Conferences & Events

Business and Bandwidth:

Driving Innovation and Competitiveness in Central Ontario

Learn about the 2051 Economic Development Action Plan for York Region

  • Best Practices from top Intelligent Communities
  • Business Retention and Expansion – How Broadband Infrastructure Makes it Happen
  • Bringing R&D Networks to York Region and Central Ontario
  • Crowd funding, Public-Private Partnerships and Other Models

May 23 & 24, 2012
Kingbridge Conference Centre
12750 Jane St, King City, ON L7B 1K4
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Admission Fee (Includes breakfast and lunch - Group discount rates available):

  • $250 for both days
  • $175 single day + HST

To download a detailed event flyer please click here.

Import | Export Conference 2012

A York Small Business Enterprise Centre Event

  • Explore International Markets
  • In-Depth Sessions on Importing and Exporting
  • Network with Industry Leaders
  • Access Government Resources

Friday, June 8, 2012
Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Admission Fee: $30.00

To download a detailed event flyer please click here.

Small Business Seminar

A York Small Business Enterprise Centre Event

Topics range from Starting your business: Business Registration, Record Keeping to Basics of Payroll (Payroll Cycle and Deductions).

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Whitchurch-Stouffivlle Municipal Offices
111 Sandiford Drive, Whitchruch-Stouffivlle
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Admission Fee: FREE

To download a detailed event flyer please click here.

Contact us to book a consultation or to register for an event or program.

Monthly How to Start a Small Business Group Session

Join fellow entrepreneurs on the first Wednesday of each month in a group session led by the Small Business Consultant to discuss the steps in starting your business. Topics covered include:

  • Types of business registration
  • Licensing and permits at all 3 levels of government
  • Filling business taxes and how to calculate expenses
  • Great business tips and advice on why businesses succeed or fail.

Upcoming Sessions:

  • May 2, 2012
  • June 6, 2012
  • July 4, 2012
  • August 1, 2012
  • September 5, 2012
  • October 3, 2012
  • November 7, 2012
  • December 5, 2012