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SUMMARY:Youth Programs - Summer Company
DESCRIPTION:Summer Company is a key component of the Ontario government’s young entrepreneurs programs\, which aims to encourage more young people to turn their talents into creative and innovative businesses. Summer Company provides virtual business training and mentoring\, together with awards of up to $3\,000 to help enterprising students start up and run their own summer business. \nEligible candidates must be between 15-29 years of age\, a student returning to school in the fall of 2020\, a resident of Ontario\, Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant and is not to be operating an existing business or be employed full time over the course of the summer. In addition\, students must be prepared to commit a minimum of 8 -12 consecutive weeks full-time to the experience. \nStudents apply to the program by completing a comprehensive business plan and participating in a virtual interview. \nFor information about the Summer Company program and to apply for summer 2020\, visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany \nDeadline has been extended until May 31\, 2020 or until spaces are filled.\nUPDATE:  Summer Company Program remains available\, however the program is pivoting the types of businesses allowed in the program due to COVID19. Student businesses should not require direct interaction with anyone and must follow social distancing rules.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/youth-programs-summer-company/
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SUMMARY:Aligning Your Startup or Social Enterprise to the UN Sustainable Develop
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nEDGE is pleased to host a session by S.S. Ahmad and Jaipaul Massey-Singh who will share insights on how to integrate UN SDGs within your social enterprise. Introduced by the United Nations in 2015\, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Global Goals that address global challenges such as poverty\, inequality\, consumption and production and climate change. \nIn this two-part webinar series\, you will learn about: \nPart 1 (June 3) – the UN SDGs framework\, how to map and localize SDGs to your startup or social enterprise and approaches for measuring impact. \nPart 2 (June 11) – practices for working with boards\, other partners and funders to implement SDGs and considerations for post-COVID resilient and inclusive recovery. \nWe hope to keep the sessions interactive so bring your ideas and questions. \n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to attend both webinars for a robust exploration of practices and strategies. You will need to register for each date separately. \nThis session is open to: \n\nEDGE members\n\n\nSheridan students\, faculty and staff\n\n\nGeneral public\n\n \n\nFeatured Guests:  \nS.S. Ahmad  \nS.S. Ahmad is inspired by the youth in our community who are working tirelessly to make the world a better place. She founded Green Beacon\, a social enterprise\, to enable organizations to localize and integrate United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). S. has developed knowledge\, competencies\, and experiences working in diverse sectors including finance\, higher education\, government\, and non-profit. She serves her community in several capacities including as the Chair of City of Waterloo’s Advisory Committee on Culture and on the Board of Waterloo Public Library. Passionate about working with young people\, she engages as a mentor in several organizations including the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Local Pathways Fellowship program. S. is always ready to collaborate to advance the Global Agenda 2030 and localize SDGs as a path forward towards a just\, equitable\, and inclusive society. \n\n\n\nJaipaul Massey-Singh  \nJaipaul Massey-Singh has made a career out of following his curiosity and seeking opportunities to do engaging and impactful work. He has been fortunate to build experience across a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors including healthcare\, technology\, education\, and cannabis. He brings a human-centred design approach to projects and seeks out initiatives championing sustainability\, diversity & inclusion\, social innovation\, and food security. Jaipaul is also passionate about community leadership and serves as Chair of the Board at the Brampton Library\, leads the City of Brampton Action Committee on Innovation and Post-Secondary Education\, and is involved in initiatives. \n\n\nPLEASE NOTE:  \n\nPlease make sure you have a working internet connection.\nThis is a free event.\nSpace is limited. Register now to save your spot!\n\nThis is an online webinar. Webinar link and details will be provided to you closer to the event date. If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event\, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca \nMEDIA CONSENT:  \nScreenshots\, photographs and video recordings may be taken during this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes\, please email edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca.
