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EDA workshops are a collection of theory, experiential, and hands-on exercises conducted by successful entrepreneurs. The workshops are designed in two parts, an information session and a group engagement towards the end where students can give their feedback and raise questions regarding their entrepreneurial venture. The goals of the workshops are:

To broaden students perspective on the complexity involved in the business world

To educate students on understanding the whole business cycle including starting and running their business venture
To address issues faced by start-ups
To connect students to practitioners and government representatives who can assist them in developing and implementing their business plan
To encourage and motivate students to pitch innovative business ideas
To identity key business techniques and how to communicate their business ideas to key leaders in the industry
To strengthen students' networking skills

The upcoming events and workshops starting this 2016-2017 academic term are as follows:

Meet'N'Greet
Business Development
Financial Guidance
Marketing Strategies
Risk Managements
Research

About Us

The Entrepreneurship Development Association (EDA) is a professional student-run, non-profit organization that comprises of a diversified executive team from various departments within York University. Our mission is to motivate, assist, and develop the skills of students who have a desire to pursue entrepreneurial ventures and improve organization that they are affiliated with. EDA's ultimate goal is to connect students with practitioners and resources needed to strengthen their venture ideas and explore entrepreneurship as a career. The association started in September 2015 and currently offers a series of entrepreneurial workshops such as Business Development for Start-ups, Marketing Strategies, Financial Guidance, Entrepreneurship as a career, along with a panel discussion event where students get the opportunity to engage in discussions, network, and learn from successful entrepreneurs.