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(s).
Toronto Events
MaRS Discovery District
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: Small Business Network with Simon Ng
When: September 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto
Price: Free
Ladies Learning Code
Have you taken our HTML and CSS workshop? Looking to expand your web development skills? Wonder what all this CSS3 stuff is about? CSS is a powerful language used to create layout and design for web pages. Without CSS, the web would not be as pretty!
Event: HTML & CSS for Beginners: Build a One Page Website From Scratch
When: Septemer 08, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: HackerYou, 483 Queen Street West, Toronto
Price: $55.00
Startup Toronto
Startup Toronto is a grass roots entrepreneur-led community of Startup Canada. We connect our members to the startup ecosystem in Toronto, foster a supportive home for all entrepreneurs, and provide programs and tools that help accelerate business growth.
Event: Startup Toronto Networking & DrinkUp Event
When: September 13, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Marche Brookfield Place (Yonge/Wellington), 181 Bay Street / 42 Yonge Street, Toronto
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: Intro to Digital Marketing Workshop
When: September 14, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: BrainStation Toronto, 460 King Street West, Toronto
Price: $20.00
RIC Centre
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: Growing Your Business- Tactics for Successful Crowdfunding
When: September 15, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Xerox Research Centre of Canada (Pake Auditorium), 2660 Speakman Drive, Mississauga
Price: $25.00
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 start-up and help develop your management capabilities as your business venture grows.
Event: Web Presence Boot Camp
When: September 15, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, Lower Level, Committee Room 3, Toronto
Price: $15.00
TechToronto
Each month, TechToronto Meetup is designed for Toronto technologists to learn something new and meet someone new. You’ll learn something new from one of our 5x5s, or five presentations of five minutes each.
Event: TechToronto Meetup + Afterparty
When: September 19, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Where: RBC WaterPark Place Auditorium, 88 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto
Price: $12.00
CPSA Talks – Social Selling Live @ Hard Rock Cafe
3 Simple Steps to Social Selling Success – Learn it today, Use it tomorrow! Complimentary breakfast will be served, while you learn with other CPSA members and liked-minded sales professionals in the sales community.
When: September 21, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe – 279 Yonge Steet, Toronto
Price: $10 (Free for CPSA members)
Camp Tech
Camp Tech is a tech skills training hub. They provide half and full-day in-person workshops for adults who want to learn website 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: Business Blogging and Content Marketing
When: September 27, 2016, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Price: $85.00
Toronto Board of Trade
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 Workshop – Finding your Negotiation Style
When: September 29, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Toronto Region Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place,4th Floor, Toronto
Price: Member $25.00, Non-member $40.00
Startup Weekend York Region
Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event that brings together Hamilton designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and experts from all domains to do amazing things.
When: September 30, 2016 – October 02, 2016
Where: Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto
Price: $99 (student $49)
Waterloo Region Events
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: Waterloo Innovation Summit
When: September 14, 2016, 12:00 PM – September 16, 2016, 3:30 PM
Where: University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Kitchener
Price: $884.51
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: Access To Professionals- Social Media Marketing
When: September 16, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: 200 King ST W, Kitchener
Price: $20.00
Hamilton Events
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: LiON’S LAIR Awards Gala
When: September 29, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Road, Hamilton
Price: $128.32
Guelph Events
Innovation Guelph
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: Startup Drinks Guelph
When: September 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Brass Taps – 50 Stone Road East, Guelph
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. 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: September 06, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Post Office – Shannon Passero 18 Front St, Thorold
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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