Les prestations d'assurance emploi pour les travailleurs autonomes & Le régime canadien de soins dentaires
2025-09-26 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Toronto) | Online via Zoom
Découvrez les principaux programmes gouvernementaux qui peuvent vous soutenir, vous et votre entreprise !
Présenté par : Céline Kerampran, Service Canada

2025 Roadmap To Billions Toronto Conference
2025-10-06 09:00 - 18:30 | Toronto, Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
It’s happening! Early bird tickets for Roadmap to Billions Toronto 2025 are officially available — but only for a limited time.
Join us October 5–6 in Toronto for the only tech conference designed by and for Black women tech founders. Expect bold conversations, game-changing networking, and moments you’ll never forget.
Secure your spot now at the lowest price of the season before the early bird offer ends on August 5th.
What to Expect in 2025
Toronto, Canada | October 5–6, 2025
Welcome Reception (Oct 5): Mocktails, mixers, and mission-driven vibes
Main Conference (Oct 6): Visionary talks, panels, and real connection
Mentor Marketplace: Ask a VC, Banker, or Lawyer
Pitch Competition: Cash + prizes (more info coming soon!)
Lock in your early bird access today and be part of something unforgettable.

Deviens une Créatrice de Richesse
2025-10-07 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
Découvrez comment transformer l’entrepreneuriat en un véritable outil d’épanouissement, de leadership et d’impact social.

Fall Dance Classes with Dame Más Dance
2025-10-08 19:00 - 2025-10-29 21:00 | Thunder Bay
Join Dame Más Dance for African and Latin Dance Classes this Fall!
Learn and dance to the rhythms of Kizomba, Salsa, and Bachata in beginner and intermediate levels, led by experienced instructors Sharon Bon and Edwin Martinez.
🕒 Class ScheduleMonday7:00 pm – Salsa Level 18:00 pm – Salsa Level 2–39:00 pm – Bachata Level 2–3
Tuesday7:00 pm – Kizomba Level 18:00 pm – Kizomba Level 2–39:00 pm – Bachata Level 1
Wednesday6:45 pm – Lady Style Performance
❌ No classes on October 6–7 and October 13–14
📍 For details, private lessons, and to register, visit: www.damemasdance.ca
Follow us on social media:@damemasdancestudio | @damemasdance | @DameMasDance
Group or private lessons available

Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Small Business Solutions Summit
2025-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Superior Inn Thunder Bay, ON, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5R5, Canada
Don’t Miss Thunder Bay’s Small Business Event of the Year!

One powerful day of learning and networking – and the first 100 attendees get a FREE signed copy of Still Standing by Cherry Rose Tan ($35 value).

All this for just $79. Save your seat today: tbchamber.ca/sbss2025

Bilingual Networking Breakfast
2025-10-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Superior Inn Thunder Bay, ON, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5R5, Canada
Join us for a networking breakfast in Thunder Bay during Small Business Week in partnership with Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Thunder Bay and The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.
This event brings together Francophone entrepreneurs from the region to connect, share, and be inspired. Enjoy an engaging keynote presentation from Nathalie Letho founder of Within You and leave with practical insights to fuel your business journey.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1761130531829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Parry Sound Area Small Business Week celebration
2025-10-23 08:30 - 23:30 | Charles W. Stockey Centre, Two Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, P2A 1S3, Canada
The Parry Sound Area business support network is excited to invite you to our third annual Small Business Week celebration — a morning of inspiration, learning, and connection for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners.
Free event – open to everyone in the Parry Sound Area
Includes a light continental breakfast
What’s happening:

8:30 a.m. – Doors open; enjoy coffee, breakfast, and networking
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Keynote Presentation: Sara Norton, REPLY_ALL — Demystifying AI
Parry Sound campus update from Canadore College

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Networking & Trade Show

This year’s event is all about making connections — with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and the many organizations that support and fund business development in our region.
Register here: Small Business Week 2025

Demystifying AI for Small Businesses workshop
2025-10-23 13:30 - 16:30 | Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts – Prelude Room, Parry Sound, 2, Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Workshop Highlights

