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SUMMARY:Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:  \nJump Start Your Art: Begin Your Journey to a Profitable Artistic Career\n  \nAre you ready to take your artistic passion to the next level and make a sustainable living from your creativity? Jump Start Your Art is the perfect workshop for artists who want to build a business or career around their talent but need guidance on how to get started. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn at Jump Start Your Art\nIn this free workshop\, we’ll introduce you to the essential tools\, resources\, and strategies for launching your artistic career. You’ll discover key services offered by YES and other arts organizations in the community\, as well as gain valuable insights into the arts industry. We’ll touch upon vital topics such as: \n\nIndustry Overview\nLearn about the arts industry landscape\, its challenges\, and opportunities for growth. \nMarketing and Promotion Tips\nUnderstand how to market your art effectively and reach a wider audience. \nBuilding Stakeholder Relationships\nDiscover the importance of cultivating relationships with galleries\, clients\, and collaborators. \nNavigating Funding and Grants\nGet essential tips on how to understand the funding landscape and write compelling grant proposals. \n\nPersonal Consultation for Artistic Growth\nAfter the workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced artist coach who will help identify which services best suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a new artist or looking to grow your existing practice\, our artist coaching is designed to provide personalized guidance and actionable next steps. \nOne-on-One Artist Coaching\nA free 15-minute session with a YES Artist Coach is available for new clients to explore the services that can support your journey. Existing clients can use this time to address any small issues in their creative practice or business. \nPre-registration is required. Available as an online\, live-streaming webinar as well as in person. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \nIf you registered for the in-person workshop\, please arrive at the YES office\, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor\, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nFor online participants\, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/jump-start-your-art-3/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Networking
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SUMMARY:NEW!  Intentional Connections—From Online Presence to Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Networking Skills and Build Genuine Professional Connections\nIf you’re ready to strengthen your outreach and elevate your career\, now is the time to boost your networking skills and build genuine professional connections. Beyond the Job Hunt: Building Networks that Work\, a two-part workshop series\, goes beyond traditional job searching. It’s designed to help you step into the New Year with confidence\, intention\, and a more authentic approach to professional relationship-building. \nShift from Job Hunting to Meaningful Relationship Building\nToo often\, networking becomes synonymous with hunting for a job — but that mindset can limit your growth. This workshop series reframes networking as a long-term investment in human connections rather than a transactional exchange. Whether you’re an introvert who prefers one-on-one conversations or someone who enjoys connecting easily\, you’ll learn how to nurture relationships that create opportunities over time. \nAcross both sessions\, you’ll explore strategies to refine your online presence\, initiate purposeful conversations\, and follow up in ways that feel natural and genuine. You’ll also learn how to track your progress intentionally while developing habits that sustain momentum in your professional relationships. By harnessing these tools\, you’ll be better equipped to boost your networking skills and build genuine professional connections that truly support your career goals. \nWorkshop 1: Intentional Connections — From Online Presence to Outreach\nMonday\, February 9\, 12:00pm–1:30pm\nThe first workshop focuses on developing a clear\, professional online presence that reflects who you are and what you stand for. You’ll learn practical techniques for researching companies\, identifying the right people to reach out to\, and approaching your outreach with clarity and purpose. \nIf large networking events feel overwhelming\, this session is designed with you in mind. You’ll leave with actionable steps to approach smaller\, meaningful interactions that align with your comfort level. Through guided examples and real-world techniques\, you’ll gain the confidence needed to build relationships that go beyond a single job search. \nSpeaker: Ellen Englert\, Employment Counsellor\, YES  \nPre-registration is required. \nSign Up Here\nThis workshop is available as an online\, live-streaming webinar. This workshop is available in English. \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \nFind out more about our services for job seekers here. \nThis workshop is supported in part by the Community Empowerment Literacy Initiative (CELI). CELI is sponsored by TALQ in collaboration with Literacy Quebec and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/boost-your-networking-skills/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Employment,Networking,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Scale Smarter: Using Data & KPI's To Drive Growth & Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Business Growth with Data & KPIs\nMany entrepreneurs face a common challenge: a lack of structured\, data-informed methods to track progress\, identify key growth drivers\, and make smart strategic decisions. Boost Your Business Growth with Data & KPIs is a hands-on workshop designed to give you the practical know-how to apply KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) to grow your business effectively. \nWhy Data-Driven Decision Making Matters\nWhile operational guidance is often available\, applying frameworks like KPIs and OKRs requires practical experience. Without a solid foundation in data analytics\, it’s easy for entrepreneurs to