Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada

Imagine a place where every purchase supports an immigrant woman entrepreneur's dream. Join us at our Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs Meetup and Holiday Marketplace! This event is not just about networking and discovering unique gifts; it's also a celebration of resilience and entrepreneurship. We're honoured to have Olga Tykhon, a photographer who will share her inspiring journey from war-torn Ukraine to Canada, as our guest speaker. Date: Monday, December 16, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Cours Bayview Yards We are proud to collaborate with Startup Canada's Women Fund to bring this event to life and support a community of driven and courageous female entrepreneurs. Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/ejQJAnma #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs #WomenEntrepreneurs #HolidayMarketplace #NetworkingEvent #StartupCanada

Let's get into the festive spirit at our Women’s Series Christmas Market, a vibrant event designed to showcase and celebrate the diverse talents within our community! In partnership with the Startup Women Fund, powered by Startup Canada, along with The Scotiabank Women Initiative and UPS Canada, this event will bring together women-identifying entrepreneurs and local and national ecosystem supporters. Join us for a festive and supportive atmosphere where business and pleasure come together beautifully during the most wonderful time of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and shop local! Check the link to get your tickets and to apply to be a vendor: https://lnkd.in/gxa2ar22 #holidaymeetup #immigrantentrepreneurcanada

Our next Women’s Series event is just around the corner. In partnership with the Startup Women Fund, powered by Startup Canada along with The Scotiabank Women Initiative and UPS Canada, we’re thrilled to feature an inspiring speaker who will uplift and energize. We’re also hosting a fantastic vendor market to help you get into the holiday spirit! This is your chance to network with incredible immigrant women entrepreneurs, gain valuable insights from our speaker, shop unique gifts and eat & be Merry. Join us on December 16 at Cours Bayview Yards for a day of inspiration, connection, and holiday cheer. Get your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/ezvgZyZP #immigrantentrepreneur #startupcanada #immigrantwomeninbusiness #ottawalife #immigrantowned Karla Briones Sonya Shorey Louisa Taylor Solange Tuyishime Keita Helen Tang, Ph.D. Sueling Ching

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From Pakistan to Canada, Amna H.’s journey is a powerful example of resilience and vision. As a single mother, she founded Love Lyla Books to provide culturally relevant literature for families, starting as a home-based project that grew into a thriving business. Thanks to support from the Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada Retail Incubator presented by RBC and supported by Meridian Credit Union, she’s expanded her reach, empowering others to share and celebrate diverse stories. Discover her inspiring story and the impact of Love Lyla Books! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e54pZdKH #ImmigrantEntrepreneur #ImmigrantFounfer #CulturalDiversity #LoveLylaBooks #ImmigrantEntrepreneurCanada

Feeling the urge to work on your business but struggling to find the motivation? Look no further—Empower Hours is here for you! 🌟 Join us for an energizing two-hour session crafted just for immigrant women and non-binary entrepreneurs ready to supercharge their productivity in a fun and supportive atmosphere. 📅 Date: November 23, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Bayview Yards, Ottawa 🎟 $9.75 What to bring: 💻 Your laptop and other work-related supplies 🗓 A project that you can start or complete in an hour 🎧vNoise-cancelling headphones if you prefer to work without distractions Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBQ-2qbM Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and crush your business goals—let’s make magic happen together! ✨ #immigrantentrepreneurottawa #immigrantwomenentrepreneurs #ottawawomeninbusiness #immigrantwomenofcanada #immigrantwomeninbusiness #immigrantwomenentrepreneur

Last weekend, we wrapped up our IEC Retail Incubator Program, presented by RBC and supported by Meridian Credit Union. This initiative successfully launched and supported 21 immigrant entrepreneurs in the Ottawa area, achieving impressive results through our innovative curriculum and hands-on pop-up shop in the ByWard Market District Authority. We’d like to introduce you to Sophia Yang, the owner of ChaDynasty. Her dedication to sharing the art of tea culture has made her business a unique asset to our community. After launching at our pop-up store, she won a Stakt grant and returned to the market for an entire month, significantly expanding her sales and reach. We are so proud of you, Sophia! Thank you to all our supporters and community partners. Stay tuned for more stories in the coming days. Read her story here: https://lnkd.in/eHATGUVc #ImmigrantEntrepreneur #RetailIncubator #BusinessGrowth #ChaDynasty

We celebrated Small Business Week with a fantastic event at Cours Bayview Yards! Our Immigrant Entrepreneur Meetup Mixer gathered over 100 participants for an engaging panel discussion and networking. The energy was palpable as Russom Woldemichael, Dayani Castro and Rajesh Bhayani shared their entrepreneurial journeys, offering valuable insights and inspiration. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success. Your involvement is what truly energizes our community and drives these enriching experiences. Here’s to continued success and economic prosperity for immigrant entrepreneurs in our communities. #ImmigrantEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessWeek #NetworkingEvent #BusinessSuccess #CommunityBuilding

Join us at our Immigrant Entrepreneur Meetup Mixer on October 22nd at Cours Bayview Yards and hear the incredible stories of these dynamic entrepreneurs: Russom Woldemichael, Founder of Barcon Getta Dive into Russom’s journey from moving to Canada to establishing a thriving men’s leather goods storefront in Westboro Dayani Castro, Principal at D. Castro Bookkeeping  Learn how Dayani’s expertise in finance led her to launch her own bookkeeping firm, helping fellow entrepreneurs keep their finances in check. Rajesh Bhayani, Aspiring Franchise Owner Get inspired by Rajesh’s path from new Canadian to future franchise owner, and the steps he’s taking to make his business dream a reality. Join us in celebrating Small Business Week! Discover valuable experiences and insights that can help you succeed as an immigrant entrepreneur in Canada. 🇨🇦💼 📅 Date: October 22, 2024 🕖 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Location: 7 Bayview Yards, Ottawa Get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/ekz5ZgwN Karla Briones

We're getting to the end of our Summer Retail Incubator Program! But you still have time to check out the beautiful handmade leather goods from Lolona Leathercraft this week at our pop-up store in ByWard Market District Authority Market! Come by to discover unique, handcrafted pieces and support local artisans. See you there! 👜🛍️ Presented by RBC and supported by Meridian Credit Union #SupportLocal #HandmadeWithLove #BywardMarket #SupportLocalOttawa #summerretailincubatorottawa #immigrantentrepreneurottawa #imigrantentrepreneur #summerretailincubatorprogram #OttawaBusiness