Startup and Small Business Events You Don’t Want to Miss in November 2014

Entrepreneurs Tool Kit

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. 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

MaRS Discovery District

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 – Marketing Communications

When:
Part 1 – Monday November 13, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Part 2 – Monday November 20, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Part 3 – Monday Novemer 27, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: MaRS, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON
Price: $100

meshmarketing Conference

Meshmarketing is an engaging one-day event featuring speakers delivering insights, tips and inspiration to take your digital marketing efforts to the next level. The event is designed for marketers, advertisers, brands, communicators and anyone else in the digital marketing revolution.

Event: meshmarketing Conference
When: Thursday November 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Price: $299

nextMEDIA

nextMEDIA is Canada's leading digital media conference and networking event focused on the creation, distribution and monetization of digital media content and technologies. The two day event caters to the digital content community with a focus on creating business meetings.

Event: nextMEDIA 3.0 – The Future of Content and Commerce
When: November 10 & 11, 2014
Where: MaRS, 101 College Street Toronto, ON
Price: $299

Rails Pub Night

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: Monday November 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street West (Queen & Dufferin), Toronto, ON

Startup Drinks

Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.

Event: Startup Drinks Toronto
When: November 26, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – late, startup pitches at 8 p.m.
Where: Hotel Ocho, 195 Spadina Avenue, Toronto

Toronto Business Development Centre

TBDC is an independent non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to nurturing the growth of new and emerging businesses. The Centre has been recognized at home and internationally for achievements in the field of business incubation. Over the past twenty plus years, TBDC has helped more than 4500 businesses through our various programs.

Event: Marketing & Operations: How to Get and Keep Customers (Start A Business Seminar Series)
When: Tuesday November 18, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Toronto Business Development Centre, 900 – 1 Yonge St.
Price: $60 pre-paid price, $75 door price

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: How Startups Can Revolutionize Your Business (with Ian Klugman, President & CEO, Communitech)
When: November 5, 2014, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Toronto Region Board of Trade, 1st Canadian Place 4thPrice: $15 for members, $25 for non-members

Waterloo 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: Senior Sales Peer2Peer Meetup: International Sales Support from The Fed & Prov Government
When: Tuesday November 18, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: The Accelerator Centre, 295 Hagey Boulevard, Waterloo

Event: Communitech Business Fundamentals Session 1: Sales & Marketing
When: November 20, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Communitech Hub, 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener

Startup Drinks

Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.

Event: Startup Drinks Waterloo
When: November 11, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Chainsaw, 28 King Street North, Waterloo, ON

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: Startup Business Basics
When: November 5, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Waterloo Region Small Business Centre – Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, 1st Floor

Halton Events

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: Advancement Series for Women In Business
When: November 17, 2014, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Milton Education Village and Innovation Centre, 555 Industrial Drive, Milton

Silicon Halton

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: Structured Ideation Toolbox- Silicon Halton Meetup #60
When: November 11, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Halton Hills Public Library, Studio Room, 9 Church Street, Georgetown

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: KPMG Lunch 'n Learn: Building a Social Sales Strategy 
When: November 25, 2014, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: McMaster Innovation Park – 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton ON

Event: Sales Peer2Peer: Sales and Marketing, Lessons Learned
When: November 5, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: McMaster Innovation Park – 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton ON

Startup Drinks

Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.

Event: Startup Drinks Hamilton
When: November 12, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: The Pheasant Plucker, 20 Augusta Street 2nd Floor, Hamilton

Niagara Events

Software Niagara

Software Niagara was started in 2012 with the goal of organizing technology and startup events to build a community that fostered innovation and excellence in the Niagara region.

Event: DevTricks
When: November 10, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Cowork Niagara, 108 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON

Startup Drinks

Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.

Event: Startup Drinks Niagara
When: November 26, 2014, 7 p.m.
Where: Mahtay Cafe, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON

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Startup and Small Business Events You Don’t Want to Miss in November 2014