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The B.E.C.Youth Market is a unique opportunity for Brampton-based entrepreneurs ages 14-29 to showcase their product or service. The initiative offers emerging business a chance to show who they are.
This is the perfect opportunity for young entrepreneurs to promote their business, build brand awareness, gain hands-on experience in vending and in person networking, all while gaining valuable insights and resources from industry professionals.
Application Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026
| | Entrepreneurs Connect — Spring Series | |
​Entrepreneurs Connect is back this spring! In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a detailed and persuasive business plan that effectively showcases your business vision, financial projections and growth strategy.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your business’s financial foundation and increase your chances of securing the funding you need to succeed.Light refreshments will be provided.
Proudly Sponsored by TD.
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Pitching to Investors: Tips & Tricks

Date: Wed, June 3
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: 41 George St S, Brampton, ON
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​June 16th to June 22nd​ is Bike to Work Week and we encourage all Bramptonians to get involved! This week, snap a pic of yourself biking to work and use the hashtag #BramptonBikeMonth to spread the word!
Brampton is partnering with Businesses! We want businesses to participate in Brampton’s Bike to Work Week and to help, the City will be providing swag packs for those who register.
Interested parties can register at: cycling@brampton.ca
Bike commuting is easier and safer when your bike is well-maintained, you know the rules of the road, plan your route, dress for the weather, and start gradually. Transit systems can also help with longer trips.
Workplaces can support cycling by promoting events, teaching bike safety, creating cycling groups, and offering incentives like bike storage or swag.
| | 2026 Seasonal Patio Program Applications Are Open | | |
Applications for the City of Brampton’s 2026 Seasonal Patio Program is now open.
Local businesses can apply for permits to set up temporary seasonal patios through the City’s updated and streamlined application process.
The Seasonal Patio Program supports local businesses, promotes economic growth and creates more opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy Brampton’s dining scene.
| | Calling Young Entrepreneurs: Help Shape Brampton’s Future | |
Do you know a young business owner or are you one looking to make a bigger impact in the community? The City of Brampton is launching its first-ever Youth Cabinet, creating space for youth ages 14 to 29 to contribute ideas, share perspectives and help drive positive change across the city.
For young entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, this is an opportunity to:
- Highlight issues that matter to youth and small businesses
- Build leadership skills and expand your network
- Share real-world business insights with the City
- Support youth-led projects, initiatives and events
- Receive an honorarium and transit pass
From September 2026 to June 2027, members will meet monthly at rotating community centres and serve as ambassadors for youth in Brampton.
If you’re a young founder or know someone who is, this is a valuable way to get involved, grow your leadership profile and help shape the future business community of Brampton.
| | Apply to be featured in "The Picture That Made Us" | |
Apply to be featured in "The Picture That Made Us", a storytelling series that highlights the moments behind the journey. Share a meaningful photo and the story of how it shaped your path into entrepreneurship, from early influences to defining turning points.

Featured in our newsletter, this is your chance to showcase not just your business, but the story behind it, your values, your vision, and what drives you forward.
| Got a photo with a story?
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BEC Talks Podcast – Your Go-To for Entrepreneurial Insights
Have you tuned in to BEC Talks yet?
Our podcast is packed with inspiring stories, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you on your entrepreneurial journey.
Each episode features industry leaders, local business owners, and startup experts sharing their experiences and strategies for success.
In this episode of BEC Talks, Naren Balakrishnan breaks down what the SR&ED program has to offer and different funding opportunities for Canadian small businesses
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Upcoming Webinars, In-person Seminars & Networking Events
Sign up for exciting upcoming sessions and networking events through the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. Don’t miss your chance to connect and grow!
Please note that some sessions are hybrid, in-person and some are online.
*Register accordingly
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Join BEC for an empowering evening celebrating the innovation, resilience, and leadership of women entrepreneurs!
This 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. We look forward to seeing you there!​
Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 41 George St S, Brampton, ON
| | Brampton Ignite - Networking Group | | |
Ignited by Passion, Fueled by the Community.
The Brampton Ignite - Networking Group is an exclusive networking group led by the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. The session bolsters the City’s commitment to developing our local entrepreneurial community by providing small business owners the opportunity to hear stories of passion, drive, and resilience of local Brampton business owners.
The session will also allow the community to come together and build meaningful bonds and relationships amongst other entrepreneurs in the room. Come experience what our networking group is all about and leave with the fire and passion that ignites us all.
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 41 George St S, Brampton, ON
| | IP Strategy as a Catalyst for Startup Growth | | |
For startup companies, IP is the foundation for creating value, protecting assets, and increasing valuation.
We are pleased to welcome Stephen Beney, Principal and Shaivi Bhatt, Patent Agent of Smart & Biggar to take you through the fundamentals of Intellectual Property, IP Value, IP Risks and IP Funding.
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Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 41 George St S, Brampton, ON
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Seneca is excited to announce the launch of their Master of Artificial Intelligence Design & Development degree program. Students are currently seeking Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities to begin work during the Fall 2026 Term (September to December) and Winter 2027 Term (January to April). This work experience can be completed either as two unique four-month internships or one eight-month internship.
For further information, please email
Shreya Adhvaryu, Industry Outreach Co-ordinator
Shreya.adhvaryu@senecapolytechnic.ca
Connect with the students
Hire qualified students for summer WIL opportunities. Tap into a pool of skilled and career-ready students from more than 90 programs across various industry sectors.
Post your job and access qualified candidates — log in to the Seneca Works Career Portal with your email address and list your opportunity on our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Job Board, where programs are filtered by work term.
Post your WIL jobs early to secure top candidates, including those from select Winter 2027 Term programs.
The last day to post for Fall 2026 is Thursday, Sept. 3.
| | AI in Action Summit: From Experimentation to ROI | |
As organizations continue exploring AI, many are still searching for ways to turn experimentation into measurable business results. The AI in Action Summit: Experimentation to ROI was designed to help bridge that gap.
This interactive working session will bring together leaders and teams for hands-on workshops, practical ROI frameworks, and discussions on responsible AI adoption. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and strategies they can apply directly within their organizations.
The summit will also feature insights from Ann Cavoukian on navigating privacy, risk, and responsible AI implementation.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: TMU Campus, Toronto
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Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Exclusive Discount for Brampton-based SMEs and Residents
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is offering Brampton-based SMEs and residents an exclusive 25% discount on its new online certificate program, Secure AI: Strategy & Oversight for AI Adoption, launching June 11.
Designed for leaders and professionals overseeing AI adoption, the program helps participants build practical skills in AI governance, risk management, compliance, and responsible implementation.
The 6–8 hour program includes live virtual sessions, core learning modules, and additional resources.
Using code CATALYST25, the cost is reduced from $1,150 to $862.50 plus tax.
| | Competition Bureau Warns Businesses | | |
The Competition Bureau is reminding businesses that illegal practices like bid-rigging and price-fixing in public contracts can lead to serious consequences—including criminal charges, heavy fines, and reputational damage.
As public procurement opportunities grow, so does the risk of collusion between competitors. Under the Competition Act, agreements such as bid-rigging, market allocation, and wage-fixing are criminal offences, with penalties that can include fines, lawsuits, debarment from future contracts, and even prison sentences of up to 14 years.

