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SUMMARY:Marketing for Mere Mortals: Authentic Connection & Growth
DESCRIPTION:Marketing your business doesn’t have to revolve around social media. \nDiscover practical\, relationship-based marketing strategies that help build visibility through networking\, referrals\, partnerships\, email marketing\, community engagement\, and word-of-mouth. Participants will develop their core marketing message\, create an elevator pitch\, and leave with a simple marketing plan they can begin using immediately. \n\nVirtual Zoom Webinar\nFree to Attend\nRegistration Required\n\nRegister for this Webinar Here. \nDoing Business Differently\nThis webinar is Part 1 of a 3-Part Learning Series. Learn more about Part 3 with the link below: \n\n(October 21) AI Tools: Your Employee of the Month\n(November 18) Networking for Introverts: Embracing Your Quiet Strength \n\nAbout the Speaker\nGuest educator Jenine Lillian (they/them) is an educator\, librarian\, instructional designer\, consultant\, and #ActuallyAutistic advocate with more than 30 years of experience helping people connect with information\, ideas\, and each other. Their work combines professional expertise with lived experience to create engaging\, evidence-informed learning experiences that are practical\, accessible\, and immediately useful. \nFrom entrepreneurship and AI to accessibility and neurodiversity\, Jenine is known for transforming complex topics into interactive workshops that are welcoming\, informative\, and grounded in real-world application. \nVisit their website at www.jeninelillian.com\, or contact Jenine directly at info@jeninelillian.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/webinar-sep16-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T160000
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SUMMARY:Boundless in the Square
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Innovation in the Heart of Guelph!\nJoin Boundless Accelerator on Thursday\, September 24 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Guelph City Hall – Market Square for an afternoon celebrating innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and community. \nExplore dozens of businesses supported through Boundless Accelerator programs\, discover incredible products and services\, meet local founders\, and connect with organizations helping entrepreneurs start\, grow\, and scale. We’re proud to welcome Invest Guelph as our title sponsor and Provision IP as an event sponsor. \nWhether you’re looking to support local businesses\, network with entrepreneurs\, or simply enjoy an afternoon downtown\, there’s something for everyone. \nRegistration is free\, but required. \nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by Boundless Accelerator – an IWSCC Community Partner. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here. \nOr contact Boundless at info@boundlessaccelerator.ca
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/boundless-in-the-square-sept24/
LOCATION:Guelph City Hall\, 1 Carden Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,No Cost,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T214624Z
CREATED:20260901T141337Z
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SUMMARY:iMindify: Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Think of this as the psychological safety equivalent to WHMIS. Delivered as an accredited certificate program by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Opening Minds\, this foundational course equips all staff members to recognize and understand workplace psychological safety. Designed to prepare your entire workforce while senior management implements an integrated framework\, this training clarifies the critical difference between basic mental health initiatives and a true Psychological Health and Safety strategy. \nParticipants master core psychological health components and learn how to identify and address psychosocial hazards proactively. To build a comprehensive learning path\, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to PHS before moving on to Integration of PHS\, a specialized module designed specifically for policy architects\, HR professionals\, and managers. \nQuick Info\n\n1 Day Workshop\nOpen to the Public\nCost to Attend – See official page below\n\nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by iMindify – an IWSCC Certified Supplier. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here. \nOr contact iMindify at info@imindify.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/imindify-introduction-to-psychological-health-and-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entry Fee,Guest Event,Learning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T141138Z
CREATED:20260901T140816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T141138Z
