Branded Youth Entrepreneurship Conference

Branded is a Youth Entrepreneurship Conference focused on Black, Newcomer and MVP (Most Vulnerable People) entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-30. For the past 8 years Branded has remained the hub for young entrepreneurs to connect with others and receive business supports.

This year's conference will take place in person at Artscape Daniels Launchpad (130 Queens Quay E). Select events will be livestreamed.

Itinerary

10:00am Registration

10:45am Welcome

11:00am Consultations Round 1

12:15pm Lunch N' Link

1:45pm Consultations Round 2

3:15pm Keynote Speaker

3:45pm Closing

About Branded:

Branded is an annual event, organized by a not-for-profit collective that supports Black, newcomer, and vulnerable youth entrepreneurs through networking, business consultation, and mentorship opportunities. Through our collective mandate, Branded is able to support young entrepreneurs who have not had access to the funding, networking and business consultations to grow their businesses. Partners include the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, The City of Toronto – Youth Development Unit, the City of Toronto – Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, Business in the Streets, LAMP Community Health Centre, Tridel, the Neighbourhood Arts Network, Access Alliance and Toronto Community Housing.

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About Business in the Streets:

Business in the Streets (BITS) is a youth-driven organization which helps low-resourced, emerging entrepreneurs by providing access to entrepreneurial training, mentorship, funding and ongoing business supports. Since 2012 BITS has supported more than 650 youth through our training programs and invested more than $255,000 in our alumni through grants and microloans.

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