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A free program from @10carden that supports entrepreneurship, employment and skill building for women and gender diverse people. 🌟

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Meet Monica, Sherice, Irena and Forough - emerging entrepreneurs and participants in Opening Opportunities.

Entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for change, and can be an exciting, challenging, and rewarding journey. Opening Opportunities is accessible and flexible learning program that recognizes the impact of shared learning and the value of a supportive network. This video features four participants, all with different visions, backgrounds and starting points in their self-employment journeys.

Are you ready to take the first steps in starting a business? Opening Opportunities offers free entrepreneurship training and support for women and gender-diverse people in Guelph and Wellington County facing low-income challenges. Big idea or small, we’ll help you grow it with the tools, guidance, and community you need.⁠ Sign up through the link in bio!

📷 A big thank you to local filmmaker Alix Buck @alixrbuck for her support and incredible work on this project. by @openingopportunities

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Are you an entrepreneur or dreaming of becoming one? 💡

If you’re looking for guidance, practical business support, or a community that believes in your ideas, Opening Opportunities is here for you.

Swipe through to learn how the program supports women and gender-diverse people facing low-income challenges as they start or grow their businesses.

Join today - applications are always open through the link in our bio. We can’t wait to meet you and support you on your journey. 🫶 taken in 10C Shared Space by @openingopportunities

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Meet @jennguelph13 from Mindful Crochet. 💛

Jen joined Opening Opportunities in May with a dream of turning her love of crochet into a real business. Since then, she’s been learning about social media, promotion, and vending, and getting out to markets to try it for herself.

She’s also found a program where people are friendly and easy to talk to, which makes the learning feel a lot less lonely.

Dreaming of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Link in bio to register for Opening Opportunities. ✨ taken in 10C Shared Space by @openingopportunities

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Join @openingopportunities for free Personal Budgeting Workshops in your community!

These workshops are for women and gender-diverse people who want to feel more confident managing their money and building healthy financial habits.

Together, we’ll:
✨ Create a budget
✨ Explore saving strategies
✨ Learn about healthy money habits
✨ Connect with community resources

We’re so excited to partner with @tworiversng and @onwardwillowng to offer these free, practical workshops in a collaborative and supportive space.

Ready to get started? Register for both workshops through the link in our bio!

#PersonalBudgeting #FinancialWellness #CommunityResources #MoneySkills #FinancialLiteracy by @openingopportunities

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Meet Izabela from @30plantsaday. 💛

She joined Opening Opportunities with a few different business ideas and was unsure of which one to run with. The program helped her slow down, figure out what she actually wanted to build, and what she had to offer her community.

Along the way, she found something else: a group of people doing the same thing, right alongside her.

If you’re sitting on an idea and not quite sure where to start, come join us. Link in bio to register. ✨

#entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrpreneurlife #guelph #connection taken in 10C Shared Space by @openingopportunities

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Come celebrate 18 years of community changemaking with us! ✨⁠
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Save the date for Saturday November 14 for an open house at 42 Carden Street from 11am to 2pm.⁠
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Take a look inside some newly renovated spaces and enjoy delicious local food! Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones, this is a chance to come together, celebrate community, and discover what’s happening at 10C.⁠
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Both 10C members and participants in Opening Opportunities will be showcasing their products - come meet some incredible entrepreneurs, celebrate social change and support local! by @openingopportunities

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Opening Opportunities gives you access to workshops designed to help you grow, both personally and professionally.

Meet Mabel, a Leadership and Transformation Coach and Opening Opportunities workshop leader. She leads Thriving in Entrepreneurship, a warm and connection-focused workshop that helps you navigate difficult emotions, build confidence, and strengthen your personal and professional support systems.

Her next session is October 7th, 1–3pm at @10carden

This is one of many workshops waiting for you. Link in bio to get started. 💛 taken in 10C Shared Space by @openingopportunities

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Your first day in Opening Opportunities looks a little something like this. 💛

You’ll walk into orientation, meet the rest of the group, and get a clear picture of how the program works. There’s space to talk about what you’re working towards, ask the questions you’ve been sitting on, and start to meet other people who are figuring out their own businesses right alongside you.

Click the link in our bio to join and get started today! taken in 10C Shared Space by @openingopportunities

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Finances play an important role in many of our relationships, but talking about money isn’t always easy.

Join @openingopportunties and @gwwic this October for a free workshop exploring finances in relationships for women and gender-diverse people. We will create a supportive, judgment-free space to reflect on your relationship with money, build confidence, and learn how to have healthy conversations about finances.

✅ Free to attend!
✅ Childcare is available
📍 At the Guelph Public Library - Main Branch

Register for free through the link in our bio! by @openingopportunities

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We will be at the first ever Connection Expo at the @guelphfarmersmarket, hosted by @joinfriends.of.friends!

Learn more about our inspiring community of entrepreneurs who are learning, growing and building businesses together - and how you can be a part of it!

Come check out all the amazing opportunities to connect and meet your neighbours!

📆 Sunday, September 20, 2026
📍 Guelph Farmers' Market, 2 Gordon St.

#connection #guelphneighbourhoods #entrepreneurs taken in Guelph Farmers' Market by @openingopportunities

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You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. 💚

When you join Opening Opportunities, you’re joining a community of supportive, like-minded people, each on their own entrepreneurial path.

When you’re ready for more personalized support - we offer the chance to connect with experienced local entrepreneurs who can help you address business challenges, see new opportunities and get inspired for what’s next!

Our mentors and coaches come from a variety of fields, including arts, food, technology, coaching, and social enterprise, bringing real-world experience and insight to help you navigate your next steps.

Mentorship is all about turning ideas into action and supporting you to take practical steps forward. 🌱

Ready to take the next step? Register for Opening Opportunities through the link in our bio! taken in 10C Shared Space by @openingopportunities

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