Fall 2024 Events

Start Your Micro Business (Part-Time) – Micro Business Series #1

Thursday, July 11th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn about the stages of entrepreneurship, evaluating business ideas, crafting a brand story, and understanding legal & financial aspects! Click here for more details

Take Your Micro Business to Events – Micro Business Series #2

Thursday, July 18th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Scale your part-time business at pop-up events and festivals. Learn about comparator research, pricing, forecasting, and legal requirements. Click here for more details

Grow Your Micro Business (Full time) – Micro Business Series #3

Thursday, July 25th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

For aspiring solopreneurs: Learn opportunity framing, financial goals, sales funnels, marketing, self-care, and networking in one session! Click here for more details

Scale Your Micro Business – Micro Business Series #4

Wednesday, July 31st | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Scale your micro-business: Learn strategic alliances, partnerships, financing options, and more. Includes a grant-searching activity. Click here for more details

Information Session

Thursday, September 5th | 4:30-5:00pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details

Information Session

Friday, September 6th | 12:30-1:00pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details

Information Session

Tuesday, September 10th | 4:00-4:30pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details

Navigating Your Journey From Career to Calling (Changepreneur Series #1)

Tuesday, September 10th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to become familiar with the causes that are important to you and turn your passions into missions! Click here for more details

Information Session

Wednesday, September 11th | 12:00-12:30pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details

Business Planning and Business Models (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #1)

Wednesday, September 11th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn practical planning tips for small business operators and startup owners! Click here for more details!

Social Enterprise and Your Startup Journey (Changepreneur Series #2)

Thursday, September 12th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Get started with your own social venture; learn about the different types of social enterprises and how to work with SDGs! Click here for more details

Information Session

Friday, September 13th | 12:00-12:30pm EST

Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details

Introduction to the SDGs: Creating a better world with the SDGs (Sustainability Series #1)

Thursday, September 19th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn about the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as overarching objectives for the world! Click here for more details

Transcending Trauma into Transformation (Changepreneur Series #3)

Tuesday, September 24th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to unhinge yourself from your emotions and triggers so that you can dedicate yourself to being an advocate of change! Click here for more details

Small Business Marketing and Growth (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #2)

Wednesday, September 25th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore avenues of growth for small businesses and learn basic concepts of marketing and growth! Click here for more details.

Embracing Entrepreneurship as a Mindset (Artpreneur Series #1)

Thursday, September 26th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Discover the transformational potential in embracing entrepreneurship as a mindset in your life, business, and career! Click here for more details

Being the Chief Vision Officer for Your Impact (Changepreneur Series #4)

Tuesday, October 1st | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to apply the principles of achievement to your life leading to a positive future! Click here for more details

Stakeholder Engagement and Individual Action for Sustainability (Sustainability Series #2)

Wednesday, October 2nd | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn about specific actions that individuals and different stakeholder groups can do to mobilize sustainability! Click here for more details

Marketing Masterclass for Scientists and Engineers (Techpreneur Series #1)

Thursday, October 3rd | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to market your business in a cost-effective way that achieves real results! Click here for more details

Leading Your Community with Effective Storytelling (Changepreneur Series #5)

Tuesday, October 8th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to harness the power of your heart to trigger and inspire action bring change and success! Click here for more details

Cultivate a Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurial Mindset – (Purpose-preneur Series #1)

Tuesday, October 8th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore how to develop a purpose-driven entrepreneurial mindset by aligning personal values with business strategies! Click here for more details

Financial Analysis and Management (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #3)

Wednesday, October 9th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn basic financial concepts as well as analysis and management tools! Click here for more details.

What it Really Takes to Build a Startup & Be an Entrepreneur (Techpreneur Series #2)

Thursday October 10th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn tools and get practical advice about what it takes to make your dream of becoming an entrepreneur come true! Click here for more details

Getting Started with Lean Launchpad for Your Social Change Mission (Changepreneur Series #6)

Tuesday, October 15th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to become an impact maker by creating a social venture that reflects your calling! Click here for more details

Sales Sniper Kit

Tuesday, October 15th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Master sales techniques for startups and enhance your sales processes with cutting-edge AI tools through targeted sales strategies. Click here for more details

Managing People (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #4)

Wednesday, October 16th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn the theories and best practices for recruiting, attracting and managing people! Click here for more details.

How to Break Through to Success in your Career and Business (Leadership Series #1)

Thursday, October 17th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to break through to the level of success you desire! Click here for more details

Build Confidence to Pursue Your Purposeful Aspirations (Purpose-preneur Series #2)

Thursday, October 17th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore overcoming imposter syndrome and build confidence to pursue your purpose-aligned entrepreneurial goals! Click here for more details

Personal Branding for Career Success (Leadership Series #2)

Monday, October 21st | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Transform complex subject matter into compelling messaging to grab the audience’s attention & persuade them to engage! Click here for more details

From Idea to Building Your Startup (Artpreneur Series #2)

Tuesday, October 22nd | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to turn ideas into actionable steps that lead to success in launching your own business! Click here for more details

How to Freelance

Wednesday, October 23rd | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Discover how to effectively market yourself, monetize your skills, and learn about the critical tools you’ll need for efficiently managing your freelance business! Click here for more details

Climathon 2024 – Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Friday, October 25th | 2:00-6:00pm EST
Saturday, October 26th | 8:30am-6:00pm EST
Sunday, October 27th | 9:00am-6:00pm EST

Join us in taking action! Over the course of the weekend, participants will come together to brainstorm, develop, and share innovative solutions addressing critical urban challenges like reducing building emissions and energy consumption, all in alignment with the City of Toronto’s Net Zero Existing Buildings Strategy. Click here for more details

Hosted by the Climate Innovation Lab – Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Centennial College, in partnership with EIT Climate-KIC, the City of Toronto and local partners.

