Our 2023 Success in a Glance ??

Our 2023 Success in a Glance ??

Welcome to Startup Your Week with Startup Canada, a curated weekly newsletter for Canada's startup and small business ecosystem. Keep reading to see upcoming events, programs, and get access to the tools and resources you need for success.




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We had an incredible journey in 2023!

We were so fortunate to have an amazing 2023 through our programming, resources, and events. View our infographic and recap blog post to see our year in highlights. We are grateful to everyone who supported us in 2023 and we can't wait to share what we have in store for 2024 launching early February! ??

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January Canadian SME Small Business Magazine 2024: Startup Canada CEO, Kayla Isabelle

Through last year’s Startup Canada Tour, Kayla interacted with entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast. In this article, she talks about the recurring themes in her discussions with Canadian entrepreneurs (on pages 82 - 83).

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Retail collectives are changing how young entrepreneurs access storefront selling space

By renting a shelf or helping them to sell their products, a local Calgary business gives the community and artists a chance to break into the retail industry.

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Stay tuned for Startup Canada Tour 2024

We announced the official stops and dates for Startup Canada Tour 2024

This year, we’ll be stopping in:

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba: Thursday, April 18 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
  • Langley, British Columbia: Wednesday, May 15 at the Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre
  • Moncton, New Brunswick: Tuesday, September 17 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Beausejour
  • Kitchener-Waterloo, ON: Wednesday, October 30 at Bingemans Conference Centre

Mark your calendars and join us for one of our Tour stops!

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Elevate Your Inbox with the Startup Women Newsletter

Did you know that we have a monthly Startup Women newsletter that comes out every last Thursday of the month? Subscribe to our newsletter before the first Startup Women newsletter of 2024 comes out!

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YFNCC & CYFN Present: The 10th Annual Roundup Reception | Vancouver, BC - January 21 at 5:30 pm (PT)

The Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce and Council of Yukon First Nations are hosting their 10th Annual Reception. This is an opportunity to connect with Yukon Business Leaders as well as Mining and Energy Experts!

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The Halifax Chamber of Commerce Website Design Course | Every Tuesday, starting January 23 at 9 am (PT)

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free virtual course on Website Design. This is a 10-week course that will be held every Tuesday from 9 am to 1 pm (PT) starting January 23.

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Black Business Association of BC: Importing 101 | January 23 at 6 pm (PT)

The Black Business Ventures Association (BBAC) is hosting a session to discuss the basics you need to know about importing products into Canada. From government regulations, resources, documentation, and more.

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The Forum’s AMA (Ask a Mentor/Mentee Anything) | Virtually on January 25 at 1 pm (ET)

On January 25 at 1 pm (ET), The Forum will hold a virtual fireside chat to talk about their mentorship program, which pairs women-identifying entrepreneurs in need of additional support with one of The Forum's mentors. During this virtual gathering, mentors and mentees will talk about the program and its operation.

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Our first community spotlight of 2024!

Meet the founders of Accent & Co - Cindy, Quennie, and Duyen. These three women met as entrepreneurs in a Christmas market while promoting their products back in 2021. Cindy is the owner of Shop Cins Creations, a jewellery brand; Quennie is the founder of Over the Luna, a personalized paper flower gift box; and Duyen is the owner of Elevate Candles, a 100% soy based candle company. After meeting at the Christmas market, these women realized their common passion for uplifting local craftsmanship. Their aim is to thoughtfully curate a collection of exceptional, handcrafted items that ignite a sense of joy and wonder in the lives of their customers. Learn more about these women and the space they created through their company, Accent & Co.

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2023: A Year in Podcasts

Tune in to this Startup Canada Podcast episode and hear our hosts reflect back on some 2023 episodes featuring Fae Johnstone, MSW , Jarrod Goldsmith , Cheyenne Jones , Reagan Bradley , Rachel Kelly , and more!

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Support for Women-led Startups in Canada?

In this episode, Natasha Peter of Kaska Dena Designs, and Conor Phillips of Roamlii , join us to discuss valuable support for women-led startups. Tune in to hear their insights on support available for women-led startups in Canada and if the supports that are currently available are valuable.

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