Canadian Youth Business Foundation » Events

ARISTA Provincial Competition

cybf — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:40:53 +0000

The ARISTA Provincial Competition aims to recognize the success of young business people (executives, entrepreneurs, professionals and self-employed workers) in Quebec. It is the most important yearly event that the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montreal organizes and constitutes an exceptional forum for young businesspeople. The Competition is open to young business people in Quebec, between the ages of 18 and 40, working in all sectors of the economy.

To register: http://www.concoursarista.qc.ca/en/sinscrire.html

The Canadian Institute’s Commercializing Cleantech Forum

cybf — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:56:28 +0000

Canada is a hotbed of innovation. Our engineers, entrepreneurs and scientists are creating world-class ideas with the potential to lead the cleantech revolution. Yet, to achieve successful commercialization, Canada’s innovators need to develop business and marketing strategies, lines to required funding, and navigate the path to the global market.

As more and more innovators enter the cleantech market each day, the competition is heating up for the billions of dollars invested in clean technology worldwide. You need strategies to gain your share of this lucrative market. Attend The Canadian Institute’s Commercializing Cleantech Forum to gain the tools you need to successfully commercialize your innovation in our global economy.

Workshop 5: Best practices for legal and financial health of your small business

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:23:53 +0000

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is working together with the Government of Alberta to raise awareness about entrepreneurship in communities across the province and educating Albertans on how to start their own businesses. If you live in Alberta and you want to start your own business, you are invited to participate in the six-part Business Plan Workshop Series being delivered across the province.

Workshop 5: Best practices for legal and financial health of your small business
Assessing the legal and financial risks of running a small business is critical to your success. This presentation will give you insights into options for creating the right business structure. You will explore legal considerations, government regulations, insurance, and other common business issues. As well, you will gain an understanding of best practices for managing your finances including financing options, accounting systems, capital cost and operating costs, income projections and cash flow management

Workshop 1 Monday, January 23, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Workshop 2 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Workshop 3 Monday, January 30, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Workshop 4 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Workshop 5 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Workshop 6 Monday, February 13, 2012 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

To sign up for this or all six workshops, visit:
http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1090112745?s=6419545

Networking for Entrepreneurs and Freelancers – Social Media theme

Rachel Shuttleworth — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:51:24 +0000

Networking for Entrepreneurs and Freelancers – Social Media theme

Make connections with Toronto-based entrepreneurs and freelancers in a casual atmosphere. Join us for a lively panel discussion on “Social Media: Effective for Business?”

Workshop 6: Developing your business plan: Next steps

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:26:46 +0000

Workshop 6: Developing your business plan: Next steps
Incorporate the business skills you have acquired through the five sessions into a business plan (including one-year, three-year and five-year goals). Develop an implementation strategy to ensure your business is success. This presentation will help you prepare a business plan to get financing for your small business venture.

To sign up for this or all six workshops, visit:
http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1090112745?s=6419545

Entrepeer Networking Event – Montreal

Amanda Filipe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:45:46 +0000

This is a closed event. For more information, please contact entrepeer@cybf.ca.

Entrepeer Networking Event – Coquitlam

Amanda Filipe — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:15:37 +0000

This is a closed event.

If you are a CYBF entrepreneur or mentor in the Coquitlam area and wish to request an invitation to this event, please email entrepeer@cybf.ca.

Workshop 1: So, you want to be an entrepreneur?

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:39 +0000

Workshop 1: So, you want to be an entrepreneur?
If you are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur this presentation will give you insights, tips and ideas that you should think about when starting a new business or growing your existing business. Learn what it takes to run a small business and how successful entrepreneurs think. This presentation includes stories of successful CYBF entrepreneurs as well as an overview of the CYBF workshop series.

Workshop 1 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Workshop 2 Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Workshop 3 Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Workshop 4 Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Workshop 5 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Workshop 6 Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

To register for this or all six workshops call 1-403-265-3288 or click here.

Living with Living Wage: A ‘Happily Ever After’ Story

Eunice Brez — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:35:48 +0000

Presented by: Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), Trico Charitable Foundation and Vibrant Communities Calgary

Calgary event explores the stories of local entrepreneurs’ community commitment & extends a challenge

Minimum Wage just doesn’t cut it in an economy like Calgary’s. On Tuesday, March 6th ‘Living Wage Leaders’ in our community will speak to fellow entrepreneurs about their success running a business and paying employees the Living Wage (no less than $12.50/hour with benefits or $13.75/hour without benefits).

By engaging entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs-to-be to take the ‘Living Wage’ pledge, Vibrant Communities Calgary, Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) and the Trico Charitable Foundation (TCF) are promoting the integration of socially-minded business practices into all aspects of business. As such, event attendees will also learn about financing and mentoring available from CYBF (supported by TCF) that aids entrepreneurs in their quest to build socially-minded business practices, such as paying a Living Wage, into their operations.

There are currently 95,000 Calgarians earning less than the Living Wage.

Speakers:

Bruce Martin, General Manager of Community Natural Foods

Lindsay Ross, Owner of Babes in Arms and Barbara MacLean-Stollery, Owner of Executive Airways Grooming Services, both CYBF entrepreneurs

This event is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to network with like-minded business owners over light bites and refreshments.

