Events
Fostering Trust and Purpose: Insights from Socially Conscious Business Leaders
Socially conscious entrepreneurship helps address pressing global challenges while fostering sustainable economic growth. By prioritizing social and environmental impact alongside profit, businesses help tackle issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change. This approach not only enhances community well-being but also builds consumer trust and loyalty, as more people seek to support brands that align with their values. Furthermore, socially conscious entrepreneurs often drive innovation, creating new solutions that benefit both society and the economy. Ultimately, this model promotes a more equitable and sustainable future, proving that business can be a powerful force for good.
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Date: Friday November 29th
Time: 7:50am-9am (doors open at 7:15am for a light breakfast)
Location: 400 Southgate Dr, Guelph, ON (Upstairs)
Join us for our upcoming Lessons from Leaders for an engaging discussion on socially conscious entrepreneurship. We will bring together a diverse group of experts to explore the intersection of profit and purpose. The conversation will delve into how businesses can drive positive social change while maintaining financial viability. Panelists will share innovative examples from their own businesses, showcasing how they prioritize environmental stewardship and community empowerment. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a lively Q&A session, addressing the challenges of balancing ethical practices with market demands. This event aims to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and longtime business owners to pursue ventures that not only seek financial success but also contribute meaningfully to society.
Panelists:
- Emily O’Brien // Comeback Snacks
- Tony Colley // B12Give
- Jillian Mariani // Niyama Wellness
- Ashley Kizis // Kidunified
- Tyler De Sousa // Circulr
This is a hybrid event. Those that join us in person at 400 Southgate Drive, Guelph, ON will be offered a complimentary breakfast.
Crops & Capital: Ethnocultural Foods & Agricultural Finance Event
From food production to food processing, the agricultural industry has a wide variety of businesses that have unique financial needs.
Join us for Crops & Capital: Ethnocultural Foods & Agricultural Finance, a dynamic event designed to help agricultural producers and processors explore the world of financing. Featuring expert speakers, this event will cover essential topics such as how to finance your ag and food business, where to find funding opportunities, and actionable next steps to secure the capital you need for growth.
As demographics change in Wellington County, there is a growing need for locally sourced, ethnic food products. We will host a panel of farmers and entrepreneurs working in this space to discuss the challenges and successes that can arise from growing, processing, and marketing ethnocultural foods in and around Wellington County.
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Join us in person:
Date: Friday November 22nd
Time: 9am-3pm (doors open at 8:30 am for registration and a light breakfast)
Location: Grandway Events Centre, Elora
Hear about the finances available to support your agricultural or food business. If you need working capital for your crop inputs, support for equipment or buildings, or an injection of capital to build your ag business, this is the event for you! Whether you are a producer or processor, come and learn about the financial support available.
You will also hear from an engaging panel that will explore the intersection of ethnocultural foods. Learn from experts who have navigated the unique challenges and opportunities within this growing sector and take the opportunity to ask your questions about turning ethnocultural food ventures into thriving businesses.
Why Attend?
- Discover funding and loan options available and connect with financial experts for your agri-businesses.
- Learn how to scale ethnocultural food businesses and access new markets.
- Connect with experts and entrepreneurs, in agriculture and finance.
Ethnocultural Foods Panelists Coming Soon…..
Ag Finance Speakers Coming Soon…..
SR&ED for Life Science & Advanced Health
SR&ED for Life Science & Advanced Health
We are excited to extend an invitation to you to join us for an insightful session on the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program.
Every year, medical companies such as clinics, CRO’s, med-tech and even Incorporated Medical Professionals fail to claim SR&ED due to the complexities and time commitment of the program.
The SR&ED program, is designed to encourage Canadian businesses to conduct research and development (R&D) activities. It provides financial incentives in the form of tax credits, deductions, or even cash refunds for eligible expenditures related to R&D projects. During this exclusive event, you will have the opportunity to:
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Date: Wednesday November 27th, 2024
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: Zoom
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the SR&ED program:
- Learn about the eligibility criteria and qualifying activities specific to the medical industry.
- Understand the types of expenditures that can be claimed under the program.
- Discover the potential financial benefits and how they can positively impact your company’s bottom line.
Engage in a Q&A session with our SR&ED experts:
- Get your specific questions answered by our knowledgeable SR&ED specialists.
- Discuss your company’s unique projects or schedule a time to speak with them one on one.
Speakers:
Jennifer Martin: Jennifer is a SR&ED Account Executive at Deloitte. Jennifer is passionate about helping the tech, start-up, and medical communities. Her job involves assisting Canadian corporations in a variety of sectors, by helping them get sizeable cash refunds via the SR&ED program. Jennifer resides in Etobicoke and has been a resident there for a very long time. Jennifer is married to a Copywriter and is the mother to one son, and she also has a new puppy, a handful of fish and a turtle. Her hobbies include voiceover acting in her home studio, fine dining, and travelling. Jennifer often suggests that we should “keep SREDDING the news”!
Jennifer Edey: Jennifer entered the SR&ED industry in 2010 as a business developer for a boutique SR&ED firm. She immediately fell in love with the industry and became passionate about helping Canadian businesses grow. Jennifer was fortunate enough to work in various roles including Sales Manager, VP of Sales, VP of Operations and SR&ED Department Manager. This allowed her to learn all aspects of the SR&ED program and become an expert in the industry. Jennifer made the move to Flow Ventures, in 2023 which was recently acquired by Deloitte, she is now a Senior Manager in the Gi3 Practice at Deloitte Canada with 15 years of experience. Prior to SR&ED, she worked for a recruitment firm and her first real job was selling Cutco Knives for Vector Marketing. There she ran a successful divisional office and became number 1 in Canada that year. Personally, she has sold over $100,000 in Cutco Knives to happy clients. The drive to help others is her key attribute that continues to lead her through all aspects of her life. Jennifer is the mother of 2 and resides in Oakville.
Toolkit Tuesday
The Regulatory Needs: Getting your Health Canada/ FDA regulated product to market
Michael Barr from SGS Nutrasource will describe the FDA and Health Canada requirements to sell and make claims in different product categories including food ingredients, natural health products (NHPs)/ supplements, and pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. Learn what you need to do to check the regulatory boxes including timelines and costs. Topics include making claims, label reviews, what is a regulatory strategy and when to get one, how regulatory and raising money are connected, clinical trials and more.
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Join us online:
Date: Tuesday November 19th, 2024
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Location: Zoom
Mr. Barr joined SGS Nutrasource in 2017 to lead the development and launch of Nutrasource’s next-generation Omega Blood Score diagnostic test. With a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing for the whooping cough vaccine, Mr. Barr is well-versed in the opportunities and growth areas of the healthcare sector. Mr. Barr is also an international award recipient for innovations related to diagnostic devices.
SGS Nutrasource:
SGS Nutrasource is your one-stop shop for health product development and market entry services – from concept to claim. Through our vertically-integrated service platform, we offer full regulatory, clinical, and testing solutions for products ranging from dietary supplements to pharmaceuticals in Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
SGS Nutrasource’s services include:
- Preclinical analysis and plans
- Regulatory gap analysis and roadmap development
- Regulatory services
- Health Canada and FDA
- Supplements
- Ingredients
- Clinical trials
- Drug submissions
- Design and conduct of clinical trials
Learning objectives
- Describe the regulatory process of different product categories including ingredients, food, NHPs and pharma
- Help early-stage companies understand costs and timelines
