Events
Bridges to Better Business
Bridges to Better Business is an annual pitch competition event that targets the small business community in Sault Ste. Marie. This event is hosted by the Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship, where there are learning and networking opportunities for participants. The Bridge to Better Business event is a spectacular opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with business leaders and gain first-hand knowledge from renowned experts. Each year during Small Business Week, this event brings together hundreds of businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice and feedback lead by dynamic speakers and mentors.
Details on the 2024 event can be found on our Bridges to Better Business webpage.
Millworks Education Series
This series features talented guest speakers with professional backgrounds in small business support, economic development, and other specialized fields. Whether you are in business, interested in starting a business or just want to gain more insight into the entrepreneurial world, these workshops are beneficial in helping you adapt to today’s economy.
Our calendar is always up-to-date with upcoming events!
Some examples of workshops hosted as a part of the education series are:
Generational Learning
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mary Donahue, TEDx Speaker
Public Image Can Drive Sales
Guest Speaker: Jim Cronin, PR & Communications Expert
Financial Planning for Business Owners
Hosted by Mark Donnelly and Keith Donnelly of Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
Lead Your Business Forward
Guest Speaker: Liza Provenzano, founder, and CEO of Spark HR
Cannabis & the Workplace
Guest Speaker: Louise Caicco-Tett MPH, CRSP, RN, President of Health & Safety Professionals Inc.
Google Bulletin App Launch
Guest Speaker: Eric Barbera & Corrie Davidson, Strategic Partnership Manager & Program Manager at Google