News and Announcements
It’s always great to catch up with George Brown College alumni and welcome them back into our ongoing programming. Alumni really do encapsulate the meaning of lifelong learners. During the startGBC winter semester, Bootcamp cohort participant Joëlle Jacqueline attended every session, provided...
The startGBC Entrepreneur Summer Camp will be returning from August 21 - 26, 2023. A week-long intensive program delivered by our volunteer mentor advisors is a must for budding entrepreneurs! This program is offered free of charge in person to any George Brown College student, alumni or GTA...
#WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lights, camera, hair, makeup! As we burst into June and summer sunshine, startGBC has pride in celebrating this month’s George Brown College entrepreneur, Kim Bean, a talented and accomplished hair, and makeup artist. Like so many of our amazing entrepreneurs...
Are you a current George Brown College student looking to develop a social innovation organization? Are you trying to test or validate the need for your idea by hosting an event or activity? Whether you are working alone, as a team or as a group then you might be eligible to get a grant from the...
Are you a George Brown College student and a budding entrepreneur? Did you know that George Brown College Library Learning Commons has a dedicated librarian available to support you as you validate your business idea through research? Meet Christa Lochead who is available to assist you in learning...
#WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: As we enter May and the beginning of warmer weather, why not celebrate ‘La Dolce Vita’ and so we caught up with Dario Dibennardo, founder of D&O Sapore d’Italia, an importer of fine Italian artisanal food and housewares from his native Italy. About Dario...
startGBC is pleased to announce the return of its in-person entrepreneur networking event and will host a Mocktail Social on Thursday, April 20, 2023, for students, alumni and mentors. Tickets are limited & registration is required. Grab some one-on-one time with mentors/advisors, chat and learn...
#WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: Santiago Alvarez, CEO, NUD Paramedical Tattoo As we hop into April and the signs of plant life begin to push through the soil, what better way to celebrate that than to highlight another exciting company launch this month by a current George Brown College...
Calling all international students Are you interested in entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? Or are you a founder hoping to grow your organization? Or are you a student currently looking for work opportunities or hoping to transition careers and try different roles? Either way, this...
Dream the Impossible - Shaping the ideas that will change the world of tomorrow. Dream the Impossible is an opportunity to build a better future by rallying together around current challenges and making our voices heard. It’s an occasion to express and magnify ideas because our actions today will...
