About Business Foundations

Interested in building your entrepreneurial skills to launch a new business or want to build on the foundation of your business?

The Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury are continuing a partnership with York University’s YSpace to deliver a two-year Business Incubator/Accelerator pilot project to support entrepreneurs and economic growth during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Whether you want to learn how to start a business or have a business of your own this program aims to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

This free-of-charge educational workshop series covers Building a Business Plan, Setting Up Business Operations, Marketing, and Social Media. Additionally, individuals who attend at least seven out of the nine workshops (minimum of one hour on each call), will receive an Innovation York Certificate of Completion, illustrating your dedication to learning about the essentials of launching a successful business.

About The Workshop

Goal Setting For The Future of Your Business

Looking to become a pro at setting and achieving business goals? Starting or running a business requires strategic planning and consistent goal setting.

In this workshop, you will learn how to set effective and measurable goals that allow you to set your business in the right direction as you move forward.

About The Presenter

Judy Chang

Judy Chang is an adjunct professor at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology teaching Effective Leadership and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

She has more than 25 years of experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, building teams undergoing growth and change. She founded Pivot Perspectives, a coaching and consulting practice to coach leaders on practical leadership skills such as time management, coaching new hires, and building a resilient mindset.

She is a mom of two teenage daughters, and is passionate about food and building a local food startup ecosystem.

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