Dos and don’ts of AI to safeguard yourself and your business

How to prompt effectively

Simple, practical use cases for AI in most small businesses

Camp Tech is Canada’s leader in accessible tech and AI skills training. This session will be led by Sara Norton, owner of REPLY-ALL, who specializes in helping small businesses adopt affordable and easy-to-use technologies for marketing, sales, and customer service.
Click here to reserve your spot

SOCIAL IMPACT GALA
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Caruso Club, 385 Haig Street, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 1C5, Canada
Over the past six years, AWYF has proudly supported more than 7,000 Black immigrant women, youth, and families in Toronto and Sudbury through settlement and empowerment programs that focus on wellness, mental health, leadership and self-advocacy. In 2024 alone, we recorded over 2,600 in-person service interactions. Here is the video highlight of our 2024 activities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKgxnA6bsS8.
This milestone celebration is not only a moment of reflection but also an opportunity to strengthen our shared commitment to building inclusive, empowered communities.
This Gala will bring together community leaders, partners, and supporters for an evening of celebration, storytelling, and impact. We hope you will stand with us in advancing this important mission.
Here is the link for Gala tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/impact-gala-anniversary-and-fundraising.
For further details please contact us at 905-955-8667 or info@afrowyf.org.

Free tax help for small business or self-employed individuals webinar
2025-10-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Online via Zoom
Free non-recorded webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), hosted by NOBEEP, to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about:
• Bookkeeping concepts and best practices
• Common tax errors and how to avoid them
• Using financial benchmarks for your industry
• CRA services for small businesses and self-employed individuals

Between Us Ladies Dinner Soiree
2025-11-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Caruso Club, 385 Haig Street, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 1C5, Canada
Imperfection Lives Here — and Celebration Follows!
The 5th Annual Between Us Ladies Dinner Soirée
📅 Saturday, November 1st, 2025
📍 Caruso Club – Lower Hall, Sudbury
Join women from all walks of life for an unforgettable evening of connection, mentorship, and community impact.
What to Expect:
An inspiring keynote speaker

Our signature Mentor Silent Auction – bid on one-on-one mentorship opportunities
A Community-Donated Basket Silent Auction featuring beautiful items from local businesses and supporters
Dinner, vendor booths, and a welcoming space to be seen and celebrated

🎟 Early Bird Tickets are on sale now!
All proceeds from both Silent Auctions will directly support the Sudbury Women’s Centre (SWC).
Gather your friends, reserve your table, and be part of a night that uplifts, connects, and inspires.

How the government buys what you sell
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
learn how to sell your products or services to the Government of Canada?
Join NOBEEP and Procurement Assistance Canada (Ontario Region) for a practical and informative session on how federal procurement works and how your business can get started.
Monday, November 3, 2025
12 – 1 PM | Free on Zoom
⚠️ Please note: this session will not be recorded.
Presented by:
• Imanzi Kayitare, Policy Analyst
• Ndiwum Yai, Procurement Specialist
Learn where to find opportunities and how to position your business for success.
Your next big client could be the Government of Canada!

Side Hustle Summit: Turning Passion into Profit
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Delki Dozzi Community Hall, Mary Street, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 3J9, Canada
The Side Hustle Summit: Turning Passion into Profit is a bilingual (EN/FR) entrepreneurship event designed to help emerging entrepreneurs and side hustlers across Northern Ontario grow their ideas into sustainable businesses.
Le Sommet des Side Hustles : Transformer sa passion en profit est un événement bilingue (FR/EN) qui aide les entrepreneurs émergents et les side hustlers du Nord de l’Ontario à transformer leurs idées en entreprises durables.
The day includes / Au programme :
• Keynote address on turning passion into purpose
• Conférence d’ouverture : transformer sa passion en mission
• Panel discussion: “From Side Hustle to Main Hustle”
• Table ronde : Du projet parallèle à l’entreprise principale
• Two workshops: Branding & Social Media + Legal & Financial Foundations
• Deux ateliers : Image de marque et médias sociaux + Fondements juridiques et financiers
• Networking sessions and vendors showcase
• Séances de réseautage et kiosques d’entrepreneurs locaux
• Pitch contest with cash prizes
• Concours de pitch avec prix en argent
Participants can engage in the language of their choice.
Les participants peuvent s’exprimer dans la langue de leur choix.
The event will also be live-streamed across Northern Ontario for broader access.
L’événement sera diffusé en direct à travers le Nord de l’Ontario pour en élargir l’accès.

