YSpace Georgina Entrepreneurship Hub
The Town of Georgina and East Gwillimbury have partnered with York University’s premier entrepreneurship hub, YSpace, to offer a suite of programs supporting businesses in their home communities. This partnership leverages existing facilities and programs to create an ecosystem that supports coworking and collaboration, fostering new business development as well as personal and professional development for recent and seasoned entrepreneurs. Participants have access to free training, both online and in person, mentorship and co-working space for collaboration.
Since 2021, Georgina’s partnership with East Gwillimbury and York University has provided support to hundreds of new and existing entrepreneurs. Learn about some of their success stories in our blog.
YSpace Georgina eligibility
Programs are open to entrepreneurs 18+ who reside in northern York Region, primarily in East Gwillimbury, Georgina, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations and the surrounding area.
“The support I’ve been getting from YSpace is so great that I feel like I’m literally being led by the hand to get to where I need, and it can’t get better than that… I feel very fortunate to be in a community where people feel so strongly about helping each other,” said Jacinta, owner of Jacinta Healing Arts and YSpace participant.
Free workshop: Ignite the creative spark within: nurture a life of creativity
Join us for a free in-person workshop dedicated to revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs create new ideas. In an era where innovation is the cornerstone of success, this workshop aims to incite a change in entrepreneurial thinking.
In this workshop we delve deep into the psyche of the modern entrepreneur. Through this workshop and thought-provoking discussions led by industry expert Leo Chan, attendees will gain an understanding of what creativity is, key principles to stimulate, nurture and grow their creativity, and gain tools to incorporate creative practices into their lives. Creativity is the fuel for innovation – it’s what enables individuals to generate ideas and possibilities to solve problems. It’s also one of the most desired skills for the future of work. People either think you’re creative or they’re not. This isn’t the case. Creativity is a muscle. People who exercise creativity are more creative; those who don’t, are less creative.
Register and join us in-person in East Gwillimbury on Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Location will be shared once registered.
Register here to claim your ticket
The Georgina Digital Service Squad
Elevate your business with the Digital Main Street program and the Digital Service Squad, a transformative initiative brought to you by the Town of Georgina and Town of East Gwillimbury. Local businesses can now access free, personalized technical support to enhance their digital presence. This program offers tailored assistance from trained digital technology specialists.
Whether you're seeking help with marketing, automation tools or other technical challenges faced by small businesses, the Digital Service Squad is here for you. As a participant, you'll gain access to training modules to sharpen your technical skills and receive assistance in crafting a Digital Transformation Plan. From basic website setup to social media content creation and beyond, our squad is dedicated to supporting businesses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to navigate new tools, stay competitive and boost your business.
Register for the Digital Main Street program today and embark on a journey towards digital success!
Free workshop: From dots to brilliance - Harnessing the dynamic force of associative thinking
Join us for a free in-person workshop about the boundless realm of associative thinking! This event is designed to help you learn how associative thinking works and how it is the backbone of everything in the entrepreneurship world. Through this interactive workshop, you'll discover how to use associative thinking and break free from conventional thought patterns in your processes. Harness the power of association to unlock new insights and implement them in your practices.
Come join us with Leo Chan who is the founder of Abound Innovation Inc. He's a people and heart-first entrepreneur who believes everyone can be an innovator. An innovator himself, with 55 US patents and more than 20 years of experience, Leo has come alongside organizations like Chick-fil-A and guided them to unleash the innovative potential of their employees by transforming them into confident innovators. Leo’s friendly, joyful and enthusiastic demeanor makes the journey to innovation exciting and attainable.
Register and join us in-person in East Gwillimbury on Tuesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The location will be shared once registered.
For more information, contact Stephanie Simpson at stsimpson@georgina.ca or YSpace at yspace@yorku.ca.
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