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2024-2025 ECHO Program: Call for Applications Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) is a specialized experiential training program led by veteran entrepreneurs and consultants across a variety of sectors. ECHO provides innovators of cardiovascular technologies with...
Meet Godfrey Jonas, Founder & CEO of Owujupe Inc. - startGBC July 2024 #WnyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight In the month we celebrate Canada Day, we reflect on how glorious Canada is, the opportunities this gentle giant of a country provides, and the global impact it delivers in tackling social...
Meet David Dunkley, Founder, CEO & Creative Director, David Dunkley Fine Millinery - startGBC June 2024 #WhyNotME GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About David Dunkley You don’t need to travel the world (or even traipse around Toronto) in search of the perfect hat, fascinator or bridal headpiece. David...
Are you an Ontario student with a business idea? The Summer Company program supports eligible young student entrepreneurs, aged 15 to 29, looking to launch and operate a small business during the summer.
Striking a Deal Chef Raquel Fox, culinary expert and George Brown College alumni, founded Island Gurl Foods because she realized working families have little time to spend in the kitchen, henceforth the inception of a delicious and healthy line of finishing sauces. In 30 minutes or less, you'll be...
Meet Natasha Roberts, Co-founder, Space Vintage - startGBC April #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About Space Vintage Space Vintage is a leading vintage clothing retailer and styling service based in Toronto. The company was established in 2003 and is owned by mother-daughter duo, Ashlene and...
Chef Raquel Fox graduated from George Brown College in 2016 with a culinary arts degree. Passionate about food Raquel founded Island Gurl Foods in 2018 and is deeply rooted in Caribbean food culture. Raquel brings you her grandmother's slow-cooked sauces with bold, rich, and authentic flavours made with quality ingredients.
Meet Nik-Keisha Moodie, Founder & CEO, NMCD Inc. startGBC February #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: As we celebrate Black History Month throughout Canada, startGBC is honoured to highlight amazing black entrepreneurs and the diverse businesses they have built and operate. We are very proud of...
Meet Gianmarco Sinisi, Founder & CEO, Systems by Orukana, startGBC January #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight As we celebrate a New Year and say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, we look forward to the future and the exciting entrepreneurs and businesses we will interact with this year. Amazing...
#WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: As we enter May and the beginning of warmer weather, why not celebrate ‘La Dolce Vita’ and so we caught up with Dario Dibennardo, founder of D&O Sapore d’Italia, an importer of fine Italian artisanal food and housewares from his native Italy. About Dario...