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News and Announcements
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...
Meet Xavier Watson, Founder & CEO, X-posed Contracting - startGBC February 2025 #WhyNotMe Entrepreneur GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight At startGBC and the wider George Brown College community, we believe it is important to highlight Black History Month and advocate for positive change. This month we are...
Meet Laura Klein, Founder & CEO, Co-Hosts Vacation Rentals Specialists Inc. – startGBC January 2025 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight We had the joy of catching up with Laura Klein, a serial entrepreneur, with years of wisdom to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and top tips she wanted...
startGBC celebrated a groundbreaking 2024 with highlights including the Arena Pitch Competition, the first-ever financial simulation workshop, a record-breaking Global Entrepreneurship Week, and Pitch It! GBC 2024, featuring our largest prize pot yet of $12,000!
Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre cordially invites George Brown College to be a partner again in our fifth annual The Arena Pitch Competition. The competition highlights 64 selected post-secondary student entrepreneurs from across Canada to compete head-to-head in brackets as they strive to...
Toronto Public Library is seeking passionate entrepreneurs to join us as our Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 Newcomer Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR). This eight-week residency offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise with the community, help newcomer entrepreneurs succeed in small business...