News, training and events for Toronto's small business community ... View this email in your browser Startup Canada Launches the 2019 Canadian Export Challenge The Canadian Export Challenge is a Startup Canada Program in collaboration with UPS, Export Development Canada and the Trade Commissioner Service to support entrepreneurs to become…

Helping Main Street Go Digital Flagship Shop Drives Online Sales After several years selling in markets and through e-commerce, Mary’s Brigadeiro opened its flagship location on the Danforth. Strangely enough, the new physical spot significantly boosted online sales. Read More Free Shopify Training to Help You Build and Grow a…

1,000 Young, World-Changing Womxn Meeting in Toronto on March 9th at RadGen LIVE 1,000 young (and young-at-heart) womxn and gender non-conforming folks will gather on March 9th for a change-making, career-fueling day of learning and celebration with inspirational speakers at RadGen LIVE at the Sony Centre in downtown Toronto.Read More…

Please be advised that the 2019 Commercial-Industrial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program application form is now available on the city's website, please see the link below. https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-improvement-areas/bia-financial-incentives/commercial-facade-improvement We are now accepting applications until all of the 2019 grant funding has been expended. Attached you will find before and after…

The City of Toronto is reviewing the following bylaws and wants your feedback! 1. Clothing Drop Boxes Bylaw Review February 28, 2019, 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, Committee Room 3 The aim of the review is to discuss potential improvements to the Clothing Drop Boxes Bylaw to ensure…

Digital Marketing Tips: 9 Ways to Market Your Website You have created a website and are now looking to maximize your online visibility for your spend. Check out 9 helpful digital marketing tips to help your small business get noticed. Learn More Grow With Google Free training, tools, and events…