Past Events

CYBF’s First Webinar!

We hosted a webinar on August 25, 2010 at 12:30 p.m.

The webinar focused on the “Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporation”. Mr. Atul Mehra, CA, CPA, an accounting and tax expert, led the discussion and answered questions.

For more information on Mr. Atul Mehra, visit his site.

Webinar: Helping Canadian entrepreneurs start and grow their business

Starting or growing a business? If so, learn about financing and venture capital opportunities, and get expert advice from the Business Development Bank of Canada. The BDC is presenting a free webinar that will introduce you to the financing, investment and consulting services that are available to help your business succeed.

The webinar is offered in English and takes place on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. EST. If you're interested in attending, complete the registration form.

For more information, please send an email to SBTBWebinar@ic.gc.ca.

Bridging the gap between your desire to go global and the disciplines and connections you need to make it happen.

Registration is limited to 30 management teams. The pricing is unprecedented - these sessions are the equivalent of an international summit on going global.

Register today as spots will go fast!

Venue

Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University (575 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C5)

Dates

June 12th, 13th (All Day)
June 14th (Evening Only)
September 2010 - Exclusive Networking Event

See the full invitation by clicking here (PDF)

www.globalconnections.eventbrite.com

How to build a community and WOM (word of mouth) around your brand

June 1, 2010 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The London Tap House - 250 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario

In celebration of being able to offer local Canadian numbers for their virtual phone system, Grasshopper has teamed up with CYBF to host a networking panel and event for entrepreneurs. Food will be provided, and the first 100 people at the event will get a free drink.

Topic: How to build a community and WOM (word of mouth) around your brand

Panelists:
Saul Colt - Head of Magic, Thoora.com. @saulcolt
Erin Bury - Community Manager, Sprouter. @erin_bury
Anthony Del Col - Co-creator, Kill Shakespeare/ @killshakespeare

For details please contact Jonathan Kay (@grasshopperbuzz or jkay@grasshopper.com) or Rachel Azagury (@cybfcanada or razagury@cybf.ca).

RSVP at http://ghcanada.eventbrite.com/

See the full details by clicking here (PDF)

Click here to register!

Invites you to Lessons from the Trenches Toronto Success Stories

Anthony Lacavera . Globalive Communications and WIND Mobile
Rachel Young . Camaraderie
A.J. Jamani . Handsome Clothing Co.
and Edie Weiss . Radke Film Group

Host Steve Stunt of "The Entrepreneur Hour" on CP24 Radio 1050

Wednesday, May 19th
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Toronto City Hall, Rotunda

Register at enterprisetoronto.com or by phone at 416-395-7416

See the full invitation by clicking here (PDF)

Business Information Fair

Mississauga Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
May 6, 2010 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Business Information Fair will provide you with an opportunity to gain valuable information and resources regarding government services and regulations. You will have full access to 12 back-to-back seminars, business advisor's corner and exhibitions from both government and community partners.

Participants Include:

• Canada Border Service Agency
• Service Canada
• Health Canada
• Revenue Canada
• Canada Business
• Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service
• Public Works & Government Services
• Environment Canada
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, Ontario Business
• Ministry of Government Services
• Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
• Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre
• Small Business Enterprise Centre, Brampton
• Mississauga Board of Trade
• Brampton Board of Trade
• Canadian Youth Business Foundation

On-site registration is required for seminars.

For more information please call Kyu Kim at 905.306.0577 x:314

Ontario's Next Top Entrepreneur - Opportunity for Young Entrepreneurs to Win $18,000!

Impact Entrepreneurship Group is proud to be managing the "Ontario's Next Top Entrepreneur" start up pitch competition at Discovery '10 on May 17-18, 2010. Ontario Centres of Excellence is offering up to $18,000 cash for any undergraduate or graduate student team in Ontario that is looking for funding to start up their company. Recent graduates are welcome as well. All they have to do is submit a quick application form with an optional video by Monday, April 19th, 2010.

