world social issues and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Join us for an enriching session that combines social practical insights, collaborative networking, and transformative ideation techniques. Get ready to embark on a path of creating positive change and building ventures with a purpose.
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 3:30PM - 4:30PM EST
Location: In-Person
Sheridan College, Davis Campus
EDGE Hub, Room H153
7899 McLaughlin Rd
Brampton, ON
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Join a collaborative space of programmers from all experience levels, and gain help with your problem, project or idea. Share ideas or problems and connect with local programmers at this casual coding meetup.
Complimentary coffee is provided by the City of Brampton.
Click here to join the Coffee ‘n’ Code Discord Channel to connect with an online community of fellow coders!
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Springdale Branch Library
Multipurpose Room 1
10705 Bramalea Rd,
Brampton, ON
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Saturday, November 25, 2023, 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Springdale Branch Library
Multipurpose Room 1
10705 Bramalea Rd,
Brampton, ON
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Thinking about incorporating? As your business matures, the realities of your legal and tax situations will change. Incorporating can unlock a range of benefits for you and your business. Incorporating Your Business will teach you how a registered corporation can help lower risk and optimize tax benefits. Join Andreas Mourtos, Partner at MNP and learn how to become an incorporated business.
Presented by: MNP
Monday, November 13, 2023, 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Location: In-Person
Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
41 George St South
Brampton, ON
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Creating a compelling narrative around the problem you solve is not a nice to have, it's the skill that will make customers line up for your product and investors bang down your door to join you on your mission. Sign up for this webinar that will leave you with a clear, step-by-step brand storytelling process to implement in your pitch. Your story IS your brand. Without a compelling brand story, you'll join a queue of other founders pitching for the same money from the same investors with the same old pitch tactics.
Register to attend this event and increase your funding chances today!
What You'll Learn:
- Why the proven startup pitch formula needs to be reimagined
- The biggest mistakes founders make when adding narrative to their pit
- The 7 elements of a compelling brand story
- The one thing you can do immediately to 3x your chances of getting funded
Wednesday, November 14, 2023, 10:00AM - 12:00PM PST
Location: Virtual
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All organizations need policies and processes to guide how they function and operate. This seminar introduces different types of non-profit policies: HR, IT, finance, program, ethics, governance and more. The seminar will also explore the policy development and review process.
Attendees will learn about:
- Why organizations need policies?
- Different types of policies
- How to successfully develop and review policies
Please note that registration is limited and provided on a first come first serve basis. A meeting link will be forwarded to those who are registered, via the email used to register, on the day of the event.
This event is presented by The City of Brampton's Advance Brampton Fund in partnership with the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 6:30PM - 8:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Interested in starting a side -business?
Want a flexible career path as a freelancer or entrepreneur?
Want to create an impact within an organization as an intrapreneur?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, these sessions are for you! Join us Wednesdays at 1:30 pm (virtual) to discover the answers to these questions.
This session aims to create a safe space for everyone curious and wanting to explore entrepreneurship, alternatives to traditional employment or make an impact.
Learn how Sheridan EDGE can support your journey through our diverse programs and resources. We welcome all Sheridan students and any questions that you may have!
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 1:30PM - 2:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Are you interested in learning the emerging trends in Generative AI, and how you can leverage this technology to grow a business? On this live workshop, three experts on technology and startup growth will outline a well-rounded roadmap for success - including customer acquisition strategies that blend AI with sales and marketing, practical steps on building a product and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your startup game - register now!
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST
Location: Virtual
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Are you a startup founder looking to secure funding? Join this exclusive webinar with the CEO of Slidebean, Caya, and learn the essential skills to project your runway, estimate your scaling potential, and prepare for a successful fundraising round. This transformative webinar will help you take this first step forward financial confidence and startup growth. In addition, signing up will reserve your spot for the Q&A and networking sessions that will follow after the presentation part.
What You'll Learn:
- The basics of financial modeling
- How to evaluate fundraising readiness
- Practical tools and resources
Monday, November 20, 2023, 10:00AM - 12:00PM PST
Location: Virtual
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What are trademarks? What can they protect and what do I need to know if I'm thinking of registering my trademark in Canada?
In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of trademarks. We'll talk about the different types of trademarks and what they can protect. We'll explain what to include in your registration application and how avoid some of the most common mistakes when creating a trademark.