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/aligning-your-startup-or-social-enterprise-to-the-un-sustainable-develop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200611T170000
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SUMMARY:Crystal Wong Kruger on Jelly Social
DESCRIPTION:I am here to proudly announce that our ICUBE Scale-up member Crystal Wong Kruger from LIOHAN is invited as a guest speaker on Jelly Social. This event will be live streamed on Jelly Social’s Instagram on June 11th at 5pm EST. One of the main topics that Crystal will be discussing about Is “Finding your way as an entrepreneur when you’re passionate about everything”. In addition\, she will talk about her own entrepreneurial journey as well as many other aspects of the life as an entrepreneur. \n  \nBroadcasting link: https://www.instagram.com/jellysocial/ \nLIOHAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liohan.space \nLIOHAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liohan.space/ \n 
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/crystal-wong-kruger-on-jelly-social/
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SUMMARY:UofT PRIDE PITCH
DESCRIPTION:Apply as a Contestant\nJoin as an Attendee\n  \nU of T Entrepreneurship and Positive Space is thrilled to announce the first U of T PRIDE Pitch Competition. Students from all three campuses are welcome to apply now for #UofTPRIDEPITCH – the new competition offering $4\,000 in cash prizes to recognize\, reward and accelerate the U of T’s LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Selected individuals or teams will compete by showcasing their idea via a five-minute pitch to a panel of judges. \nEligibility\nThe team has at least one founder who is a current U of T student\, post-doc or a recent alum (i.e. graduated no earlier than July 2017).\nAt least one of the team members identify themselves as LGBTQ+\nOpen to all faculties and sectors across the tri-campus.\nApplicants must have less than $100\,000 cumulative funding or investment\, and less than $25\,000 cumulative revenue as of April 1\, 2020.\nEntrants must be able to present their pitch via Zoom to the panellists on June 17th\, 2020. \nCompetition preparation with an advisor: The finalists will be notified by June 8th and encouraged to work with an advisor ICUBE to help them prepare and perfect their pitch. \nCompetition day on June 17th\, 2020: The competition will take place from 4:00-6:00PM on Wednesday\, June 17th via Zoom with 5 finalists. Each team will present a five-minute pitch to a panel of experts followed by a five-minute Q and A from the panel. Two winners will be announced on the following day and win cash prizes to develop their ideas. \nJudging Criteria\nAt both the entry and competition day stages\, the panel of judges will be looking for the idea’s: \nOpportunity: A clearly identified a problem and articulated and compelling value proposition\nViability and impact: Demonstrated market opportunity and knowledge\nGrowth potential: Sustainable and scalable idea Innovation: Intellectual property and/or strong competitive differentiation\nTalent: A strong team\nCommunication skills: An effective and persuasive overall Application and pitch presentation \n  \n Apply as a Contestant\nJoin as an Attendee
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/uoft-pride-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Pivoting Successfully in Times of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Address the challenges associated with pivoting your business or operating model.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nPARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP! \nhttps://forms.gle/hjxZMYjJ6XECouuR8 \nShiftRight in partnership with UTM’s ICUBE presents\, ‘Pivoting successfully in times of Uncertainty’ \nAre you an entrepreneur struggling to navigate the ‘new normal’? \nDo you feel stuck and uncertain on how to effectively pivot your business model or strategy? \nIf so\, join Aymen Dewji – Managing Partner at ShiftRight for an interactive workshop where we will explore how to determine when it’s time to shift your strategy and how to do so effectively! \nDescription: \nPivoting to a radically new business model during times of change and uncertainty can be a daunting task. As entrepreneurs managing start-ups we need to react relatively quickly while remaining strategic and pragmatic with our approach. During this interactive workshop we will explore some of the common challenges most entrepreneurs face when needing to consider alternative ways of doing business and discuss how to tackle them effectively! \nWe will explore the following: \n• How to know when it’s time to pivot – 6 scenarios when you may need to pivot to a new business model \n• How to pivot effectively – so you decided to change your focus\, now what? \n• Recognize how pivoting can help you move forward \n• Tips to stay focused on your life and business goals through major changes \nNote: Registrants for this workshop must complete the survey. Thank you! \nFor more information on services provided please visit http://shiftright.ca
