

Women Entrepreneur Social Networking
Monday, October 21, 2019 – Time 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
By Invitation Only – Location will be emailed to registered guests
Collaboration Creates Innovation and the more networking you do the more chances that collaborations will be formed. Come and mingle in a relaxed social environment with like-minded George Brown College students, alumni entrepreneurs and women mentors/advisors.
Wine and Cheese will be served. Must be 19 to attend.
If you are a current GBC Student of Alumni and think this would be of benefit to you and would like an invitation then please email startGBC@georgenbrown.ca requesting an invitation confirming your GBC status, full name registered with GBC and email address to be used.

Entrepreneur Interview Panel
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: George Brown College St James Campus (SJA), Career Services Centre, Room B155 Lower Level, 200 King Street, Toronto, Ontario
The Entrepreneurship Club, Entreprenergy is hosting an Entrepreneur Interview Panel – Female identifying speakers to be determined.
All are welcome to attend!
Limited seating available.
Please R.S.V.P to event by sending an email to: entreprenergy.gbc@gmail.com

Women In Tech with GDG Cloud Toronto (A Google Developer Group)
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: George Brown College Waterfront Campus, Room 518, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0B6
Join us for a social evening with some dynamic Women in Tech. We
will listen to some of the powerful stories from our guests and learn how to pave the path to success amidst all odds.
Agenda:
6.00 – 6.30pm: Registration
6.30 – 6.45pm: Introduction of WTM
6.45 – 7.00pm: Ice Breaker Activity
7:00 – 7:30pm: Keynote Speaker
7:30 – 8:00pm: Panel Discussion
8:00 – 8:30pm: Dinner
8.30 – 9.00pm: Group Photo & Networking
This event is not just for women but open to all who support Diversity and Equity in our community.

Women Entrepreneur Panel with the George Brown College Centre for Business
Thursday, October 24, 2019 – Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: George Brown College St James Campus (SJA), Career Services Centre, Room B155 Lower Level, 200 King Street, Toronto, Ontario

Come listen, engage and learn from 6 amazing women entrepreneurs as they share with you their experiences of achieving success as a women entrepreneur.
Light refreshments will be served
FULL AGENDA CAN BE VIEWED HERE
EVENT IS NOW FULL PLEASE CONSIDER FRIDAY EVENT
Friday, October 25, 2019 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: George Brown College Waterfront Campus, startGBC Space, Room 418 (marked Research & Innovation I-Portal), 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0B6

Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Skills Day
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & FULL AGENDA
We know George Brown College students are amazing and go on to do outstanding things. Today we will be giving you access to some of the best women who support the growth and empowerment of the George Brown College community.
Start the day listening and learning from 4 fantastic alumni entrepreneurs who have been in your very position. A mix of entrepreneurs from just starting their journey to those who have created an established brand and name for themselves within their industry. Interactive session for you to ask questions that have been barriers to you in considering starting an entrepreneurial journey.
Follow this with a speed networking session to learn the basics of 6-important aspects of entrepreneurship. These include branding, social media strategy, finance, legal, software support applications, and Toronto innovation eco-system support.
The day will finish with a very interactive confidence-building workshop provided by Speak On Your Feet to really empower women to be bold and confident at networking events. You are the face and soul of your start-up and so be learn to be proud and passionate and speak up.
AGENDA
9:30 – 9:45 – Registration

9:45 a.m. – #WhyNotMe Women Entrepreneur Panel Discussion
Aisha Addo, Justine Apple, Lolita Richards, Laura Harris, and Diana Coatsworth – Moderator: Alice Lee
11:00 – Skill Set Speed Mentoring – 20 minutes at each table to learn from an expert in their given field.
1:00 p.m. – Lunch
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SPEAK ON YOUR FEET – a hands-on interactive confidence-building workshop facilitated by Eloise Ashworth and Raif Douthwaite.
GBC Women Alumni Entrepreneur Panelists
Justine Apple – Justine Apple Photography
Toronto-based photographer specializing in corporate and social events, family photography, and professional headshots.
Graduated 2019 – Network & Systems Security
Baker and passionate Social Innovator
Completed Baking & Pastry Arts 2015
Laura Harris – Securepanda
Computer technologies professional
Graduated 2019 – Network & Systems Security
Diana Coatsworth – Diana Coatsworth Design
Fashion Designer, Choreographer, Actor and Singer
Graduate 2015 – Fashion Design & Techniques
Founder & CEO of DriveHER and Founder of Power to Girls
Graduate 2012 – Business-Accounting
11:00 – Skill Set Speed Mentoring – 20 minutes at each table to learn from an expert in their given field.
Basics of creating an e-commerce site – Natasha Sawires – Guru – Shopify
ABC to Branding – Jillian Butler – Knowledge Transfer Coordinator, George Brown College Research & Innovation
Legal Considerations – Debora Pinkus – Associate Lawyer, Oziel Law
City of Toronto Support – Karen Keskull – Entrepreneurship Services, City of Toronto
Social Media Strategies – Natasha Kvitka, Digital Marketing Specialist, GiftBasketsOverseas.com
Building Your Case for Finance – Sarafina Bonsu-Akoto, Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur
1:00 p.m. – Lunch
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – SPEAK ON YOUR FEET – a hands-on interactive confidence-building workshop facilitated by Eloise Ashworth and Raif Douthwaite.