Missed getting tickets to our Advanced AI Workshop on June 27?

Join us after the workshop for a networking BBQ! This will be an opportunity to connect with other local entrepreneurs with the same dedication to innovating in their business.

Why Attend?

1. Enjoy a delicious BBQ meal provided by Living Water Resort (gluten free and veggie options available)

2. Connect with the GB Accelerator team to learn more about our programs

3. Ask workshop participants what they learned and connect with our AI Mentors.

📅 Thursday, June 27

🕛 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

📍 Atoka House, Collingwood ON

On May 30th, we’re hosting the first GB Accelerator Community Meetup.

This event will bring together our community of mentors, alumni, current companies and startup ecosystem players to connect and spark magic.

This meetup will be a casual way for you to connect with high-growth South Georgian Bay companies, meet our pool of incredible mentors, and ultimately, nurture collaboration in our local entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Hosted in partnership with the Small Business Development Centre and The Collingwood Foundry, this event will be a great mix of networking, fun and mutual support!

The details

• One drink ticket per guest

• Light appetizers will be provided

• Refreshements and food available for purchase

Limited space available so grab your ticket asap

Rising Tides is an opportunity for 4 local entrepreneurs to share what they’ve been working on and ask an audience of community supporters for whatever they need to get their business to the next level! After all, a rising tide lifts all boats.

You Should Attend If You Are:

• an entrepreneur with experience to share

• a lover of the South Georgian Bay and your fellow SGBers

• an investor looking for unique opportunities

• a consumer of local goods and services

Get you tickets starting April 23rd

It is time to make a BIG step for your business growth. Whether you have an established business with big plans to grow or you have been working to launch a new business, we want to give you the spotlight.


That is why the Collingwood Foundry is hosting the Rising Tides Pitch Night. This event will be a chance for 4 local entrepreneurs to share what they’ve been working on and ask an audience of community supporters for whatever they need to get their business to the next level!


This event will provide a comfortable space for you to gain practical experience and valuable feedback on your 5-minute pitch and presentation, and tangible solutions to barriers you are currently facing.

Eligible entrepreneurs have:
- Been working on their business for at least one year (starting from when you had the idea)
- Have growth goals for the business
- Are looking for support and new perspective to reach those goals

Selected pitchers will have 5 minutes to pitch and up to 15 minutes for feedback, questions, and gives from the audience.

The pitches will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00pm

If you attened this event in February, this will be an exact repeat for those who were on the waitlist. Tickets will open to the waitlist first, and then to the public on March 18th.

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Join us for a morning of inspiration and networking at the "Entrepreneur Breakfast Meet-up", hosted by Georgian Bay Accelerator and the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Center!

Whether you've never used AI or have been exploring it since it exploded into the business world last year - this event will be an opportunity to learn how to leverage AI as a growth tool for your business.

Our speaker, Jon Gillham from Collingwood-based Originality.AI will answer questions like:

• Which AI tools should you be exploring?

• What should you use AI for? What shouldn't you?

• Where is the best place to start?

Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit with coffee and pastries while mingling with like-minded individuals.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 18th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the Collingwood Library (room TBA). Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and take your business to the next level!

Admission to this event is $10 and includes coffee and pastries.

Please note: This event is currently sold out. You can join the waitlist.

Learn how to elevate your use of AI in your business at our in-person breakfast meetup on Feb 21 @ 10AM. Enjoy fresh coffee and pastries.

Join us for a morning of inspiration and networking at the "Entrepreneur Breakfast Meet-up", hosted by Georgian Bay Accelerator and the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Center!

Whether you've never used AI or have been exploring it since it exploded into the business world last year - this event will be an opportunity to learn to leverage AI as a growth tool for your business.

Our speaker, Jon Gillham from Originality.AI will answer questions like:

• Which AI models should you be exploring?

• What should you use AI for? What shouldn't you?

• Where is the best place to start?

Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit with coffee and pastries while mingling with like-minded individuals.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 21st, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the newly opened Dorchester Hotel in their Dominion Room. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and take your business to the next level!

Admission to this event is $10 and includes coffee and pastries.

Join us for a morning of inspiration and networking at Georgian Bay Accelerator’s "Entrepreneur Breakfast Meet-up"!

Learn how to boost your ROI from your digital advertising spend with our Keynote speaker, Kristina Smith, Marketing Director at Springfed Creative and Mentor at Georgian Bay Accelerator. Whether you're growing an existing business or preparing for a holiday campaign, you will walk away from this event with actionable strategies to make your ad dollars work harder.

Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit with coffee and pastries while mingling with like-minded individuals.

Mark your calendar for October 18th, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the newly opened Nottawa General Store. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and take your business to the next level! Admission to this event is $5 and includes coffee and pastries.

The event has sold out! We are looking forward to meet all registered attendees at the event.