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/pivoting-successfully-in-times-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200623T203000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Workshop 101
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nAbout this Event\n\n\nTogether we will clarify who your ideal customer is\, and map out their customer journey. Learn the phases of the customer relationship\, explore different marketing channels\, and start putting tools in place to create a marketing strategy for reaching clients and building your revenue. \nYou Will: \n\nGet clear about your value proposition\nMap out the ways your target customers will interact with your business\nDetermine what channels should be part of your marketing plan\nBuild a strategy for where and how you will reach your customers at each stage of their journey\n\n\nGuest – Garrett Hall \nGarrett Hall is a business development and marketing professional with extensive business\nexperience. Garrett’s business expertise is best demonstrated in the building of a multi-channel\nbusiness from sales of $70\,000 to $7.5 million; growing the customer base from 50\,000 to\n835\,000 names (and digital customers from zero to 172\,455). After selling the business to a\nlarger company in 2009\, Garrett has been involved with Business Development and Digital\nMarketing Consulting. \nAreas of Expertise: \n\nTraditional & digital/internet marketing\neCommerce\nOperations mManagement\nProduct value proposition\n\n\nLeap Startup League Series \nThis series includes five workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE. Also in this series: \nResearch Tools and BMC Validation: Tuesday June 9\, 6pm-8:30pm \nSales Bootcamp: Saturday June 13\, 10am-4:00pm \nFinance 101: Tuesday June 30\, 6pm-8:30pm \nPitching through Storytelling; Tuesday July 21\, 6pm-8:30pm \nHosts \nEDGE \n\n\n\nEDGE is the place where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive at Sheridan. If you want to learn how to develop a business or social enterprise idea\, EDGE has the resources to get you started.\n\n\n\nICUBE \n\n\n\nICUBE is a hub for idea exploration\, early-stage business development\, and co-working. We provide expert support\, resources\, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!\n\n\n\nIf you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event\, please let us know at leapstartup@arezue.com \nMEDIA CONSENT \nPhotographs and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes\, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/marketing-workshop-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200630T180000
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SUMMARY:Finance 101
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nAbout this Event\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop\, you will focus on the key components of making money in your business. Participate in an environment  that will ignite your revenue growth through guided discussions and thought-provoking exercises.. \nYou will: \n\nLearn why it’s imperative to get crystal clear on your revenue model\nGain the knowledge and tools required to choose a revenue model that is both feasible and that will deliver the income and life that you want\nGain a framework to establish your revenue source\, pricing\, who to serve\, and number of clients you need to serve\nBuild the competence & confidence to take your business to the next level\, by getting in tune with your numbers (financial forecasting)\nShare\, learn\, and connect with other entrepreneurs\n\nLeap Startup League Series \nThis series includes five workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE. Also in this series: \nResearch Tools and BMC Validation: Tuesday June 9\, 6pm-8:30pm \nSales Bootcamp: Saturday June 13\, 10am-4pm \nMarketing 101: Tuesday June 23\, 6pm-8:30pm \nPitching through Storytelling; Tuesday July 21\, 6pm-8:30pm \nHosts \nEDGE \n\n\n\nEDGE is the place where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive at Sheridan. If you want to learn how to develop a business or social enterprise idea\, EDGE has the resources to get you started.\n\n\n\nICUBE \n\n\n\nICUBE is a hub for idea exploration\, early-stage business development\, and co-working. We provide expert support\, resources\, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let’s make it!\n\n\n\nIf you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event\, please let us know at leapstartup@arezue.com \nMEDIA CONSENT \nPhotographs and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes\, please speak to one of the organizers at the Registration Desk \n\nRegister Here 
URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/finance-101/
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