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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks - Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nThinking about self-employment? The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) empowers people with disabilities or ongoing health issues to start their own businesses. Join us to learn how this unique program can reduce obstacles to financing and connect you with a network of professionals and resources to help you get started!  \nSession Agenda: \n\nOverview of the program: Learn about the mission and impact of Community Futures and the specifics of the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program.\nKey Program Components:\n\nBusiness planning\nBusiness strategy\nMarketing and promotion\nHuman resources\nLegal issues\nBookkeeping and accounting\nInsurance\nAccess to business financing\n\n\nEligibility and Application Process: Understand who qualifies for the program and how to apply\, with application support available.\nQ&A: A 30-minute session for your questions.\n\n  \nDetails: \nWhere: Zoom\, live online \nDate: Thursday\, June 27\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00–1:00 pm (1/2 hour presentation with 1/2 hour Q&A Session) \nPresenter: Carey Henry\, Business Advisor\, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program \nWho:  Autistic individuals\, alongside others with disabilities\, and their families \nCost: Free! \nHow to Register: Please register in advance to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link for the event. \n  \n \n  \nAbout the Program: \n\n“At Community Futures\, we believe that managing ongoing health or disability issues should not be a barrier to business success. The EDP is tailored to help entrepreneurs with disabilities or ongoing health conditions achieve their business goals by providing access to a network of business professionals and resources. Self-employment offers flexible hours\, personalized work environments\, and economic inclusion for those with viable business ideas who are ready\, willing\, and motivated to run their own business.” \nThis initiative\, funded by Western Diversification and supported by the Community Futures network\, has been empowering entrepreneurs since 1997 and expanded in 2006 to offer specialized assistance to rural entrepreneurs with disabilities. \n\nProgram Benefits: \n\nBusiness Planning: Assistance with developing a comprehensive business plan.\nBusiness Training: Access to business training resources.\nBusiness Coaching: Personalized coaching to guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.\nBusiness Loans: Financial support to help launch and grow your business.\n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\nMust have a self-declared disability or have been assessed as having a disability.\nMust have a viable business idea.\nMust have experience in the proposed business (e.g.\, turning a hobby into a business).\n\n  \nContact Information: For more information or assistance with registration\, please contact Ask AutismBC at hello@autismbc.ca \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program can help you achieve your business dreams. Register now and take the first step towards entrepreneurial success! \nNote: This program is currently at capacity but accepting waitlisted applications for a fall 2024 intake timeline.  \nPresenter: \nCarey Henry\, Business Advisor\, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program \n \nCarey is a dynamic individual with a diverse background and a strong passion for helping others. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs\, she developed a keen interest in business and studied Business Management in South Africa. Her journey took her to Canada\, where she embarked on a multifaceted career spanning various sectors. \nThroughout her professional life\, Carey has had the opportunity to work in business\, government\, healthcare\, and the not-for-profit sectors. This broad experience has provided her with a deep understanding of the challenges and intricacies of different industries. However\, what truly sets Carey apart is her own personal journey with a hidden disability. Having been born with ADHD but not receiving a diagnosis until adulthood\, Carey brings a unique perspective to living with an undiagnosed disability. This personal experience has cultivated empathy and understanding within her\, enabling her to connect with and support individuals facing similar challenges. Carey has worked closely with entrepreneurs\, individuals with disabilities (both hidden and visible)\, and various marginalized communities. \nAs a tenacious advocate\, Carey thrives on the excitement of finding innovative solutions and loves the thrill of helping find solutions! She is happiest when engaging with others and seeing them thrive. \nIn her leisure time\, Carey enjoys immersing herself in nature alongside her family and fur babies. She enjoys volunteering\, singing\, cooking\, and going for walks with friends. \nEDP Team | Community Futures British Columbia \n  \n  \nAutismBC Talks: \nAutismBC Talks bring education and awareness to the masses! If you want to hear from an expert\, learn something new\, or try to better understand autism\, you’ll want to start here. Do you have a suggestion about a topic you want to know more about or a speaker that we should connect with? Let us know HERE. \nKeep an eye on our Events Page\, and become an AutismBC Community Member to receive email notifications and reminders about upcoming information presentations.  \n  \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community!   \nNot yet an AutismBC Member? \nSign-up for a Membership: Our Membership — AutismBC \nFor inquiries or more information on this Talk\, please contact: hello@autismbc.ca
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