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SUMMARY:Knowledge\, Process\, Impact (KPI) Program
DESCRIPTION:If you are a young entrepreneur this program is for you. The Knowledge\, Process\, and Impact (KPI) Program is an opportunity for you to learn the ins and outs of how to run a business. It is an 11-week program where you will meet like-minded peers\, industry experts\, and amazing mentors who can provide sound business guidance to help you overcome the challenges you might be facing and grow your business into a sustainable successful venture. \nThe KPI Program has an additional perk! For those who are eligible\, there will be an additional opportunity to apply for a microgrant of up to $5.000\, to help you get the support you need to grow your business. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment\, marketing materials\, licenses and business registration fees\, software\, hardware\, etc. Non-eligible expenses include\, but are not limited to: raw materials\, staffing costs\, taxes\, repayment of other financial instruments\, leasing agreements\, swag etc. \nBuild key connections\nGain insights on Finances\, Marketing\, Branding\, Funding Opportunities\, Legal aspects\, and much more.\nHave a compelling pitch that will build your confidence and allow you to connect with potential customers\, funders\, and partners. Engage in networking activities and get the connections you need to keep your business growing.\nAll candidates for the KPI program and the grant opportunity will be interviewed\, and their acceptance will depend on the information provided during the application process.\nIt is NOT mandatory to be part of the KPI Program for you to apply for the grant. \nStarts on April 16th to June 24th – Every Tuesday from 4 to 6 pm \nELIGIBILITY CRITERIA \n15 – 18 years old \n– Having a business that is currently operating (Please submit your business URL / Facebook page / Instagram and business summary)\n– Have been part of the IDEA Centre or have taken at least one entrepreneurial course (Marks for your courses)\n– Interview \n​19 – 29 years old \n-Having a business that is currently operating (Please submit your business URL / Facebook page / Instagram and business summary)\n– Interview \nRegister for KPI Program now. Spots are limited and will go fast! \nGrant Criteria 15 to 29 years old \n– Business Summary\n– Financials and financial need\n– Business growth plans\n– Interview
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/knowledge-process-impact-kpi-program/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:ConnexionWorks\, 1 Germain St - Suite 300 (ConnexionWorks)\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="ConnexionWorks":MAILTO:info@connexionworks.ca
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SUMMARY:TIFF Film Circuit: TBA May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Film to be announced
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/tiff-film-circuit-tba-may-2024/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T014800
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SUMMARY:DREAM Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you a budding entrepreneur with a big dream and a world-changing idea? Do you want to turn your vision into a thriving business\, but you’re not sure where to start? Look no further – the DREAM Program is here to guide you on your journey to success! \nThe DREAM Program\, short for Discover\, Research\, Explore\, Adapt\, and Manage\, is a 5-week cohort-based intensive IDEA and DISCOVERY program designed to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. We provide a safe and collaborative environment where participants solidify their business vision\, laying the foundation for success. \nLet’s DREAM together! Don’t let your dreams remain dreams! \nJoin the DREAM Program. A FREE and in-person course that will help you take that first crucial step toward building your dream business. Embrace innovation\, seize opportunities\, and make your entrepreneurial aspirations a reality. \nTopics include \n– DISCOVER your business vision\, define problem statements\, and solidify your goals.\n– RESEARCH and gain tools to understand your potential market\, future customers\, and your business industry.\n– EXPLORE solutions and opportunities for your business.\n– ADAPT your initial business idea with everything you’ve gathered and build your roadmap.\n– MANAGE your time\, resources\, and knowledge to build your support network. \nEligibility \n– Entrepreneurial spirit\n– A business idea you’re ready to explore. \nOur next cohort will start in May 1st to May 29th\, 2024.\nEvery Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. \nKeep an eye on our socials to learn more about it and make sure you secure your spot NOW!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/dream-program/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:ConnexionWorks\, 1 Germain St - Suite 300 (ConnexionWorks)\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="ConnexionWorks":MAILTO:info@connexionworks.ca
