City of Toronto- Business and Economy

There's still time to register to join us tomorrow at the City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum 2024 Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business, a free all-day event supporting small businesses in the food and beverage industry. Featuring: ◼ Talks from leading entrepreneurs ◼ Panel discussions on trends facing small businesses ◼ Practical workshops ◼ Trade show floor of goods and service provider for small business services ◼ and more! Small Business Forum Wednesday, October 30 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meridian Hall 1 Front St E. ➡ Learn more & register today: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C Funded by the ONeconomy | ÉconomieON

Happening this week! Connect with and learn from experts in the food and beverage industry at City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum. Get advice on topics like marketing, distribution, digital solutions, green practices, financing, innovation and more. Free to attend! Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business Wednesday, October 30 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meridian Hall 1 Front St E. Learn more and register for free: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. ONeconomy | ÉconomieON

⭐ Webinars tailored to entrepreneurs & small business owners ⭐ The City of Toronto and its industry expert partners offer free year-round webinars to help you succeed in your business journey. From starting up to scaling up, we’ve got you covered! Check out November's lineup: ⬇️ 🔹 T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy 🔹 Social Media for Small Business 🔹 Insurance for Small Business 🔹 Service Canada: Support Measures for Businesses in Labour Adjustment 🔹 Entrepreneurship & Mental Health: Why It Matters 🔹 eCommerce 101: What, Why, and How 🔹 Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements 🔹 Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important? 🔹 WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses 🔹 The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space 🔹 How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series 🔹 Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs 🔹 Incubators: How Business in the Streets Can Help Your Business 🔹 Optimizing for Search Engines: Understanding SEO Basics 🔹 How Venturepark Labs Can Help Your Business 🔹 Introduction to Newcomer Kitchen 🔹 Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gACZG4wK ➡️ Share this with someone who might find it helpful! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. ONeconomy | ÉconomieON

Hear from keynote speakers and business experts at Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business! This year’s focus on the food and beverage industry features main stage program highlighting: ◼ Strategies in scaling and expanding ◼ The latest R&D and emerging industry trends ◼ Beyond brick and mortar ◼ Diverse funding options ◼ and more! Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business Wednesday, October 30 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meridian Hall 1 Front St E. ➡ Learn more & register today: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Calling all emerging women climate leaders and entrepreneurs in the food industry! Learn how the City of Toronto’s Women4ClimateTO Mentorship Program can provide networking, mentorship, collaborative learning and up to $30,000 in financial support to help you advance your climate initiative in areas such as food security, green roofs, deep energy retrofits, waste diversion and more. Attend the Small Business Forum 2024 on Wednesday, October 30 and hear about past participant successes and how to apply for the next program cycle at the Live Green Toronto booth. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C #sbfTO

🌎 Join free webinars on International Trade, designed specifically for Toronto small business owners! 🌎 💻 Learn how to take your business to international markets in a series of free webinars produced by the City of Toronto along with industry expert partners. Explore topics such as: 🔹 Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready for Import & Export 🔹 First Steps in Exporting: From Starting Out to Getting a Buyer 🔗 Register now at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gRfS9tR4 ➡️ Share this with someone who might find it helpful! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre funded by Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Thank you to Interac Corp., one of this year’s lead sponsors of the Small Business Forum 2024, for their support of Toronto’s small business community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C Small Business Forum 2024 Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business Wednesday, October 30 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meridian Hall 1 Front St E. #sbfTO

Thank you to Desjardins for their commitment to Toronto’s small business community as a lead sponsor of the Small Business Forum 2024, a full-day event designed to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business Wednesday, October 30 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meridian Hall 1 Front St E. #sbfTO

Get inspired by keynote speaker Tara Tomulka at the Small Business Forum on October 30! Tara Tomulka, nutritionist and founder of Rawcology Inc. a family-owned snack food manufacturer offering organic, low-sugar and allergy-friendly snacks sold at 1500+ locations, including Loblaws, Sobeys and Farm Boy, kicks off the day's main stage programming. Learn more about this year's exciting lineup of speakers and panels, and register for free: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business Wednesday, October 30 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meridian Hall 1 Front St E. Funded by the ONeconomy | ÉconomieON

Next week! Don’t miss this free in-person event for small businesses in the food and beverage industry. Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success: Navigating the World of Food Business Wednesday, October 30 Featuring keynote speakers, expert panels, an exciting pitch competition for food business owners and entrepreneurs, speed mentorship sessions and a trade show of diverse small business services and goods providers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhXNnz-C Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade ONeconomy | ÉconomieON