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We are excited to announce the EmpowHER Tech Launchpad Kick-Off Event!  The EmpowHER Tech Launchpad Program, in partnership with IDEA Mississauga, is all about empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs in their journey to success. Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and innovation as we kick off this exciting initiative designed to uplift and fuel the growth of women-led businesses. 📅 Date: November 5th  🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  📍 Location: 100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga Come connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and meet the new cohort of inspiring women entrepreneurs. Don’t miss out on being part of this empowering movement! Register now to RSVP: https://lu.ma/sut1bwmc #EmpowHER #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship 

Join us for Impact³, BEA's 3rd Year Anniversary and Business & Leadership Essentials Certificate Program Graduation Event, where we celebrate three years of exponential growth, leadership, and innovation. This special evening will bring together our vibrant community of Black entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, and go-getters to reflect on our shared journey and the multiplied impact we’ve made. The event will feature the graduation of our 4th cohort from the Business and Leadership Essentials Certificate Program, proudly presented by TD, in partnership with Schulich ExecEd. We'll also be graduating our first cohort of the Black Entrepreneur Empowered, in partnership with the City of Toronto, Toronto Employment and Social Services. Join us as we look ahead to the future and continue to build on our mission to break down barriers and create lasting opportunities through initiatives like our Innovation Hub project and upcoming transformative events. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow changemakers, celebrate our collective achievements, and look forward to what’s next. Together, we’re creating Impact³—three times the power, three times the growth, and three times the success. Stay tuned for more details on location and program highlights. Where: Hotel X Toronto, 111 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 When: November 28, 2024 (6 to 10pm) RSVP: https://lu.ma/l7dl7xjs Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... Black Creek Community Health Centre YSpace York University #BlackExcellence #BlackEntrepreneurs #FutureLeaders #BusinessGraduation #CommunityImpact #BuiltForImpact #CelebratingSuccess #InnovationHub #BlackSuccess #TorontoEvents

Our Kitchener-Waterloo #StartupCanadaTour stop would not be possible without the support of our partners! You won’t want to miss connecting with these incredible support organizations and learning about the resources they offer. There are still a few spots left to join us on October 30 at the Bingemans Conference Centre. Register now: https://bit.ly/sctour-kw UPS, NACO Canada, ONeconomy | ÉconomieON, Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), Scotiabank, Competition Bureau Canada, Air Canada, Communitech, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, Startup TNT, TechPlace, TELUS Business, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), YSpace, York University, Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Futurpreneur, SDAC - Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada), Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada, Business Sherpa Group, United States Embassy Ottawa and Consulates in Canada, iQ Offices, The Firecircle, Mastercard, The Peak, LiftOff by CCAWR

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉 YSpace is excited to offer TWO lucky winners a pair of tickets to the One of A Kind Winter Show (https://lnkd.in/eF6aK6Kd) at the Enercare Centre in Toronto! 🎨✨ This is your chance to explore incredible handmade creations, discover unique gifts, and immerse yourself in a world of creativity—for FREE! Here’s how to enter:  👉 Follow YSpace, York University 👉 Like this post   👉 Comment a colleague who would love to join you 🎁 Bonus Entry: Repost and tag us for an extra chance to win! 💥 Multiple entries are allowed! The giveaway ends November 8th. Don't miss out on your opportunity to experience this unforgettable event! *Note: YSpace will contact winners directly from the YSpace, York University account only. #GiveawayAlert #OneOfAKindShow #TorontoEvents #CreativeShowcase #HandmadeGifts #YSpace #TorontoGiveaway #HolidayShopping #OOAKToronto #WinterShow

🌿 Want to make a real impact on sustainability? #UNHack2024 is the perfect chance to team up with like-minded students, tackle pressing challenges, pitch your ideas for implementation on campus! Top teams will receive #cash prizes and access to mentorship and resources from the BEST Lassonde to bring their projects to life! Secure your spot by November 7th to join fellow students from November 15-17 at York University’s Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence and let’s create something incredible together! Register here: https://bit.ly/UNHack2024 #Sustainability #Innovation #Leadership #UNHack #BESTProgram #YorkU 

That next [big] idea you have been thinking about could be the one that changes everything! 🌟 Every successful business starts with just one idea. Not sure if yours is worth pursuing? We are here to help! Book an Idea Consultation (https://lnkd.in/gkk-wKKM) with our team and let’s explore how to turn your vision into reality. We are excited to support you on this journey! 🚀 Let’s make it happen together! 🙌 #yspace #yorku #motivation #quoteoftheday #inspiration #motivationalquotes #motivationmonday 

🚀 The BGBN Black Tech Mixer is just around the corner! Join us on November 2, 2024, at the Robert and Cheryl McEwen Atrium, Schulich School of Business, York University for an exciting session celebrating innovation and leadership in tech. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this inspiring event! 🔥 Meet some of our incredible speakers: 🙌 Abdel Ali, MBA, CFA– Co- Founder, Kiwi Charge 🙌 Olu Villasa – Manager, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance 🙌 Melisa Ellis – Founder and CEO, Nobellum 🙌 Efosa KC Obano – Founder, Black Founders Network 🙌 Chris Carder – Executive Director - Schulich Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 🎯 Secure your spot and network with leading black tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. 🎟️ Register now: https://lu.ma/w9b761o7  📅 Countdown: Only 10 days left! #BlackTechMixer #Schulich #BGBN #TechNetworking #BreaktheCeiling #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

A huge congratulations to Bold Helmets (Tina Singh) and the Bold helmets team for securing a deal with Simu Liu and Manjit Minhas on Dragons' Den Canada! 💡 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eiAZNyQP #YSpace #YorkUniversity #SuccessStories #DragonsDenCanada

What A Day! From insightful talks to actionable workshops, the THE FASHION LAW AFRICA SUMMIT (TFLAS) empowered the next wave of Black and Brown founders, designers, and creatives! We dove deep into the African fashion industry’s opportunities, challenges, and future potential. Attendees gained valuable insights from top executives, leading attorneys, and visionary founders, all while collaborating on strategies to elevate Black and Brown-owned brands to global success. Our Associate Director, Nafis Ahmed, led an impactful session on "Securing Capital and Mastering the Pitch," equipping attendees with the tools to confidently navigate the business side of fashion. The future of African fashion is brighter than ever, and we’re excited to be part of this transformative journey. 🌟✊🏾  Huge thanks to TFLAS for inviting us to contribute to this powerful movement! We can’t wait to see where these trailblazing brands go next. Black Entrepreneurship Alliance #TFLAS #FashionLaw #Empowerment 

Founders, this one’s for you! We’re flipping the script with Reverse Pitch Day!  Instead of pitching your startup, the investors are pitching to YOU! Join us as we partner with National Bank of Canada Tech & Innovation Banking, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, and the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance for a unique event where you get opportunities for top investors to pitch to you, and the chance to pick your top 5 for exclusive one-on-one meetings! Don’t miss this golden opportunity to build connections, learn from the best, and potentially lock in the support you need to take your startup to the next level. Mark your calendars for November 7th, this is one event you can’t afford to miss! Register now: https://lu.ma/2adoyg4n #ReversePitch #InvestorPitch #StartupGrowth #YSpace #YRTech #PitchDeck