Destination Niagara Falls Remarkable Women Entrepreneur Summit

Thursday October 13, 2022
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Event MapAbout the EventPhoto GalleryScheduleWorkshopsRemarkable MarketSponsors

About the Event

Thank you for joining us for this year's event! Scroll down to see our Remarkable photos.

With the goal to inspire women entrepreneurs in Niagara and provide new pathways to support participants on their journeys through sustainable networking and skill development, the day will consist of many opportunities for attendees to grow and learn. With a roundtable discussion highlighting women entrepreneurs in Niagara, workshops for professional development & networking opportunities, artisan vendors, live music, a food truck, and innovation hub tours, there’s something for everyone. Also included is a showcase of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, as well as a pitch competition for great cash prizes! The summit will take place at 4551 Zimmerman Ave, Niagara Falls from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

‍A lunch ticket will be provided for free at admission for attendees who register through Eventbite. Please ensure that you provide any allergies or dietary concerns during checkout.

The first 100 people to register on Eventbrite get a free signed copy of Jessica Potts "Best Day Ever" book. Must be in attendance to receive your copy.

Remarkable Photo Gallery

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Schedule

Outside Classroom NFRIH Space
08:30 Doors Open8:30 AM - 9:30 AMSign in at our welcome table and receive your complimentary vouchers.
08:45
09:00
09:15
09:30 Opening Ceremony9:30 AM - 10:00 AMWelcome address, land acknowledgement, and remarks from various speakers.
09:45
10:00 Market Opens10:00 AM - 4:00 PMOur Remarkable Market features women-owned businesses from across Niagara! Workshop 110:00 AM - 10:45 AM12 Simplified Marketing Strides For New Entrepreneurs with Brandy & Rowe Workshop 210:00 AM - 10:45 AMBalancing Mental Health For Entrepreneurs with Lisa Ward
10:15
10:30
10:45 Live Music & Networking10:45 AM - 11:30 AMMingle with other attendees and enjoy live music with Jessica Wilson!
11:00 Workshop 311:00 AM - 11:45 AMWhy You Should Care What People Think with Randi Radul Workshop 411:00 AM - 11:45 AMHow Good Bookkeeping Sets A Solid Business Foundation with Kim Snyder
11:15
11:30
11:45 Lunch11:45 AM - 1:15 PMVisit Chef Jess behind Zimmerman Studios!
12:00 Empower Panel12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin us at the main stage for an engaging and high-energy discussion.
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00 NFRIH Pitch Competition1:00 PM - 2:45 PMFounders deliver demonstrations and pitch their ideas for a chance to win prizes.
13:15
13:30
13:45
14:00 Workshop 52:00 PM - 2:45 PMTop HR Tips and Advice For Small Businesses with Sandra Stokes Workshop 62:00 PM - 2:45 PMBusiness Plan Essentials with Victoria Wityk
14:15
14:30
14:45 Live Music & Networking2:45 PM - 3:30 PMMingle with other attendees and enjoy live music with Jessica Wilson!
15:00
15:15
15:30 Closing Ceremony3:30 PM - 4:00 PMThat's a wrap!
15:45
16:00

Workshops

In The Classroom
Workshop 1:12 Simplified Marketing Strides for New Entrepreneurs 10:00 amPresenter: Rowe Prudente, and Brandy Henderson, Ownera Media Marketing requires methodical approach from day one. Achieving your market goals with these 12 strides.
Workshop 3:Why You Should Care What People Think 11:00 amPresenter: Randi Radul, Paradigm Shift Understanding what other people think is one of the most important aspects to increase your impact as a leader.
Workshop 5:Top HR Tips and Advice For Small Businesses 2:00 pmPresenter: Sandra Stokes, S&G HR Consulting Learn foundational HR tasks that every small business owner should be aware of. Providing expert HR top tips and advice.

In The NFRIH Space
Workshop 2:Balancing Mental Health For Entrepreneurs 10:00 amPresenter: Lisa Ward, The Flourishing Space Understand how to build a successful business while managing your mental health.
Workshop 4:How Good Bookkeeping Sets a Solid Business Foundation 11:00 amPresenter: Kim Snyder, KAS Business Services Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping you should know and understand as a business owner.
Workshop 6:Business Plan Essentials 2:00 pmPresenter: Victoria Wityk, NF Small Business Enterprise Centre This session provide a Lean Canvas covering key topics such as your value proposition, competitor analysis, and sales channel.

Remarkable Market

Join us at the Remarkable Market, where Niagara's best women-led businesses, networking opportunities, and local food are scheduled to happen! Taking place during the Remarkable Women Entrepreneurs Summit, this marketplace has something for everyone!
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The Remarkable Market is accepting applications from women entrepreneurs, makers, artisans, and visual artists businesses across all creative disciplines that meet our curation criteria and general ethos of the Remarkable Market. It is essential that all vendors are the creators and designers of their products.

The deadline for Remarkable Market vendor applications is Friday October 7th at 11:59pm

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Our Remarkable Market Vendors

Click on the Vendor name in the table below to visit their website.

Vendor Name Category
AcuNiagara Health & Wellness
AUMthenticus Health & Wellness
AF Customs Jewelry
Breezii Homewares
Canoe Candles Home Decor
Cookware Health Clubb Inc. Education & Health
Crosswind Creations Inc. Woodworking
Crystals by Myranda Jewelry
Damm Grl Clothing
Divine Favour Healthcare Staffing Inc. Healthcare Staffing
Emily Andrews Fine Artist Art
Enlightened Art Inc. Art & Education
Hook & Needle Art
Little Red Coffee Coffee
MJM Vintage Collection Vintage
Monfriese Rum Cakes Food
Moyaa Shea Products Wellness & Beauty
My Tea Brew Tea
Mybeau Craft
Niagara Homespun Botanicals Bath & Body
Painted With Wine Art
ProActive Centre Health & Fitness
Rose Hill Lane Health & Wellness
Sprinkles of Goodness Artisanal Craft
Taurus Terrazzo Homewares Decor
The Crazy Plant Lady Plants
The Mobile WellNest Wellness
Tiffany's Spice Cupboard Food
Windwick Farms Food