Brampton Entrepreneur Centre

The Brampton Ignite - Networking Group is an exclusive networking group led by the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. The session bolsters the City’s commitment to developing our local entrepreneurial community by providing small business owners the opportunity to hear stories of passion, drive, and resilience of local Brampton business owners. The session will also allow the community to come together and build meaningful bonds and relationships amongst other entrepreneurs in the room. Come experience what our networking group is all about and leave with the fire and passion that ignites us all.

Doors Open: 6:30PM – 7PM
Speakers Ignite Session 🔥**:** 7PM – 7:30PM
Group Networking Sessions: 7:30PM – 8:15PM
Wrap up and Closing: 8:15 – 8:45

Chapter 2: A Good Daughter’s Entrepreneurial Journey From Brampton to the World

Speaker: Charlene Nadalin
In an inspiring tale of determination and love, Charlene Nadalin embarked on her entrepreneurial journey not for financial gain, but to create a meaningful solution for her aging mother. Starting her career in the bustling world of advertising sales for a bilingual magazine, Charlene quickly climbed the corporate ladder, eventually becoming Executive VP of Sales & Marketing for a major firm. However, the call to entrepreneurship lingered in her heart, fueled by her upbringing in a family of entrepreneurs. When her mother, widowed and feeling isolated, became the catalyst for change, Charlene seized the moment. In 2013, she founded Amintro, a groundbreaking friendship app designed for adults over 50, launched in 2018. This community, born from personal struggle, blossomed into a supportive network for older adults across North America, addressing the needs of family caregivers and those they care for. Charlene’s journey exemplifies how love can inspire innovation, creating a vibrant space for connection and support, and ensuring families can thrive together, no matter their challenges. Amintro has now expanded into introducing a new innovative approach to peer support & resources for those taking care of and looking out for the elderly. This new service “Amintro Family” aims to create a network of people who can help including those who are in the same or similar situation you are in, fostering a collective and safe environment to anyone who is in need.

The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management tool that lets you visualize and assess your business idea or concept. It’s a one-page document containing nine boxes that represent different fundamental elements of a business.
A business model is simply a plan describing how a business intends to make money. It explains who your customer base is and how you deliver value (product/service) to them and the related details of financing. And the business model canvas lets you define these different components on a single page. It is an effective jumping off point for a complete business plan.

In this workshop you will learn about the canvas and its components and create a first draft of your Value Proposition, a simple statement that summarizes why a customer should choose a product or service. It conveys the unique benefits, features, and value that the product or service provides, differentiating it from competitors.

Join us for an engaging Fire Side Chat featuring a dynamic group of small business entrepreneurs! In this relaxed and intimate setting, our moderator will guide a lively conversation with one another, delving into their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. This is your chance to gain firsthand insights and practical advice from those who have navigated the ups and downs of running a small business. Expect candid discussions, inspiring stories, and actionable tips that can help you on your own entrepreneurial path. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and connect with local entrepreneurs in a warm and interactive environment!