In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 18 to 24, 2024), the City of St. John’s is hosting Young Voices in Business, an event for 18 to 30-year-olds interested in starting or growing a business. Event details are as follows:
The free event, which is hosted by City’s Youth Engagement Working Group, will focus on young business owners sharing their stories and experiences.
The event will include a panel discussion featuring young entrepreneurs that will speak about their successes, challenges and lessons learned while building a business in St. John’s. Panelists include:
The following local organizations will also have booths onsite to connect with participants and share valuable resources:
Refreshments will be provided.
Providing opportunities for young people to connect and share stories of starting business was a recommendation from the City’s Youth Forum. Additionally, results from a survey taken by our City Influencers online community showed that young people wanted to hear from young people about starting a business, their experiences and the resources they used.
Space is limited. Participants should register online to reserve their spot.
This event location is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and a GoBus stop. More information about the venue can be found at sjfm.ca.
For further inquiries about accommodations or accessibility or support with registration, please call (709) 576-8510 or email engage@stjohns.ca.
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