Every month our team compiles a list of startup and small business events in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario that we’re personally interested in attending and think will be useful to anyone in 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(s). We hope to see you there!

 

TORONTO EVENTS

Ladies Learning Code

 
Have you taken their HTML and CSS workshop? Looking to expand your web development skills? CSS is a powerful web development language that’s used to create the layout and design for web pages. Without CSS, the web would not be as pretty!
 
Event: Responsive Design for Beginners: Build Mobile Friendly Websites
When: June 1, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Canada Learning Code HQ, 129 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON
Price: $55.00
 

Brampton Entrepreneur Centre

 
Our vision is to contribute to the stability and growth of the local economy by fostering the careful preparation, launch and long-term sustainability of micro and small businesses across all sectors.
 
Event: Maximizing Your Online Advertising & Digital Marketing Budget
When: June 3, 2019, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Corporate Event Centre at CHSI, 5110 Creekbank Road, Conference Room West, Mississauga, ON
Price: Free
 

Toronto Public Library

 
Toronto Public Library provides free and equitable access to services which meet the changing needs of Torontonians.
 
Event: How to Build Your Brand on LinkedIn
When: June 4, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Northern District, 40 Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto, ON
Price: Free
 

Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre

Whether you are starting or growing a small business, or just thinking about it, the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC) can help you.
 
Event: Digital Marketing 101
When: June 4, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Central Library, 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Mississauga, ON
Price: $27.40 +Tax
 

RIC Centre

 
RIC Centre is a not-for-profit innovation hub and business incubator for Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and other communities in Southern Ontario. RIC Centres’ focus is to be a dynamic catalyst for tech companies. We help our companies grow faster and stronger.
 
Event: RIC Centre Workshop on Product Marketing
When: June 5, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 2660 Speakman Dr, Mississauga, ON L5K 2L1
Price: $30.00
 

Camp Tech

 
Camp Tech is a technical skills training hub. They provide half and full-day in-person workshops for adults who want to learn digital skills. They create a welcoming environment for those who are hesitant with technology, and emphasize skills that can be put into practice right away.
 
Event: Build Your Business with Content Marketing
When: June 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Where: 455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 304, Toronto, ON
Price: $119.00
 

TechToronto

 
Each month, the TechToronto Meetup is designed for Toronto technologists to learn something new and meet someone new. You’ll learn from one of the 5x5s: five presentations of five minutes each.
 
Event: Positioning for Startup Success with April Dunford and Toronto’s Startup and Marketing Leaders
When: June 10, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: RBC Waterpark Place, 88 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Price: $25.00
 

Brainstation

BrainStation is a progressive educational institution that is powering the next generation of creators. BrainStation is education for the 21st century, where business, creativity, and technology collide.
 
Event: Search Engine Marketing Fundamentals
When: June 11, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: 460 King St. West, Toronto, ON
Price: $20.00
 

TorontoStarts (formerly Startup Toronto)

 
Connecting Toronto’s startup community of entrepreneurs, visionaries, hustlers, disruptors, hackers and incurable risk-takers!
 
Event: Startup Drinks – Open Pitch. Open Bar
When: June 12, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Workhaus Commerce Court South, 30 Wellington Street West, 5th floor, Toronto, ON
Price: $30.00
 

MarketingTO

 
MarketingTO events bring together the worlds of technology, advertising and marketing. Our goal is to share stories and learnings about the collisions and collaborations that happen when we integrate these three interdependent ecosystems.
 
Event: MarketingTO June Edition
When: June 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: OneEleven, 325 Front Street W, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON
Price: $32.00
 

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 for your business start-up and help develop your management capabilities as your business venture grows.
 
Event: Business Operations Boot Camp
When: June 20, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St., Lower Floor, Committee Room 2, North York, ON
Price: $25.00
 

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: Startup Business Basics for Newcomers
When: June 13, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Unit 230, 2nd floor, left from elevators – 100 Regina ST, Waterloo, ON
Price: Free
 

Communitech

 
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: Sales Leaders Spring Social
When: June 13, 2018, 2019, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 151 Charles St W #100, Kitchener, ON
Price: Free
 

HALTON EVENTS

Silicon Halton

 
Silicon Halton organizes a number of events throughout the year in the Halton region, including Burlington, Oakville, and Milton. Their monthly meetups and Peer2Peer events have three main components: a keynote 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 wants to learn more about business best practices.
 
Event: Agile Product Development
When: June 11, 2019, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: 2021 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON
Price: $10.00
 

HalTech

 
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: Finance & Funding Meetup: Tax benefits for Entrepreneurs
When: June 13, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: TechPlace (Suite #801), 5500 North Service Road, Burlington, ON
Price: $10.00
 

HAMILTON EVENT

Innovation Factory

 
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: Planning for CRM Success
When: June 13, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, ON
Price: $10.00
 

GUELPH EVENTS

Guelph Business Networking Event

 
When: June 11, 2019, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Fionn MacCool’s, 494 Edinburgh Rd S., N/E corner of Stone and Edinburgh, Guelph, ON
Price: $15.00
 

Business Centre Guelph-Wellington

 
The Business Centre of Guelph-Wellington is one of the largest and most prolific business hubs in Ontario. For nearly 20 years, we have added to the wealth and the diversity of our business community, one entrepreneur at a time.
 
Event: Digital Media – Ask The Professional Program for Small Businesses
When: June 13, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Business Centre Guelph-Wellington, 14 Macdonell Street, #Unit 100, Guelph, ON
Price: $25.00
 

NIAGARA EVENT

Innovate Niagara

 
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: Learn@Lunch: Financing your Small and Medium Business
When: June 19, 2019, 2019, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: RBC WaterPark Place Auditorium, 88 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Price: $15.00
 

Startup Niagara

 
Startup Drinks is a monthly networking event for Niagara Startups and those interested in the Niagara business community. Startup Niagara is a place for budding and seasoned entrepreneurs alike to gather, learn from each other and get access to invaluable resources and programming. They are entrepreneur-led and are committed to the long-term success and sustainability of our community.
 
Event: Startup Drinks Niagara
When: June 26, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mahtay Cafe , 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON
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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