Canadians Connected, CIRA’s premier event series for internet aficionados is going east—to Charlottetown!
Join us IRL on Wednesday, June 4 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. AT at Salt & Sol. You’re invited for an evening of cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, networking, a pop-up shopping experience from local .CAs and more! We’ll also be joined by award-winning technology expert, Amber Mac, in conversation with Coltin Handrahan, Founder of Stay Golden Custom, to discuss what it means to be a Canadian entrepreneur.
This event will be in English only.
The event is open and free to all,
but we need you to RSVP!
The details:
What: Canadians Connected: Charlottetown, an event bringing together internet stakeholders for networking and learning opportunities. Enjoy some complimentary drinks on us, along with nibbles, entertainment and more.
Who: you’ll get the opportunity to network with Canadian internet stakeholders, including CIRA’s leadership team, enjoy a pop-up marketplace from local .CA businesses (Atlantic Mustard Mill, Colourful Island, Goldfsh, Hoodle Haddles & Una Beauty) and hear from local entrepreneurial talent.
When: Wednesday, June 4 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. AT
Where: Salt & Sol, 2 Pownal St. on the second floor
Cost: It’s free, you just have to register!
A fireside chat with
Amber Mac | President, AmberMac Media, Inc.
Amber Mac is President of AmberMac Media, Inc., an award-winning content development agency, an award-winning podcaster (This Is Mining and The AI Effect), and a bestselling author. She is also the host of The AmberMac Show podcast on SiriusXM with co-host Jeff MacArthur.
In 2024, Amber was named one of DMZ’s Women of the Year for her work driving innovation and progress in the tech industry. In 2021, Amber was named one of the Bay Street Bull Women of the Year for her leadership in the technology sector. In 2016, she co-wrote the Amazon bestseller, Outsmarting Your Kids Online, just a few years after she wrote the Globe & Mail business bestseller, Power Friending.
Coltin Handrahan | Founder, Stay Golden Custom
Coltin Handrahan is an entrepreneur from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He is the founder of Stay Golden Custom, a custom clothing company that helps busy leaders easily design & source custom merch that their teams, customers and community will be proud to wear. Coltin founded Stay Golden Custom in his senior year of high school and has spent the past 13 years developing the company into an online focused manufacturer that works with clientele across Canada, fulfilling orders from their production facility in Hunter River. Coltin is based in Charlottetown and in Halifax, Nova Scotia where the company is building their presence across the Atlantic region.
Jeremy Heartz | Entrepreneurship Program Officer, UPEI
Jeremy Heartz is a dedicated supporter of entrepreneurship from Prince Edward Island. He currently serves as the Program Officer for the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Prince Edward Island, a role he has held since the Centre’s opening in April 2024. In its first year, the Centre has distributed over $135,000 in funding to support student entrepreneurship across the province. Prior to this role, Jeremy worked with Innovation PEI as a Small Business Development Officer, where he spent two years delivering the Web Presence Assistance program, helping local businesses establish and grow their online presence through website development. Jeremy has maintained a laser-focus on empowering entrepreneurs throughout his career and continues to play an active role in fostering innovation and economic growth across PEI.