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SUMMARY:iMindify: Integration of Psychological Health and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Think of this as the psychological safety equivalent to WHMIS. Delivered as an accredited certificate program by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Opening Minds\, this foundational course equips all staff members to recognize and understand workplace psychological safety. Designed to prepare your entire workforce while senior management implements an integrated framework\, this training clarifies the critical difference between basic mental health initiatives and a true Psychological Health and Safety strategy. \nParticipants master core psychological health components and learn how to identify and address psychosocial hazards proactively. To build a comprehensive learning path\, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to PHS before moving on to Integration of PHS\, a specialized module designed specifically for policy architects\, HR professionals\, and managers. \nQuick Info\n\n2 Day Workshop\nOpen to the Public\nCost to Attend\n\nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by iMindify – an IWSCC Certified Supplier. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here. \nOr contact iMindify at info@imindify.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/imindify-sept25-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entry Fee,Learning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260922T214543Z
CREATED:20260918T170407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T214543Z
UID:10168-1792148400-1792175400@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:iMindify: Mental Health First Aid Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This 1-day Mental Health First Aid Essentials (MHFA) course offers a strong foundation in MHFA principles without formal assessment —making it an ideal option for individuals\, teams\, or communities seeking meaningful\, time-efficient training. \nChoose Essentials for widespread general awareness and foundational skills\, awarding a certificate of participation\, but NOT formal credentialed first-aider status. \nQuick Info\n\n1 Day Workshop\nOpen to the Public\nCost to Attend – $250\n\niMindify also provides Credentialed MHFA Certificate courses\, MHFA for Youth\, and weekday / weekend options. Find more information and the course that’s right for you on their official website. \nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by iMindify – an IWSCC Certified Supplier. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here. \nOr contact iMindify at info@imindify.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/imindify-mhfa-oct16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entry Fee,Learning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T180017Z
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UID:10212-1792155600-1792155600@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Retirement and Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:This Event is Part 1 of a 2-Part Workshop Series! \nDo you know how the Disability Tax Credit can connect to your business\, benefits and long-term financial planning? \nJoin Community Futures BC for the first session in their two-part Retirement & Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities workshop series with Jenine Lillian. \nIn this plain-language session\, we’ll unpack the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and why it can be an important starting point for other financial tools and supports. \nWe’ll talk about DTC eligibility and Form T2201\, retroactive claims\, RDSP eligibility and federal grants and bonds\, and how self-employment can interact with PWD assistance\, earnings exemptions\, SEP and CPP Disability. We’ll also cover some simple record-keeping habits that can help protect both your taxes and benefits. \nYou’ll leave with practical tools\, checklists\, links and clear next steps. \n♿ Accessible format: Live on Zoom\, captioned and camera-optional. Participants will also receive the handout and slide deck. \nRegistration\nTo register for this workshop\, email AESInfo@communityfutures.ca and let them know if you want to attend Workshop 1\, Workshop 2\, or both! \nThere are limited seats available in this workshop series! \nLearn more about Workshop 2 here. \nAbout the Host\nThis event is hosted by Community Futures BC and Jenine Lillian Neurodiversity Education & Consulting\, an IWSCC Certified Supplier. \nPlease visit their website for more information\, or to contact AESInfo@communityfutures.ca to learn more about this event.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/retirement-and-financial-planning-for-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities-workshop-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Guest Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T201621Z
CREATED:20260928T201621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T201621Z
UID:10165-1792488600-1792497600@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session: Doing Business with the City of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Learn to work with The City of Toronto in this live\, virtual information session!\nHave you ever considered working with the City of Toronto\, but don’t know where to start? Tap into helpful information sessions every month\, hosted by the city’s purchasing teams. \n\nAsk questions\nHear from internal units at the city\nSet up for success!\n\nWorking with government can be complex. Take advantage of this presentation right from the source. \nRegistration\nTo register for this session\, please email supplychain@toronto.ca\, or call 1-416-397-4141\, and city staff will be happy to sign you up. \nThe City of Toronto is an IWSCC Corporate Member.\nOur Corporate Members know the value of working with Certified Disabled-Owned and Veteran-Owned businesses. \nLearn more about certifying your Disabled-Owned or Veteran-Owned business\, and stand out on your next proposal with The City of Toronto!
