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October 2018
Newcomer Volunteer Fair
1COMMUNITY1 supported the Newcomer Volunteer Fair with video, photography and interactions with organizations and citizens. The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre hosted the Volunteer Fair for newcomers to Canada. Local community organizations and a panel discussion provided insights into Canadian workplace culture, the benefits of volunteering when job searching. Organizations City of Oshawa - Recreation and Culture CE-LHIN, Self Management Program Lakeridge Health Boys and Girls Club We Grow Food Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres The LivingRoom Community Art Studio Rose…
Find out more »November 2018
Ajax BizFest
Ajax BizFest is a trade show style event that connects entrepreneurs to over 20 Durham Region business support agencies. The event is part of the week-long celebrations for the fifth annual “Do it in Durham” Global Entrepreneurship Week that showcase entrepreneurship in Durham. QUOTE “Ajax BizFest is a convenient one-day, one-location event that provides entrepreneurs from all sectors the opportunity to engage with agencies at all levels of government that can best support their business needs.” - Lisa Hausz, Manager…
Find out more »Women on the Move with The Honourable Minister Ng – Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion
An open table discussion with Honourable Mary Ng 1COMMUNITY1 attended the event to video, photograph and interact with Women Entrepreneurs, Arif Virani (Member of Parliament for Parkdale—High Park) and Minister Mary Ng (Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion). A big thank you to all who attended the special event at Women on the Move - Empowering women to fully participate in the economy, across all sectors. Mary Ng, the Canadian minister of small business and export promotion, announced another new initiative,…
Find out more »Youth Newcomer Volunteer Fair
On Friday, November 16, Settlement Workers in the Schools (SWIS), DRUHC and the Durham Welcome Centres offered their first Volunteer Fair for Newcomer Youth in the Durham Region thanks to funding from the Ontario government. 1COMMUNITY1 was there to document the event and interact with youth in the community. Despite a heavy snowfall, approximately 165 students from 23 schools across the Durham Region attended the Youth Newcomer Volunteer Fair at Donald A. Wilson Secondary School in Whitby. Guest Speaker Michele…
Find out more »Business & Professional Women of Durham
Creating Connections Between People, Government and Business Guest Speaker is Elsii Faria, Co-Founder/Director, Communications, Community & Culture of 1COMMUNITY1 (1C1). Join us this month as we discuss how to develop community. Creating a network that engages people to government in meaningful ways builds community. Creating a network that people to business supports local business and builds our local economy. Our Guest Speaker is Elsii Faria, Co-Founder/Director, Communications, Community & Culture of 1COMMUNITY1 (1C1). Elsii is an award-winning artist with a…
Find out more »January 2019
BDC We Talk Business Boot Camp
Speaker: Elsii Faria, 1COMMUNITY1 WE Talk Business Boot Camps. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to grow your business. ... During each WE Talk Business Boot Camp, women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses will get practical advice on leadership, growth strategy, financial literacy, sales and marketing, and human resources. Vaughan, ON January 22, 2019This WE Talk Business Boot Camp will be held on January 22, 2019 at Universal by Peter and Paul. Learn more
Find out more »Next 25 Boot Camp – Business Coaching
The Refinery Boot Camp: This ain't "business as usual" Take a deep dive into your business and make an action plan that accelerates your growth! Coach: Elsii Faria, 1COMMUNITY1 Are you ready for boot camp? The Refinery is an accelerator for women-led ventures and the boot camp is a three-day hands-on experience designed for women entrepreneurs who want to grow their business. The 2018 sessions were fully booked. The Refinery only holds two boot camps per year. Register now for an experience…
Find out more »February 2019
Synchronicity Durham
Elsii Faria from 1COMMUNITY1 will present, "The Power of Connecting Communities: Citizen, Business & Government." The audience will have a chance to share their voice on the most important issues in the local community as well as the direction for future projects in Durham Region. Synchronicity Durham is all about being at the right place, at the right time, with the right people! We provide a forum for members of our local community to connect with each other, create…
Find out more »June 2019
Durham College AI Hub – Enable AI Summit
empowering businesses through applied research and AI
Find out more »The Hive – Summer Celebration – Community Night
1COMMUNITY1 Sponsored Event The Hive– Summer Celebration – Community Night Friday, June 21 from 6-10pm Potluck Dinner Register On-line: http://www.thehivecentre.ca/summer-celebration-community-night/ Come out and celebrate summer at The Hive’s Community night on Friday, June 21st from 6-10pm. The Hive’s Community Nights are family-friendly events in a sharing, supportive and inclusive environment. Join us for conversation and a potluck dinner. Everyone is invited to bring a favourite dish to share. Nutritious meals, items and snacks are encouraged. After the potluck dinner, you…
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