It's PORCH Potluck time! The best event for international entrepreneurs... but with a twist.
HALLOWEEN EDITION!!
There is nothing like a potluck to bring everyone together. This is real community.
And of course... wear your best halloween costumes!!
🍛 Culinary Showcase – everyone brings a dish that represents where you are from! 🎲 Fun and Games 💚 Great People 📸 Photo Booth Fun 🍷Delicious Beverages 🏆 Raffles & Giveaways – we have thousands of $$$ in giveaways already!
Ticket Information:
🎟️ PORCH Plus Members: FREE 🎟️ PORCH Digital: $15 🎟️ Non-Members – Early Bird: $20
First Build-a-Business Challenge!!
What happens when you throw a bunch of entrepreneurs, coffee, pizza, and expert coaches into a room?
You get the Build-A-Business Challenge... and it was epic!
No panels, no slides. Just hands-on action.
Teams tackled a real-world problem, got coached by experts in sales, marketing, product, finance, and funding and then pitched their business idea to the group.
It was all about testing ideas, learning fast, and having a blast along the way.
And let us say... it was insanely impressive what was done in such little time!!
If you missed this one, don’t worry. We’re just getting started.
Last week, we had the one and only Kevin "KD" Dorsey join us to break down his BIPSY framework for sales leadership and it did not disappoint.
KD walked us through how great leaders balance clarity, accountability, and heart, showing that leadership is not just about numbers but about creating the conditions for people to win.
Everyone left with tangible ways to build better habits, coach more effectively, and lead with intention.
💬 “Leadership is not a title. It’s how you show up.”
We have thousands of $$$ worth of deals/offers/discounts on startup tools on the PORCH Perks platform!
We have talked with lots of members on what we can add to make the community better and many asked for discounts on the everyday tools we use as entrepreneurs.
So we went out and brought this platform to you all!
He was one of the first incredible humans we met through PORCH, and from day one he has been nothing but supportive to the club.
He has shared advice, encouragement, and genuine belief in what we are building.
A lot of people struggle to stay focused in online sessions.
People talking through a screen can be tough to stay engaged with, no matter how good the topic is.
When we say Ravi makes you glued to the screen, we mean it.
Ravi just joined us #onthePORCH for a session called Relationship Currency: 3 Communication Habits That Inspire Trust and Ignite Sales Growth.
If you have ever felt like your conversations sound too scripted or robotic, or you just want to learn how to connect better with people, this one is worth your hour.
That’s why we’re thrilled to extend this partnership.
One year ago, we teamed up with the City of Hamilton and the amazing Hamilton Economic Development team to support immigrant entrepreneurs through the city’s Soft-Landing Program.
The results have been incredible.
✅ Welcomed newcomers into the Hamilton business community
✅ Connected founders to resources, mentorship, and settlement support
✅ Hosted events that built real relationships and sparked collaboration
We are proud to share that our partnership with Hamilton is being renewed for another year.
PORCH will continue to be a recommended part of Invest in Hamilton’s Soft-Landing program, which assists international companies with establishing a presence in Hamilton.
Founders in the program gain access to the local business network, professional services, connections to office space, entrepreneurship programs, settlement services, and a community of other immigrant entrepreneurs.
A big thank you to the amazing team at Hamilton Economic Development for their continued passion and commitment to immigrant entrepreneurs.
We can’t wait to keep building on this momentum and making Hamilton an even stronger hub for innovation, community, and growth.
PORCH members get free access to all events, insider access to the community, and perks that pay for themselves faster than your last overpriced airport coffee.
It’s like a gym membership for your entrepreneurial journey but instead of sweating, you’re scaling.
For the price of lunch, you get: 🍕 Access to expert-led sessions and real-life events 📲 24/7 support from smart, kind, ambitious people 📚 On-demand learning, resources, and real conversations ✨ Oh, and member-only perks that are actually useful
Skip the FOMO. Join PORCH today and make your journey a little less lonely and a lot more fun.
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