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SUMMARY:Market\, Value and Pitch (MVP) Program
DESCRIPTION:The Market\, Value and Pitch (MVP) course is a 10-week cohort-based\, practical learning program designed to push motivated\, driven entrepreneurs to fully explore their business and validate their market share\, their customer segment\, their minimum viable product/service\, and their financial sustainability. \nThis program is your first step when going into the VALIDATION stage of the entrepreneurial journey and the goal is to help entrepreneurs create a value proposition that customers will appreciate or pivot their offerings into something sustainable. The MVP will give participants the confidence and knowledge to pitch their business to potential allies\, partners\, customers\, or investors. \nMVP is the best next step for those who have gone through the ideation stage and believe their business ideas are ready to take on a new adventure! \nEntrepreneurial Evolution: The Market\, Value and Pitch (MVP) is an applied learning program\, designed to move entrepreneurs from talking about their business idea to launching their business. \nTopics include: \n– Idea validation\n– Customer development\n– Value proposition\n– Market research\n– Product development\n– Strategic communication\n– Marketing – Branding\n– Business model canvas\n– Finance Modelling\n– Pitch night \nEligibility \n18+ years of age \n– Entrepreneurial spirit\n– A business idea you’re ready to “test” \nOur next cohort will start in April 24\, 2024. \nMake sure you secure your spot NOW!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/market-value-and-pitch-mvp-program/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:ConnexionWorks\, 1 Germain St - Suite 300 (ConnexionWorks)\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="ConnexionWorks":MAILTO:info@connexionworks.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240531T210000
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz - Trinity Galleries
DESCRIPTION:Cozy up on Friday Nights and enjoy the soothing sounds of Jazz all while enjoying the beautiful art gallery ambiance.\nFeaturing different musicians each week. Visit https://www.trinitygalleries.ca/ to see who is playing this Friday.\n$10. Door. Seating is limited. Drop in – although reserving ahead is recommended.\nCall 506-634-1611
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/live-jazz/2024-05-31/
LOCATION:Trinity Galleries\, 128 GERMAIN ST.\, SAINT JOHN\, New Brunswick\, E2L 2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Bad Words for a Good Cause
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Wasted Day Brewing Company for a night of putting the fun in fundraising.\n*** \nNew Brunswick 7 Productions proudly presents the second iteration of the Bad Words for a Good Cause comedy show in support of Bobby’s Hospice.\n*** \nFeaturing headliner Matt Keenan\, an award-winning comedian from Hampton\, N.B.\, who placed 3rd in the CBC Radio HubCap Comedy Competition in 2017\, and 1st place in James Mullinger’s Comedy Boot Camp the same year. He’s performed at bars and clubs all over Canada and the eastern US and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM.\n*** \nOpening for Keenan is a newcomer to the comedy scene\, but already making a name for himself (especially if you can pronounce it properly). Saint Johner Josh Kotsabasakis tells hilarious tales about his kids\, who may even be funnier than him\, if that’s possible.\n*** \nFredericton comic and veteran of the east coast comedy scene Neal Mundle\, past winner of the Hubcap Comedy Fest open mic competition\, is sure to entertain with his hilarious stories. He’s performed throughout eastern Canada at Yuk Yuks and all the better bars and Legions.\n*** \nTime: 7:30 p.m.\n*** \nDate: Friday\, May 31\n*** \nTickets: $20\n*** \nLocation: Wasted Day 37 Water Street\, Saint John\, N.B.\n*** \nThis show is not to be missed!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/bad-words-for-a-good-cause/
LOCATION:Wasted Day Brewing\, 36 Water Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 2A5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Cultural Event,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="new brunswick 7 Productions":MAILTO:civesstandup@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Saint John: Rae Spoon\, Tea 4 Three\, Sade Paige\, and Kasane Baxter🎤🌈
