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News and Announcements
Meet Danielle Spencer, Founder & CEO, some creative agency. - startGBC November 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week at George Brown College, what better way to celebrate than to highlight an impressive GBC alumni entrepreneur, who started her...
Meet Chris/teen Salik, Founder & Chief Accessibility Consultant, HELD Agency Inc. – startGBC October 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About Chris/teen Salik Through Chris/teen's many roles: Mental Health Worker, multiple-founder, Mindfulness Facilitator, Anti-Oppression Moderator, Spoken...
Meet Chef David Wolfman, Co-founder, Cooking with the Wolfman - startGBC September 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About Chef David Wolfman David Wolfman, hailing from the Xaxli’p First Nation in British Columbia, embodies the essence of culinary artistry with a reflective approach that...
Meet Alusha Domanska, CEO of A Lush Affair - startGBC August 2024 #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight About Alusha Alusha's passion for meeting new people, creating unforgettable events and her dedication to sustainability and inclusivity have made her a standout entrepreneur. Like so many...
Business & Leadership Essentials Certificate Program The BEA’s Business & Leadership Essentials Certificate program is a free, 2-month program designed to give Black professionals & entrepreneurs the business and leadership foundations to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Participants will...
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...