Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre

09/04/2025

Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey—are you ready to take your business Further, Faster?

The next Further Faster cohort starts on Wednesday, September 17!

This dynamic program explores core pillars of building a strong business, making it ideal for entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or scale their ventures.

Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] for more details.

The Further Faster program is made possible with the generous support of Invest Barrie.

Learn more and register here: https://FFF25.eventbrite.ca

08/29/2025

This free workshop will show you how and why intellectual property (IP) matters to your business. Felix Yuen, IP & Commercialization Advisor from Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, will share tips about how to protect your brands, innovative ideas, creative content and the secret sauce of your business. Bring your questions and be ready for some practical advice to help protect your business interactions with clients, partners and competitors. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intellectual-property-essentials-tickets-1587258646339?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/21/2025

The next Further Faster cohort kicks off on Wednesday, September 17! Ready to Take Your Business Further, Faster?

This dynamic program explores core pillars of building a strong business, making it ideal for entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or scale their ventures.

Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] for more details.

The Further Faster program is made possible with the generous support of Invest Barrie.

Learn more and register here: https://FFF25.eventbrite.ca

08/05/2025

Ready to Take Your Business Further, Faster? The next Further Faster cohort kicks off on Wednesday, September 17!

This dynamic program explores core pillars of building a strong business, making it ideal for entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or scale their ventures.
Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] for more details.

The Further Faster program is made possible with the generous support of Invest Barrie.

Learn more and register here: https://FFF25.eventbrite.ca

06/27/2025

The Further Faster Summer 2025 Cohort completed the program this week!

Over the past several weeks, we have had the opportunity to engage with passionate entrepreneurs and learn about their innovative ventures. Their progress throughout this journey has been truly inspiring.

Take your business further, faster. The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC) supports entrepreneurs in four key areas: training, connections, funding, and mentorship. By integrating these resources, we help entrepreneurs start or grow their business.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 Further Faster Cohort, launching this September. Learn more and apply here: https://FFF25.eventbrite.ca

The Further Faster program is made possible with the generous support of Invest Barrie.

06/03/2025

Celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation with the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre

Date: Monday, June 9
Location: Georgian College, Automotive Business School of Canada event space (ABSC), N Building, 3rd Floor, Barrie Campus
Time: 4 p.m.

Start the evening with networking and refreshments, connecting with entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, educators, students and community members. Then, celebrate innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence during the Henry Bernick Awards ceremony, followed by an inspiring keynote address from 3Chelsee Pettit, owner of aaniin retail inc.

About Chelsee Pettit:

CEO | Founder | President | Consultant | Industry Leader in Retail & Indigenous Economic Reclamation

Chelsee Pettit is an Anishinaabe entrepreneur, retail innovator, and industry leader in Indigenous economic reclamation. A proud member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, she is the Founder, CEO, and President of multiple ventures that prioritize Indigenous ownership, sustainability, and economic sovereignty. Through her work, she has built businesses that empower Indigenous entrepreneurs to access mainstream markets while maintaining full control over their narratives, products, and profits.

05/26/2025

You're invited for an inspiring evening celebrating entrepreneurship with the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC).

Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Location: Georgian College, Barrie Campus
Time: 4:00 P.M.

Space is limited, register here: https://hbecawards2025.eventbrite.ca to be part of this special event! Come connect, celebrate, and be inspired!

05/20/2025

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating entrepreneurship with the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC).

Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Location: Georgian College, Barrie Campus
Time: 4:00 P.M.

Space is limited, register here: https://hbecawards2025.eventbrite.ca to be part of this special event! Come connect, celebrate, and be inspired!

05/15/2025

Yesterday, we welcomed graduates of DMZ Innisfil to Georgian College to share how we can support them through Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

05/09/2025

SAVE THE DATE and join us for an inspiring evening celebrating entrepreneurship with the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC).

Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Location: Georgian College, Barrie Campus (1 Georgian Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 3X9)
Time: 4:00 P.M.

Space is limited, register here: https://hbecawards2025.eventbrite.ca to be part of this special event! Come connect, celebrate, and be inspired!

04/29/2025

HBEC’s IP Micro-Grant Program is designed to help entrepreneurs develop, protect, and commercialize their intellectual property.

Congratulations to the IP Micro-Grant recipients:

• Resolve Films/Resolve Media
• People of the Prana
• Purchs
• Terranova UAV Inc.
• TOMI - Healthy Milk Alternative For Kids
• Wood and Heart Design co.
• Yhcrana Organics

Connect with HBEC to discover how we can support you in protecting and advancing your intellectual property!

04/28/2025