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Despite concerns about another lockdown, entrepreneurs optimistic: Ownr

Ownr today released its 2021 Entrepreneurship Revival Report, a study that reveals how entrepreneurs are positioning their businesses to support an economic recovery.

Toronto to open Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The City of Toronto says it is “working with the local Indigenous community to develop the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICIE).”

Group that supports women entrepreneurs to receive $5M from Budget 2021

Mary Ng, federal Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today announced $5 million from Budget 2021 for the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH).

Time to end ‘20th century thinking’ about B.C.’s economy, report contends

Over the past 30 years a massive shift has occurred in British Columbia’s economy, changing what drives both growth and jobs in the province, says the BC Tech Association in a report released on Monday.

NACO, Bay Mills Investment Group form Black Presidents Club

The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) and the Bay Mills Investment Group today launched the Black Presidents Club, which the two described as a “first of its kind in the investment community.”

National skills agenda required to prepare Indigenous youth for digital future: RBC report

Indigenous youth represent a vital influx of entrepreneurs, innovators, managers and business owners for years to come, however, according to a new RBC report released today, many are not being fully prepared to seize the opportunities of the country’s rapidly changing economy.

Centennial receives $2 million in NSERC grants to support local retailers

Toronto-based Centennial College has received what it describes as “significant long-term funding” from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to help companies in their digitization efforts.

Entrepreneurial aspirations hit four-year high, RBC poll reveals

Despite the pandemic’s impact on the economy, Canadians’ business aspirations have hit a four-year high, according to the most recent RBC Small Business Poll, with more than half (55%) of Canadians polled saying they have thought about owning a business.

More diverse CEOs critical for Canada’s economic growth, says Ng

Federal Minister of Small Business Mary Ng delivered a call to action yesterday to a group of Canadian business executives that more diversity at the top is key to Canada’s economic success.

Amex Canada launches mentorship, grant program for BIPOC-owned businesses

American Express Canada today launched Blueprint: Backing BIPOC Businesses, which it described as a mentorship and grant program designed to support the advancement of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) business owners across Canada.

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