LinkedIn For Entrepreneurs

A 60 min session on how to create and use LinkedIn to boost your business

From entrepreneurs to marketers, right from day one, LinkedIn always has been the go-to source for building a professional network online. Through the platform, you can also ask your connections to write a recommendation of your work that you can display on your profile. And, if you are looking for funding then voila, it will boost your chances of getting your business noticed by an investor.

To register:

https://ingenuty-linkedinforentrepreneurs.eventbrite.ca

Facilitator info:

Jana Petrone is the co-founder of DICE Consulting.  DICE Consulting supports businesses and professionals with their human resources needs.  From HR strategy to team building and development and everything in between.  

The Truth About Launching: 

Launching your work out in the world can be an overwhelming process! But once you simplify the process and break it down into a step by step plan, you can move from overwhelm to excitement and learn to love launching. In this masterclass, we will reveal the truth about launching, the runway you need to launch and what you need to launch online successfully, so when you do launch, you can launch with impact! 

 Speaker Bio: 

Amanda, founder of The Monarch & Co. is passionate about helping heart-centred entrepreneurs and CEO’s organize, simplify, focus, so they can build, grow and launch their dream business and life. As a cancer survivor and mama of three, she understands the value of time. As a business owner, your most scarce resource is focus and when you work with Amanda she gives you the success tools, experience, and strategies to transform your business and get you from feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, frustrated and lost - to feeling organized, focused, clear and confident. There are massive benefits from having organized systems, a great launch strategy and the right mindset so you can live in possibility and get the work you are meant to get out in this world. If you're looking to take your vision to the next level, Amanda knows how to get you there! 

Zoom Link:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/7082475285

Meeting ID: 708 247 5285
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Lakehead University Ingenuity Award

 Awards will be announced during Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week

Virtual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 10, 2022

 Award Applications due by:  November 21, 2021

This newly created award is proudly sponsored by:

 We strongly encourage all faculties and departments to apply for this award!

 Lakehead University Ingenuity Award

Description:  The Lakehead University Ingenuity Award honours one faculty member and one student of Lakehead University’s Community who has exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit by identifying ways in which their ideas can be developed into problem solving solutions. The award is expected to showcase creative thought and contribute to Ingenuity’s vision of fostering an entrepreneurial culture on campus. This award carries a cash value

Do you think you champion entrepreneurship on campus? If the answer is yes, apply now and tell us your story.

Eligibility:  Eligible recipients are individuals who are part of the Lakehead University Community and can clearly showcase their efforts in entrepreneurial thinking and supporting Ingenuity’s vision.

The Application and Judging Process

 Any member of the University community (including faculty, staff, students, and research assistants,) may apply for the award. 

Applications will be judged on specific Evaluation Criteria evaluated by members of the Innovation, Partnerships and Economic Development Office.

 Please call or email Alyson MacKay at 343-8010 ext 8324 or amackay@lakeheadu.ca if you have any questions

Applications can be found here

Applications MUST be received by November 21 for consideration of the

2022 R&I Week Awards.  Awards will not necessarily be given each year.

Ingenuity Indigenous Start Up Fund

Ingenuity's Indigenous Start Up Fund is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial minded Indigenous Lakehead University student looking to transition an idea into a business opportunity or accelerate the growth and development of their early stage start-up. The Ingenuity Indigenous Start Up Fund will deliver $5000 to one business idea for costs associated with business development. Along with the funding Ingenuity will provide mentorship and support to help move your business idea to the next stage.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a current student enrolled at Lakehead University 
• Must identify as Indigenous
• Willing to commit to mentorship, coaching and knowledge based learning from Ingenuity in order to develop business 

• Must be eligible and meet the requirements of starting and running a business in Canada 

Application deadline:

November 26, 2021

Interviews to take place December 2021 with winner announced the week of December 20^th, 2021

To Apply

https://forms.gle/YCnNWUZSbW37E9hn7 or visit the events page of ingenuity.lakeheadu.ca

Any questions please reach out to Alyson MacKay, Manager, Ingenuity, amackay@lakeheadu.ca

Calling all students and recent grads (up to 3 years)!

• Have an idea for a business or are you already working on a business?

• Are you a student or a recent graduate?

• Want to make your idea a reality or grow your business?

• Need money to get started and/or grow?

Then why not PITCH IT and you could win CASH to help develop your idea, receive business support, get exposure to potential investors, and opportunities for even more funding

 How it works: 

Apply by October 29th (see application link below)

• Attend a mandatory Pitch Workshop - November 2nd 11:30 am - 1 pm
• Present your pitch on November 10th from 5 - 7pm (Virtual or in-person TBD)

Participants will be judged on the following criteria: 

• The business opportunity and the impact of the business

• Team, objectives, and outcomes

• The ability to meet goals

• The overall business idea

• Full judging criteria will be given in the pitch workshop 

 Prizes: 

• $1000 Grand Prize
• $500 People's Choice

 Applications are due Friday, October 29th, 2020 at midnight:

Join us to hear from two professionals and one entrepreneur who has gone through the patent process. 

Learn about everything intellectual property including copyrights, patents and trademarks.

After the speakers there will be time left for a question and answer period 

To register visit: nwoinnovation.ca

Zoom link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/7082475285

Meeting ID: 708 247 5285

Join us for a 60 min virtual experience that walks an entrepreneur through the steps of designing and building out a human resources plan with an inclusive lens.

Depending on your type of business, the demands of your market, and your skill set, you might find that you simply cannot do everything on your own. It is time to consider your first employee

Join us to learn the steps of designing and building an inclusive human resources plan for any business.  

 Facilitator info: Jana Petrone is the co-founder of DICE Consulting.  DICE Consulting supports businesses and professionals with their human resources needs.  From HR strategy to team building and development and everything in between.  

 To Register:

https://building-teams-ingenuity.eventbrite.ca

Zoom link:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/7082475285

Meeting ID: 708 247 5285

Ingenuity and PARO Women’s Enterprise present a 4 part series to help get your business idea out of your head and ready to launch. The final part in the series will include a business pitch competition for a chance to win $750 in cash prize to use towards your business. Attendance is required in all session prior to participating in the pitch. All sessions will be presented virtually

Session #1-Business Model Canvas, October 6, 12:15-1:15pm

In this session we will take you through the steps to build your business model canvas and help prepare you for your business planning.

Session #2-Marketing Your Business, October 20, 11am-12pm

Kassandra Arsenault, owner of Konnect; a Social Media Management Company will present a session a session on social media marketing and why it is so important to incorporate within your business.

Session #3-Finance for your business, November 3, 12:15-1:15pm

Joanne Delarosbil, owner of Numbers will discuss what you need to know and where to start on general bookkeeping information along with some tax information and tips

Session #4-The Pitch competition, November 17, 4-6pm

Complete a 3 min elevator pitch of your business to judges for a chance to win. $500 will be given for first place and $250 to second place. More information will be provided in the previous sessions to prepare you to pitch.  

To register:

Email amackay@lakeheadu.ca or trainer@paro.ca

*Attendance is required in all session to be eligible to pitch, pitch participant must identify as a female and the business be in Northern Ontario. 

Business Model Canvas

Have a business idea in your head that you want to get on paper? The Business Model Canvas can help you do that. The Business Model Canvas was designed as part of the lean startup method to simply the large business plan. In this session we will breakdown the sections and discuss what is needed to help develop your idea to an actual launched business.

October 1, 1:15-2:25pm

A copy of the business model canvas will be provided before the session

To Register: https://ingenuity-bmc.eventbrite.ca

Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/7082475285

Meeting ID: 708 247 5285