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
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: Up-Start! Workshop Series: Value Proposition
When: January 11 & 18, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Where: MaRS Centre (Auditorium), 101 College Street, Toronto
Price: $106.10
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: Marketing for Your Business
When: January 13 & 20, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mississauga Central Library, 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga,
Price: $53.00
This informal social event is perfect for anyone interested in web development. People in the industry, as well as interested recruits gather in Toronto’s exciting web development and startup community.
Event: Toronto Rails Pub Night
When: January 18, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street West (Queen & Dufferin), Toronto
Price: Free
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: LinkedIn for Business
When: January 19, 2016, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Price: $85.00
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: HTML & CSS for Beginners
When: January 26, 2016, 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: Business Plan Boot Camp
When: January 26, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St, Lower Level, Committee Room 3
Price: $15.00
The Toronto Board of Trade facilitates opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, business development, and city building. It is the authoritative voice of Canada’s most prominent business community.
Event: Young Professionals Network – New Year Networking
When: January 27, 2016, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Where: Pravda, 44 Wellington St. East, Toronto
Price: $30 (Members); $40 (Non-members)
Waterloo Region events
Founded by a group of dedicated entrepreneurs in 1997, Communitech is Waterloo Region’s hub for the commercialization of innovative technologies. Over the years, they have supported and helped build a tech cluster of nearly 1,000 companies that now generates more than $30 billion in revenue.
Event: Communitech Tech Jam
When: January 19, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bingemans – Marshall Hall , 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Marshall Hall, Kitchener
Price: Free
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: January 21, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 200 King Street West, Kitchener
Price: $20.00
Halton Events
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: Meetup #75 – Augmented Reality, A Primer
When: January 12, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Milton (Venue to be confirmed)
Price: Free
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: Get On Board With HalTech Information Session
When: January 19, 2016, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Halton Hive, 901 Guelph Line, Burlington
Price: Free
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: Lunch ‘N Learn – How to Become Fearlessly Creative & Have Better Ideas More Often
When: January 26 , 2016, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.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: Navigating the Numbers
When: January 13 & 22, 2016, 12:00 p.m.
Where: The Granary Building, 111 Farquhar Street, 3rd floor, Guelph
Price: $100
Niagara Events
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Businesses in Niagara are looking for leadership to address the real issues that are facing businesses and communities in Niagara. The goal is that this organization can bring together business leaders who are ready to help position Niagara’s economy for the 21st Century.
Event: Business After Five
When: January 12, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Where: Waterview Condominiums, 544 N Service Rd, Grimsby
Price: Free
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: ‘Improving your Pitch’ Weekend
When: January 23 & 24, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Brock University, 500 Gelnridge Ave, St. Catharines (Cairns 207)
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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