The Go-Getters are Going Out: A Networking Event for Saint John's Up and Coming Business Owners Tuesday, October 20th, 7-9 p.m, happinez winebar, 42 Princess Street
Join us for our annual entrepreneurship celebration, a chance for all aspiring and existing business owners to meet one another, exchange ideas and network. This year's event features an Oddballs and Off-the-Walls wine tasting, hosted by Craig Pinhey.
Don’t miss this chance to chat and mix with other entrepreneurs in a great setting. Contact Sarah Jones at 648-4640 or email sjones@enterprisesj.com to register.
Business Competitions
Business Pitch Competition Tuesday, March 30th, 6-9 p.m.
The competition will be headquartered at Bourbon Quarter and Magnolia Cafe, 122 Prince William Street. Every five minutes a long, black limousine will pull up at the door. One competitor will jump out, and another will step inside. People who enter the competition will have two minutes to pitch their business idea to the investors in the back of a limo while it drives around the block. They will also have a few minutes to answer critical questions from the investors. Judges have $1000 to invest in the winning competitor(s).
Enterprise Saint John’s Emerging Entrepreneurs program is organizing the event and it is designed as an opportunity for people to practice pitching their business ideas to potential investors.
Business Pitch Workshop Tuesday, March 16th, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Business Resource Centre, 40 King Street
Learn what makes a good business pitch in this interactive workshop. Plus take this opportunity to get ready for the 2010 Emerging Entrepreneurs Business Pitch Competition on March 30th!
Business Plan Boot Camp Winter/Spring 2010, details coming soon!
Want to start a business? Need a plan? Learn what goes into a winning business plan, from marketing analyses to cash flow forecasts. Participants may use this seminar to prepare for the Business Plan Competition.
Business Plan Competition Submission Deadline: Spring 2010, exact date t.b.a.
Submit your business plan for a chance to win $4000. Finalists will present their plan to a judging panel.
Congratulations to Andrew Tidby, winner of the 2009 Bell Aliant Business Plan Competition! Look for details of the 2010 competition next season.
Small Business Seminar Series: What You Need to Know to Do What You Love
Thinking about opening a small business? Already taken the entrepreneurship plunge? These workshops are for you. Let's talk Twitter, marketing, planning, and all things business. And best of all, every workshop is FREE! Contact Sarah Jones at 648-4640 or email sjones@enterprisesj.com to register in any session.
If I Link to Your Blog on Twitter, Will You Add Me on Facebook? Using social media to your entrepreneurial advantage. Tuesday, September 22nd, 5:30-7:00 p.m., happinez winebar, 42 Princess Street
This is the first workshop in the Emerging Entrepreneurs annual Small Business Seminar Series – and we’re starting with a bang!
Join us at happinez for this casual and interactive workshop and learn what it takes to create a smashing online presence for your small business. Figure out how to make tweets, blog posts and fan pages work for you. This seminar features special guest speaker Chris Nadeau, Chief Love Officer at Evolving Solutions.
Wecome Aboard, Partner: Structuring your small business. Tuesday, October 27th, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Business Resource Centre, 40 King Street
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorship, partnership and incorporation, and determine the best structure for your business.
Lunch will be provided.
The Business Timeline: Steps for taking your business from idea to reality Tuesday, November 24th, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Business Resource Centre, 40 King Street
Ever ask yourself - when should I look for a business location? when do I register my business name? when should I start looking for financing? Figure out the steps to opening your small business and learn what happens when.
Lunch will be provided.
Show Me the Money: Small Business and the Canada Revenue Agency
Tuesday, January 26th, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Business Resource Centre, 40 King Street
What you need to know to be in the government's good books.
A light supper will be provided.
Other Entrepreneurship Events in Saint John and Around the Province
Arts Entrepreneurship Workshop: Marketing and Self-Promotion with Artist Peter Powning Tuesday, January 19th, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Emerging Entrepreneurs Program at Enterprise Saint John presents this interactive seminar on visual arts and craft with special guest speaker Peter Powning. Take this opportunity to hone your entrepreneurial skills as Peter discusses topics like marketing, the black arts of self-promotion, portfolio management, how to approach galleries, ideas about organization, and career management. Bring your questions and ideas on arts entrepreneurship and brainstorm with one of New Brunswick’s most renowned and experienced artists.
This workshop is for visual artists in the Greater Saint John area.
Location: Enterprise Saint John, Business Resource Centre, 40 King Street
Contact Sarah Jones at Enterprise Saint John to register by phoning 648-4640 or emailing sjones@enterprisesj.com. Lunch will be provided. **Registration is limited to twelve participants.** WORKSHOP IS FULL
Arts Entrepreneurship Event: Networking + Grant Writing Friday, March 12, 5:30-7:00 p.m., happinez, 42 Princess Street
Attention SJ Artists: drop by happinez on Friday evening and get some grant-writing advice from the Executive Director of ArtsLinkNB, Sandy MacKay. Plus learn a little bit about ArtsLinkNB and connect with other local artists.
RSVP with Sarah Jones at Enterprise Saint John by calling 648-4640 or emailing sjones@enterprisesj.com.
Entrepreneurship Networking Events
