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Want to propel your business to new heights? Don’t miss the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre’s (HBEC) Mentor Mash on Thursday, June 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sandbox Centre downtown Barrie.
This free in-person event is an opportunity to engage with industry experts, get tips and advice, and gain valuable insights to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
Participants will connect with business experts and mentors who possess a wealth of knowledge in starting, growing or scaling businesses in Canada. Personalized one-on-one sessions will allow for tailored advice and guidance specific to your business needs.
“In addition to invaluable mentorship opportunities, attendees can take advantage of extensive networking possibilities and forge valuable business connections,” said Cecilia Doucette, international and newcomer entrepreneurship co-ordinator, HBEC. “We recommend you come ready with all your business questions.”
Mentors:
- Dave Hyde: manager, small business and entrepreneurship, City of Barrie
- Michèle Newton: speaker, expert, advocate and creator of Our Mosaic Lives (PMJ Inc.) Communications and PR, equity, inclusion and diversity
- Jelmer Stegink: economic development leader, Town of Innisfil, and program director, DMZ Innisfil
- Wendy Timpano: general manager, Orillia Area Community Development Corp.
- Johanna Griggs: economic development officer, County of Simcoe
- Martin Kuzma: CEO of Nottawasaga Futures and NT Temps Inc.
- Chris Adams: managing director, Adams Hamilton
- Don Bourne: client service adviser and mentor, HBEC, Georgian College
Following the event, participants can join the Sandbox social hour to further engage in conversations and foster meaningful business relationships.
Space is limited; register today.
XcelerateNOW connects newcomers, refugees, immigrants, international student entrepreneurs and startups to existing resources, events, activities, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. As part of
XcelerateNOW, HBEC offers the Start Now series — a group of workshops and networking events focused on guiding community members throughout their entrepreneurial journey. This project is funded and in partnership with the County of Simcoe, and with the support of Invest Barrie, Town of Innisfil, South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia.
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