EmpowerU: Business Essentials for Entrepreneurs

EmpowerU is a six-part workshop series where you’ll learn practical skills to start building a small business. Whether you’re curious about entrepreneurship, ready to test an idea, write a business plan, or need guidance on balancing business and mental health, EmpowerU offers the tools and support to advance your entrepreneurial journey.

Rise empowers individuals with mental health and addiction challenges to take control of their personal and financial well-being through entrepreneurship.

Sign up according to your needs, interests & availability: Register for any or all of the workshop sessions. There’s no cost & no minimum commitment.

The EmpowerU series is designed to start at the very beginning – when an individual may just be considering ways to generate income.

Target audience: people in the Ottawa area who have experienced mental health or addiction challenges, though everyone is welcome.

EmpowerU Workshop Series

EmpowerU: Is Entrepreneurship for You? Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

EmpowerU: Idea Generator Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

EmpowerU: Idea Validator Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

EmpowerU: Markets & Pop-ups: Ready, Steady, Grow! Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m

EmpowerU: Business Plan Writing Bootcamp (6 sessions) Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 5-21, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

EmpowerU: Managing Your Business AND Your Mental Health Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration is now open for all sessions.