Discover how private capital is reshaping Canada beyond the billionaire myth. Learn how AREA 81 wants to empower rural communities with private capital.

How Do You Actually Get Started in AREA 81? Updated: Oct 21/25 How do you actually get started in Area 81 — and what’s the difference between the free and paid memberships? Right now the primary channel for Public Square members is our Facebook Page . AREA 81 P2P Network Updated: Oct 21/25 The video introduces the Area 81 Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network , a paid membership program offering exclusive weekly Area 81 Playbook  content, discounted or free access to workshops, and oppo

Yancey Strickler presents the vision and legal framework for Artist Corporations (A-Corps), a new corporate structure designed to empower artists and creators in the creative economy. | Published Sep 17, 2025 by  Metalabel Artist Corporations: The Vision, Law & Movement Key Insights A-Corps are a new corporate structure designed specifically for artists and creators, combining benefits of various existing structures while addressing their limitations. The structure provides a

But, we’ve lost 100,000 entrepreneurs—and 350,000 can’t get the financing they need. This raises the question: is BDC doing a good job?...

ROMA's Vision for Rural Ontario The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Strategic Plan 2024–2027  sets a clear path forward:...

The Problem Organizations everywhere are under growing pressure to prove their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ....

The Problem Not enough creators, such as musicians, earn a sustainable living. Money is being made in the music industry though. Yet, value leaks at every step—platforms, labels, ticketing, middlemen, venues—leaving artists with a fraction of what their music, time and hard word generates. Some artists lack clear, practical pathways to capture value ( make enough money ) quickly and directly. Can talented, hard working and committed musicians convert their love of creating an

Discover why angel investing in Canada is broken and how it impacts early-stage startups. Learn more about the challenges in angel investing in Canada.

Buying Local is an Act of Belief A Personal Introduction At AREA 81 , we’re building something rooted in belief — belief that rural...

Learn what a Mafia Offer is, why jargon like this matters in startups, and how to choose the right offer type to gain traction with real-world examples.

Explore the latest tech boom with insights on QSBS expansion and startup exits. Discover how QSBS is reshaping investment strategies today.

Belief capital—mentorship, trust, and support—is the missing ingredient in rural entrepreneurship. Learn how AREA 81 is helping founders turn belief into growth.

TL;DR Seventeen entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders from both rural Grey Bruce and nearby cities  gathered for the first-ever AREA 81...

A roundtable discussion with experts examining the current state of early stage venture capital investing, liquidity strategies, M&A trends, and startup revenue quality.

As AI accelerates the pace of innovation, even the most brilliantly engineered products can lose relevance overnight. The Dyson vs. robot...

The First Milestone Every Entrepreneur Misses (And How We’re Fixing That in Grey Bruce) Before you build a product or write a plan,...

Rural entrepreneurs are navigating a different landscape. We’re starting a new conversation about what they really need — and you’re...

Navigating Entrepreneurial Decisions: How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money Entrepreneurs frequently face the daunting challenge of...

Discover Campoody Technologies' innovation in Grey Bruce with the Venture Spotlight Series, highlighting global-impact ventures and inspirin