Every month our team compiles a list of startup and small business events in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario that we’re interested in attending and think will be useful to the startup and small business community.
Some of these events may fill up fast, so if you’re interested in attending please register quickly. Business events are generally free of charge, unless a price is listed. If you’re hosting an event or come across one that you think should be included here, feel free to contact us with your suggestion.
Toronto Events
Camp Tech is a tech skills training hub. They provide half and full-day in-person workshops for adults who want to learn web and digital skills. They create a welcoming environment for those who are hesitant around technology, and we emphasize skills that can be put into practice right away.
Event: Intro to Google Analytics
When: December 3, 2015, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Price: $85.00
As the Entrepreneur and Innovation Hub for Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, the RIC Centre offers a comprehensive range of support services to entrepreneurs for free, including mentorship and advisory services, hands-on workshops and networking events.
Event: Lunch&Learn on Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
When: December 7, 2015, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Xerox Research Centre of Canada, 2660 Speakman Drive, Mississauga
Price: $10.00 (Member), $40,00 (General Admission)
Whether you want to start your own blog, or your company website is run on it, WordPress allows you to update and create content easily, while allowing for your own style and customization. In this workshop, we will show you how to install WordPress, what it all means, and of course, how to edit a theme to make it your own.
Event: Getting Started with WordPress & Blogging
When: December 8, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: HackerYou, 483 Queen St W.,3rd Floor, Toronto
Price: $55.00
Enterprise Toronto
Enterprise Toronto is a one-stop source to start and grow your small business. Their team of small business advisors can help you make the right decisions during your business startup and help develop your management capabilities as your business venture grows.
Event: Startup Financials Boot Camp
When: December 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: North York Civic Center, 5100 Yonge St, Lower Level, Committee Room 3
Price: $15.00
MaRS is where entrepreneurs get the help they need, where people meet to spark new ideas, and where a global reputation for innovation is earned, one success story at a time.The often-free events at MaRS are ideal for startups, science, technology and social entrepreneurs looking to make connections and gain business insights.
Event: Startup Canada #EveryEntrepreneur
When: December 14, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: MaRS Centre (Auditorium), 101 College Street, Toronto
Price: Free
Waterloo Region events
Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre encourages and contributes to the enterprising spirit and economic vitality of our community by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing businesses.
Event: Sales Essentials (E101)
When: December 8, 2015, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 200 King Street West, Kitchener
Price: $20.00
Halton Events
HalTech is the leading source of support and personal service for tech and advanced manufacturing entrepreneurs in Halton. They assist Halton’s entrepreneurs and technology companies with developing their ideas, commercializing their products/services and establishing and expanding their businesses.
Event: Need-2-Know Workshop: Managing your Sales Funnel – From Marketing to Inking the Deal
When: December 10, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Sheridan College Trafalgar Campus, B-Wing, B125 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Price: Free (HalTech HEAT clients), $20 general
Silicon Halton organizes events in the Halton region (Burlington, Oakville, and Milton). Their monthly meetups and Peer2Peer has three main components; a key notes presentation, a get to know a member presentation, and time set out for networking. Events are catered to anyone at a startup, especially in the tech industry, who want to learn about business best practices.
Event: Women in Tech – Peer-2-Peer: Storytelling
When: December 15, 2015, Drop in anytime, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Halton HiVE, 901 Guelph Line, Burlington
Hamilton Events
Innovation Factory helps advance Hamilton’s innovation community and serves as an inspiring, expert resource for entrepreneurs that fosters connections across the community and accelerates growth.
Event: Sales Peer2Peer – Closing the Sale
When: December 9, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Hamilton Innovation Factory, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton Innovation Factory
Price: Free
Guelph Events
Innovation Guelph provides educational programs, events, and services to help entrepreneurs, community organizations, researchers and business leaders develop ideas. Here, expert advisors can also help your development.
Event: Start Your Engines – Information Session
When: December 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Innovation Guelph, 111 Farquhar Street. 3rd Floor., Guelph
Price: Free
Niagara Events
Innovate Niagara is a member of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs, a network of regional and provincial not-for-profit organizations that deliver services and programs to help entrepreneurs succeed.
Event: The Market and Competition
When: December 7, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Brock University, 500 Gelnridge Ave, St. Catharines (Cairns 207)
Price: Free
Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre
The Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre runs events geared towards both new startups as well as existing businesses. This seminar will describe marketing techniques that are critical to the success of your business. Investing in a good marketing plan will generate excellent returns and provide long-term benefits.
Event: Steps to Starting
When: December 10, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: City of Niagara Falls, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls
Price: Free
Are we missing any startup or small business events? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.
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