Register to Attend: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-summit-passion-toau-profit-sommet-des-side-hustles-tickets-1926098555629?aff=oddtdtcreator

Northern Ontario Business Symposium
2025-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Save the date! Join us for the Northern Ontario Business Symposium — Building Black Business Ecosystems in the North — a bilingual virtual gathering empowering entrepreneurs and partners across Northern Ontario.

N.O. Business Growth Symposium 2025 | Symposium sur la Croissance des Entreprises du N.O. 2025
2025-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
The Northern Ontario Business Growth Symposium, themed Building Black Business Ecosystems in the North, brought together entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, and community leaders to share practical strategies for growing Black-owned businesses across Northern Ontario.

Grounded in History, Growing in Joy: A Black Futures Conference
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Laurentian University, SGA Student Center Atrium, 935 Ramsey Lake Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6, Canada
Laurentian University’s Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Office (EDHRO) invites you to a Black History Month celebratory conference on February 10. Grounded in History, Growing in Joy: A Black Futures Conference is a three-part event that brings together the Laurentian community and our community partners in celebration of Black history, legacy, and joy.
The conference opens with a keynote address by historian Dr. Amadou Ba, retracing the roots and evolution of Black history in Canada. This is followed by the Rooted in Joy sessions, featuring a panel discussion on experiences in the North, an art exhibition, and a community mingle with a tasting of African and Afro-Caribbean flavors.
The Rooted in Joy exhibition is presented in partnership with Peer Programs and will be on display throughout the month of February in the Parker Atrium.

Strategic Partner for Sudbury - BHM Networking Event 2026
2026-02-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Natura Catering and Events (Sudbury, ON), 1351-D Kelly Lake Rd, Unit 2, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5P5, Canada
Hosted by the Afro Heritage Association of Sudbury in partnership with NOBEEP, Strategic Partner for Sudbury is a professional networking and engagement event focused on strengthening relationships and fostering strategic partnerships across Sudbury’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.

Get Tickets on the Eventbrite link

BLACK EXCELLENCE GALA - NORTH BAY
2026-02-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Nipissing University Student Union Student Centre, 221, College Drive, North Bay, Ontario, P1B 8K9, Canada
Join the Black Heritage Association of Nipissing District and Area (BHANDA), Nipissing University University Student Union (NUSU), and Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) for an unforgettable evening celebrating Black History Month through the lens of excellence, resilience, and unity.

This year’s Black Excellence Gala reimagines tradition with a powerful blend of cultural celebration and community empowerment. Anchored by BHANDA’s commitment to community and mental wellness, cultural pride, and inclusive growth, the evening features:

A dynamic panel discussion exploring themes of identity, resilience, and cross-cultural dialogue, designed to spark meaningful conversations and build bridges across communities.

Local vendor showcase featuring Black-owned businesses and community organizations making a difference.

A delicious dinner experience crafted to foster connection and conversation.

Networking opportunities to strengthen relationships and build a more inclusive Nipissing District.

Music and DJ-led dancing to close the night with joy, rhythm, and celebration.

Whether you’re joining to engage in thoughtful dialogue, network, support local black entrepreneurs, or simply celebrate the richness of Black heritage, this gala promises an evening of inspiration and connection.

African Cabaret – 26th Edition
2026-02-28 18:00 - 22:00 | USW Local, 66 Rue Brady street, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 1C8, Canada
NOBEEP is sharing this information to highlight a cultural event celebrating the richness of African cultures in Sudbury. The African Cabaret returns for an evening of music, cuisine, fashion, and dance in a vibrant community atmosphere.
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 6 PM
📍 USW Local 6500, 66 Brady Street, Sudbury
Featuring African cuisine, fashion show, live performances, DJ and dancing.
Tickets & information: cifs.ca | 705-626-6299

IP 101 What It Is and Why It Matters
2026-04-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
This session introduces the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) for entrepreneurs, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs. Learn why protecting your ideas matters, key considerations such as ownership and confidentiality, and how IP supports business growth. Presented by Giselle Roberts, Director of Research and Innovation at Laurentian University.

