Description: One of the main challenges that many startups face is breaking into an established market and doing so requires relationships as much as it does innovation. Drawing from a combination of evolutionary psychology, business research and practical experience this workshop is designed to examine and effective networking approach and build a toolbox of networking […]

Description: You've been working on something for a while, whether that be an idea, a product, a service, a vocation, or a business, and you understand the value of it - after all, you've invested your time and money. If you're working on something unique and non-conventional or even very specialized, the chances that people […]

Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs! No registration required. Our special guests on December 14th are Kerry Anne, MacDougall & Dawn Binns of Insight Brand & Marketing Studio!

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Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs! No registration required. Our special guest on January 18th is Lacey Koughan, founder of 24Strong!   Founded by Lacey Koughan in 2017, 24STRONG has become […]

Part 1 of a 3-part series on developing your business with Pat Sebastien of Sebastien Business Development Consulting, this workshop will take you through some of the basic items that you need in order to gain credibility to get your first customer. You’ll learn about the concepts of social proof and trust in a business […]

Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs! No registration required. Our special guests on January 25th are Josh Lindsay & Oliver Sauve, the Forktula team soon to be on Dragon's Den (Season […]

Startup Zone resident company Forktula pitched their invention - the world's first fork accessory - to the Dragon's on CBC and their episode is airing on January 31st! Come to the Startup Zone to meet the Forktula team and watch their pitch! No registration required.    

Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs! No registration required. Our special guest on February 1st is Alex MacBeath, Managing Partner of Island Captial Partner and Board Chair of Startup Zone! Alex […]

Part 2 of a 3-part series on developing your business with Pat Sebastien of Sebastien Business Development Consulting, this workshop will help you learn how to craft your message and start reaching out to potential customers to build relationships and get closer to your first customer deal. Learn etiquette for how often to follow up, […]