Businesses are encouraged to compete independently, follow compliance best practices, and ensure employees understand how to avoid collusion risks when bidding.
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Free Health and Safety Resources & Content
Articles
Creating a safety buzz: 10 ways to engage workers through safety messaging - Learn how dynamic safety messaging, visible leadership commitment, and JHSC involvement boost engagement and build a strong safety culture, with 10 practical ways to create a lasting safety buzz.
Is your workplace on water? Learn how to protect workers from drowning - Does your team work near water? As an employer, it’s your duty to understand the risks. Protect your staff with these 10 expert tips to prevent drowning.
Does your health and safety program consider older workers? 8 tips to support them - Learn how to support and retain older workers. Discover aging impacts, bust common myths, and explore 8 practical safety and workplace strategies for experienced employees.
Hiring a security guard? Here’s what you need to know - Before hiring security guards to protect your business, find out what employers need to do to prepare and protect them.
Updates to JHSC Certification
On July 1, 2026, changes to the Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Training Program Standard for JHSC Training and Provider Standard go into effect.
Current Certification training programs remain valid until June 30, 2026. Existing Joint Health and Safety Committee certifications will be unaffected. Find out more.
2026-2027 Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Inspections
Each year the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) schedules proactive health and safety campaigns/initiatives to raise awareness of workplace hazards and promote compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.
All campaigns/inspections run April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027:
- Farming & Agriculture Compliance
- MSD Prevention in the Retail Sector
- Noise Compliance
- Retail Compliance
Check out this page to learn more about current inspections and access free resources.
Grocery Industry Resources
Ergonomics in Grocery Retail - Safety Talks - This resource provides short, interactive safety talks on 8 topics relevant to the grocery retail sector. Supervisors can use this to guide discussions with workers to reduce ergonomic risks and prevent MSDs.
Ergonomic Safety Posters - Designed for grocery retail stores, this poster reinforces techniques to help reduce the risk of MSDs. Display this poster in your workplace as a helpful reminder for workers. Topics include using a piping bag for cake decorating, manual pump carts, packing products at the checkout, and more.
Free Live Webinars – Safety Connections
- WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program – May 14
- New CSA Z434 Robot Standard – What you need to know? – May 21
- Heat Stress — Recognize Assess and Control the Risk – May 28
- MLITSD Retail Campaign 2026-27 – June 16
- MLITSD 2026-2027 Noise Campaign – June 24
Agriculture – Safety Connection Webinars
Managing Multi-Lingual Workplaces in the Agricultural Sector – May 26
MLITSD Agriculture Campaign 2026-27 – June 10
| | Brampton Commercial Kitchen: NOW OPEN | |
Brampton’s first shared commercial kitchen has officially opened its doors, creating new opportunities for local food entrepreneurs to learn, create and grow!
As Brampton’s first municipally supported, public health-certified shared commercial kitchen, and one of only a few of its kind in Ontario, it was created to help close a gap in infrastructure for local food entrepreneurs.
Here’s what local food entrepreneurs can do in the space:
- Explore food training opportunities
- Access professional-grade equipment
- Book kitchen cooking spaces
Learn more
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone for Brampton’s food scene!
| | Foodpreneur Advantage:
Everything You Need to Start & Grow a Food Business | | |
Foodpreneur Advantage is a collaboration of Small Business Enterprise Centres. Whether you are starting your food venture, or ready to expand and scale your operation, this is the place to start.​
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- Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance ​
- How to Sell Your Food Product​
- Costing & Pricing to Make Profits​
- Marketing & Branding your Food Product
- Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups​
- Labelling & Packaging your Food Product​
Clients can register for FREE Foodpreneur Advantage seminars on the Foodpreneur Advantage website.
| | Resources for Your Business | | Participate in an Event with the City | |
The City's Festival and Events Office work with local talent to make our City events great. They're committed to building and promoting Brampton and offer many ways to get involved in our events.
Throughout the year, they offer various opportunities for vendors and artists to participate in festivals and events across the city.

Mount Pleasant Night Market 2026: Vendor
Application Deadline: Friday June 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Apply here
If you're interested in exploring more opportunities to get involved as the City of Brampton gears up for an exciting summer season, we encourage you to visit the City’s volunteer webpage to learn more.
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