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Are you looking to start a business in Cambridge? Learn how the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre & City of Cambridge Economic Development can help you in starting your business! When: Thurs, September 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.⁠ Where: Cambridge City Hall l8r.it/XZv1

Join us for our next SDG Talk, where we’ll explore how local organizations are advancing SDG 16. Featuring: SPECTRUM (Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space) Coalition of Muslim Women K-W TREE (The Ripple Effect Education) Register: waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/event/sdg-talk…

Early Sparks applications are open now!⁠ ⁠ Kickstart your business idea during this 5-week program, designed to help you turn your idea into a reality.⁠ ⁠ Applications close September 15 ⁠ Apply here: l8r.it/C9M1

From IP to Influencers: A Guide to Brand Protection & Smart Marketing Presented by Dahlia Pervez – Co‑Founder and Principal Lawyer, Pervez & Pervez Law When: Wed., Sept. 24, 1-2 p.m.⁠ Where: SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W, Kitchener⁠ Register here: l8r.it/0cBa

Applications open now for our next Starter Company Plus cohort!⁠ ⁠ Applications close September 7 ⁠ Apply here: l8r.it/7V7f

📣VENDOR CALL📣 We're halfway to the holidays and getting ready for our FOURTH ANNUAL Eco-Friendly Holiday Market! Where: Victoria Park Pavilion When: December 12 from 3-8 p.m. Interested in being a vendor? l8r.it/jXrL

We were thrilled to welcome 80 international students from Conrad and Renison at @uofwaterloo to the SDG Idea Factory!

Exploring the Co-operative Business Model: Succession, Structure, and Shared Ownership⁠ ⁠ 📆 Wednesday, September 10, 1-2:30 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W, Kitchener⁠ ⁠ Register here: l8r.it/gGJQ

Consumable AI: The What, Why & How for Small Teams Presented by Arun Srinivasan, Head of The Company and Vivek Sai, Head – Strategic Growth at SusTern Inc. 📆 Wed., August 20, 1-2:30 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W, Kitchener⁠ Register here: l8r.it/UZHN

Introducing She Leads: Lead With Confidence — a 4-week, in-person series designed to build skills, confidence, and connection. 📅 Wednesdays | August 6–27 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 SDG Idea Factory, Downtown Kitchener waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/event/she-lead…

CRM Made Simple: Build, Automate & Grow Without Overwhelm Presented by Rabia Bajaj, CRM Specialist & Founder, Raah Consulting. 📆 Wednesday, August 6, 1-2:30 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W, Kitchener⁠ Register here: l8r.it/UkQM

🍁 Closed for Canada Day 🍁 Friendly reminder that all offices will be closed tomorrow, July 1, for Canada Day. If you are looking to meet with a business advisor, please complete this form and someone will be in touch: l8r.it/C5UM Have a safe and happy Canada Day!

💸Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs💸⁠ ⁠ Presented by Rena Liu, Chartered Professional Accountant⁠ ⁠ 📆 Wednesday, July 23, 1-3 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W, Kitchener⁠ ⁠ Register here: l8r.it/EITl

We were proud to co-host an unforgettable evening with the @ymcathreeriversyouth Moving Black Live program — bringing together Black-led organizations, entrepreneurs, and changemakers under one roof.

From net-zero homes to global energy policy to solar canopies in local parking lots, our next SDG Talk dives deep into the future of clean, affordable energy. Register: waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/event/sdg-talk…

Ever wonder how your home could run cleaner, cheaper, and smarter? Step into our next SDG Talk and explore how clean, affordable energy solutions can power a better future, for your home, your wallet, and the planet. Register: waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/event/sdg-talk…

✈️ Intro to Harnessing the Power of Points and Miles for Business Owners! ✈️ Presented by Tara McAndrew - Owner and Founder, Travel with TMc 📅 Wednesday, June 11, 1:00-2:00 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King St W. Kitchener⁠ l8r.it/fSys

Early Sparks applications are open now! Kickstart your business idea during this 5-week program, designed to help you turn your idea into a reality. Applications close June 16. l8r.it/Qk2l

Applications for Summer Company are closing soon! Open to high school and post-secondary students between the ages of 15-29. Apply before May 19th! l8r.it/9K37