Funders Forum – Hearst
2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Centre d’accueil Gilles-Gagnon, Hearst, 523, Hwy 11, Hearst, ON, P0L 1N0, Canada
Take part in an opportunity to discover funding programs, support services, and resources available to help advance your projects. Connect with key partners and explore collaboration opportunities in economic development and immigration.

PI 101 Qu'est ce que c'est et pourquoi c'est important
2026-04-21 12:00 - 12:30
Ce webinaire présente les bases de la propriété intellectuelle (PI) pour les entrepreneurs, y compris les brevets, les marques de commerce, les droits d’auteur et les dessins industriels. Découvrez pourquoi il est essentiel de protéger vos idées, ainsi que les notions clés de confidentialité, de propriété et de planification. Animé par Gisele Roberts, directrice de la recherche et de l’innovation à l’Université Laurentienne.

AHA Community Town Hall – Sudbury (May 2, 2026)
2026-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Days Inn, 50 Brady Street,, Sudbury, ON, P3E1C8, Canada
We are pleased to highlight this important community initiative bringing voices together to discuss priorities, challenges, and opportunities within our community.
Join the conversation and help shape a stronger, more connected community.

How to Finance your Business
2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
NOBEEP / PAENNO, in collaboration with Desjardins, invites entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario to a free webinar on business financing and entrepreneurial preparation.

Incub'Action Program 2026–2027
2026-06-02 08:00 - 2027-03-31 17:00
Offered by Impact ON, the Incub’Action program supports entrepreneurs who have been in business for less than two years through personalized coaching, mentorship, practical workshops, and networking opportunities designed to accelerate business growth.

Money Basics for Entrepreneurs
2026-06-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
In this webinar, Saint Mason shares practical strategies to help entrepreneurs build a strong financial foundation. Topics include separating personal and business finances, understanding revenue, expenses, profit, and cash flow, and developing healthy financial habits to support long-term business growth and sustainability.

June Financial Literacy Series for Entrepreneurs
2026-06-03 12:00 - 2026-06-17 12:30 | Online via Zoom
Join NOBEEP / PAENNO and financial literacy educator Saint Mason for a free three-part webinar series designed to help entrepreneurs build stronger financial habits and business foundations.
Topics include personal and business finances, pricing and costing strategies, and basic do-it-yourself bookkeeping.
Series Overview

June 3, 2026: Separating Personal and Business Finances
June 10, 2026: Pricing & Costing (Break-even Approach)
June 17, 2026: Basic Do-It-Yourself Bookkeeping

Presenter: Saint MasonFormat: OnlineCost: Free

Pricing and Costing for entrepreneurs
2026-06-10 12:00 - 12:30
In this second session of NOBEEP / PAENNO’s Financial Literacy Series, Saint Mason discusses pricing, costing, profitability, and break-even thinking for entrepreneurs. Participants learn how to better understand their costs, evaluate profitability, determine their break-even point, and make informed pricing decisions to support long-term business success.

Lunch & Learn: Corporate Records & Filing Requirements for Ontario Non-Profits & Charities
2026-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
This event has concluded.
On June 11, 2026, GovernWell delivered a Lunch & Learn session at Canadore College’s Parry Sound Campus focused on corporate record-keeping, governance, and compliance requirements for Ontario non-profit organizations and charities.
Participants learned about:

Required corporate records and registers
Annual filings and key deadlines
Governance and compliance risks
Best practices for document management

The session provided practical guidance to help organizations remain compliant with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements.

DIY Bookkeeping for Entrepreneurs: Tracking Income, Expenses & Receipts
2026-06-17 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
In this final session of NOBEEP / PAENNO’s Financial Literacy Series, Saint Mason discusses the fundamentals of bookkeeping for entrepreneurs. Participants learn how to track income and expenses, understand revenue, profit and cash flow, organize receipts, and develop simple bookkeeping habits using tools such as spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and Wave Accounting. The session emphasizes the importance of knowing your numbers and maintaining accurate financial records to support long-term business success. Presenter: Saint Mason Financial Literacy Series | Part 3 of 3
