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
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 start-up and help develop your management capabilities as your business venture grows.
Event: Startup Financials Boot Camp
When: July 7, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor, Committee Room 4, Toronto
Price: $15.00
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: Entrepreneur Workshop on Starting Lean
When: July 7 & 14, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Xerox Research Centre of Canada, 2660 Speakman Drive, Mississauga
Price: $100.00
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. Camp Tech was founded in August 2012. Offering approximately 75 workshops a year in Toronto, and have recently expanded into Ottawa, Hamilton, and Kitchener/Waterloo.
Event: Google Analytics
When: July 9, 2015, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Price: $85.00
Lunch n’ Learn with the Entrepreneurs Sales Coach, Patti Pokorchak
Join small biz sales coach, Patti Pokorchak, for a lunch n’ learn workshop where she will provide vital insights into the world of sales for entrepreneurs of all fields. Bring your lunch and burning sales questions for an informal and informative session filled with Pattis expert knowledge!
When: July 16, 2015, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Camaraderie Coworking Inc, 2241 Dundas St. W, 2nd floor boardroom, Toronto
Price: $10.00
This great informal social event in Toronto is perfect for anyone interested in web development. People in the industry, as well as interested recruits are able to gather in Toronto’s exciting web development and start up community.
Event: Toronto Rails Pub Night
When: July 20, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street West (Queen & Dufferin), Toronto
Price: Free
Inbound Marketing Toronto is a monthly meetup focused on hot topics in the world of inbound marketing. The meetup hosts experts in the fields of Digital Marketing, SEO & Local SEO, Social Media, UX Design, Graphic Design, PPC, CRO, CRM, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Start-up Founders, and more.
Event: #InboundTO 28: Growth Marketing Crash Course
When: July 23, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Where: BNOTIONS office, 106 Front Street East, suite 200, room YMC, Toronto
Price: $10.00
This workshop has been designed for absolute beginners. If you know absolutely nothing about design, and want to build your photo editing skills while picking up some design tips and tricks, you’ve come to the right place! No fancy programs needed – just Pixlr — a free web based design tool, and photos to craft your personal brand.
Event: Pixlr for Beginners: Creating your own Brand Package
When: July 25, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Lab, 483 Queen Street West, 3rd Floor (Buzzer #3333), Toronto
Price: $55.00
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 often-free 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: Entrepreneur’s Toolkit Workshops – The B2B Sales Process (3 sessions)
When: July 29, 2015, 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: MaRS Centre, 101 College Street, Toronto
Price: $100.00
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: Journey of Leadership Evaluation Workshop
Eagle’s Flight and Mentor Works have partnered to help you. Register for the upcoming workshop and learn how to access up to $10,000 of government funding per employee to make leaders better.
When: July 9, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener
Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre encourages and contributes to the enterprising spirit and economic vitality of our commmunity by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing businesses.
Event: Writing a Business Plan
When: July 23, 2015, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: 200 King ST W., Kitchener
Price: $22.00
Halton Events
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 has 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 want to learn more about business best practices.
Event: Home Brew Developers Projects
When: July 14, 2015, 7:0 p.m. – 10:0 p.m.
Where: 901 Guelph Line, Burlington
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: What we Offer and How you Can Qualify
When: July 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Sheridan Applied Research and Innovation Centre, 1430 Trafalgar Road, Boardroom J114, Oakville
Price: Free
Hamilton Events
Software Hamilton covers the Hamilton, Ontario technology and startup community.
Event: Startup Drinks
When: July 8 , 2015, 6:30p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Pheasant Plucker, 20 Augusta St., Hamilton
Price: Free
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: The American’s Investment Playbook: ICT & Digital Media Familiarization Tour
When: July 21, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Innovation Niagara, 1 St. Paul Street, St. Catherines
Price: Free
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. After extensive discussion and research the decision was made by a group of business people to create the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. 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: July 7, 2015, 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Where: The Host, 106 Lakeport Rd., St. Catharines
Price: Free
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