Getting Ready for Funding (Changepreneur Series #7)

Tuesday, October 29th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Join the workshop to learn how to raise capital for your social enterprise! Click here for more details

Legal Risks for Start-ups (Solopreneur Series)

Wednesday, October 30th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn the essential legal considerations for start-ups! Click here for more details

Digital Marketing Masterclass

Thursday, October 31st | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn the key components of digital marketing and how to create a winning marketing strategy and plan! Click here for more details

Envision Possibilities: An Appreciative Inquiry Journey (Purpose-preneur Series #3)

Thursday, October 31st | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Use the Appreciative Inquiry process to help you envision the possibilities for your purpose-driven business.

Click here for more details

Build Your Leadership Potential (Leadership Series #3)

Tuesday, November 5th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn to unlock your potential to be a change-leader in your business, personal life and society! Click here for more details

Understanding Net Zero and the Circular Economy (Sustainability Series #3)

Wednesday, November 6th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how the economy and environmental sustainability can co-exist and net zero and circular economy efforts being realized! Click here for more details

Hack your Focus

Thursday, November 7th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn the strategies from mindfulness, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology for improved productivity and well-being! Click here for more details

Grow Holistically: Align Your Purpose, Business, and Life  (Purpose-preneur Series #4)

Thursday, November 7th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Integrate personal purpose, values, and business planning to create a comprehensive, meaningful growth strategy. Click here for more details

Leveraging AI in the Workplace

Monday, November 11th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

AI is revolutionizing the professional world, join us for an eye-opening session! Click here for more details

How to Handle Objections with Confidence and Ease (Leadership Series #4)

Tuesday, November 12th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn how to stay emotionless and ahead of any objection, from anyone, any time! Click here for more details

Finding Your Mindful Way: Developing Trust

Thursday, November 14th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn a practical path to developing trust in oneself and others through basic principles of mindful, emotional well-being! Click here for more details

Form Habits for Purposeful Process Development (Purpose-preneur Series #5)

Thursday, November 14th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn about the power of habits in both purpose-aligned business process management and personal well-being! Click here for more details

ESG for SMEs (Sustainability Series #4)

Friday, November 15th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn and explore the ESG (environmental, social & governance) journey of a small-medium enterprise! Click here for more details

How to Present and Pitch

Monday, November 18th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

If you want to know more about creating an effective pitch and go from presentation to standing ovation, this workshop is for you! Click here for more details

How to Write a Successful Grant (Changepreneur Series #8)

Tuesday, November 19th |12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn tips and tricks from a successful grant writer that will increase your grant writing success! Click here for more details

Marketing Masterclass for Creative Professionals (Artpreneur Series #4)

Wednesday, November 20th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn how to market your business in a cost-effective way that achieves real results! Click here for more details

The First Time Manager’s Survival Guide

Thursday, November 21st | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Lead with Confidence in the Modern Workplace! Click here for more details

Scale with Purpose in New Markets (Purpose-preneur Series #6)

Thursday, November 21st | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Explore how to scale your purpose-driven business into new markets, with a focus on meaningful opportunities in the gig economy. Click here for more details

Put Your Business in a Power Position

Tuesday, November 26th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Special session on the occasion of Career Week, in collaboration with Career Services. Learn to take your business from a place of “invisible” in the marketplace to a position of “power” where you dominate your market! Click here for more details

Foodpreneur Series #1 (Start Your Food Business 1)

Wednesday, November 27th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Start your food business with confidence. Learn the steps to launch into the marketplace and identify recipes for great retail products! Click here for more details

Digital Content Strategy

Thursday, November 28th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Learn the key components of a digital content strategy and how to create a winning plan! Click here for more details

Build Reputation through Purpose-Driven Thought Leadership (Purpose-preneur #7)

Thursday, November 28th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Learn how to establish yourself as a thought leader by creating meaningful, purpose-driven content that aligns with your values! Click here for more details

Startup Bootcamp: Branding, Marketing, Sales, ChatGPT

Tuesday, December 3rd | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Dive into the essentials of branding, marketing, and sales, and learn how ChatGPT can elevate your strategy. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a startup or just curious, this session is your roadmap to success! Click here for more details

Foodpreneur Series #2 (Start Your Food Business 2)

Wednesday, December 4th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Start your food business with confidence. Learn the steps to launch into the marketplace with great retail products! Click here for more details

Bring Out Your Best – The Strong Entrepreneur

Thursday, December 5th | 12:30-2:00pm EST

Discover your greatest strengths to handle stress and work-life challenges! Click here for more details

Plan the Road Ahead: Profit with Purpose (Purpose-preneur #8)

Thursday, December 5th | 4:00-5:30pm EST

Chart Your Life’s Path with Intentional Purpose! Click here for more details