S2B - Connecting Local Talent and Business
Join us at the Student-2-Business Networking Conference on January 26th and connect with your peers and hundreds of college and university students as they discover the array of opportunities available in London. S2B is not a job fair, but an opportunity to connect with the best and brightest from our city’s educational institutions in an open forum. Inform students what types of positions exist and what you look for when recruiting. This is a great opportunity for London to come together to make connections for a dynamic future.
Business support is critical to the success of this event and will enhance London’s ability to keep these valuable future workers. It costs $25 to attend which includes parking at the London Convention Centre, coat check, food and refreshments, the keynote address and networking session.
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Venture London: Business Plan Competition
The London Economic Development Corporation, the Small Business Centre, The Stiller Centre and TechAlliance are hosting the 4th annual Venture London Business Competition.
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Designed to foster the thriving entrepreneurial culture in London, Venture London gives entrepreneurs the tools and incentive to put their ideas into action. Over the course of four months, participants have the opportunity to join exclusive, free workshops to help develop their business plans, sign up for entrepreneur-targeted seminars, and enter into the Venture London business plan competition for a chance to win prizes, business acceleration services and more than $50,000 in cash.
The deadline for all business plan submissions is February 9, 2012. Full details, competition info, registration, and submission rules are available at www.venturelondon.ca.
Student Entrepreneur Centre, BizInc., Growing!
BizInc has been successful in their mission to foster youth entrepreneurship within the London community. Since their inception last May, BizInc has advised over 50 student projects and many are operating within the city. The Business Incubator founded at The University of Western Ontario has now partnered with Fanshawe College in an effort to expand their reach and create partnerships between students from the two institutions. BizInc is also in the process of establishing a mentoring program to connect students and community members willing to share their expertise. Click here to learn more about how BizInc. is fostering young entrepreneurs in our city and how you can get involved.
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Labour Market Information Project Taking Shape
Labour market information is of vast importance to the business community. It informs an array of critical decisions, reflects conditions and trends, career employment demand, and influences education and training. The accessibility and accuracy of the information is paramount because it influences decisions having a large impact on the future of the local community. These evidence-based decisions allow the targeting of public monies to the areas of greatest need. Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), the London Economic Development Corporation is coordinating The Local Labour Market Information Project to meet this demand for a system of providing more accurate local labour market information and provide a prototype for other communities in the province.
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For Manufacturers Only (FMO): Save the date
The Annual For Manufacturers Only (FMO) event will take place March 7th, 2012 at The London Convention Centre. This half-day conference connects manufacturers with industry experts and facilitates peer-to-peer learning amongst the sector. The event will feature breakfast and lunch networking, panellist sessions, and a keynote address. FMO is one of the ways the LEDC is fostering growth and prosperity of the region’s manufacturing industry. The event has been organized by the London Regional Manufacturing Council, the Excellence Manufacturing Consortium and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
FMO is free for manufactures in the London region including St. Thomas, Middlesex County, Stratford, St. Mary’s, Strathroy, Woodstock and Ingersoll. Non-manufacturers pay a nominal fee of $50.00. Registration is required for this event.
For more information please contact:
Steve Glickman
Director, Business Growth and Retention
London Economic Development Corporation
519 661 4524
sglickman@ledc.com