To register visit: http://livingwageevent.eventbrite.com/

* Please note: access to the event will be through the TELUS Convention Centre, North Building

To learn more about CYBF, please visit www.cybf.ca or follow us on Twitter: @CYBFAlberta. Also find out more about Vibrant Communities at www.vibrantcalgary.com and the Trico Charitable Foundation at http://www.tricofoundation.ca.

Workshop 2: Finding the ideal customer: Why you need to do market research

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:35:06 +0000

Workshop 2: Finding the ideal customer: Why you need to do market research
Building a successful business begins with making smart business decisions. Market research can help you determine the demand for your product or services and your competitive market position. Effective market research includes a solid market research plan, the collection, analysis and interpretation of research results, and the application of that information to your business. You will learn about online sources of business research information including: Strategis, Statistics Canada, social media, crowdsourcing, as well as various trade resources and publications.

To register for this or all six workshops call 403-265-3288 or click here.

Workshop 3: Building and implementing a marketing plan to promote your small business

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:16 +0000

Workshop 3: Building and implementing a marketing plan to promote your small business
Apply the information from the market research session to help build your marketing plan. Your marketing strategy should incorporate your business goals, articulate your brand and deliver a unique value proposition to your ideal prospects. Learn how to use your marketing resources efficiently (time, money and people), to achieve the best results for your business. An effective marketing mix integrates internet-based communication and social media with public relations, advertising, direct marketing and sales to build relationships with your target market.

To register for this or all six workshops call 403-265-3288 or click here.

Western Canada and Yukon Global Leaders Centre

cybf — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:45:32 +0000

Train To Become a Global Vision Ambassador:
Develop Business Soft Skills (Networking, Presentations, Teamwork,
etc) through the Foundation for Leadership.
Travel within Canada and around the Globe as a Junior Team Canada Ambassador(JTC) on Trade Missions.
Be An Ambassador for Canada at Global Forums like APEC
or the G8 and G20 Summits.
Be a Global Vision Riding Ambassador and Deepen your Understanding of and attachment to Canada.

Event Cost: $150.00 for outside of Calgary Participants – includes transportation, meals, and accommodations.
$50.00 for Calgary participants – includes meals.

Workshop 4: Small business operations: Choosing your team and managing growth

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:38:29 +0000

Workshop 4: Small business operations: Choosing your team and managing growth
To build, or grow, a small business, you need to have the right people on your team. This presentation will give you insights into how you can attract, select, train, retain and compensate the best people for your small business. Do you hire full-time, part-time or contract workers? Gain an understanding of current labour regulations as they apply to today’s market.

To register for this or all six workshops call 403-265-3288 or click here.

Workshop 1: So, you want to be an entrepreneur?

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:44:23 +0000

Workshop 1: So, you want to be an entrepreneur?
If you are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur this presentation will give you insights, tips and ideas that you should think about when starting a new business or growing your existing business. Learn what it takes to run a small business and how successful entrepreneurs think. This presentation includes stories of successful CYBF entrepreneurs as well as an overview of the CYBF workshop series.

Workshop 1 Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop 2 Saturday, March 17, 2012 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop 3 Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop 4 Saturday, March 24, 2012 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop 5 Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop 6 Saturday, March 31, 2012 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

To register for this or all six workshops call 403-265-3288 or click here.

Workshop 2: Finding the ideal customer: Why you need to do market research

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:43 +0000

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is working together with the Government of Alberta to raise awareness about entrepreneurship in communities across the province and educating Albertans on how to start their own businesses. If you live in Alberta and you want to start your own business, you are invited to participate inthe six-part Business Plan Workshop Series being delivered across the province.

Workshop 2: Finding the ideal customer: Why you need to do market research
Building a successful business begins with making smart business decisions. Market research can help you determine the demand for your product or services and your competitive market position. Effective market research includes a solid market research plan, the collection, analysis and interpretation of research results, and the application of that information to your business. You will learn about online sources of business research information including: Strategis, Statistics Canada, social media, crowdsourcing, as well as various trade resources and publications.

To register for this or all six workshops call 403-265-3288 or click here.

Workshop 5: Best practices for legal and financial health of your small business

Eunice Brez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:40:38 +0000

To register for this or all six workshops call 403-265-3288 or click here.

Meet Dianne Buckner, Host of CBC’s DRAGONS’ DEN

cybf — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:47:39 +0000

Spots are filling up fast! RSVP today!

Dianne Buckner brings a natural curiosity along with years of experience to her position with CBC News.

For 10 years, she hosted the popular current affairs program Venture, eventually becoming the show’s executive producer, as well. From there, Buckner went on to co-create Fortune Hunters, a magazine show on CBC Newsworld that focused on entrepreneurship. And since 2006, she has hosted CBC’s popular reality show Dragons’ Den.

Prior to her time with CBC, Buckner spent five years at CTV, where she co-hosted the consumer affairs program Live It Up!, and was backup host for Canada AM.

Buckner’s work has taken her to Australia, the Netherlands, Japan and Iceland; she’s interviewed prime ministers, as well as celebrity CEOs, such as Jack Welch and super-investor Warren Buffett.

Buckner has also worked in print journalism, writing book reviews for The Globe and Mail, and a weekly column for the Metro chain of newspapers.
March 21 6PM – 8PM

Royal Alberta Museum
12845-102nd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 0M6

Free Admission, Sign Up Here

(Français) 5@7 Desjardins pour créer des occasions d’affaires

Rachel Shuttleworth — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:02:22 +0000

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