Small Business Month is a time to celebrate, support and invest in the businesses that make Georgina a vibrant community. From cafés and boutiques to service providers and makers, these community-focused ventures form the backbone of our neighbourhoods.
Why do we observe Small Business Month? Small businesses do more than sell goods. They create jobs, support community groups and sports teams and bring unique services to residents and visitors. These enterprises are integral to our sense of place, local identity and economic resilience.
This year, YSpace North (Georgina and East Gwillimbury), the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, ventureLab, South Lake Community Futures, Georgina Public Library, and the York Small Business Enterprise Centre deliver a dynamic lineup of events. From expert-led workshops to networking opportunities and local showcases, these partners are coming together to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
Small Business Month Workshops and Events
- Instagram Impact: Build, Grow & Convert with a Strategy that Works, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m., hosted by YSpace in partnership with Stella Graphix
- Mastering Cash Flow: Use a 13-Week Forecast for Better Business Decisions, Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m., hosted by YSpace
- Work Smarter with AI: Time-Saving Tools for Small Business Owners, Oct. 21 at 9:30, hosted by YSpace in partnership with ventureLAB
- Business After 5 networking event hosted by the Georgina chamber of Commerce, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m.
- Georgina Chamber of Commerce Open House, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- How Financial Modeling Helps Your Business Decisions, Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m., hosted by YSpace (registration opening soon)
- Beyond the Buzz: Podcasting for Business Growth with Amanda Cupido, presented in partnership by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, Georgina Public Library and Stephen Leacock Theatre, on Oct. 30
York Region also has a number of events to take advantage of. Visit, yorklink.ca/events to learn more and register.
Join us in celebrating Small Business Month and the people building Georgina’s future, one business at a time.