Join us at the Humber River Centre Open House as we celebrate Economic Development Week and feature an exciting new partnership between the Town of Caledon and Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ Business Incubator.
This event will showcase the...
Join us at the Humber River Centre Open House as we celebrate Economic Development Week and feature an exciting new partnership between the Town of Caledon and Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ Business Incubator.
This event will showcase the Centre’s full range of business support services and spotlight the Town’s innovation ecosystem — from job support to entrepreneurship programs — all working together to help local businesses grow and thrive.
Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, small business owner, or community partner, come connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities driving Caledon’s economic future.
When: Thursday, May 15th | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: 28 Ann Street, Bolton Ontario L7E 1B9. In the Humber River Centre.
Event Agenda
11:00 a.m.| Opening Remarks
Mayor Annette Groves, Town of Caledon.
John MacRitchie, Assistant Vice-President, Zone Learning and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic Toronto Metropolitan University.
11:25 a.m. | Panel Discussion – Humber River Centre’s Business Support Services Working Group.
Moderator: Darren Shivraj, Program Lead, DMZ. Featuring representatives from:
12:00 p.m. | Lunch & Networking
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions:
DMZ, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Roundtables.
Caledon businesses and start-ups will have the opportunity to meet with various members of Team DMZ. Topics will include:
- Customer Connections / Partnerships
- Investment / Funding
- Legal Support
- Marketing / Branding
- Advisors / Mentors
Caledon Public Library, Unleash Your Business’ potential with Tools & Technology.
Explore the Recording Studio and maker tools, including a Cricut; Glowforge laser engraver/cutter; Janome Embroidery Machine, Direct-to-Garment Printer; large format printer; and more—all available for free at Caledon Public Library's Margaret Dunn Valleywood Collaboration Studio and Cory Trépanier Creativity Studio – all FREE with your library card. Access to the technology does not stop at our makerspaces – the Caledon Public Library provides easy access to business resources such as Consumer Reports, Udemy, Brainfuse JobNow and more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the resources available to local businesses and unleash your creativity!
*Although tickets are free, registration is required to attend.
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