lose sight of what’s working and what’s not. This workshop addresses that gap\, helping participants make informed decisions and measure progress in real time. \nWhat You Will Learn\nIdentify & Track Key Business Metrics\nParticipants will explore how to determine the right KPIs for their business\, track performance consistently\, and analyze trends to inform strategic choices. This ensures you focus on the metrics that truly drive growth. \nImplement OKRs to Drive Strategic Growth\nThe workshop also dives into how to implement OKRs to set clear objectives and measurable outcomes. By linking goals to KPIs\, entrepreneurs can align their team\, focus on priority initiatives\, and accelerate results. \nMonitor Progress with Performance Dashboards\nLearn to use dashboards to monitor KPIs and OKRs in real time\, allowing you to quickly identify successes and areas needing improvement. This hands-on approach ensures actionable insights are always at your fingertips. \nInteractive Q&A & Personalized Action Plan\nThe session concludes with a Q&A and guidance to create a personalized action plan. Attendees will leave ready to apply data-driven decision-making strategies immediately\, ensuring their business scales smarter and more efficiently. \nEvent Details\nSpeaker: Mario Ramadan\, Innovation & Differentiation Expert \nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 24\, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nFormat: Online. This workshop is presented in English. \nCost: $20.00* \nSign Up Here\n  \nAbout the speaker: \nMario Ramadan founded Trailblazed Ventures Inc. and is a seasoned expert in innovation\, differentiation\, and design thinking. With over a decade of leading innovative projects\, he has a proven track record in managing emerging technologies\, developing user experience strategies\, and executing large-scale projects\, including AlUla’s Private Jet Hangar\, Al Manara Observatory UX plans\, and the first UNESCO World Heritage site in the metaverse.  \nMario assists entrepreneurs and organizations in scaling to become global innovators. His earlier achievements include guiding startup cohorts to win $330\,000 in competitions\, delivering market-ready products\, tripling donor funding for innovation initiatives\, and raising $30 million for various businesses. Mario created and launched “The Nucleus\,” a business accelerator ranked as the #1 in emerging markets in 2017 by Seedstars\, and has two national publications on entrepreneurship and innovation\, as featured in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.  \nOne registered\, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/boost-your-business-growth-with-data-kpis/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking
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SUMMARY:Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit
DESCRIPTION:Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit\nReal Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Connections.\nMission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit is a Business Real Talk event designed for entrepreneurs and founders who want to scale purpose-driven businesses while staying profitable. \nIn today’s landscape\, sustainability in business isn’t a trend — it’s a business advantage that customers\, retailers\, and investors increasingly expect. \nBut how do you build a purpose-driven company that actually scales and stays profitable? \nJoin us for our next Business Real Talk event focused on one big question: How do you turn purpose into real business growth? \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT\nThis panel brings together entrepreneurs and experts who’ve built\, scaled\, and learned the hard way — turning ethical innovation into revenue-driven businesses across green chemistry\, circular manufacturing\, retail and global strategy. \n🎙️ Moderated by Arron Neal (Strategist\, Writer & Speaker\, Montreal Gazette) \nThe conversation goes beyond inspiration to unpack what actually works: the wins\, the hard lessons\, and the real business impact of being mission-led. \n💡 What You’ll Learn\n\nHow founders turned sustainability into a real competitive edge\nWhat it actually takes to scale a purpose-driven product\nWhere mission helps growth — and where it can slow you down\nHow ethical brands attract customers\, partners\, and investors\n\n🔥 Featured Speakers\nModerator: Arron Neal (Strategist\, Writer & Speaker\, Montreal Gazette) \nPanel: \n\nNivatha Balendra — Founder & CEO\, Dispersa\nNatasha Liberman Santos — Co‑Founder\, Recycla\nChristopher Magnone — Co‑Founder & CEO\, Temple Lifestyle Brands\nMark Cigos — Co‑Founder & VP\, Business Development\, Temple Lifestyle Brands\nLea Hein — Risk Management Consultant & Ripples Montreal Sustainability Lead\, EY; Board Member\, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Canada)\n\nDiscover more about our speakers and panelists here\n🍸 Why Attend?\nThis Business Real Talk event is for entrepreneurs who want to grow a purpose-driven business while staying profitable and creating real impact. \nIf you’re building a values-driven company — and want it to succeed financially too — this is a must-attend conversation. \n📍 Event Details\nDate: Thursday\, February 26\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nLocation: MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises | 1200\, Boul. Saint-Laurent\, Montréal (Québec) H2X 2S5 \nPrice: $30  \nEnjoy refreshments provided by Thirsty Buddha Drinks and RISE Kombucha—your ticket also gives you access to delicious hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary beverage. \nGET YOUR TICKET\nPlease note: Presentation will be delivered in English. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. The ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program is made possible thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada and the support of our program partner\, York University.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/turn-purpose-into-profit/
LOCATION:MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises\, 1200\, Boul. Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 2S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking
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