Events and Programs Calendar
Thinking about selling your products on Amazon, or alreadyselling and looking for advice to improve your results?
In this workshop, participants will learn how Amazon worksand what is needed to set up and manage an Amazon business. Selling on Amazonis not a get-rich-quick scheme. It takes a clear strategy, a focus on data andan understanding of how to compete.
Topics will include:
- Why Amazon may suit your business
- How to protect your brand on Amazon
- Costs and fees
- Choosing between Seller and Vendor options
- Product launch strategies
- Selling handmade products through Amazon
This session will be led by Don Thompson, Founder and CEO ofBeacon Commerce, a Canadian e-commerce agency that helps businesses launch,grow and profit on Amazon and across the e-commerce universe.
Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Alder Recreation Centre, Alder Room 1, Orangeville, ON
Building on KPIs, Metrics, and Budget Expenses to stream line business operations and maximize profit. In this session, we go over key performance indicators, metrics and budget fundamentals to align your business with success.
Event Details:
Date: October 28
Time: 10:00AM
Duration: 1 hour
Speaker Highlight:
Irene Lee, CFO at Maverin Inc
Every founder needs to be able to clearly and confidently communicate what makes their business stand out. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates with customers, partners, and potential funders.
We'll cover the fundamentals of building a strong pitch, including structure, delivery, and storytelling techniques that highlight your unique value. You'll leave with a clearer narrative and practical tips to strengthen how you talk about your business.
Event Details:
Date: November 11
Time: 10:00AM
Duration: 1 hour
Speaker Highlight:
Mthabisi Mhlanga, Public speaking coach, DMZ expert, TEDx & Award-Winning Speaker
Automation is no longer a future concept — it’s a practical tool that can help you save time, improve efficiency, and scale your business. In this session, you’ll explore popular AI tools and learn how to use them to build simple, repeatable systems in your operations, marketing, and admin tasks.
You’ll walk away with actionable insights and examples of how other business owners are using AI to streamline their workflows and unlock growth.
Event Details:
Date: November 18
Time: 10:00AM
Duration: 1 hour
Speaker Highlight:
Pouria Daliri, Founder and DMZ program lead
Growing Your Business for Success is a practical workshop that takes you through The Ten Essential Steps to Growing a Successful Business framework. Drawing on 10+ years of helping run a family business, 12+ years in corporate, and his current work leading a business consulting firm, Sanjay Padhiar covers essentials such as product-market fit, data and KPIs, and the people, processes, and systems a business needs to grow without depending on any one person. He also addresses the difference between growing and scaling a business!
Speaker Bio:
Sanjay Padhiar is the founder and Principal Consultant of IMA Consulting, where he helps retail and CPG brands build the operational systems needed to scale and sell their businesses. Before ever running a single ad, Sanjay built his entire consultancy through LinkedIn, generating leads, landing clients, and establishing IMA as a trusted name in the industry through strategic social selling. Today, he teaches business owners the same blueprint: how to transform LinkedIn from a passive profile into an active growth channel that consistently attracts opportunities. Sanjay loves spending time with his family and is passionate about helping local businesses not just survive but thrive!
Session Format:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Speaker Presentation
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Networking