Embarking On Your Entrepreneurial Journey: Essential Steps
Schedule
Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
800 Bay St. | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Ready to turn your business dream into reality? Alterna Savings is hosting a comprehensive two-part workshop designed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs like you.
Session One focuses on building your foundation - you'll complete an interactive Business Model Canvas and master the essentials of business planning and budgeting.
Session Two takes you to the next level with cash flow management, investment readiness, credit fundamentals, and how Alterna can support your entrepreneurial journey.
This program is designed as a complete two-part experience, so plan to attend both sessions to get the full entrepreneurial toolkit and maximize your time investment.
Spaces are limited and registration is first come, first served.
For more information about these sessions, please contact [email protected].
About the Presenter
Jean Barrett
Manager, Community Microfinance Program
Jean Barrett brings over 25+ years of banking experience in the Retail and Commercial sectors. As the Manager of Alterna Savings’ award-winning Community Microfinance Program, she oversees eight community microloan portfolios and manages 250+ small business borrowers in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa Region annually.
Certified in financial literacy, Jean advises individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, and she frequently speaks on business planning, credit, budgeting, and financing. She also supports our Community Loan Fund partnerships.
To schedule a conversation, please visit: https://campaigns.alterna.ca/contact-microfinance-team/
About Alterna Savings
Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited (Alterna) has delivered The Good in Banking® for over 115 years.
As the first full-service, member-owned cooperative financial institution outside Quebec, Alterna Savings shares its expertise with over 206,000 members through a network of 39 branches across Ontario, a Contact Centre, and digital channels. Members and customers also benefit from industry-leading online brokerage and investment management services and have access to over 42,000 surcharge-free ATMs in North America.
Alterna Savings & Credit Union Limited operates as Alterna Savings, a credit union in Ontario. Alterna consists of Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alterna Bank. Follow Alterna on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. For information on deposit insurance, please ask for a brochure at any Alterna branch or visit the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario’s website: www.fsrao.ca.
Where is it happening?
800 Bay St., 800 Bay Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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