Toronto: Join the financial inclusion, business financing and networking for immigrants event on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:15 PM EDT at Metro Hall in Toronto for an exclusive business educational and networking event hosted by IWB – Immigrant Women In Business. This event is designed to empower and support immigrant entrepreneurs in navigating financial inclusion and securing business financing.
Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 and 5:30 PM – 9:15 PM EDT
- Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON M5V 0C4, Canada
About the Event
This educational and networking event is open to all genders and communities, focusing on providing immigrants with the tools and knowledge needed to secure funding and grow their businesses. The event features a panel of experts who will discuss various funding options, key focus areas for securing financing, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Event Highlights
Speed Networking (5:30 PM)
- Hosts: Michelle Head Kim & Maria Carolina Ojeda
- Attendees will have the chance to make an Elevator Pitch!
Inspirational Speeches by Entrepreneurs (6:00 PM – 7:50 PM)
- Jean Barrett: Micro Finance Program for women immigrants & Alterna member benefits
- Stephen Clarke: Revenue sharing, convertible loans, and other hot funding for 2024
- Sharon Babaeva: Empowered Finances: Women Taking Control
- Oumou Samaké: Basic business laws that every entrepreneur needs to know
- Michelle Head Kim: Investing with specific strategies for Immigrants
- Garcia Hanson-Francis: Payroll tips for small business
- Maria Carolina Ojeda: Business Opportunity in Financial Industry
- Deb Flanagan: Toronto Small Business Grants
- Peter Ratnikov: Why Millennials Are Flocking to Alternative Funding
- Irene Anyanwu: Women Leading the Way in 2024
Networking (7:50 PM)
- Engage with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Featured Speakers
- Michelle Head Kim: Experienced investment management professional with strong interpersonal and sales skills.
- Sharon Babaeva: Advocate for financial literacy and inclusion.
- Stephen Clarke: Serial entrepreneur with insights on business financing.
- Susan Henry: Expert in microfinance programs and social impact entrepreneurship loans.
- Oumou Samaké: Real estate and business development professional.
- Irene Anyanwu: Senior Manager and Business Development Coach.
- Deb Flanagan: Founder of Bizzidy and expert in grant strategy development.
Registration: This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Please register to secure your spot.
Support gender equality, human rights, small businesses, and newcomers by joining this important event.
For more information and to register, visit IWB – Immigrant Women In Business.
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