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SUMMARY:Webinar: Unlock tomorrow's business trends to fast-track your growth
DESCRIPTION:Join BDC’s Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux and their experts for a free webinar to discover the four key business trends you can’t ignore and the concrete actions you can take to remain profitable and position your business for future growth. \nThis event is hosted by an organization outside of IWSCC. Click here to visit the event page. \nThis kick-off event is just one of many hosted by BDC and other organizations during Small Business Week\, running from October 20 – 26. Click here to learn more about Small Business Week and the events hosted by BDC and their partners.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/bdc-small-business-week-kickoff-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T160000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Innovation Canada’s Business Support Expo
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Canada is pleased to present our first FREE in-person event where SMEs will get to learn – first hand – about Government of Canada support for business! Come for an hour or come for the day! Hear from panelists and representatives from programs and services across the government\, as they talk – on stage and in info booths throughout our kiosk area – about tools and resources available for Canadian businesses to start\, scale and grow. \n\nWhere: 235 Queen Street — Ottawa\, Ontario (Commercial space C1\, CD Howe\nBuilding)\nDate: Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024\,\nTime: 9 a.m. EDT to 4 p.m. EDT\nWho: Entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and support organizations in the Ottawa\nand surrounding areas\nCost: Free\nRegister: Eventbrite\nGetting there: Location is near many OC Transpo and STO bus routes.\n\n  \n  \nActivité en personne : Exposition sur le soutien aux entreprises d’Innovation Canada \nNous sommes heureux de vous présenter notre toute première activité en personne GRATUITE qui permettra aux entrepreneurs de prendre connaissance à propos du soutien du gouvernement du Canada aux entreprises! Soyez des nôtres\, soit pour une heure\, soit pour la journée entière. Écoutez les panélistes et les représentants des programmes et services d’un bout à l’autre du gouvernement\, qui discuteront — sur scène et dans des kiosques d’information — des outils et des ressources aptes à favoriser la création d’une entreprise canadienne\, sa croissance et son expansion. \n\nLieu : 235\, rue Queen — Ottawa (Ontario) – (Espace réservé aux locaux commerciaux C1 de l’édifice CD Howe)\nDate : mardi\, le 22 octobre 2024\nHeure : de 9 h HAE à 16 h HAE\nParticipants ciblés : entrepreneurs\, dirigeants d’entreprises et organisations de soutien dans la région d’Ottawa et dans les régions voisines\nCoût : gratuit\nInscription : Eventbrite\nComment s’y rendre : L’emplacement se trouve à proximité de nombreuses lignes d’autobus d’OC Transpo et de la STO.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/innovation-canada-bse-2024/
LOCATION:Commercial Space C1\, CD Howe Building\, 235 Queen Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T150000
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SUMMARY:City of Toronto: Diverse Supplier Ariba Registration Training Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The City of Toronto is organizing SAP Ariba training sessions for members of the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC). \nThe aim to these training sessions is to help IWSCC members create their supplier profile on SAP Ariba and register as a Diverse Supplier with the City of Toronto. It will also include training on how to use and navigate through the Ariba system\, manage and update profile information anytime\, from anywhere. Suppliers already registered with The City of Toronto are encouraged to attend to ask questions and maximize the effectiveness of their SAP profile. \nThe SAP Ariba training sessions will be held on: \n\nOctober 3\, 2024 at 3:00pm\nOctober 10\, 2024 at 2:00pm\n\nRegistration for these events is now closed.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/city-of-toronto-diverse-supplier-ariba-registration-training-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Members Only,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T133958
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer: BMO
DESCRIPTION:Learn to succeed and get connected with an IWSCC Corporate Member at this exclusive networking event for IWSCC Certified Suppliers featuring BMO! \nJoin us for an informative presentation and Q&A with BMO. Learn about their supplier diversity program\, supplier registration or portal requirements\, where to find contracts\, and who to contact. The busy professional can ask questions and learn about first steps in this afternoon connection exclusive to IWSCC Certified Suppliers. Join us in welcoming BMO to the IWSCC community! \nPlease note that while this event will feature time for Q&A\, opportunities to pitch your business to BMO directly will occur at a later date. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nAccessibility at this event:\nThis event will feature an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter\, Closed Captions (generated by the Zoom platform)\, and chat functionality for Q&A periods. Please include any requests for additional accommodation in your registration. A special thank you to our 2024 Accessibility sponsors RBC and Bell for supporting these features. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact events@iwscc.ca 
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/mtb-bmo-oct-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Members Only,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T160000
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CREATED:20240826T211734Z
