Local business professionals share success, mistakes with up-and-coming entrepreneurs at Moncton workshop<\/p>\n
Published Nov 27, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 1\u00a0day ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n
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Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Newcomers in Moncton looking to start their own business had a chance this week to learn from the experiences from local entrepreneurs who found success.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the e-Edition, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalism and the next generation of journalists.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the e-Edition, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalism and the next generation of journalists.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to keep reading.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite journalists.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n A bilingual workshop called My Canadian Startup was held in Moncton on Thursday night. It was put on by Futurpreneur in partnership with VENN Innovation.<\/p>\n Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that provides young aspiring entrepreneurs across Canada with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business.<\/p>\n The organization runs a series of entrepreneurship programs for young people, newcomers, Indigenous, and already established entrepreneurs looking to grow their new business.<\/p>\n David Eisnor,\u00a0Futurpreneur\u2019s regional director for Atlantic Canada said My Canadian Startup has been held in other Canadian cities. He noted the organization has seen a steady increase in the number of newcomers participating in its programming.<\/p>\n Morning Email Times & Transcript<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The workshop offers panel discussions, networking with entrepreneurs and service providers, and financial literacy from TD Ready Commitment.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of newcomers may not always understand what it\u2019s like to navigate the financial system here in Canada,\u201d Eisnor said, noting the workshop will touch on building a business plan, building credit, securing financing.<\/p>\n He noted the goal of the workshop is for the young entrepreneurs to hear about some of the hurdles business owners have faced, as well as being inspired by newcomers that have found success with their enterprises.<\/p>\n Mentorship and networking are some of the biggest tools an up-and-coming entrepreneur can have, he added.<\/p>\n Mary Anne Catipon, owner of the Tambayan Cafe, was one of the panelists at Thursday\u2019s session. She opened the province\u2019s first 2D cafe after seeing the need for a local cafe in Riverview.<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Catipon remembers not having any knowledge of how to start a business, but once she got her idea for the cafe she found Futurpreneur through her online research. She was matched with an advisor who coached her through the process, such as getting the funds to open the cafe.<\/p>\n \u201cThey provided me a support system where I could reach out for clarification and discover the best ways to bring my idea to reality.\u201d<\/p>\n Some of the advice she has for newcomer entrepreneurs is to find areas to fill gaps in whatever sector of business they are interested in and to find the right people to help them along the way.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t try to figure it out alone because there are resources that can help you and give you information you might not know,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n So far, Catipon said she has been supported by the Riverview community and customers that have come from outside of the region. 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