The Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network (SWOBEN) and Empowerment Squared warmly invite all members of the community to a special evening showcasing presentations from Black businesses, guest speakers, a special holiday marketplace, delicious food from local vendors, and great networking opportunities. These events are celebrating participants of the Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network who are...

This session will provide guidance, information and resources for creating an effective business plan. A good business plan is your road map to success! A business plan is also required when applying for any type of small business financing. Attend this informative session to learn how to develop a business plan that will work for...

This session will provide information and resources for starting your small business. Do you have an idea and you want to start your own small business, but you aren’t sure where to start? Attend this free seminar to find out information such as: How to register your business Business structure Government support programs Other services...

As artificial intelligence (AI) embeds itself into the economy, understanding the impact, risks, and opportunities associated with its use is necessary. In this one-hour webinar, Magnet and the WATSpeed at the University of Waterloo will discuss: The current state of AI and where it is headed; What businesses should do to address the AI knowledge...

As a food entrepreneur, you will gain valuable insights into the food allergies, the food allergens, the regulations, and the control plan. The event will conclude with a Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your food allergens knowledge. It’s free, so take advantage of it!

This session is for you if you have a CPG (Consumer Packaged Good) product but have never sold into retail stores. Gain some insight and instructions on how to conduct a sales call.   In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Breaking down a sales call into 7 clear steps   Creating a plan for...