Entrepreneurship for Newcomers

Are you a newcomer to Canada with dreams of starting your own business? Join us for an informative seminar for newcomers who want to navigate the world of entrepreneurship in Canada.

This seminar will provide information on business registration, legal requirements, funding opportunities and strategies for building a successful small business. Attendees will also discover an exciting new program from the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre designed to support and empower newcomer entrepreneurs on their business journey!

Led by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre and Windsor immigration lawyer Christina Loebach, founder of Loebach Law, Entrepreneurship for Newcomers will cover essential topics such as:

• Choosing the right business structure
• How to register your business
• Accessing government grants, loans and support programs
• Overcoming common challenges faced by newcomer entrepreneurs
• Understanding Canadian business laws and regulations, including visas, work permits and citizenship requirements
• Common pitfalls to avoid when navigating the Canadian legal system

Whether you’re just starting to explore your business idea or ready to take the next step, this seminar will provide the tools and knowledge you need to confidently start and grow your business in Canada.

About the speaker:

Christina Loebach is a graduate of both the University of Windsor Faculty or Law and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Christina is a Windsor-based lawyer who thrives on helping people navigate the legal system during critical and stressful periods of their lives. She has a decade of experience in law and cross-border issues, and is a licensed lawyer in both Ontario and Michigan.

Christina’s law practice focuses on criminal defence and cross-border immigration, and she is often hired due to her expertise in “crimmigration”. Christina is passionate about both criminal and immigration law, as she views law as a tool to help people determine their futures. Hearing her clients’ stories and helping families be together drives her to ensure that she has the best contacts, most up-to-date information, and provides genuine support to those who need her services. As a true advocate, Christina is dedicated to ensuring her clients feel comfortable, confident and informed.

Outside of work, Christina is active in supporting her local community and mentoring young lawyers and law students. You can always find her working in her garden, playing dodgeball, and devouring the latest book recommendations from BookTok.