The Business Toolkit Series is a six-session, weekly educational program designed to equip members with practical knowledge, expert insights, and actionable strategies to grow and strengthen their businesses. Hosted at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., this series offers a consistent opportunity for learning, networking, and business development in a collaborative environment.
Each session focuses on a critical area of business success—from mastering leadership and understanding your business’s true value, to navigating cybersecurity, leveraging AI tools, and building authenticity, authority, and reputation to drive sales growth. Led by experienced industry professionals, sessions are designed to be interactive and relevant, ensuring participants walk away with real-world insights they can apply immediately.
The Business Toolkit Series supports continuous learning while fostering meaningful connections among members. Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, adopt new technologies, or strengthen your leadership approach, this series provides the tools and perspective to help move your business forward with confidence.
Participants may register for the full 6-session series or choose individual sessions to tailor the experience to their specific interests and business needs
Steve Falk
Managing Online Authenticity, Authority and Reputation for Sales Growth
Explore how authenticity, authority, and reputation directly impact sales and marketing success in today’s digital landscape. This session delivers practical, actionable steps to help you stand out, build trust, and position your business for growth in 2026 and beyond.
Paul LePage
Title of Session: Cyber Security and AI Tools to Help Businesses Thrive
Paul LePage is the President of FoundationBTS and will be speaking about Cyber Security and AI for your business. He will touch on different technologies will help startups thrive, automating your business, and aligning technologies to business processes.
Yamato Yoshioka
Title of Session: Mastering Leadership
In a world of constant change, businesses often search for strategic solutions while overlooking their biggest advantage: leadership. This hands-on workshop is built for real work, not passive learning, where you’ll tackle the challenges, you’ve been avoiding and walk away with clarity and one decisive action to move your business forward.
Oleg Gudkov
Title of Session: Tax Basics for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
This workshop will provide participants with a basic overview of the Canadian tax implications related to carrying on a small business in Canada. Particular emphasis will focus on self-employment income, and the related income tax considerations and strategies.
Amol Kapoor
Title of Session: What’s Your Business Really Worth? Let’s Talk About It.
Interactive workshop for GTA brick-and-mortar business owners with 3+ years under their belt, covering how businesses are valued, types of sales, financing options including seller financing, and how to start planning your exit.
Emily Hlusko-Huard
Title of Session: The Business of Events: How to Plan with Purpose
A practical session on planning purposeful events that align with your goals, elevate guest experience, and deliver real business value.