​COIE Connect: Info & Networking Session

​Are you interested in building your problem-solving, communication, creativity, and innovation skills? Join the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (COIE) at Centennial College for an engaging Information Session. 🌱 Discover how our entrepreneurship and changemaking programs can equip you with the skills and competencies for lifelong success.

​⏰ Time: Tuesday, September 15 | 12:00–1:30 PM (Doors open at 11:45am)
📍 Location: 8th Floor, Event Center, Progress Campus, Centennial College

​Meet Our Founders:

• ​Tasia Castell — Class of 2026, Centennial College, Founder of Bodies in Motion Dance Fitness

  • ​Tasia will share her startup journey, including her experience turning her passion into an entrepreneurial venture. To wrap up this event, she’ll invite everyone to join an optional 10-minute Soca Dance Fitness trial, a fun opportunity to experience her business in action! 💃🏽

• ​Darshan Raval - Class of 2023, Centennial College, Co-Founder of SOIL Inc.

  • ​Darshan will share his entrepreneurial journey and the story behind SOIL Inc., offering insights into building a startup and bringing an innovative idea to life.

• ​Parul Yadav - Class of 2023 and 2022, Humber Polytechnic, Founder of North Wave Media

  • ​North Wave Media is a Toronto-based boutique PR and communications agency working with healthcare organizations, nonprofits, senior care providers, and purpose-driven brands across Canada and the United States.

​Event Agenda at a Glance

​⏰ 11:45 AM — Doors Open
Welcome and check-in

​⏰ 12:00 – 12:40 PM — COIE Information Session
Introduction to alumni and their stories/experiences, Program overview, key opportunities, and Q&A.

​⏰ 12:40 – 1:10 PM —Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Opportunities
Explore external startup ecosystem programs, funding opportunities, incubators, accelerators, and partner organizations available to support your entrepreneurial journey, followed by a Q&A.

​⏰ 1:10 – 1:30 PM — Networking Session
Meet the COIE team, alumni, and startup founders, connect with peers and ask follow-up questions. To wrap up this event, she’ll invite everyone to join an optional 10-minute Soca Dance Fitness trial, a fun opportunity to experience her business in action! 💃🏽

​☕🥪 Light refreshments will be provided

​See you there!

​How to get there:
Centennial College Event Centre, 8th Floor, Spring Room, Progress Campus, 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8

​Please click the link below for directions to the venue: Open in Google Maps

​Located at: 937 Progress Avenue, Toronto, “R – Hospitality” Building, 8th floor (Enter building using any entrance, or use the separate entrance to Event Centre and elevators to the 8th floor. Signs for Event Centre are throughout the building.)

​Parking: Use Lot 2 or 3 to park your vehicle closest to the Event Centre, located in the Hospitality Building.