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/dbwtc-toronto-oct20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Corporate Member Event,No Cost,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T214528Z
CREATED:20260731T202544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T214528Z
UID:9859-1792584000-1792587600@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:AI Tools: Your Employee of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Curious about AI but unsure where to begin? \nExplore practical AI tools that can help reduce repetitive work\, improve productivity\, and support business growth while maintaining your authentic voice. Participants will leave with practical prompts and a personalized AI toolkit they can begin using right away. \n\nVirtual Zoom Webinar\nFree to Attend\nRegistration Required (link below)\n\nRegister for this Webinar Here. \nDoing Business Differently\nThis webinar is Part 2 of a 3-Part Learning Series. Learn more about Part 3 with the link below: \n\n(November 18) Networking for Introverts: Embracing Your Quiet Strength \n\nAbout the Speaker\nGuest educator Jenine Lillian (they/them) is an educator\, librarian\, instructional designer\, consultant\, and #ActuallyAutistic advocate with more than 30 years of experience helping people connect with information\, ideas\, and each other. Their work combines professional expertise with lived experience to create engaging\, evidence-informed learning experiences that are practical\, accessible\, and immediately useful. \nFrom entrepreneurship and AI to accessibility and neurodiversity\, Jenine is known for transforming complex topics into interactive workshops that are welcoming\, informative\, and grounded in real-world application. \nVisit their website at www.jeninelillian.com\, or contact Jenine directly at info@jeninelillian.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/webinar-oct21-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T180119Z
CREATED:20261006T175818Z
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UID:10214-1792760400-1792760400@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Retirement and Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This Event is Part 2 of a 2-Part Workshop Series! \nSelf-employment can mean variable income\, no employer pension and plenty of decisions about whether money should go back into the business or toward your own future. \nThis plain-language workshop looks at the long game. We’ll talk about separating business and personal money\, saving when your income changes month to month\, paying yourself\, and balancing business reinvestment with personal financial security. \nWe’ll also look at where the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) fits\, including the connection to the DTC\, federal grants and bonds\, catch-up entitlements and the 10-year holding rule — explained in plain language. \nYou’ll leave with practical habits\, a Beyond-the-Business roadmap\, useful links and resources to help you keep planning. \n♿ Accessible format: Live on Zoom\, captioned and camera-optional. Participants will also receive the handout and slide deck. \nRegistration\nTo register for this workshop\, email AESInfo@communityfutures.ca and let them know if you want to attend Workshop 1\, Workshop 2\, or both! \nThere are limited seats available in this workshop series! \nLearn more about Workshop 1 here. \nAbout the Host\nThis event is hosted by Community Futures BC and Jenine Lillian Neurodiversity Education & Consulting\, an IWSCC Certified Supplier. \nPlease visit their website for more information\, or to contact AESInfo@communityfutures.ca to learn more about this event.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/retirement-and-financial-planning-for-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Guest Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T214505Z
CREATED:20260731T202240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T214505Z
UID:9856-1795003200-1795006800@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Networking for Introverts: Embracing Your Quiet Strength
DESCRIPTION:Effective networking isn’t about becoming the loudest person in the room. \nThis interactive workshop shares practical networking strategies designed for introverts\, quieter professionals\, and anyone who wants to build meaningful business relationships while staying true to themselves. \n\nVirtual Zoom Webinar\nFree to Attend\nRegistration Required (link below)\n\nRegister for this Webinar Here. \nAbout the Speaker\nGuest educator Jenine Lillian (they/them) is an educator\, librarian\, instructional designer\, consultant\, and #ActuallyAutistic advocate with more than 30 years of experience helping people connect with information\, ideas\, and each other. Their work combines professional expertise with lived experience to create engaging\, evidence-informed learning experiences that are practical\, accessible\, and immediately useful. \nFrom entrepreneurship and AI to accessibility and neurodiversity\, Jenine is known for transforming complex topics into interactive workshops that are welcoming\, informative\, and grounded in real-world application. \nVisit their website at www.jeninelillian.com\, or contact Jenine directly at info@jeninelillian.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/webinar-nov18-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T145531Z
CREATED:20260804T145531Z
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UID:9877-1795611600-1795618800@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Evolve: The National Forum for Veteran Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Canadian Veteran-Owned Businesses with IWSCC at the 4th annual Evolve Forum!\nEvolve is an annual virtual presentation hosted by IWSCC to advocate and celebrate one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities of business owners. \n\nInsightful talks by Canadian Veteran Entrepreneurs\nResource presentations from allies and support organizations\nAwards celebrating IWSCC Veteran-Owned community members\n\nEvolve is open to everyone and free to attend! Register early\, or learn more about the event on the official page with the links below. \nRegister Early for the 2026 Evolve Forum \nLearn more on our official event page
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/evolve-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260922T214435Z
CREATED:20260914T162305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T214435Z
UID:10131-1796292000-1796295600@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:(Webinar) Vendor Information Session: Doing Business with the City of Brampton
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute webinar will be covering topics on various procurement methods for The City of Brampton. \n\n\n\n\n  \nThis 60-minute webinar will be covering topics on various procurement methods the City conducts\, where to register to be on the vendor list and the invitational procurement process. \nIndividuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend City of Brampton events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event\, please contact bec@brampton.ca at least 2 weeks prior to the event. \n\n\nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by The City of Brampton – an IWSCC Corporate Member. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/vis-brampton-dec3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Corporate Member Event,No Cost,Virtual
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