Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) kick off the TSX Ignite live event series in Toronto on Wednesday, April 30. Launched last month, this innovative program is designed to help support the growth and development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada by providing companies with information and tips on how to build great businesses.
The live events bring together leading banking, legal and accounting advisors to share experiences and best practices with entrepreneurs at all stages and from all sectors. Topics will include keys to raising capital, important building blocks for success and common mistakes to avoid. There will also be keynote addresses from successful entrepreneurs who will share their experiences as they built their businesses.
| WHERE: | MaRS Discovery District 101 College Street Toronto, Ontario |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, April 30, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| AGENDA: | Welcome & Introduction Keynote: Mark MacLeod and Michael Garrity Four "Must Do" Tips for Raising Capital (panel) Keynote: Howard Gwin Four Practices to Make Your Company Better (panel) Keynote: Matthew Corrin |
| KEY SPEAKERS: | Ungad Chadda, Senior Vice President, Toronto Stock Exchange Matthew Corrin, Founder & CEO, Freshii Michael Garrity, CEO, Financeit Howard Gwin, Independent Corporate Director & Chairman Mark MacLeod, CFO & Chief Corporate Development Officer, FreshBooks |
In 2013, TSX and TSXV welcomed 266 new issuers and total equity capital raised was $43.6 billion, making the Exchanges seventh in the world for equity capital raised.
For more details about TSX Ignite, visit www.tsxignite.com. Members of the media should RSVP directly to catherine.kee@tmx.com.
