Starting a Food Business

Tuesday, June 25th 8:30am-1:00PM

Learn how to start a Food Service Business in KW from a panel of experts who will help you navigate through food business regulations and requirements.

The discussions will cover regulations and requirements from Public Health, Zoning, Fire Safety and Licensing, as well as programs and services offered by OMAFRA, Conestoga College, and Josslin Insurance.

Be inspired by local food business success stories, including Meal in a Jar and JBarnes Living, Registered Holistic Nutritionist!  Join us for a relaxed and comfortable learning environment, with light refreshments and networking.  Limited seats available.

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True North DTK Event - Author Elisa Birnbaum

In the Business of Change: How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual

Social Enterprise is changing the world for the better! The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre is proud to present Elisa Birnbaum; the author of In the Business of Change, profiling social entrepreneurs around the world and their lessons learned, Elisa is the publisher & editor-in-chief of SEE Change Magazine, a digital publication of social entrepreneurship that she co-founded over eight years ago – and the host of its podcast. Come see her during True North!

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Grow your business online with Digital Main Street

Grants available, click here!

Your squad of digital experts awaits! Jump over your hurdles of frustration and learn the latest, most powerful ways to reach your customers. Our hands-on experts will give your business the digital makeover of your dreams.

Check out our upcoming workshops available through Digital Main Street! Click Here.

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Business Launch 360

6 part series, begins July 2nd

Business Launch 360 is a comprehensive business development program for new ventures and early stage businesses. 

Delivered over 6 half day workshops you will develop skills in business planning; customer evaluation; marketing strategy and implementation; sales strategy; operations; financial tools and projections and presentation development. Each 3 hour workshop is interactive, hands on and delivered by a business advisor and industry experts. Once completed you will have developed a business strategy and obtained the knowledge to grow your business from the ground up.

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