Full tables and full hearts at events + get involved early in Toronto Tech Week + PORCH's first hire + exciting new collab!
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Grab a coffee or tea β˜•, head to a PORCHπŸ’š, and catch up with us. 

49th Edition | March 2025

Full Table and Fuller Hearts 🍽️

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On Tuesday, we hosted our first PORCH Dinner of 2025 with Desjardins Ontario Credit Union!

We believe that there is no better way to connect with people than breaking bread! So we headed to Terroni, had a wonderful meal, and broke down the financial landscape and options for immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada.


Thank you to Ben Pinsky and Nikolas Tremblay for attending and the entire team there for their support! 

      Toronto Tech Week πŸ€–

      2 x PORCH Events Open

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      PORCH Dinner June – TTW

      PORCH is a part of Toronto Tech Week in June to bring you the biggest exclusive dinner we have hosted to date!

       

      60 PEOPLE at Terroni Adelaide on June 23rd.

       

      We believe that there is no better way to connect with people than breaking bread.

       

      This will be an exclusive, invite-only dinner and night to celebrate incredible international entrepreneurs, share stories, learn from one another, and of course, have some delicious Italian food.

       

      SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST

       

      We are looking for a couple great organizations to join us in hosting!

      1. Great brand association and awareness/impressions
      2. Help us host / moderate an awesome dinner discussion
      3. Free tickets

      Let us know if you want to get involved!

      PORCH x CSA Picnic

      The best way to kickoff a week of tech? PICNIC!!

       

      We are collaborating with Canada Startup Association to run the 2nd Annual PORCH Picnic and a kickoff to an awesome week of events in Toronto!

       

      We always talk about the importance of work-life balance, so turn that computer off and come unwind, play some cornhole, and enjoy the sunshine (hopefully) in Toronto.

      ​Bring your picnic blankets, your favourite snacks, and your sunniest smiles.

       

      ​It's not all games and food though – we will be hosting Pitch in the Park! More info on the event page.

       

      REGISTER (OPEN TO ALL)!

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      Did Someone Say Potluck?

      PORCH Potluck April 10 alone

      The PORCH Potluck is on April 10th!

       

      100+ immigrant entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals from 30+ countries.

       

      πŸ› Culinary Showcase – everyone brings a dish that represents where you are from!
      🎲 Fun and Games
      πŸ’š Great People
      πŸ“Έ Photo Booth Fun
      🍷Delicious Beverages
      πŸ† Raffles & Giveaways – we have thousands of $$$ in giveaways already!

       

      Get your best dishes ready!!

          REGISTER

          A big thank you to Yulia Kan! Yulia is a licensed Canadian immigration consultant and is an immigrant herself – she came to Canada in 2010 and, over the last 15 years, made it her home while also successfully transitioning to becoming a citizen. Over the last 8 years working in the immigration industry, she leverages her knowledge and expertise in helping fellow immigrants make Canada their permanent home. 

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              PORCH Talk Sessions πŸ–₯️

              Join us for these upcoming PORCH Talk (virtual) sessions! For paid members only.

               

              πŸ”₯ April 3rd | Roast My _____ w/ Everyone Register Here

               

              πŸ‘€ April 8th | Member-Led Mastermind Session Register Here

               

              🌎 April 16th | Canada & Immigrant Entrepreneurship w/ Sunil Sharma Register Here

                  PORCH's First Hire!

                  Ting New Hire

                  Ting Zhou is joining us as our new CMO (fractional) πŸš€


                  Despite all the ups and downs of building a community, the people we have met on this journey have made every single day worth it.


                  One of those people is Ting.


                  We first met Ting just over a year ago at an event. From the second Ting sat down across the table, we knew she was a great person.

                   

                  She is one of those people who just lights up the room and can make anyone smile. Plus, she is quite the immigrant entrepreneur herself.


                  Since then, she quickly went from new member to ambassador to chapter leader to now our first-ever hire!


                  We are excited to put Ting’s incredible talent and personality to work in growing the club!


                  Welcome Ting πŸ’š

                      Partnership Announcement πŸ‘‹

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                      Some things are just meant to be!

                       

                      PORCH has admired the work that Tehmina A Chaudhry and Hammad Siddiqui have been doing in the Canadian immigrant entrepreneur ecosystem!

                       

                      We are very excited to announce we are officially partnering with Canada Startup Association to provide more support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada – from growing their businesses and lives here to expanding globally.

                       

                      We are also excited for PORCH to be the community for all CSA members and greater network! πŸ’š

                       

                      Big things are already in the works with a collab event during Toronto Tech Week...

                       

                      The second annual PORCH Picnic being done with CSA on June 22nd to kick off Toronto Tech Week! Come join us!

                       

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