Every month our team compiles a list of startup and small business focused events that we’re interested in attending for the upcoming month. We believe these events can be very useful to the startup and small business community. A number of the organizations listed host multiple events, but we’ve chosen to feature one event that we feel will be particularity interesting and useful. This blog is posted during the first week of every month.
The events we try and focus on are primarily in Toronto, the GTA, Guelph, Kitchener, Niagara, St. Catharines and Hamilton. Please note that the events may sell out fast, so if you are interested in attending please contact the organization to register quickly. If you’re hosting an event or have come across one you think we should mention, please feel free to contact us with your suggestions and event information.
MaRS is where entrepreneurs get the help they need, where all kinds of people meet to spark new ideas, and where a global reputation for innovation is being earned, one success story at a time. The events at MaRS are ideal for start-ups, science, technology and social entrepreneurs looking to make connections and learn more about a particular aspect of business.
Event: How to Plan and Execute Great Startup Marketing Programs
When: September 27, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: MaRS Studio, Auditorium, 101 College Street, Toronto
Silicon Halton organizes a number of events throughout the year in the region Halton which including Burlington, Oakville, and Milton. Their monthly meetups and Peer2Peer include three main components; a key notes presentation, a get to know a member presentation, and time set out for networking. These events are catered to anyone at a startup, especially in the tech industry, that are looking to learn more about business practices.
Event: Meetup #35: SMB Business Disaster Planning – What’s Realistic?
When: September 11, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Dueling Pianos/Wendel Clark’s – Entertainment Central, 370 Dundas Street East, Oakville
Events at Haltech target startup businesses in the technology industry that are looking to develop new ideas, establish their business or continue to grow it. The events by Haltech are held in the region of Halton, and provide training for entrepreneurs as well as a chance to network.
Featured Event: Social Media 101 Workshop with Donna Papacosta
When: September 18, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: 1410 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. There are no presentations or pitches, just conversation and networking. To meet some of the up-and-coming people in the startup community, this is a great event to attend. These events are held in a number of locations such as Toronto, Hamilton, and Waterloo.
Event: Startup Drinks Waterloo
When: September 4, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Chainsaw Saloon, 28 King Street North, Waterloo
Event: Startup Drinks Toronto
When: September 26, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel Ocho – 2nd floor, 195 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Event: Startup Drinks Hamilton
When: September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Winking Judge, 25 Augusta Street, Hamilton
Innovation Guelph provides educational programs, events, and services to help entrepreneurs, community organizations, researchers and business leaders develop their ideas. They also have expert advisors to help with your development.
Event: Pitching to Investors
When: September 11 & September 18, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Innovation Guelph, 111 Farquhar Street, 3rd Floor, Guelph
Rails Pub Night
This informal social event in Toronto is perfect for anyone interesting in web development. People in the industry are able to gather along with both recruits as people in the web development start up community.
Event: Toronto Rails Pub Night
When: September 17, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street West, Toronto
Communitech events are focused on being engaging and interactive, providing useful information for companies of many sizes. Communitech is based in the Waterloo region and these events are varied and include Peer2Peer, Hub for Grub, Techworking Breakfast and Communitech Connect and more.
Event: Communitech 101
When: September 18, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Communitech Hub, 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener
This is an ongoing series of peer networking and knowledge-sharing meetups exclusively for B2B marketers. Expect some exciting guest speakers sharing their expertise and experiences in focused 20-minute presentations, followed by an open networking session.
Event: #kwB2B Marketers Meetup IIWhen: September 13, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Tannery District – Velocity Garage, 151 Charles Street West, Suite 100, Kitchener
EntrepreneursDen
EntrepreneursDen takes a keen interest in exploring entrepreneurship related issues. Expect to participate in activities, review recent trends and industry news, hear from dynamic guest speakers, participate in Q&A, and a host of quality networking opportunities.
Event: Innovator Introductions: Pitches & Networking Event
When:September 21, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: North York Civic Centre – Member’s Lounge, 5100 Yonge Street, North York
DemoCamp hosts events that cater to designers, developers and marketers. Attending these events will allow you to interact with professionals and gain insight from speakers about your industry. These events are regularly held in Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara, and Guelph.
Event: DemoCampHamilton8
When: September 24, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Arnie Student Pub @ Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton
Event: DemoCamp Niagara
When: September 19, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: On the Front Café & Eatery, 30 Front Street South, Thorold
In September the Innovation Factory will launch the first in a series of rotating Peer2Peer sessions for Human Resources and Sales. The first Sales Peer2Peer will be held in October with our own Mark Elliott helping to organize the group. On September 19th the Peer2Peer session will be on HR. The event has not yet formally been announced so check-in with the Innovation Factory site for more details.
Event: Innovation Factory Peer2Peer
When: September 19
Where: TBD (check Innovation Factory website for more information www.innovationfactory.com)
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