All the details are here:

If you have an idea that you've been waiting to jump on, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. There's nothing to lose!

Send in your application today!.

TimeRaiser - London

Club Mansion - Thursday, May 13, 7 p.m.

Timeraiser is part volunteer fair, part silent auction and part night on the town. Learn about organizations looking for a helping hand and bid on artwork using the number of hours you are willing to volunteer!

For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.timeraiser.ca.

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010
Location: Club Mansion, 89 King Street, London
Tickets: $20

Add Power to Your Persuasion

Sales can be hard. Learning to sell doesn't have to be.

Learn to maximize your success from an industry expert who's been there, done that.

At the end of these 3 workshops you will:

• Overcome your fear of selling
• Learn effective selling techniques
• Practice selling and get instant feedback

WHEN: Monday, April 19th, Tuesday, April 20th and Wednesday, April 21st from 6-8:30pm

WHERE: Ted Rogers School of Management (55 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M5G2C3)

Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
www.action.eventbrite.com
Early Bird Special: Register Before April 9th To Lock-in The $100 Price

TimeRaiser - Hamilton

McMaster Innovation Park - Thursday, April 22, 2010

Timeraiser is part volunteer fair, part silent auction and part night on the town. Learn about organizations looking for a helping hand and bid on artwork using the number of hours you are willing to volunteer!

For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.timeraiser.ca.

Date: Thursday, April 22, 7 p.m.
Location: McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton
Tickets: $20

Your chance to audition for CBC's Dragons' Den!

Calling all Toronto entrepreneurs! Here's your opportunity to pitch your amazing business idea on the Dragons' Den, for the possibility of investment from some of Canada's savviest business tycoons.

Open auditions are taking place on Saturday, March 6th and Saturday, April 10th from 10 am - 6 pm at the CBC building, 25 John St. in Toronto.

No experience is necessary - just be ready to pitch your business in under five minutes. If you can convince producers you're ready for the limelight, you could be invited to face Dragons when the upcoming season is filmed in Toronto.

And as extra incentive this year -- entrepreneurs with an eco-friendly business, invention or idea could qualify for a $100,000 Greenvention prize from Sun Chips.

Please apply online and bring your completed application form to the auditions. More details can be found on the show's website at cbc.ca/dragonsden.

Quebec Entrepreneurship Contest

12th Edition 2009-2010
Application deadline : Monday, March 15, 2010, 4:00 p.m.

www.concours-entrepreneur.org/index_en.asp

Get a chance to see inside The Dragons' Den

March 10th 2010, Glen Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West

Enterprise Toronto invites you to join the discussion between CBC Dragons' Den host Dianne Buckner and successful former Dragons' Den pitchers.

5:30p - 6:00p: Sign-in and networking
6:00p - 9:00p How to Pitch a Business Idea: Dianne Buckner and successful Dragons' Den pitchers. Following the discussion there will be a screening of a new Dragons' Den episode.

Register online at www.enterprisetoronto.com

BUILDING YOUR TOOLBOX FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP

Thursday, February 25, 2010
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign-up before Friday, February 19th
Only $10.00. Light lunch and refreshments will be served.

Call: 416 408-2923 ext. 2109 or Toll Free: 1-866-646-2922 ext. 2109,
Email: bmoreau@cybf.ca

Canadian Youth Business Foundation
100 Adelaide Street, West, 6th floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1S3

The New Business Movement - Thursday February 25, 2010 - 9am to 4pm
Open open your mind...create your business

Keynote Speaker: Trey Anthony - Award-Winning Canadian Playwright

With workshops on:

• Business Planning, Sales and Marketing, Social Media 101, The Business of the Arts
• BizStart Networking Sessions
• Breakfast and Lunch Provided
• Door Prizes

Advance Ticket Sales: 414-504-5303

Tickets only $20! Call Now!

