Vaughan hosts another successful Business-to-Business Expo
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Small businesses had opportunity to learn from industry experts
Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy. In recognition of this, the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC), in partnership with the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), hosted its 14th annual Vaughan Business Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Terrace Banquet Centre.
“At the heart of Vaughan’s success is our small-business community. We value and appreciate the leaders who take risks, make investments, create jobs and generate opportunities. The City of Vaughan takes pride in knowing that these ventures have been built by people who started with an idea and worked hard to make it grow. From youth entrepreneurs to creative industries, our business community is diverse and dynamic, helps drive the local economy and contributes to the success and prosperity of our city. For almost 15 years, the dedicated team at the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre has been working to help local small-business owners reach their goals. Vaughan is the place to be for business growth, innovation and prosperity, and the best is yet to come.”
Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy. In recognition of this, the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC), in partnership with the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), hosted its 14th annual Vaughan Business Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Terrace Banquet Centre.
Local entrepreneurs heard from keynote speaker Blaise MacNeil, vice-president of Business Integration for RBC's Business Financial Services, who presented on the future of mobile technologies for payment processing and business finance management. Attendees were also able to participate in the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) pitch session, delivered by a diverse group of innovators and visionary organizations.
The event included trade booths and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, local business owners, community leaders and organizations that can help businesses grow.
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“At the heart of Vaughan’s success is our small-business community. We value and appreciate the leaders who take risks, make investments, create jobs and generate opportunities. The City of Vaughan takes pride in knowing that these ventures have been built by people who started with an idea and worked hard to make it grow. From youth entrepreneurs to creative industries, our business community is diverse and dynamic, helps drive the local economy and contributes to the success and prosperity of our city. For almost 15 years, the dedicated team at the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre has been working to help local small-business owners reach their goals. Vaughan is the place to be for business growth, innovation and prosperity, and the best is yet to come.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- VBEC is located at Vaughan City Hall in the Economic Development and Culture Services department. This location provides one-stop services for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing Vaughan business owners. Clients have access to a full range of VBEC services as well as to other departments at City Hall.
- VBEC offers information, resources, training and hands-on assistance. Entrepreneurs can access VBEC services by booking one-on-one or group consultations, by phone or email, or attending VBEC business seminars and events.
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