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We understand that 2022 brings a difficult start for many women entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry. In light of recent provincial restrictions, this program will candidly address recovery and resiliency during this time, while giving participants the chance to connect with a community that truly understands what they’re going through. Together, we’ll navigate these challenging times as we create space for opportunities to come.
Get curated financial, operational, and staffing strategies from successful restaurant owners.
Fine-tune your operations and finances: plan your food costs and offerings to maximize efficiency; learn strategies to optimize your cash flow; manage your inventory and supply to create new opportunities to scale.
Level up your business planning, whether you’re opening a new location, expanding, or navigating real estate and leasing agreements.
Make new connections & meet the community who will fiercely support you on your growth journey.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
9:00am PST - 1:30pm PST | 12:00pm EST - 4:30pm EST
This program has been designed for, and will be delivered in, two languages - English and French. Click here to learn more about the French program.
Registration is now closed. If you'd like to get notified about similar programming in the future, please click here.
Honest Insights from Real Entrepreneurs
Handpicked for their direct experience and who are excited to share what they’ve learned with you.
Financial, Operational & Staffing Strategies for Success
Tried and tested by fellow entrepreneurs, so you walk away with solutions you can action immediately.
Live Virtual Seminars
So you can join in and learn from anywhere in Canada while still enjoying the benefits of an in-person experience.
Personalized Support
From the faculty and The Forum team, because we know that every restaurant is different and you need tailored solutions.
Optional 1:1 Mentorship
We offer 1:1 personalized mentorship for 12 months to help you maintain your momentum once you’ve completed the program. Limited spots available.
Additional Free Resources
So you can keep learning and building your business with confidence with ongoing strategic insights that accelerate your growth.
This program is open to all women entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry:
With fewer than five restaurant locations.
Who want to grow their businesses & thrive in today’s industry.
Who need actionable ideas, community, and resources to start a business, or take their existing business to the next level.
Also open to women entrepreneurs:
Who are currently restaurant partners on Uber Eats, as well as any women family members of restaurant partners on Uber Eats.
Languages available:
The program has been designed, and will be delivered in two languages - English and French.
If you’re interested in the version that is designed and delivered in French, click here to learn more.
Registration is now closed. If you'd like to get notified about similar programming in the future, please click here.
We have a vibrant and dedicated community of faculty who teach our sessions. For every program, we tailor our faculty to the specific restaurants that register.
This program gives you access to insights, strategies, and support from entrepreneurs as you strive to implement systems and business practices that keep your restaurant resilient.
You’ll be taught by a faculty of seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs through live virtual sessions, complete with Q&As. And you will have an option to receive 12 months of 1:1 mentorship upon completion, so you can take what you learn and action it immediately. Limited spots will be available to participants who complete the full live virtual program.
You’ll also be connected to an activated community of people that will inspire you, create with you, and endlessly support you, which is a good enough reason all on its own.
The program runs on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 9:00am PST - 1:30pm PST | 12:00pm EST - 4:30pm EST. The entire program is half a day long. We ask that you’re available and ready to participate during these times.
If you choose to add on 12 months of mentorship, you have the opportunity to meet with a mentor for 1 hour per month to receive personalized 1:1 advice, learn from their experience, and grow your connections and community.
In the event that you are unable to attend the live session, don't sweat it, you will be able to watch the replay of the live sessions on your own time. We really encourage you to attend the live program so you get the full experience and receive the most value.
Program and learning outcomes have been selected and designed for self-identified women entrepreneurs with fewer than five restaurant locations.
Registration is now closed. If you'd like to get notified about similar programming in the future, please click here.
Everything is done virtually, so you can participate no matter where in the world you are. The live speakers, Q&As, and the recorded session will be accessible and organized thoughtfully within your own dedicated online portal.
Captions will be available and sessions can be downloaded if you don’t have the bandwidth to view them live/streaming.
The program has also been designed, and will be delivered in two languages - English and French. If you’re interested in the version that is designed and delivered in French, click here to apply.
To participate, you’ll need access to a computer with stable internet access and a webcam for group video sessions.
You will also need access to the following platforms online:
Captions will be available and sessions can be downloaded if you don’t have the bandwidth to view them live/streaming.
Making sure our programs are accessible to everyone is incredibly important to us and these are the ways we have designed the program to support you:
Yes! The program has also been designed, and will be delivered in two languages - English and French. If you’re interested in the version that is designed and delivered in French, please visit our French program page here for more information.
Oui! Le programme a également été conçu et sera offert dans les deux langues officielles (en français et en anglais). Si vous êtes intéressée par la version conçue et offerte en français, veuillez visiter la page de notre programme en français ici pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements.
We understand, truly we do, we have heard this a lot. Let us share a quote from a program alumna last year.
Jodie Hewson, Stay Wilder:
"I've been truly blown away by how much I'm enjoying these sessions and the community you've built.
I was really hesitant and a little bit self-protective, feeling like I wouldn't "fit in"or that I'd need to over-achieve to stand out. You've done such a great job of making this a safe, community-led program, where all voices can be heard, and I'm so inspired and excited by every session. Thanks again for your amazing work and energy. This program is already a beacon of light in my week.
This community and your programming and style has been like a breath of fresh air - while also being an exhale at the same time. Your speaker choices were amazing and so relatable and wonderful. All the sessions were planned so well - and so often things I didn't even know I needed. My biggest takeaway is this community and feeling that it's okay to not know all the answers and it's okay to show up authentically."
Signing up for this program is a big step in moving your business forward and we want to be right along with you in that journey. In a world where women are often encouraged to play small and their ambitions questioned, The Forum believes that women achieving their business visions is a radical act of courage. We, along with the other incredible women in this program, will be cheering you on along the way.
By the end of the program, we hope you will feel deeply supported and much further along your business growth than you thought you'd be.
Feel the fear and do the thing anyway... let your vision and your hopes be your fuel!
The Terms & Conditions can be found here.
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The Forum Mentor Program
Presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative®
Whether you’re just starting out or are well into making millions in revenue, mentorship will change the way you see your business, yourself, and your future.
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