BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winnipeg for Free X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T001257 CREATED:20250105T234630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T235240Z UID:135703-1737367200-1737374400@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Free Small Business Training: BEST Information Session DESCRIPTION:Free Small Business Training: BEST Information SessionShare This Story\nBEST Information Session \nWHEN: January 20\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nWHERE: Zoom \nThe Business Enterprise Support & Training (BEST) program offers free small business training through a 5-week program designed for Manitoba residents living on a low income who are interested in starting or expanding a business. Groups or organizations looking to establish a social enterprise are also eligible. The program is delivered via Zoom in three phases: \nPhase 1: Small Business Management Training \nPhase 2: One-to-One Business Consulting \nPhase 3: Business Launch & Aftercare \nThe article continues below \nBEST Information Session \nWHEN: January 20\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nWHERE: Zoom \nThe Business Enterprise Support & Training (BEST) program offers free small business training through a 5-week program designed for Manitoba residents living on a low income who are interested in starting or expanding a business. Groups or organizations looking to establish a social enterprise are also eligible. The program is delivered via Zoom in three phases: \nPhase 1: Small Business Management Training \nPhase 2: One-to-One Business Consulting \nPhase 3: Business Launch & Aftercare \n\n\n\nThis cohort of training will take place on weekdays from February 19 to March 21\, 2025\, on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. \nAttending an information session is a required first step. Sessions are scheduled for January 8\, January 15\, and January 20\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. After attending an information session\, participants can proceed with completing and submitting a full application. \n\n\n\n\nWho Can Apply:\nTo qualify for the program\, applicants need to meet the following criteria: \n\nReside in Manitoba\nHave a business idea aimed at creating a stronger and healthier community\nPossess some skill\, experience\, or training related to the business idea\nLive on a low income or serve individuals living on a low income\n\nA Zoom link will be sent out three business days before the program starts to all accepted participants. \nSpace is limited\, so reserving a spot early is recommended. It’s also important to note that low registration numbers may lead to the cancellation of the information session. \nThis free small business training program is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and support needed to start or grow a business. \n\n More Info \n \n\nDisclaimer: This event description is for informational purposes only and was modified slightly by Winnipeg for Free from the original description for SEO purposes. Seed Winnipeg Inc. does not endorse this content\, and Winnipeg for Free is not affiliated with them in any way. Please confirm program details and availability directly with the event organizers. \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 03\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Narcisse Snake Dens 2026See thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather at the Narcisse Snake Dens during Manitoba’s incredible spring mating season. 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