{"id":9306,"date":"2026-10-06T15:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T19:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=9306"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:15:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T19:15:05","slug":"hamilton-retail-co-program-information-session","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/event\/hamilton-retail-co-program-information-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamilton Retail Co. – Program Information Session"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Location:<\/strong> Online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curious about Hamilton Retail Co.? Join us to learn more about the program and what the experience looks like for participating businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamilton Retail Co. is a retail business incubation program<\/strong> designed to help product-based businesses take their next step into physical retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this information session, we\u2019ll walk you through the program from start to finish, including what Hamilton Retail Co. is, who it\u2019s designed for, what\u2019s included, and what participants can expect during the six-month residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What We’ll Cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Program: <\/strong>Learn how Hamilton Retail Co. combines a real retail environment with structured business development support. The storefront becomes the classroom, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn, test and refine their business in a real-world setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Learning Experience: <\/strong>Explore the six-month learning plan and how participants will develop their businesses through business planning, market research, customer validation, merchandising, marketing, operations, financial management and growth strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Advisory & Support: <\/strong>Learn about the role of Business Advisors (B.A.G.), monthly check-ins, mentorship, workshops, webinars and other resources available throughout the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Participant Journey: <\/strong>We’ll walk through what happens from orientation through the six-month residency, graduation and planning for the next stage of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Details: <\/strong>We’ll also cover eligibility, participant expectations, the retail environment, program fees, operating requirements and the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions & Answers: <\/strong>There will be an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether Hamilton Retail Co. may be a good fit for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re currently selling online, at markets or pop-ups, or you’re an existing retailer exploring your next step, this session will give you a better understanding of Hamilton Retail Co.<\/a> and how the program can support your business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come learn more, ask questions and see what your next step in retail could look like.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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