Business Basics

I'm starting Networking Groups in Toronto for any entrepreneurs who might be interested.

Really happy to be featured in Enterprise Toronto's Start-Up News

I am very proud of my daughter for doing this on her own - maybe my entrepreneurial influence is rubbing off

Something to think about for women....

Great opportunity

Let's support local produce and business

Where are my crafters?

Another great weekend event - come out and support local business!!!

Way to go Chef Avril!!!

Might be a great day out!!!

Celebrate! Let's do our part ......

DONNA MESSER VISITATION - FRIDAY APRIL 10 As you may know, Donna Messer, an iconic networker in the Toronto area, passed away on Good Friday. Donna's family inv...ites you to share your memories of their Mom - Donna Messer with them, during a public visitation. Friday, April 10 Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home 64 Lakeshore Road West Oakville, ON L6K 1E1 (foot of Kerr Street) 2 pm - 4 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm You can share comments on her Facebook page, as well: https://www.facebook.com/donna.messer.39?fref=ts A private family service will be held. A public celebration of Donna's life will be held in the near future.

For those who worked with the YWCA Hamilton or the BizSmartz program a sad piece of news

June's Feature Artist of the Month is Carlisle Canoe Co., which goes great with the Father's Day Farmin' 'n' Fishin' Display. Soap and Candles are in, and Nata...lie Dufort Sheldon's REMEMBRANCES pottery is on a whole new display as well. There is a smaller father's day display behind the front counter and a pink floral display on the front of it. See more

Does anyone have a background in fashion, or know anyone interested in fashion? I have some great volunteer opportunities for September that I recently announce...d. Go to www.supercrawl.ca/volunteers Sign in and go to the Sign in tab at the top, all jobs are posted in that section. We also have quite a few positions this year, but they are filling up fast so sign up soon! Penny

Cupcake eating contest Looking for a few contestants for our 2nd annual Blues And Roots Cupcake eating contest, please reply if you are interested

Thinking of planning a 2015 MBH Workshop ... what topics would you be interested in learning?

On June 11th, join Saul Colt, global leader and an expert at word of mouth marketing, in a Embers first AMA (Ask me anything). Saul has been vital to the launch and growth of global brands such as ZipCar and FreshBooks and has been a guest lecturer at Stanford University. One of the largest challenges of starting a new business or growing an exciting one is getting new customers. It has always been that the best source of new customers is your existing ones, especially in ...todays socially connected world. Saul Colt will be on Embers Bridge Community on June 11th from 12pm 2pm eastern to answer any questions you have about marketing, word of mouth, what he does to be different and why it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NCir-RGzFU What is Bridge? Bridge is a social platform that allows private groups to ask the questions and get the answers from their online community. How it works? Make sure to register through Eventbrite. Its free. Within 24 hours prior to the event, Bridge representative will send an instructions email to registrants with a direct link (Join Now button) to enter the chat room. The email will also contain the URL as well as the email address, event ID and order number needed to access the event. Learn more and register: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ask-me-anything-tickets-11806534 Thanks, Barbora Dudinska | Communications Coordinator E M B E R | Toronto Business Development Centre 1 Yonge Str., Suite 900 Toronto, ON M5E 1E5 P:416.345.9437 | F: 416.345.9088 www.emberbx.com | www.tbdc.com

Our snazzy bus posters are being installed over the weekend! Check them out starting next week!

We are soooo excited that The Monarch Tea Co. will be joining our lineup of organic, wildcrafted & pesticide-free teas in store! And even more excited because ...The Monarch Tea Company is a local Company and Katie, the owner is a tea sommelier. . . .and that means not only amazing tea but also more fun events!!! See more

When you focus on your problems, you will have more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you will have more opportunities.

We have an opening for an experienced baker to join the Mulberry fam. E-mail resumes to [email protected]

Spring fashion & accessories are here! Fungart offers custom work also. Please call 905-308-8222 for details.

Completed over 25 Father's Day cards, now just have to get them listed on Etsy.