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Location
Scadding Court Community Centre
707 Dundas Street (Dundas and Bathurst)

BDC Entrepreneur Forum - Thursday February 11, 2010
Pragmatic Branding: Create brands that are simple, social and scalable

Featured Speaker: Axle Davids, Principal - Distility Branding

Discover a plug and play open source model that is easy for your team to learn and use to build in-house branding muscle. Learn how to create a simple, social and scalable brand.

Born in Oxford, England and raised in Toronto, Axle Davids, founder of Distility Branding, is a visionary brand developer and pioneering brand technologist. In 2001, he established aXle Branding that focused on branding and design for industry innovators like AutoShare Car Sharing Network, AT&T Mobility and Applied Biosystems. This venture evolved into Distility Branding, a company that is forging a new path with its innovative systems and unique approach to brand building through the ultimate collective experience. Follow Distility on Twitter @1day1brand.

Admission is $20. You can register online, or contact our Advisor on Call at 416-345-9437 to register by telephone.

Location

Toronto Business Development Centre
1071 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 2K2

Agenda

6:00 - 6:30 PM: Registration with light refreshments
6:30 - 6:45 PM: Welcome and introductions
6:45 - 7:15 PM: Axle Davids
7:15 - 7:30 PM: Questions and Answers
7:30 - 8:00 PM: Networking continues

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation would like to invite You to attend the annual CYBF Open House!

Come celebrate with CYBF staff, entrepreneurs, mentors and loan review committee members!

(Light refreshments will be served)

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 6:00-8:00 p.m.

100 Adelaide Street West, Suite 605, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1S3

Please RSVP by Monday, December 7th, 2009
to Teresa Noble ( )

** Please bring your business cards**

TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
TBDC Entrepreneur Forum - Thursday December 10, 2009

Featured Speaker: Andy Burnham, Founder of Improv At Work and Being In The Moment

Learn from an improvisation expert and use your creative skills to add value and stand out from your competitors.

You can register online, or contact our Advisor on Call at 416-345-9437 to register by telephone.

Date: Thursday December 10, 2009 at 6pm

Location: Toronto Public Library, Northern District Branch

Admission is $20.

TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Start A Business Seminar Series

Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 are Seminar Nights at Toronto Business Development Centre. The Start A Business Seminar Series consists of four seminars developed primarily for people in the Thinking or Starting stage of a business start up. The seminar series is an excellent resource to help put together a viable business plan.

The registration fee for young entrepreneurs considering applying to the CYBF loan program is $25 per seminar including applicable taxes. This is a 50% discount off the regular registration price. You can choose to take any or all of the seminars, depending on your needs.

• Starting a Business: The Essentials
• Market Research: Will Your Idea Work?
• Marketing & Operations: How to Get and Keep Customers
• Tax & Cash Flow: Ensuring Your Business is Profitable

The series is repeated every month and the dates are listed on our website www.tbdc.com

Location: Toronto Business Development Centre
1071 King Street West, Toronto, ON

Guinness World Record!™ Largest Business Lesson to set a new World Record!!

Be Part of History in the Making!

As one of the highlights of Global Entrepreneurship Week, you can be a participant in the Largest Business Lesson ever and set a new Guinness World Record ™. The lesson plan will be delivered by a panel of leading Canadian Business experts and hosted by Steve Stunt of CHUM-AM’s “The Entrepreneur Hour”. Small business topics such as, Start-up, Financing and Mentorship will be covered followed by an “Ask the Experts” Q&A session.

November 19, 2009
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Main Floor Rotunda
Telephone: 416-408-2923
Email:
Website: www.enterprisetoronto.com

RSVP now to quoting “Guinness” in the subject line to guarantee your spot!

