Upcoming Enterprise Toronto Events
Enterprise Toronto, Small Business Forum 2012
Tues., October 16
9am – 5pm
Enterprise Toronto is pleased to invite you to participate as a Sponsor/Exhibitor at this year's 12th Annual Small Business Forum, to be held Tuesday, October 16th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
We have a great line-up for you again this year, including our keynote Speaker Dani Reiss of Canada Goose. This is a great opportunity that will place your organization at the forefront of Toronto's vibrant small business community. Don't miss out on the Small Business Forum 2012.
Sponsorship/Exhibitor package is now posted @ www.enterprisetoronto.com/sbf2012. Registration information will be coming in the future, stay tuned! Questions on the forum can be directed to Angie Bellanza @ abellanz@toronto.ca, Tel: 416-338-5985.
Toronto's Next Great Food Product Contest
Applications Due: Monday September 10th, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
The City of Toronto's Economic Development and Culture Division and Enterprise Toronto invite those who have a great idea for a commercial food or non-alcoholic beverage product to apply for this contest. You can win a chance to pitch the product in front of a panel of industry experts at the 2012 Small Business Forum and a free exhibiting booth in Canadian Restaurant and Food Association Trade Show 2013. An application must be submitted to enter this contest. You can obtain an application form at www.enterprisetoronto.ca For more information regarding who can apply and key dates for this contest visit: http://torontosfoodproductcontest.eventbrite.ca/ or www.enterprisetoronto.com
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Startup Funding Forum
Ted Rogers School of Management, Dundas East of Bay
July 24th 2012 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join the network of Angel Organizations – Ontario (NAO-Ontario) at Ryerson University this month to get the word from real Angels with real investments in real growth stories. Prepare for Angel's thorough screening and due diligence processes. Garner insights and tools critical to your plans to raise capital. Capitalize on Angels' collective wisdom – they've done and seen it all. For more information on Network of Angel Organizations visit: www.nao-ontario.ca
Register at http://startupfundingforum.eventbrite.com
Refreshments will be served and a cover of $25 will be charged.
Enterprise Toronto Seminars Morning Seminar Series (July-August) – 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Morning Seminar Topics include: Your Brand is Your Identity! What's Yours?; Legal Issues for New Businesses; Grassroots Marketing: Small Budgets For Big Results; Planning for Success – A Business Plan That Works, etc. Learn the tools and resources you will need to forge ahead in your business held in various locations. Admission is FREE but registration is required at www.enterprisetoronto.com or telephone at (416) 395-7416.
How to Start a Food Business
North York Civic Centre
Various Dates
If you are a chef or foodie, these valuable workshops are for you! Hosted by The City of Toronto's Economic Development & Culture Division and delivered in partnership with Enterprise Toronto. Learn about developing your products, developing your business plan and financing, branding your identity and utilizing the Web to source information. Admission is FREE but registration is mandatory. For registration please see, http://tinyurl.com/7kswmcb
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