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SUMMARY:City of Toronto: Diverse Supplier Ariba Registration Training Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The City of Toronto is organizing SAP Ariba training sessions for members of the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC). \nThe aim to these training sessions is to help IWSCC members create their supplier profile on SAP Ariba and register as a Diverse Supplier with the City of Toronto. It will also include training on how to use and navigate through the Ariba system\, manage and update profile information anytime\, from anywhere. Suppliers already registered with The City of Toronto are encouraged to attend to ask questions and maximize the effectiveness of their SAP profile. \nThe SAP Ariba training sessions will be held on: \n\nOctober 3\, 2024 at 3:00pm\nOctober 10\, 2024 at 2:00pm\n\nRegistration for these events is now closed. \n  \n 
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/ariba-training-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Members Only,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer: The City of Brampton
DESCRIPTION:Learn to succeed and get connected with an IWSCC Corporate Member at this exclusive networking event for IWSCC Certified Suppliers featuring The City of Brampton! \nStarting at 12:30pm ET\, join us for an informative presentation and Q&A with The City of Brampton. Learn about their supplier diversity program\, supplier registration or portal requirements\, where to find contracts\, and who to contact. The busy professional can ask questions and learn about first steps in this short 30 minute presentation. \nThen\, from 1:00 – 2:30pm ET share what makes your business unique and get to know your peers with our quick matchmaking format! Spaces are limited\, so register early for your 10-minute slot to present your business and answer questions from the buyer. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nAccessibility at this event:\nThis event will feature an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter\, Closed Captions (generated by the Zoom platform)\, and chat functionality for Q&A periods. Please include any requests for additional accommodation in your registration. A special thank you to our 2024 Accessibility sponsors RBC and Bell for supporting these features. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact events@iwscc.ca 
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/meet-the-buyer-the-city-of-brampton/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Members Only,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T120000
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CREATED:20240905T194625Z
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SUMMARY:Connect. Collaborate. Succeed.
DESCRIPTION:Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) is pleased to present the 8th annual Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. supplier diversity networking event this September 27. With a focus on cultivating\, building and growing relationships and business opportunities between diverse suppliers\, corporations\, and public organizations\, this is an event you don’t want to miss. \n  \nJoin SDAC at this in-person networking event in Toronto\, ON\, on September 27 from 8:00am – 12:00pm ET. \nThis is an in-person event without a virtual option. This event is hosted by an organization outside the IWSCC. To learn more\, or to register\, you can click here or follow the link in the information below.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/connect-collaborate-succeed/
LOCATION:RBC Waterpark Place\, 88 Queens Quay West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 0B6
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T133958
CREATED:20240917T160344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T160459Z
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SUMMARY:OCNI / OPG Suppliers Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) extend a warm invitation to IWSCC Members for the upcoming OCNI/OPG Supplier Day on Monday\, September 23rd\, at the OPG headquarters in Oshawa\, ON. \nOCNI is a non-profit membership association that represents the interests of more than 250 companies in the nuclear industry across Canada and internationally. The OPG Supplier Day will be a full-day trade show with over 90 booths to explore! Attendees will also enjoy a catered lunch and coffee breaks. \nConnect with industry leaders\, showcase your unique contributions\, and explore potential partnerships within the nuclear energy sector thanks to a 20% discount on the ticket fare for IWSCC Members. \nRegistration for this event is exclusive to IWSCC Member businesses. To register\, please contact events@iwscc.ca. \n 
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/ocni-opg-suppliers-day/
LOCATION:OPG HQ\, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1H 8W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Members Only,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T133958
CREATED:20240812T180852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T161054Z
UID:5842-1725976800-1725980400@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Open House: Coffee & Tea with IWSCC
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the IWSCC team for a chance to connect\, ask questions\, and learn about everything the IWSCC has on the go! \nWe’re here to share updates and to hear from you. Whether you’re already part of the IWSCC community\, or you want to learn what we’re all about you can drop in\, meet the team\, and enjoy an some afternoon coffee & tea at this virtual open house. \nRegistration is required to attend this event. Click Here or use the link under “Website” to access the registration page. \nAccessibility at this Event: \nThis event is virtual\, hosted by the IWSCC on Zoom\, and includes Closed Captions and American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation. Additional requests for accommodation may be made during registration.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/virtual-open-house-coffee-tea-with-iwscc/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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