events

On July 9, 2025, Expertise Hub Cooperative, in partnership with International Education Newfoundland and Labrador (IENL), organized this Entrepreneurship Networking Event as part of the Empowerment Bridge Program, funded by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

The event brought together key business service providers, including Metro Business Opportunities, Advantage St. John’s, RBC, Centre for Social Enterprise, PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, Centre for Entrepreneurship, BDC, CSCNL, Genesis, Local Immigration Partnerships, Collective Interchange, NLCU, CBDC, YMCA, and UNF Avalon, to share resources and supports available in Newfoundland and Labrador’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Designed to help immigrant communities interested in starting or scaling their businesses, the event welcomed over 300 participants, exceeding 220 registrations. Attendees connected directly with service providers, asked questions, and built valuable networks—an important step toward ensuring the inclusion of diverse communities in the entrepreneurship landscape.

This successful event marks the beginning of a series of networking opportunities under the Empowerment Bridge Program. We are grateful for the active participation and representation from organizations committed to supporting newcomers on their entrepreneurial journeys.

On June 28, 2025, Expertise Hub Cooperative and Collective Interchange Cooperative proudly hosted the first Community Innovation Table (CIT) as part of our regional coordination under the Collaboration for Transformation project in partnership with PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise and funded by WAGE Canada. The session brought together women entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders—including representatives from Business & Arts NL, Hospitality NL, Memorial’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, the City of St. John’s, CBDC, and ANC—for a dynamic conversation on barriers and opportunities in women’s entrepreneurship. Insights from this dialogue will inform regional and national policy recommendations.

2024 marks a groundbreaking year of growth and innovation for us. We’re thrilled to introduce the Expertise Hub Cooperative, a pioneering platform designed to empower professionals and organizations to share, connect, and grow together. Our team has poured their dedication and expertise into creating a collaborative space where members can easily access resources, build partnerships, and advance their fields. With this new platform, we aim to make it simpler than ever for experts to leverage collective knowledge and drive impactful change across industries.