Tag Archive: Small Business

Meet Rise Cohort 9: Eighteen Founders Creating Opportunity Through Innovation and Community


The newest Rise cohort brings together 18 founders who are creating new pathways to opportunity while addressing challenges that affect […]
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Sheridan EDGE celebrates founders and community at Founders Celebration Night


Over a hundred founders, students, alumni, faculty, community partners, and government representatives gathered at Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion Campus on July […]
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Meet the Newest Cohort of Rise Changemakers: Fifteen Founders Advancing Access, Wellbeing, and Innovation


In Rise Cohort 8, fifteen founders are building ventures that expand access, advance wellbeing, and drive innovation across health, education, […]
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Rise Cohort 7: Fifteen Purpose-Driven Founders Expanding Access, Equity, and Opportunity


Big ideas don’t grow in isolation—they grow in community. In Rise Cohort 7, founders are turning barriers into pathways for […]
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Presenting Rise Cohort Six: 16 Founders Breaking Boundaries, Building Change


Innovation meets purpose in our newest Rise cohort: 16 founders rewriting the rules of business and community impact. From protecting […]
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Meet the New Cohort of Rise Changemakers: 18 Founders Tackling Critical Challenges


We’re excited to welcome the newest Rise cohort—18 founders tackling critical challenges across diverse industries. From supporting reproductive mental health […]
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Group photo of the cohort members of Rise during their welcome sessio.

Introducing Rise’s Fourth Cohort: 13 Changemakers Leading with Purpose


We’re excited to welcome the newest Rise cohort—13 founders driving innovation and social impact. From advancing accessibility and sustainability to […]
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Introducing Rise’s Third Cohort: 18 Founders Redefining Purpose-Driven Innovation


We’re thrilled to announce the third cohort of the Rise program, which includes 18 diverse founders and changemakers who are […]
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Shaping Tomorrow: Meet Rise Program’s Cohort Two and Their Transformative Ventures


In the ever-evolving entrepreneurial landscape, the second cohort of the Rise program emerges as a guiding light of innovation, resilience, […]
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Fifth Annual ACBN Legacy Symposium brings together Black community leaders, entrepreneurs and partners


Highlights from the 2024 ACBN Legacy Symposium on Building Generational Wealth
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Sheridan EDGE Participates in an Event with Hon. Minister Tassi and MPs to Champion Women Entrepreneurs.


On March 7, in advance of International Women’s Day, we participated in an engagement session with the Hon. Filomena Tassi, […]
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First Cohort of Black Founders in CleanTech Graduates


Celebrating the success of the inaugural cohort of the Black Founders in Clean Tech Certificate program.
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Sheridan EDGE Welcomes Visit from Minister Tangri


On December 1, Sheridan’s EDGE welcomed Hon. Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business and MPP Mississauga-Streetsville, for a discussion and […]
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Sheridan EDGE Welcomes Visit from Minister Valdez


On January 26, 2023, Sheridan EDGE welcomed Hon. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and Member of Parliament for Mississauga […]
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Digital Marketing Research Findings: Building Small Business Resilience Phase 1 and 2


The Digital Marketing Research: Building Small Business Resilience (BSBR) Training Program is a shared research initiative by Sheridan’s Pilon School […]
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