​​​​​This spring, we are partnering with TD to bring you four seminars relevant to small businesses today, presented by experts in the field. Get your questions answered, share experiences and pose questions for discussion with the expert presenter and each other.

Connecting is the best form of learning! Join us as we work together to help your business succeed. ​

​Banking Ready: Create a Business Plan That’s Ready – Entrepreneurs Connect

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a detailed and persuasive business plan that effectively showcases your business vision, financial projections, and growth strategy. You’ll be guided through key elements that lenders and investors look for, from market analysis to cash flow statements, ensuring your plan is fully prepared to attract financing. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your business’s financial foundation and increase your chances of securing the funding you need to succeed.​

Presented by TD Bank​
Register here:​Bookkeeping Essentials: Keeping Your Business on Track

Strategies for Building the Right Team to Grow Your Business
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7:00 - 9:00 pm​

This educational seminar will provide business owners with the know-how to build the right team to help them grow their business sustainably. We will examine the foundational aspects of your business that allow you to grow while keeping true to your vision, determine what help you need, the costs of hiring, finding the right people, and ensuring success in your new team members. After the presentation, you will participate in a Mastermind group activity to prepare you to implement the strategies you learn.​

Presented by Miki Ackermann, Culture & Talent Works
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Idea to Icon: Crafting Your Business’ Brand Strategy
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

A one-hour business branding seminar for entrepreneurs, startups, & professionals, providing a concise yet impactful guide to building a memorable and effective brand.​

Presented by Sherif Youssef, ​Marketing Consultant, Brand Strategist, Educator, and Empowerment Advocate
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Pitching to Investors
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

You only get one shot to impress an investor, so you'd better make it count. If you are planning to raise money from investors, you need a good pitch.  You need to keep in mind your core audience’s problem (locating good investments, supporting start-ups) while at the same time convincing them that you have solved your core customer’s pain points. In this workshop, we will walk through an ideal presentation format and the unique requirements of an investor pitch. We will work through each of the 10 ideal items you will want to get across while respecting the investor's time.

You will come out of this session with a better presentation and a better shot at being funded.

Presented by Kevin Smith, ​The Story Architect
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