"How I Built My Business" hosted by Jim Caruk, star of HGTV's Real Renos

Presented by Enterprise Toronto & CYBF

November 19, 2009
3:00 to 5:00 PM

An interactive conversation with Jim Caruk, Entrepreneur, Master Contractor and Star of HGTV's "Real Renos". Join Jim Caruk and friends for a free seminar at Toronto City Hall as he shares his perspective on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur in the building/construction trades. Jim has been described as a likeable, amiable but stressed out pro – a real class act with great taste, commanding presence and a goofy sense of humour. What more could you want in a contractor? Find our for yourself first-hand! Join us on November 19th and learn from Jim as he candidly shares his life experiences as an entrepreneur on the path to building a successful business.

Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Committee Room 1

For additional information please contact:

Telephone: 416-408-2923 ext. 2109

Email: brian.moreau@cybf.ca

The Great Canadian Mentoring Challenge

November 16 – 22, 2009

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 16 – 22 2009, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation together with IBM, the W. Brett Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence, and Nerds on Site are asking you to share your business tips and suggestions for future entrepreneurs in The Great Canadian Mentoring Challenge.

We are inviting you to share what you have learned and your expertise with a young entrepreneur by registering after November 12th at www.mentorchallenge.ca and posting your advice (starting on November 16th) in 300 words or less on this specially designed blog.

2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards Celebration

Celebrating the inspiring accomplishment of two of Canada’s great entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and CYBF’s very own award winning entrepreneurs, mentors and community partners from across Canada.

Monday, November 16, 2009
5:30pm to 10:00pm
The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, Ontario

Please note: Event is by exclusive invitation only

For more details, click here.

2009 YES Youth Entrepreneurship Summit

Working to shape the future of youth entrepreneurship in Canada.

Entrepreneurship is the engine that will drive Canada’s economic future.

We need your voice in order to be heard around the world.

Monday, November 16, 2009
1:00pm to 5:00pm
The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, Ontario

View the Webcast archive of the
2009 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit

For more details, click here.

Dragons' Den live judging of Ypreneur Gene finalists

Watch as three top young entrepreneurs face off in front of Dragons for a chance to win a Property Guys.com franchise.

November 13th at noon
Canadian Broadcasting Centre
250 Front St. W.
Toronto, Barbara Frum Atrium

Click here to view poster.

Visit www.ypreneurgene.com for more information

His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales joins CYBF in Celebrating Entrepreneurship

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), the ‘go to’ place for youth entrepreneurship in Canada and the Official Host of Global Entrepreneurship Week Canada 2009, is pleased to announce it will be hosting His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales at an entrepreneurial showcase in Vancouver on Saturday, November 7th.

HRH The Prince of Wales will meet more than 20 young dynamic and innovative CYBF entrepreneurs, who have travelled from all across Canada to meet His Royal Highness along with mentors, community partners and leading supporters.

November 7, 2009
British Columbia

Click here to read the press release.

2009 CYBF Ontario Award Winners Media Conference

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will be hosting a Media Conference to announce and celebrate the 2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards winners for Ontario.

Please come share in their success and the inspiring culture of entrepreneurship in Ontario.

Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location: McMaster Innovation Park, Atrium
175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton

2009 CYBF Ontario Award Winners:

• Best Business Award: BioPed North Bay
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Shevaun Voisin
• Outstanding Community Partner Award: Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre

Lead Media Partner

2009 CYBF Alberta Award Winners Media Conference

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will be hosting a Media Conference to announce and celebrate the 2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards winners for Alberta.

Please come share in their success and the inspiring culture of entrepreneurship in Alberta.

Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Mount Royal University Bissett School of Business Building Bissett Boardroom (EB 2061)

2009 CYBF Alberta Award Winners:

• Best Business Award: Douglas Square Physiotherapy
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Rosemarie Enslin
• Outstanding Community Partner Award: Small Business Resource Centers Inc.

Lead Media Partner

2009 CYBF Atlantic Canada Award Winners Media Conference

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will be hosting a Media Conference to announce and celebrate the 2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards winners for Atlantic Canada.

Please come share in their success and the inspiring culture of entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada.

