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Sears used to sell homes in a box
Sex and the Matrix circa 2000
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City of Toronto to host Small Business Forum to support local businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups
Photo by Luis Quintero
The City of Toronto is gearing up to host its Small Business Forum on October 30 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This full-day event, free of charge, is designed to bolster Toronto's small businesses by offering them vital information, networking opportunities, and resources to foster growth. Centered around the theme "Future-Proofing Businesses through Innovation & Sustainability," the forum promises to be a hub of knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
Key Takeaways
The event will feature prominent entrepreneurs as keynote speakers, including Eva Lau, Managing Director and co-founder of Two Small Fish Ventures, and guest speaker Sarah Wilcox, Founder of Genuine Tea.
Panel discussions will cover topics like building innovative and sustainable businesses, the importance of partnerships, and the challenges and opportunities of digital disruption.
The Nobellum Innovathon Pitch, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, aims to launch 100 Black-owned start-ups by 2025. Six finalists will present their start-ups at the forum, with prizes totalling $10,000 for the top four, including an audience-chosen winner.
The event will offer speed mentoring sessions, allowing small business participants to engage with industry experts and entrepreneurs.
An Indigenous Market will showcase products from Indigenous artisans and business owners.
A trade show area will facilitate networking and discussions between attendees and representatives from various small business service providers.
The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade supports the forum, with Desjardins Business as the official finance industry sponsor.
Registration for the event is available on the Eventbrite (few tickets left!) website, with more details on the City's website.
The City of Toronto and its partners provide free learning opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business operators throughout the year.
Video Shows Hundreds Lining Up For Retail Jobs At Toronto Job Fair
In Toronto, a recent job fair saw a massive turnout, with hundreds of hopefuls lining up for hours to apply for retail positions at the clothing store chain Garage. The event at the Toronto Eaton Centre is part of a growing trend of congested hiring events, reflecting the city's competitive job market and the broader challenges of Canada's unemployment landscape. Such extensive lines, reminiscent of previous job fairs for brands like McDonald's and Bath & Body Works, underscore the pressing need for employment opportunities and the lengths individuals are willing to go to secure a position.
Key Takeaways
A three-hour lineup formed for a job fair at the Toronto Eaton Centre, where Garage, a clothing store chain, hosted its national hiring event.
Some job seekers arrived as early as 6 a.m. to secure a spot in line.
The unemployment rate in Toronto was 6.5% as of September 2023, a decrease from 8.6% in July 2020.
A 2023 report from Statistics Canada indicated no labour shortages for jobs requiring high education levels. Still, it noted a lack of positions requiring only a high school diploma or less, starting in the third quarter of 2021.
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Did you know that Sears used to sell homes? Like actual homes in a box with all the parts and instructions, down to the hardware. Some of the homes built using the ‘kit’ are still standing today.
@heckinsick I want to build a sears kit home, and I want @artlist.io to pay for it #artlist100kfund
Remembering a simpler time before they lost Samantha - ‘Sex and the Matrix’ was a skit that aired at the 2000 MTV Movie awards, and it’s hilarious.
@didyoucatchthis "Sex And The Matrix" From The 2000 MTV Movie Awards. #movie #matrix #satc #foryou
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