Invest Mississauga was recently introduced as the new brand identity for the City’s Economic Development Division. IDEA is the small business and entrepreneurship arm of Invest Mississauga, and our team will continue to support the City’s economic development initiatives that nurtures local entrepreneurs and scale-ups, and fosters business growth and innovation. Click here to learn more.
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Pathway to Success event, and to our partners and panelists from the Federation of the African Canadian Economics, Black Caucus Alliance, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, and Nobellum. We had an engaging discussion about the many available resources, programs, and funding opportunities to help black businesses thrive. Click […]
Founded by Joanne Lipp in 1962, the Joanne Lipp European Skin Care Clinic is now a cornerstone in the Streetsville community. With over 60 years in business, the skin care clinic is now owned and operated by Joanne’s daughter, Gloria Lipp-Stamp. As a small business owner, Gloria and her team are dedicated to supporting other […]
IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub – Mississauga’s anchor innovation location – celebrated one year of supporting small businesses, startups, and scale-ups in Mississauga. IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub celebrated its first year of operation with an open house yesterday. The event, held by Mississauga Economic Development in partnership with Oxford Realty Properties, brought together community […]
The IDEA Mississauga team participated in this year’s DiscoveryX, a leading tech and innovation conference that brings together over 3,000 entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, government and industry leaders, hosted by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI). During the conference, we showcased five Mississauga-based companies — Digy4, Deaf AI, Ace Inc, MangoVisa, and Actuality Live that unveiled […]
In 2023 Nikky Saclamacis reached a bar many entrepreneurs can only dream of achieving. She marked 30 years in business. The Dance PAC founder started out in the basement of her parents’ home. Today, the Dance PAC is a 6000 square foot studio in a prime location near the 401 and Winston Churchill Blvd in […]