Date: October 20, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Halifax Club, Almon Room
1682 Hollis Street, Halifax

2009 CYBF Atlantic Canada Award Winners:

• Best Business Award: The Brooklyn Warehouse
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Lana Pinsky
• Outstanding Community Partner Award: CEED Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development

Lead Media Partner

Small Business Forum 2009

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West
October 19, 2009
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free admission
Register at www.enterprisetoronto.com
or 416-395-7416

Forum highlights:
Keynote: W. Brett Wilson, CBC Dragon
In-depth Seminars
Roundtable Discussions
Small Business Tradeshow
Networking

Click here to view flyer

2009 CYBF Québec Award Winners Media Conference

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will be hosting a Media Conference to announce and celebrate the 2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards winners for Québec.

Please come share in their success and the inspiring culture of entrepreneurship in Québec.

Date: October 19, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Collège Montmorency
Boardroom (B-2492), Entrance 3
475 Avenir Boulevard
Parking $5

2009 CYBF Québec Award Winners

• Best Business Award: GG Telecom
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Michel Girard
• Outstanding Community Partner Award: Développement économique – CLD Gatineau

Lead Media Partner

2009 CYBF Saskatchewan Award Winners Media Conference

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will be hosting a Media Conference to announce and celebrate the 2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards winners for Central Prairies, Saskatchewan.

Please come share in their success and the inspiring culture of entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan.

Date: October 16, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Regina & District Chamber of Commerce
2145 Albert Street, Regina

2009 CYBF Central Prairies Award Winners:

• Best Business Award: Hoopla Clothing
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Al Norman

Lead Media Partner

2009 CYBF Manitoba Award Winners Media Conference

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will be hosting a Media Conference to announce and celebrate the 2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards Community Partner winner for Central Prairies, Manitoba.

Please come share in their success and the inspiring culture of entrepreneurship in Manitoba.

Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: University of Winnipeg The Duckworth Centre,
2nd Floor Duckworth Lounge
400 Spence Street

2009 CYBF Central Prairies Outstanding Community Partner Award Winner:

• Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth

Lead Media Partner

TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
TBDC Entrepreneur Forum - Thursday October 8, 2009

Featured Speaker: Tsufit
Marketing Strategist and author of Step Into The Spotlight - A Guide to Getting Noticed

Tsufit was recently featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and on national television on Business News Network.

Date: Thursday October 8, 2009 at 6pm
Location: Toronto Public Library, Northern District Branch

2009 CYBF British Columbia Award Winners
Media Conference

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will be hosting a Media Conference to announce and celebrate the 2009 CYBF Chairman’s Awards winners for British Columbia.

Please come share in their success and the inspiring culture of entrepreneurship in British Columbia.

Date: October 7, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver

2009 CYBF British Columbia Award Winners:

• Best Business Award: GumDrops Wet Weather Boutique
• Outstanding Mentor Award: Fi Dastoor
• Outstanding Community Partner Award: Self Employment Entrepreneur Development Society (SEEDS)

This event is being co-hosted by Small Business BC.

Lead Media Partner

TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
TBDC Entrepreneur Forum - Wednesday September 16th

Featured Speaker: Yvonne Oswald
Author of Every Word Has Power

Yvonne Oswald is a National U.S. award winning author and pioneer in the field of personal growth. She is a renowned and respected Communications Trainer and Keynote Speaker with a reputation for exciting, innovative and interactive seminars.

Date: Wednesday September 16th, 2009 at 6pm

Visit the TBDC website for more information.

RBC ROYAL BANK
RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards

The Pre-eminent national business awards recognizing leading female entrepreneurs whose successful business and achievements contribute significantly to the Canadian and global economies as well as their communities.

