Elevate your business strategy with SBEC’s Value Proposition Workshop! This dynamic session is tailored to help you clearly define and articulate the unique value your product or service brings to the market. Through interactive exercises and expert-led discussions, you'll learn to pinpoint what sets you apart from competitors and how to communicate this effectively to your target audience.

Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library - Learning Lab - 544 River Rd W, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2P1
When: Thursday August 22 - 1pm - 3:30pm
Investment: Free

Unlock your business potential with SBEC’s Customer Discovery Workshop! Designed for forward-thinking entrepreneurs and businesses, this in-person intensive session delves deep into understanding your target market and identifying your key customer needs. Through hands-on activities and expert guidance, you'll gain invaluable insights that drive product market fit. Transform your ideas into actionable strategies and achieve sustained growth.

Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library - Learning Lab
When: Thursday July 25 - 1pm - 3:30pm
Investment: Free

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

Learn how to create a succinct, clear and impactful business plan.

Join us for an interactive in-person event where we will dive into the art of crafting a succinct, clear and impactful business plan. This event is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners and those interested in our Starter Company Plus program.

Location: 105 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, ON, Canada
When: Thursday February 8, 2024 – 9:30am – 12pm
Cost: Free