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startGBC #WhyNotMe August 2025 Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ibrahim Ali, CEO, Healing Culture As we close out the summer startGBC work-integrated learning cohort and open registration for the fall semester, what better way to reflect than to celebrate an amazing student who has launched an incredible...
startGBC #WhyNotMe July 2025 Entrepreneur Spotlight: Harmony Roche, Founder, Roots to Healing About Harmony As summer goes into full swing, we all should stop and reflect on our own health and well-being as many take leave to enjoy the weather. This month we are delighted to be able to highlight...
#WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: Catherine Tammaro, Artist, Catherine Tammaro Art/Design About Catherine Catherine is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice spans decades. She is a painter, photographer, published author, musician and more. Catherine is based in Toronto, where she provides...
#WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: Katie Switzer, Founder, Form Era Studio This month , as we look forward to greeting you at our Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Showcase (RIES), what better way to prepare than to share the story of an amazing GBC alumni entrepreneur who recently...
Meet José Moreno, Founder, Universal Dental Center - startGBC April 2025 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight April marks Oral Health Month, so what better way to advocate than with an incredible GBC alumni entrepreneur who has deployed innovation to help some of our most marginalized communities...
Desjardins Scholarships: Rewarding students for Their Hard Work Every year, the Desjardins Foundation makes a real impact on the lives of post-secondary students by awarding scholarships, which help them stay focused on their studies. At George Brown College, we recognize that students go beyond the...
Meet Chef Renata Da Costa Teixeira, CEO, Foodie Real Fresh - startGBC March 2025 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight We had the pleasure to speak with Renata and learn more about Foodie Real Fresh. Check out the full article below. About Entrepreneur Renata I graduated with a degree in business in...
In honor of Black History Month, startGBC, in partnership with the Black Futures Initiative (BFI) and the Black Student Success Network (BSSN), are proud to host a special event at George Brown College, spotlighting Black Entrepreneurs who are making waves in their respective industries. This event...
Announcing a new entrepreneur program, offered by a George Brown College alumni entrepreneur. Not only do you develop and build entrepreneurial skillsets, but you can also work towards running your own Pumpkin Kart franchise. Pumpkin Kart is a fast-growing food delivery platform dedicated to...
MBA Research Project - Request for Participation Have you used startGBC or any other Ontario College / Polytechnic Entrepreneur Support Centre (ESC) within the past 5 years? Would you be willing to voluntarily participate in an MBA research project on the “Impact and Effectiveness of Ontario College...