Kick Start Your Business with a Starter Company Grant
Between the ages of 18 and 29 and looking to start a business or grow an existing one? If so Starter Company is for you!
The Starter Company Program is an opportunity for eligible youth to gain access to training, advice and mentoring that will help them build their business, while also providing the opportunity to receive a grant of up to $5,000 to start or grow a business. To help with your application, attend a Starter Company Business Boot Camp - register now for Sept. 10th and Sept. 24th.
Become a Starter Company Mentor
We are currently recruiting experienced entrepreneurs to act as mentors to Starter Company participants. If you are interested in participating, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
SUPPORT FOR NEW BUSINESSES
Accepting Applications: Cossette Lab Incubator
Cossette, one of Canada's leading marketing communications agencies, is now taking applications for the Cossette Lab incubator in Toronto. Interested startups can submit their team.
The incubator is looking for 2 startups for a 6-12 month term starting this fall. They're also accepting applications from communications related startups that don't need physical space but are looking for venture capital, advisory services, or pilot opportunities. Apply Today...
Accepting Applications: Coalition Music Tour & Tech Program
Program starting: November 4th, 2014
This program is specifically designed to develop the skills of tour managers, festival/event managers, promoters, guitar/bass/drum/key technicians, stage managers, and sound engineers.
For more information and to book a meeting with Coalition Music, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Tel: 416-755-0025.
Starting a Business? Let us help boost your plans!
Application Deadline: October 8, 2014
Take part in an eight-week business program offered at Toronto Public Library in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Business Development Centre.
Learn from professionals and get on your way to making your business dreams a reality! Learn more...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calling all Newcomer Entrepreneurs!
Access Employment
Did you know that newcomers are more likely to start and operate a business than individuals who are Canadian born? The Entrepreneurship Connections program at ACCES Employment addresses the common challenges faced by newcomer entrepreneurs. To learn more, please register for an information session by calling 416-921-1800. Learn more...
HackerNest & UK Gov present: DementiaHack 2014
Ryerson DMZ September 12-14
HackerNest & the UK Gov are producing DementiaHack Sep 12-14 at the Ryerson DMZ, an international hackathon in Toronto and London tackling the most pressing challenges faced by those with dementia and their caregivers. Winners get a UK-Canada roadshow to showcase their hacks. Get involved...
Networking Social for Toronto Fashion Incubator Members
Toronto Fashion Incubator - 285 Manitoba Drive - September 15 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab a coffee, share ideas, exchange business cards and meet industry insiders at TFI's quarterly Meet & Mingle Night. This private function is open only to TFI members and their guests.Register Now...
A Passion for Fashion: Information Session
Toronto Fashion Incubator - 285 Manitoba Drive - September 22 - 3 p.m.
Are you 16-29 years old and interested in fashion entrepreneurship? Sign up to attend our FREE Passion For Fashion information session. Register Now...
Get Inspired to Make More Money
The Business Franchise & Investment EXPO & Conference - Direct Energy Centre, Hall C, Toronto - September 27 & 28 - 11 am - 5 pm
Keynote speaker will be Peter Van Stralen, Founder of Sunshine Brands, parent company to The Grounds Guys & The Sprinkler Guys. Attend over 40 free educational seminars.
Meet with exhibitors offering business and franchise opportunities. The first 50 people each day will receive a 2-night hotel voucher.Admission is FREE, register now or pay $20 at the door.
2 Ways To Fund Your Fashion Business
Toronto Fashion Incubator - 285 Manitoba Drive - September 30 - 5:30 pm
Whether you need $5,000 or $45,000 you need to attend TFI's seminar to learn about 2 new funding programs Starter Company and Futurpreneur. Register and Learn more...
TFI New Labels ®: Information Session
Toronto Fashion Incubator - 285 Manitoba Drive - October 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Register for this informative seminar& learn how you can win $25,000 and a feature in FLARE magazine! TFI New Labels® is a national design competition for emerging womenswear designers. Register Now ...
The Art of Entrepreneurship
Metro Toronto Convention Centre - October 7 , 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Art of Entrepreneurship is returning to Toronto on Oct. 7th with an amazing lineup of world-renowned thought leaders, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs. This year's lineup includes: Alexis Ohanian, Gary Vaynerchuk, Debbie Travis, Eric Ryan & Chris Guillebeau! Don't miss your opportunity to network and learn with over 1,300 of Toronto's most influential business leaders! Enter promocode TO32 to get a $50 discount on your The Art of Entrepreneurship registration. Register Now ...
17th Annual SOHO | SME Business Expo
Metro Toronto Convention Centre - October 15 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Attend for FREE....Early-bird registration is now open! Join 1,000's of business owners, entrepreneurs and executives this fall to inspire, motivate and drive your business success. Featured keynotes and panel sessions, interactive exhibits and displays, free Coach's Corner, play the business skills competitions, Live Demos, Start-up Alley, great networking and prizes, and more. Free Keynote Panels: Industry experts and thought leaders on sales, marketing, financing and technology plus don't miss the Inspiring Entrepreneurs Featured Keynote featuring Co-Founder Meredith Powell of The Next Big Thing and amazing game changing entrepreneurs!
Enter promocode ET and get free all day access plus save $20 to attend the SOHOSME After SOHOSME After Party, Not to be missed! Register Now...
Do you have an idea? Like solving problems?
Startup Weekend Etobicoke, Humber College Lakeshore Campus - October 24-26.
Are you interested in creating a business or looking to meet some like-minded entrepreneurs? Startup Weekends are weekend-long events where developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups! More info @ www.Etobicoke.up.co. Register Now ...
Help us improve toronto.ca/business
The City of Toronto wants to hear from you! As a valued member of Toronto's business community you are invited to complete a short online survey aboutwww.toronto.ca/business. Your insights and feedback will help to identify ways in which the City's website can be improved.
Click here to complete the survey now. The more comments gathered, the better the site will be, so please feel free to share this link with other members of Toronto's business community.
The survey is being managed by Ipsos Reid. All survey feedback is kept strictly confidential. Survey results will be combined so individual comments cannot be identified. The deadline to submit the survey is September 19 - be sure to complete the survey today. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.