Deadline date: The nomination period will end June 29, 2009

Deadline date: The application period will end August 4, 2009

Contact: info@womenofinfluenceinc.ca

Website: www.theawards.ca

YBI THE PRINCE’S YOUTH BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL
YBI Entrepreneur of the Year 2009

The YBI Entrepreneur of the Year Award is an international competition that honours entrepreneurs launched through the Youth Business International (YBI) network.  There are four award categories: Female Entrepreneur Award, Environmentally Sustainable Business Award, Innovation Award, and Journey to Enterprise Award.

Deadline date: July 15, 2009

TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
TBDC Entrepreneur Forum - Thursday July 9th

Website, blog, facebook, MySpace, Twitter... how can your business take advantage of what the Internet has to offer? Join us Thursday July 9th at TBDC's Entrepreneur Forum as Jason Van Tassel from Mouth Media shares his thoughts and experiences on the subject of The Internet and Your Business.

Date: Thursday July 9th, 2009 at 6pm

Visit the TBDC website for more information.

G8 YOUNG BUSINESS SUMMIT
July 2-3, 2009. Stresa, Italy

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
Young Entrepreneur Awards

ENTERPRISE TORONTO
Lessons from the Trenches - May 20^th @ 6 p.m.

Five Toronto business leaders share their experiences and talk about the challenges they had to overcome. Find out how to avoid the mistakes they made and learn the secrets of their successes!

With Harry Rosen (Harry Rosen Menswear), Julie Cole (Mabels Labels), Greg Taylor (Steam Whistle Brewing), Lauren Friese (TalentEgg), Denise Meehan (Lick’s Homeburgers and Ice Cream) and host Steve Stunt of CHUM-AM’s “The Entrepreneur Hour”

Wednesday, May 20th
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Toronto City Hall, Rotunda

For more information, click here.

TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
TBDC Entrepreneur Forum – Thursday May 14^th @ 6pm

Featured Speaker: Trey Anthony
Toronto Business Development Centre is excited to have Trey Anthony, award winning playwright of ‘da Kink in My Hair, as guest speaker for our inaugural Entrepreneur Forum.

Admission is $20.

Location
Toronto Public Library Auditorium – (Just north of Yonge and Eglinton)
Northern District Branch
40 Orchard View Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1B9

For more information, click here.

LEARN HOW TO GENERATE SALES LEADS THROUGH ONLINE MARKETING

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Be part of CYBF's “Make It Happen” entrepreneur workshop series

If you are between the ages of 18-34, and want to start your own business, then attend our “Make It Happen” entrepreneur workshop series. We will help show you how to take your great business idea and put it into action! During this two hour seminar we will reveal the secrets of making money online. Learn how to generate sales leads that are eager to buy using online marketing.

AN ENTREPRENEURIAL WORKSHOP WHERE YOU WILL LEARN:
· How online marketing works...
· How to setup a lead generation system
· How to turn “clicks into customers”

Date/Time: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Canadian Youth Business Foundation
100 Adelaide Street, West, 6th floor
Toronto, Ontario

Guest Speaker: Joel Halse, President, Halse Enterprises
Online Marketing Consultant & Serial Entrepreneur

Cost: Only $10.00. Please pay at the door. Cash only.

SPACE IS LIMITED!
Sign-up before April 3rd
Call: 416 408-2923 ext. 2109,
or Toll Free: 1-866-646-2922 ext. 2109,
or email:

For full detais, click here.

You’re invited inside the Dragon’s Den
with Dianne Buckner and Robert Herjavec

Date: Tuesday, April 7th
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Location: Toronto City Hall, Rotunda

Register at www.enterprisetoronto.com
or telephone : (416) 395-7416

For more details, click here.

Crea Mexico presents : Be an Entrepreneur - Se un Emprendedor

Sarah Hashem, Business Manager GTA will present an information session about the CYBF New Comer program with guest speaker Ernesto Medina, founder of QSQ Giclee boutique Inc.

Date: Thursday March 12th, 2009

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.

Location: City Hall, Committee Room #4

For more information click here.

