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VFC All Things People Conference

Date: April 4, 2023 9:00 am – April 4, 2023 5:00 pm EST Venture for Canada is hosting an exciting hybrid conference on April 4th! Join 400+ Founders, CEOs & People Operations Leaders to accelerate what happens when businesses put people FIRST. This year’s theme focuses on navigating and unlocking the potential of multigenerational teams, […]

Tools to support employees with Episodic Disabilities 

Date: April 5, 2023 1:00 pm – April 5, 2023 2:00 pm EST PUBLIC WORKSHOP This one-hour session is designed to provide an overview of episodic disabilities (these include arthritis, MS, HIV, Long COVID, depression, diabetes, and more. For additional information please visit this link) and includes information that promotes inclusion of mental health conditions, addressing […]

Navigating CanadaBuys and registering to bid on federal contracting opportunities

Date: April 12, 2023 12:00 pm – April 12, 2023 1:00 pm EST MEMBER WORKSHOP CanadaBuys is where you will find federal bid opportunities and related procurement information. This webinar will provide an overview and demonstration of the CanadaBuys website’s key features and functions, including how to: Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) buys goods […]

Startup Canada Tour – Whitehorse, Yukon

Date: April 25, 2023 9:00 am – April 25, 2023 5:00 pm Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Join us in Whitehorse for an opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem, build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply that knowledge back into your early stage business. Don’t miss out on Early Bird prices, […]

What’s the Buzz? The Latest from Rainbow Registered

Date: April 25, 2023 12:00 pm – April 25, 2023 1:00 pm PLEASE NOTE: This event is open to businesses that are presently accredited in the Rainbow Registered program or those who have submitted their program application. Join us for the latest updates on all of our activities, opportunities for education, networking and best practice […]

Meet the Buyer – MLSE

Date: April 25, 2023 2:00 pm – April 25, 2023 3:00 pm Interested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CGLCC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  Please note that our Meet The Buyer sessions are […]

Startup Canada Tour – Halifax, NS

Date: May 2, 2023 9:00 am – May 2, 2023 5:00 pm Location: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Join us in Halifax for an opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem, build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply that knowledge back into your early stage business. Don’t miss out on […]

Startup Canada Tour – Vancouver, BC

Date: May 11, 2023 9:00 am – May 11, 2023 5:00 pm Location: The Nest at University of British Columbia Join us in Vancouver for an opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem, build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply that knowledge back into your early stage business. Don’t miss out on […]

Meet the Buyer – City of Brampton

Date: May 30, 2023 2:00 pm – May 30, 2023 3:00 pm EDT Interested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CGLCC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  Please note that our Meet The Buyer sessions […]

Supplier Diversity Discussion

Date: May 31, 2023 12:00 pm – May 31, 2023 1:00 pm EST Corporate Member Workshop Kurt Albertson from The Hackett Group will share with participants the results of their most recent Supplier Diversity Study which examined the difference between Top Performers and peers from a performance and best practice adoption perspective.  Mr. Albertson will […]

How to Pitch – A Workshop

Date: June 12, 2023 1:00 pm – June 12, 2023 2:00 pm EDT Location: Online In this “How to Pitch” workshop, participants will learn the essential skills and techniques required to deliver effective and compelling pitches. The workshop will cover: In addition, Participants will gain a better understanding of the key elements that make a […]