Workshops + Events

As a follow-up to the successful Pitch Preparation workshops, we are pleased to present Pitch Practice. Whether you previously attended the Pitch Preparation workshops or this is your first time, Pitch Practice presents companies with the perfect opportunity to put theory into practice and to watch others do it!  The goal is to help companies navigate the process of selling in a virtual environment with increased confidence and certainty. 
 

You can attend as a General Audience member OR come and Present your pitch to get feedback from our panelists!

The From Lab to Fulfillment workshop is a purpose-driven workshop teaches women researchers, engineers, scientists and innovators how to transform research and discoveries into successful products and companies. Join us for a Q&A session about the From Lab 2 Fulfillment workshop.

Starting a small business? Learn how Kingston Economic Development can help!

In this workshop you will start to craft your enterprise vision.

How to prepare your e-commerce store for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and more.

Join Spark Centre and Launch Lab on October 21^st as Kerri King from Kerri King Consulting sits down with one of today’s leading voices on branding and empowerment, Katie Zeppieri, Founder of GIRL TALK Speakers Bureau!

Named a “Young Woman of Distinction” by the YWCA, Katie Zeppieri is a social entrepreneur, marketing/PR specialist, author and two-time TEDx speaker. She founded GIRL TALK Speakers Bureau—Canada’s premiere female speakers bureau—which represents an impressive roster of women who are leading innovation in a wide range of industries. Katie’s outspoken voice on important issues has made her a sought-after speaker, influencer, and media commentator having appeared on Newstalk 1010, CTV, CP24, CBC Radio and SiriusXM and garnering awards like the Governor General’s “Caring Canadian” Award.

This workshop will go through the entire Shopify store set up process.

Starting a small business? Learn how Kingston Economic Development can help!

Our next Virtual Café for Women Entrepreneurs is scheduled for Thursday, October 28^th from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The focus of this café will be on improving our web sites to help increase traffic and conversion rates. The WE-CAN Virtual Café is an online discussion group event designed to share thoughts, ideas, tools and solutions as we build a positive community of women entrepreneurs and leaders. There’s nothing to prepare, just arrive ready to meet and engage with other women entrepreneurs with your ideas and questions.

Starting a small business? Learn how Kingston Economic Development can help!