The Funding & Finance Summit

When: February 08,, 2026

Where: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Hazel Mccallion Central Library, 301 Burnhamthorpe Road, Mississauga, ON

Time: 12:45pm – 4:30pm

CSBW & IDEA Mississauga presents…The Amplify Your Biz Summit

Who Should Attend the Amplify Your Biz Summit

• Women entrepreneurs in the early to mid stages of building their business

• Business owners looking to grow, scale, or stabilize their operations

• Entrepreneurs who want to understand funding options such as grants and loans

• Founders who need clarity around finances, cash flow, and their numbers

• Women preparing to apply for grants, loans, or other funding opportunities

Why You Should Attend

• Gain practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately to your business

• Learn about funding options, including what funders are looking for in applications

• Strengthen your understanding of financial planning and decision-making

• Ask questions, learn from real experiences, and avoid costly mistakes

• Start the year with confidence, clarity, and a clear path forward

Why You Can’t Miss This

• Funding & finance set the tone for your entire year
  The decisions you make around money, funding, and financial planning impact every part of your business. This summit helps you start the year informed, confident, and financially prepared.

• You’ll learn what funders actually look for
  From grants and loans to funding applications, you’ll gain clarity on what decision-makers want to see — saving you time, frustration, and missed opportunities.

• Clarity replaces guesswork
  If you’ve been making decisions based on assumptions or hoping things will “work themselves out,” this summit gives you the structure, tools, and insights to move forward with intention.

• You’ll build confidence in your numbers
  Knowing your numbers isn’t optional — it’s essential. This summit helps you understand what matters, what to track, and how to use your financial data to make smarter choices.

• You’ll be in the right room
  Growth happens faster when you’re surrounded by entrepreneurs who are serious about building sustainable, profitable businesses. The conversations, connections, and shared insights are just as valuable as the sessions themselves.

Meet Our Speakers

Why Good Businesses Still Get Rejected — and How to Fix It.

This will address the common mistakes women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in general face when approaching funders. Participants will leave enlightened and empowered to be funding ready.

Funding & Finance: Know Your Numbers and Secure the Right Capital

Learn how to confidently navigate funding options for your business. From grants and loans to crafting winning applications and understanding your financials, this session will give you the clarity and tools to make informed decisions and attract the right capital for growth.

Fireside Chat

We are honoured to welcome The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), as a special guest at the Amplify Your Biz Summit for an exclusive fireside chat conversation.

During this fireside chat, we’ll explore:

• Federal funding opportunities available to entrepreneurs, including grants and loans

• Newly announced and existing programs supporting small and underrepresented business owners

• What entrepreneurs should understand when preparing for government funding applications

• How local and municipal governments can further support small businesses on the ground

• The role of policy, partnerships, and preparation in building funding-ready businesses

Meet Our Sponsors