EmpowerU: Idea Generator

Interested in entrepreneurship but need help developing an idea? Join Rise for a FREE 2-hour in-person and interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to think outside the box to find new business opportunities. Guided by an expert facilitator, you’ll engage in activities that teach you practical techniques for overcoming creative blocks and generating fresh and innovative ideas.

Explore questions like:

• Where do creative ideas come from?
• Am I solving a problem or fulfilling a need?
• How can I use my interests or skills to generate a business idea?

About the Presenter:

Rebecca Palmer is a strategist, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder with over 20 years of experience in the entrepreneurial world. Her passion lies in building global relationships, designing educational strategies, and challenging the status quo.

A lifelong learner, Rebecca holds a master's degree in public policy, and has an extensive background in social enterprise, business building, organization management and transformational leadership. She has had an impact on the lives of over 1500 entrepreneurial-minded youth and adults through the delivery of early-stage business training and mentorship in Canada, Moldova and Jordan.

About Rise:

Rise is a national organization dedicated to empowering people with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship. Through training, mentorship, micro-financing, and other custom supports, Rise helps individuals develop the skills and access the capital they need to build a small business, improving their quality of life and enabling them to support their families and communities.

A free and flexible workshop series to help you unlock your entrepreneurial potential and begin building a small business.

Rise empowers individuals with mental health and addiction challenges to take control of their personal and financial well-being through entrepreneurship. EmpowerU is a six-part workshop series where you’ll learn practical skills to start building a small business. Whether you’re curious about entrepreneurship, ready to test an idea, write a business plan, or need guidance on balancing business and mental health, EmpowerU offers the tools and support to advance your entrepreneurial journey.

Sign up according to your needs, interests & availability: Register for any or all of the workshop sessions. There’s no cost & no minimum commitment*.

Presented in partnership with:

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rideau Rockliffe Community Resource Centre, 815 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, Canada