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Small Business Month

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​“Small Business Month" is an annual event that celebrates the important contributions entrepreneurs make to the Brampton economy.

The City of Brampton is a forerunner in Ontario in supporting the formation and growth of local small businesses via the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, part of the Economic Development Office; almost 90% of all the businesses in Brampton are classified as small.

Behind every small business is an entrepreneur with a vision, passion, and purpose. Brampton is proud to support small business owners by providing them with the tools and resources needed to grow their businesses.

Throughout the month of October, we recognize the resilience and immense contributions of our small businesses to the Brampton economy.

We affirm our commitment to celebrating the entrepreneurs who, with their ideas, passion, and determination, make our community competitive and prosperous.

Through the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, we are excited to present a full month of free programming.

Visit our calendar of events for a complete listing of activities. As we add more programming throughout the month, we will update our calendar of events.



Core Business Training

Oct09

How to Start a Small Business

October 0911:00 AM - 12:00 PMOnline
Oct23

Business Model Canvas

October 2310:00 AM - 11:00 AM41 George St S - West Tower Boardroom 3B

Retail Series

Oct21

Holiday Magic: Interactive Visual Merchandising Workshop

October 216:00 PM - 8:00 PMBrampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-Working Space - 41 George Street South

Entrepreneurs Connect – MNP

Oct03

Entrepreneurs Connect - Bookkeeping Essentials: Keeping Your Business on Track

October 036:30 PM - 9:00 PMBrampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-Working Space - 41 George Street South
Oct10

Entrepreneurs Connect - Incorporating Your Business

October 106:30 PM - 9:00 PMBrampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-Working Space - 41 George Street South
Oct17

Entrepreneurs Connect - Creating Tax Efficiencies for the Success of Your Small Business

October 176:30 PM - 9:00 PMBrampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-Working Space - 41 George Street South
Oct24

Entrepreneurs Connect - Creating Your Financial Roadmap: Why Succession Planning Should Start Now

October 246:30 PM - 9:00 PMBrampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-Working Space - 41 George Street South

Financial/In-kind Partners

Oct01

Empowering Black Entrepreneurs in Brampton with funding through FACE

October 0110:00 AM - 11:00 AM41 George St S - West Tower Boardroom WT2C
Oct10

Learn about Futurpreneur's $60,000 Core Offering Loan

October 1010:00 AM - 11:00 AM41 George St S - West Tower Boardroom WT2C
Oct15

Pitch Training for Securing Angel Investment Opportunities

October 1510:00 AM - 11:00 AM41 George St S - West Tower Boardroom WT2D

External Partner Training

Oct07

CRA: T1 Seminar (Sole Proprietorship)

October 0710:00 AM - 12:00 PM41 George St S - West Tower Boardroom WT2D
Oct17

4th Annual Small Business Diversity Forum

October 171:00 PM - 4:30 PMRose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton, ON L6V 0A3
Oct21

CRA: T2 Seminar (Incorporated)

October 2110:00 AM - 12:00 PM41 George St S - West Tower Training Room WT2A

The Igniters

Oct16

Brampton Ignite - Networking Group

October 166:30 PM - 9:00 PMBrampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-Working Space - 41 George Street South
Oct22

Fireside Chat

October 2211:30 AM - 1:30 PM41 George St S - West Tower Boardroom WT2D

Digital Support

Oct15

Canva 101: Creating Content for Your Small Business

October 152:00 PM - 3:00 PMONLINE - ZOOM
Oct22

Managing and Planning Your Content for Social Media

October 222:00 PM - 3:00 PMONLINE - ZOOM

SBC Ontario

Oct23

Exploring Franchise Opportunities presented by TD

October 2312:00 PM - 1:00 PMONLINE
Oct24

Gearing up for Entrepreneurship with Blueprint

October 2412:00 PM - 1:00 PMONLINE
Oct25

Government of Canada Business Programs

October 2512:00 PM - 1:00 PMOnline
Oct30

Accessing Growth Capital at Meridian Credit Union

October 301:00 PM - 2:00 PMONLINE