Networking at TBDC Wednesday March 11th

Featured Speaker: Michel Neray - Turn more people into prospects, and more prospects into customers with your Essential Message

The Essential Message is a proven approach that helps you discover your true differentiation and communicate it in the absolute, most compelling way.

Not only does it help you turn more people into prospects, and more prospects into customers, it also gives you the confidence, motivation and resilience that can only come from being absolutely clear about your strengths and unique difference -- both as a company and as an individual.

The Essential Message was created by Michel Neray based on 25 years as an award-winning copywriter, entrepreneur, and senior sales and marketing executive.

Thousands of entrepreneurs, consultants, advisors, salespeople, and growing businesses have used The Essential Message to get the clarity they need and the business they want.

This is bound to be on of the most fun and informative sessions you will attend this year. Please join us at TBDC’s 1071 King Street West location as Michel Neray talks about how you will increase your sales as a result of discovering your Essential Message.

Admission is free, but requires registration. You can register online, or contact our Advisor on Call at 416-345-9437 to register by telephone.

Date: Wednesday March 11th, 209
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: Toronto Business Development Centre
1071 King Street West, Toronto, ON

For more information click here.

Helping Small Businesses Manage in Challenging Times

The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre, in partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), is pleased to present Business, Government Services and You, a free event to help small- and medium-sized enterprises connect with more than 20 government and industry organizations.

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m..
Toronto Congress Centre's Gordon Pinsent Room,
650 Dixon Road,
Toronto, ON M5H 1S3

Registration: This event is free, however registration is required. Please take a moment to fill out the online registration form: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/ontario.

For more information click here.

CYBF Annual Open House 2008

Date: Tuesday December 9th, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: 100 Adelaide Street West, Suite 605, Toronto, Ontario

Small Business Forum 2008

The Toronto Small Business Forum is the event of the year for providing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with opportunities to learn how to achieve and maintain success, to explore financing opportunities, and to network with small businesses experts and aspiring entrepreneurs. For the second year in a row, the event is organized by Centennial College Centre of Entrepreneurship and the City of Toronto Economic Development Office - Enterprise Toronto.

Date: Monday October 20th, 2008
Location: Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W., Downtown Toronto
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free Admission!
Website: Check it out www.enterprisetoronto.com

FREE Business Building and Development Seminar

Hosted by CYBF and DMH public Relations and Communications
Date: June 10th, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CYBF Office
100 Adelaide Street West, Suite 605
Toronto, ON M5H 1S3
 

2008 Chairman's Awards Gala

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National Business and Technology Conference 2008

Date: March 7th-8th, 2008
Sheraton Centre Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2M9
For more information please click here or visit www.nbtc.ca

Skilled Trades Forum for Women and Youth

Date: January 16, 2008
Nathan Philips Square/Toronto City Hall
In the Rotunda
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CYBF Presentation Led by Sarah Hashem, Business Manager GTA

Download Event Flyer. (PDF)

2007 CYBF Chairman's Awards Gala

Date: May 24, 2007
The Carlu
Toronto, Ontario

For more information click here.

'Got Ideas' Information Session

October 18, 2006
Learning Enrichment Foundation
Toronto

Download Got Ideas? Invitation

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Special announcement in support of youth entrepreneurship in Ontario

October 17, 2006
An exclusive invitation to an exciting announcement!
Ryerson Business Building, Toronto
Download Invitation
Download Ontario Government Press Release

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Ron Joyce Golf Invitational Tournament

July 18 to 19, 2006
Fox Harb'r Resort and Spa
Wallace, Nova Scotia

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Youth Entrepreneurship Dinner

June 15, 2006
Saint-James Club
Montréal, Québec
6:00 pm Reception, 6:30 pm Dinner

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The Mustangs and Mavericks Annual Dinner

November 22, 2006
Encana Corporation
McCarthy Tetrault LLP and
Tristone Capital present

2006 Chairman's Awards Gala

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