Join us for an interactive presentation with online polls, live Q&As and videos. All participants will get a copy of the presentation with links to CIPO's most popular IP resources for businesses.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 1:00PM - 2:30PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Understanding what drives value in your business and how to measure business value is essential for productive discussions with potential and current investors. This knowledge also provides a critical foundation in strategic planning for the growth of your company. A business valuation can help you better understand the components of business value including intangible assets. Join Amanda Salvatori, Partner at MNP to learn more about business value, value drivers, and intangible asset value.
Presented by: MNP
Monday, November 27, 2023, 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Location: In-Person
Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
41 George St South
Brampton, ON
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Brampton is one of the most diverse cities in Canada, including an impressive array of cultures and ethnicities forming the great "cultural mosaic" that we call home. Our diversity also has great economic benefits since there is significant potential to market to new and established immigrant communities and beyond. It’s a demographic tsunami that is transforming how we think about and manage brands, businesses and communities as “multicultural” becomes “the new mainstream”.
Join Multicultural Marketing industry veteran, Bobby Sahni and a panel of industry trailblazers from the CBC, Toronto Blue Jays and Imagine Canada, as they share perspectives, perceptions and experiences on what matters to win in a diverse world – today, tomorrow and in the future.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 9:00am - 11:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
The Rose Theatre
1 Theatre Lane,
Brampton, ON
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Interested in starting a side -business?
Want a flexible career path as a freelancer or entrepreneur?
Want to create an impact within an organization as an intrapreneur?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, these sessions are for you! Join us Wednesdays at 1:30 pm (virtual) to discover the answers to these questions.
This session aims to create a safe space for everyone curious and wanting to explore entrepreneurship, alternatives to traditional employment or make an impact.
Learn how Sheridan EDGE can support your journey through our diverse programs and resources. We welcome all Sheridan students and any questions that you may have!
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 1:30PM - 2:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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This 90-minute seminar covers everything you need to know when considering starting a business. Various topics are discussed, including: basic requirements such as name registration, business structures, licensing requirements, insurance, HST registration, hiring, financing and business planning.
Presented by: The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre in partnership with the Brampton Library
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 6:30PM - 8:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Springdale Branch Library
Multipurpose Room 1
10705 Bramalea Rd,
Brampton, ON
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The Innovation District partners will be spreading some holiday cheer on Thursday, December 7th, from 6:00 – 8:30 PM.
Our annual holiday event is an opportunity for all the Innovation District clients to mingle, connect and network in a casual setting! Plentiful food and sweet holiday treats are all the best ingredients for a good time, and we hope you will be able to join us in taking a break from the ever-so-busy year you've had.
This will also be a great opportunity to network with our Innovation District Partners including the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, Altitude Accelerator, Brampton Venture Zone, BHive, Rogers Catalyst, Algoma, Sheridan EDGE, BAO, Downtown Brampton BIA and the Brampton Board of Trade.
If you are inclined to give back to the community this holiday season, we've made it easy enough to do so as we will be accepting donations of much-needed personal care items for Regeneration Outreach. Items in greatest need are toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, body wash/soap, sunscreen, depends leak-proof underwear, sanitary napkins for women etc. Non-perishable goods will also be accepted.
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Location: In-Person
Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
41 George St South
Brampton, ON
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Are you an early stage technology startup or entrepreneur looking to accelerate your product and business development so you can get to market faster?
If you have a great idea for a new business but want help kickstarting your entrepreneurial journey on the right foot, RevUp will help you learn from expert advisors, connect with a network of local entrepreneurs, and provide the training and resources that will help you succeed.
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On a budget? Altitude has just launched *FREE* programs for our members.
Growth Essentials offers “best of” highlights from Altitude’s competitive Incubator and Investor Readiness programs, such as videos, podcasts, SEO, digital marketing, building a forecast, and data room fundamentals.
Upon successful completion of Growth Essentials, the founder will have the opportunity to meet with Altitude’s advisors to determine the best program for them and to be considered for the esteemed Champion Panels investor pitch series.
This is a free self-paced program where we've curated video content from our Tech Uncensored LinkedIn Live series and tools that are necessary for you to grow your business.
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This intensive program is for companies looking to grow and scale. The curriculum includes a heavy focus on sales and marketing strategies and tactics, but also provides coaching in hiring, culture, legal contracts, structuring your business, raising money, data privacy and cybersecurity.
Sign up as a company and session attendance will be open to all of your team members.
Find the right sessions for each member of your team to attend.
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CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) is an intensive cybersecurity training and certification program designed to give you the skills you need to launch a career in cybersecurity or elevate your career with cybersecurity skills.
Next Cohort Intake: May 2024
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