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October 19 – 26, 2019

Women Entrepreneurship Week 2019 and startGBC Logo
IN COLLABORATION WITH
George Brown College Centre for Business, Enactus George Brown and George Brown College Digital Media & Gaming Incubator Logos

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.


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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


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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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


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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

Carrie Bois, Tamara Johnson, Lisa Hartley, Shari Mogk Edwards, Stephanie Bowman and Donia Oncel Bio Pictures

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

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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

#WhyNotMe George Brown College Women Alumni

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

Lolita Richards – Made by Moi

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

Aisha Addo – DriveHER 

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & FULL AGENDA

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