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SUMMARY:World Skills Employer Appreciation & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:An employer-only appreciation and networking event hosted by World Skills.\n\nConnect with fellow employers\, celebrate partnership\, and explore future workforce collaboration.\n\nOpen to employers only.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/world-skills-employer-appreciation-networking-event/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Yards
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Educational Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Skills Employment Centre":MAILTO:ledianis@ottawa-worldskills.org
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs MeetUp – Summer Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Summer Meetup: Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs\n\nPart of the Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs Meetup Series\, hosted by Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada\n\nJoin us on June 22 for the summer edition of our Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs Meetup — a relaxed\, welcoming evening built for immigrant and newcomer women who are dreaming up a business\, just getting started\, or already running one.\n\nSomething a little different this time\n\nOur meetups usually feature a guest speaker\, but this summer we’re switching it up. We’ve invited The Wholistic Wonder collective to lead us through an hour of breath awareness\, soothing sound\, mindful movement\, and joyful group connection. It’s a chance to step out of the hustle\, recharge\, and actually take care of ourselves — together.\n\nNo experience needed. No floor work. Just show up as you are.\n\nHow the evening flows\n\n🕕 6:00–6:45 PM — Open networking + nibbles Arrive\, grab a bite\, and meet other entrepreneurs in a high-energy\, easy-going setting.\n\n🌿 6:45–7:45 PM — Wholistic Wonder session An interactive group experience to unwind\, reset\, and reconnect — with ourselves and each other.\n\n🤝 7:45–8:30 PM — More networking\, more nibbles The conversations always pick up after the program. Stay\, chat\, exchange cards\, make a new friend.\n\nWho this is for\n\nImmigrant and newcomer women entrepreneurs at any stage — whether you’re still exploring an idea\, in the early days\, or growing something established. You can come on your own and still feel right at home. That’s the whole point.\n\nWhat you’ll leave with\n\nNew connections. Fresh perspectives. A clearer head. And the kind of encouragement that comes from spending an evening with women who get the journey because they’re on it too.\n\nThe details\n\n📅 Monday\, June 22 · 6:00–8:30 PM 📍 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa 🍽️ Light refreshments included 🎟️ Free — RSVP to confirm your spot\n\nWe can’t wait to welcome you.\n\n— Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrant-women-entrepreneurs-meetup-summer-soiree/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Yards
CATEGORIES:Business Entrepreneurship,Community Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada":MAILTO:karla@immigrantentrepreneurcanada.ca
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Entrepreneurs Mix'N Mingle MeetUp
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the June edition of Immigrant Entrepreneurs Mix’n Mingle—a relaxed\, no-pressure evening designed to bring together immigrant founders\, small business owners\, and aspiring entrepreneurs for connection\, inspiration\, and community.\nAs part of Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW)\, this special event celebrates newcomers and the vibrant contributions they make to our city. Whether you’ve just arrived or have been here for years\, whether you’re exploring a business idea or are already running one—this space is for you.\n✨ What to expect:\n– An inspiring guest speaker sharing their journey from immigrant to entrepreneur\n– Meaningful conversations with fellow immigrant entrepreneurs who share your path\n– A chance to grow your network\, exchange business cards\, and share stories\n– Light refreshments to keep you fueled while you mingle\nWhether you’re just starting out or scaling your venture\, you’ll leave with new connections—and maybe even a fresh perspective.\n(Accessible\, free parking next to the building and close to Bayview Station) \nLanguage: English
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/immigrant-entrepreneurs-mixn-mingle-meetup/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Yards
CATEGORIES:Business Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada":MAILTO:karla@immigrantentrepreneurcanada.ca
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SUMMARY:WOW Breakfast Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) will host an event to kick-start 2024 Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) activities. This invitation-only event is for OLIP partners\, WOW event hosts\, Welcoming Ambassador Award recipients\, civil society leaders\, faith leaders and business and government executives.
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/wow-breakfast-event/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Yards
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Formal Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Local Immigrantion Partnership (OLIP)":MAILTO:nyamulola@olip-plio.ca
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