About this Event
Curious about entrepreneurship, starting a business, or want to build entrepreneurial skills? The Longo Family Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) is a 7-week, in-person program designed to help you evaluate ideas and turn them into successful businesses. You’ll learn to identify problems, understand your audience, and explore what makes a business viable. Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship or eager to start your own business, Longo Family BYOB prepares you to create real business opportunities.
Participants will have the chance to compete for a share of $40,000 in funding to bring their ideas to life. To be eligible for the final pitch competition, participants must attend at least five of the seven sessions.
The Longo Family BYOB program runs in person at Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus from January 13 to February 24th, 2026, with sessions held every Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. North Campus sessions will run in person on Thursdays from January 15th - February 26th.
Please note: The February 5th, 2026 North Campus session will take place at the University of Guelph-Humber, in the Art Gallery on the first floor.
Register now - limited spots available!
If you have any questions about the Longo Family BYOB workshop series please reach out to our team at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Humber College North Campus - E201, 205 Humber College Blvd - E201, Etobicoke, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 70.00
