The Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre, located at the Main Campus A1229 (right by Tim Horton’s) is the gateway to entrepreneurship and professional development at St. Clair College. It is a hub that connects students, alumni, faculty and the community. The Genesis Centre provides all guests with resources, programs, and support to provide them with tools for success in whatever path they choose. If you have a business idea or solution, this is a great place to start!
The Genesis Centre continues to offer many of our workshops virtually but has begun to offer some in-person workshops. Any available in-person workshops are identified on the calendar. All other posted workshops and events will be delivered virtually.
If you are unable to attend an event due to a personal or school scheduling conflict, please email genesis@stclaircollege.ca and we will make arrangements to accommodate you. If you are interested in a one-on-one mentorship consultation, those can be requested via the above email address.
Thursday, June 1st 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This financial literacy webinar will help you understand the management of growth and expansion of your small business. By the end of the presentation, you will be able to identify the key numbers to understand and monitor, as well as learning tactics for seeking out financing. Finally, you will learn effective tax strategies for your small business.
What you will learn:
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Register HereTuesday, June 6th 9:00-10:00 AM
This webinar delivered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada will provide you with information and resources to better understand the mental health challenges faced by small business owners and entrepreneurs. This presentation will help you understand the challenges and benefits of taking care of your mental health from a business perspective, and provide you with some key strategies, tools, and resources so you are equipped to better understand your own mental health, as well as the mental health of your employees and what you can do to be a leader for them.
What you will learn:
Join us to learn about mental health support for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Register HereWednesday, June 7th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Government of Canada purchases $22 billion of goods and services each year. This two-hour webinar provides key information about how to sell to the Government of Canada that will help you learn how to:
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Register HereWednesday, June 9th 9:30-11:00AM
This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will During the seminar, the Liaison Officers will:
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Register HereTuesday, June 13th 10:00 – 11:00 am
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:
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Register HereTuesday June 13th 10:00 – 11:00 am
For any new business, growing your customer base is your top priority. Marketing is a critical piece of being found by your target audience, converting those prospects to customers, and keeping customers over the long term. This webinar will give you an introduction to the tips and tools you need to get your marketing started on the right foot. By the end of the presentation, you will have everything you need to establish your brand, identify and reach your target audience, get your small business found by your prospects, and drive new sales through the groundwork of establishing your small business's marketing presence.
What you will learn:
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Register HereThursday, June 15th 1:30am – 3:00pm
Essential to starting or growing your small business is having adequate cash flow for day-to-day operations and to implement any expansion plans. Please join us for a workshop that will help you explore lending and micro-grant opportunities available through the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, CIBC, Community Futures Essex County and Futurpreneur.
Specifically, information will be provided on the following programs and lending solutions:
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre:
CIBC:
Futurpreneur:
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Register HereTuesday, June 20th 10:00 – 11:30am
Often you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best tactics you as a business can use towards increasing your ranking in the search engine result pages.
What you will learn:
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Register HereThursday, June 22nd 2:00pm – 3:30pm
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 you! This session will cover:
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Register HereTuesday, June 27th 10:00am – 11:30am
Your customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to market your small business online so customers can easily find you. In this workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad we’ll discuss the importance of getting your business online and where to start with developing your online presence.
What you will learn:
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Register HereWednesday, June 28th 10:00am – 12:00am
Using the Internet to buy and sell goods/services has revolutionized how we do business. E-commerce is a valuable tool that can give your small business a competitive edge and help grow your revenue exponentially.
However, going the e-commerce route also has its challenges, especially from a cybersecurity perspective. This webinar introduces cybersecurity to small online businesses, discusses the challenges, and shares best practices for securing your business from cyber-attacks.
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Register HereStay tuned for recruiting information for Fall 2023. Are you interested in being a part of the STEM Club or as one of our executive members, or have any questions? Please email STEM@stclaircollege.ca