A 5 à 7 with an E-Commerce CEO: How I Built a Successful Online Business

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Join us for networking and a keynote fireside chat; discover how founder and CEO Jenn Harper built a thriving e-commerce business!

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International Women's Month (IWM)

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<h4>Invest Ottawa's Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) is hosting a 5 à 7 in honour of International Women's Month (IWM) at Bayview Yards.</h4>Join us for an evening with a seasoned social entrepreneur, Jenn Harper, who built a highly successful e-commerce cosmetic business. Cut through the fluff and gain practical and actionable insights into the strategies that helped drive her business triumph.This is more than your average networking event – it's an opportunity to learn, connect, and discuss the real challenges and victories in the world of e-commerce.Along with many opportunities for casual networking, enjoy a laid-back atmosphere - complete with refreshments ranging from wine and beer to non-alcoholic drinks accompanied by delicious appetizers.Let's skip the clichés and focus on genuine conversations, practical takeaways, and the chance to build real connections that matter.IF YOU'RE JOINING VIA LIVESTREAM, PLEASE JOIN US VIA <a href="https://youtube.com/live/7AzIbd_zJHI?feature=share" title="https://youtube.com/live/7AzIbd_zJHI?feature=share" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YOUTUBE </a>AT 5:15 PM. <h3>The Agenda</h3>5:00 PM - Networking at <a href="https://bayviewyards.org/" title="https://bayviewyards.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bayview Yards</a>5:20 PM - Welcome Remarks from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyashorey/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyashorey/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sonya Shorey,</a> Interim President and CEO, Invest Ottawa, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suelingching/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suelingching/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sueling Ching</a>, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-steenbakkers/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-steenbakkers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andrea Steenbakkers</a>, Past Chair of Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas5:25 PM - Remarks from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joejocks/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joejocks/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joseph Jocks</a>, Sr. Account Manager, BDC and Title Sponsor of IWM5:30 PM - Remarks from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-hopkins-ba553378/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-hopkins-ba553378/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Paula Hopkins</a>, Director of Entrepreneurship at Invest Ottawa and an Introduction by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-marchand/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-marchand/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michelle Marchand</a>, Founder of The Better Scalp Company5:35 PM - Keynote Fireside Chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-harper-0b200a23/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-harper-0b200a23/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jenn Harper</a>, Founder &amp; CEO, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc. and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/komalminhas/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/komalminhas/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Komal Minhas</a>, CEO &amp; Founder, KarsevaJenn Harper is an award-winning social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. Cheekbone Beauty is a digitally native direct-to-consumer brand that is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) in the brands' ethos and in developing products. Creating a new segment in the beauty industry - Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty.Komal Minhas is a Fortune magazine and CTV News contributor and the founder of Karseva, a company focused on building individual, economic, and societal resilience through advisory, media production, and investing. She curates powerful experiences and conversations as an interviewer, business strategist, resilience educator, and investor and was named to Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100 list for this work.As an interviewer, she has been in conversation with Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, Rupi Kaur, Angela Duckworth, and more. As a business strategist and resilience educator, Komal supports the leaders behind the brands, companies, and organizations you love to scale their revenue, impact, and protect their well-being as they work to transform the systems we live in.6:30 PM - Closing Remarks from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyashorey/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyashorey/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sonya Shorey,</a> Interim President and CEO, Invest Ottawa and special giveaway of Fearless: Girls with Dreams, Women and Vision (kindly donated by author <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-mcdonald-ll-d-hon-icd-d-mfa-ma-ba-19581a25/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-mcdonald-ll-d-hon-icd-d-mfa-ma-ba-19581a25/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Janice MacDonald</a>) will be awarded to a handful of lucky winners.6:35 PM - Networking <h3>The Refreshments</h3>Complimentary light bites will be served and a donation bar will be available at the event. All proceeds from the bar will go to <a href="https://www.unitedwayeo.ca/get-involved/women-united/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwYSwBhDcARIsAOyL0fjiCZYwZ34KyUepxq3AnzKCa5ysYL7-CjJipaVr42e-j9m1OBMNgCMaAtfIEALw_wcB" title="https://www.unitedwayeo.ca/get-involved/women-united/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwYSwBhDcARIsAOyL0fjiCZYwZ34KyUepxq3AnzKCa5ysYL7-CjJipaVr42e-j9m1OBMNgCMaAtfIEALw_wcB" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Women United Eastern Ontario</a>. We are asking for a minimum donation of $2.00 for non-alcoholic beverages and $5.00 for alcoholic beverages (wine and beer). Cash and card options for the bar will be available onsite.Bayview Yards has refillable water stations, so remember to bring your water bottles!#IWM2024 #InspireInclusion

<h3>Special Thank You</h3>We are incredibly grateful to the <a href="https://www.bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/venture-capital/funds/thrive-platform" title="https://www.bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/venture-capital/funds/thrive-platform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BDC Capital's Thrive Venture Fund</a> for their generous support as our title sponsor for IWM 2024 and their unwavering commitment to our shared goals and community.We a proud to partner with the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the <a href="https://ocobia.org/" title="https://ocobia.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas</a> (OCOBIA) to bring you this event! <h3>Register Now</h3>If you're an aspiring or current small business owner who wants to build or expand your business through online sales, this is the place to be on March 26, 2024. Join us at Bayview Yards or stream the event online. All are welcome, and it's all free.IF YOU'RE JOINING VIA LIVESTREAM, PLEASE JOIN US VIA <a href="https://youtube.com/live/7AzIbd_zJHI?feature=share" title="https://youtube.com/live/7AzIbd_zJHI?feature=share" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YOUTUBE </a>AT 5:15 PM. <h3>Important Event Details to Ensure a Great Experience for You</h3>If you are joining us in person, we are delighted to share the following information on transportation to our innovation hub and the support available upon your arrival.<ul><li>Cycling: Located beside the Ottawa River Pathway and many other routes, Bayview Yards is easily accessible via bicycle. We offer ample bike racks at the front and back of our building throughout all seasons.</li><li>Parking: 50 spaces along Bayview Station Road offer 2 hours of free parking, and 27 spaces along Stonehurst and Burnside offer 1 hour of free parking.</li><li>Transit: Bayview Yards is 600m away from Bayview Station, which serves multiple routes. It is also the O-Train stop.</li><li>Driving: 50 spaces along Bayview Station Road offer 2HR free parking, and 27 spaces along Stonehurst and Burnside offer 1HR free parking.</li><li>Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.</li><li>Inclusive &amp; Accessible: Should you have any specific mobility requirements, please contact Audrey Willsey at awillsey@investottawa.ca. Our team will be pleased to work with you to make all the arrangements required for a great experience.</li></ul>By registering for this event, you accept that:<ul><li>You may be photographed or video recorded as we capture special moments during this event and share memories with our community via our website and social media.</li><li>You will receive event-related emails and an invitation to subscribe to our mailing list.</li></ul>

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