DESCRIPTION:🎤Happening this Saturday\, June 1st at the Saint John City Market ✨ \n🌈Come out on Saturday afternoon\, rain or shine\, for a fun afternoon of poetry and music with Rae Spoon\, in collaboration with Femmes Against Empire and a lineup of local queer artists! \nThis event takes place in Mi’kma’ki\, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Peskotomuhkati\, Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq People. \n🚪Doors: 2 PM\, 🎤Show: 2:30 PM sharp!\nCover $10 to 20 sliding scale. No one turned away for lack of funds.\nNo advance tickets. Cash and square payments at the door. \n🎤Lineup:\n2:30 PM: Kasane Baxter (@tide_washed_beloved on Instagram)\, local poet.\n3 PM: Tea 4 Three\, songwriters of many genres.\n4 PM: Sade Paige\, local indie\, folk pop artist.\n4:45 PM: Rae Spoon: folk\, pop\, country singer/songwriter and author. \nAccessibility notes:\nPlease don’t wear strong scents.\nThe washrooms at the market are accessible and the closest accessible washroom will be a single stall in Uncorked’s space.\nThe event is outdoors on even paved ground with no steps. \n☔If it rains we’ll move into the atrium with the following COVID harm reduction measures:\nMasking required (respirator masks recommended).\nNegative COVID self-test encouraged before event.\nWe will have a HEPA filter on stage (5000 sq ft strength)\nCO2 metre readings monitored and available. \n📧Contact raespoon@gmail.com with any access questions or concerns. \nRae Spoon will donate 5% of the proceeds after costs from all events on their maritime tour to Crips for eSims for Gaza.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-rae-spoon-tea-4-three-sade-paige-and-kasane-baxter%f0%9f%8e%a4%f0%9f%8c%88/
LOCATION:Saint John  City Market\, 49 Charlotte Street (North Market Street side)\, Saint John\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Chroma NB":MAILTO:query@chroma.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240601T160000
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SUMMARY:The Nest Yoga Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:🎉 **Grand Opening Celebration! Join Us for a Day of Wellness\, Connection and Sales!** 🎉\nYou’re invited to the grand opening celebration of our Uptown hot yoga studio and Boutique Retail store (featuring lululemon\, Prana\, Indyeva\, SAXX and more!) After six months of being a safe place to land for our beloved community\, we are excited to mark this special milestone with you. 🧘\n**Event Highlights:**\n🔥 **Free Hot Yoga Classes:** Experience the transformative power of our hot yoga classes that promote relaxation\, strength\, and inner peace. Join our instructors for 5 complimentary classes throughout the day (Pre-registration opens May 18th).\n🛍️ **Retail Boutique:** Explore our large retail boutique featuring lululemon\, Prana\, Indyeva\, SAXX collections and enjoy exclusive discounts on premium yoga apparel and accessories. Elevate your practice with stylish and functional pieces!\n🎁 **Sales & Giveaways:** Enjoy our membership and retail sales\, giveaways and raffles for a chance to win amazing prizes\, including free yoga class packages\, and wellness goodies to enhance your self-care routine.\n🎶 **Live Music Class:** Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of live music class that will uplift your spirits and create a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and unity.\n🌟 **POP UP vendors: Sweetie Bees and Elm & AshDate.\nLet’s come together to celebrate growth\, wellness\, and the spirit of community at our grand opening event. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to the practice\, everyone is welcome to join us for a day of connection\, inspiration\, and joy. See you there! 🌿 **#SafePlaceToLand #GrandOpening #HotYoga #Lululemon #WellnessCommunity** 🌿 See less
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-nest-yoga-grand-opening/
LOCATION:The Nest Yoga\, 22 King St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="The Nest Yoga":MAILTO:pierre@thenestyoga.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240601T160000
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CREATED:20240527T122309Z
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SUMMARY:Walk-In Tarot Readings at Obscurity
DESCRIPTION:Cherise of Almost Magick will be back at Obscurity for a day of walk-in readings on Saturday\, June 1! 🌙\nFirst come\, first serve. $25 per reading (cash preferred).\nCome on our and do some witchy local shopping and see what advice the cards have for you!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/walk-in-tarot-readings-at-obscurity-4/
LOCATION:Obscurity\, 88 Germain St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240602T130000
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CREATED:20240528T191324Z
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:NEIGHBOURHOOD\n1ST ANNUAL\nSO •KI•NO •DU (SOUTH OF KING\, NORTH OF DUKE) YARD SALE\nLIVE VINYL DJ\nCOFFEE\nTREATS\nBOOKS\nCLOTHES\nTOOLS\nART\nCDS\nRECORDS\nHIDDEN GEMS\n15% OF PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO OUTFLOW \nRAISING MONEY TO BEAUTIFY THE PARKING LOT AS WELL AS ESTABLISH A STRONGER COMMUNITY BOND WITHIN THE *SOKINODU\nSUNDAY\, JUNE 2ND\n8:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nTRINITY ROYAL PARKING LOT
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/neighbourhood-yard-sale/
LOCATION:New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Community
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