Newcomer start-ups: Building a successful business

Are you a newcomer entrepreneur or a newcomer considering entrepreneurship?

Join us on March 22, 2016 to learn about the road to success and the programs and supports available to help you on your journey!

At the event, you will:

Hear about the experiences of successful newcomer entrepreneurs and gain practical tipsLearn about programs, services and supports to help you start your businessHave the opportunity to network with experts and other newcomer entrepreneurs

AGENDA:
5:30 – 6:00 Registration, networking, information tables

6:00 – 6:10 Welcome and opening remarks

6:10 – 6:50 Panel Discussion: The Road to Success
Moderator: Usha Srinivasan, VP Learning and Insights, MaRS You’ll hear about the experiences of newcomer entrepreneurs in starting up their
businesses and gain practical tips to help you with yours.

6:50 – 7:40 Networking Rounds: Getting off to a great start Gather insights from experts on how to get your business off to a great start on
topics such as business planning, financing, legal aspects and marketing.

7:40 – 8:00 Open networking and information tables

This event is open to all newcomers who own a business or are interested in starting one. Space is limited, so make sure to register (https://www.tfaforms.com/411100) soon! When registering for the event, please mention that you were referred by The Immigrant Café.

Registration for the event closes Thursday, March 17. If you have any questions, please contact Rohit Singh (rsingh@triec.ca).

Event partners:
ACCES Employment, Hire Immigrants, MaRS Discovery District, PINs@YorkU, Scotiabank, The Immigrant Café, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office, Toronto French Business Network, Toronto Public Library, TRIEC.

Venue Host: MaRS Discovery District

Media Partner: NEW CANADIANS