HERizon Rx: Toronto

Financing, Buying, Valuation & Building What's Next.

Pharmacy ownership can take many forms, from buying or opening a pharmacy to growing, selling, or planning what comes next.

Join HERizon Rx for an evening of practical education, meaningful conversation, networking, and dinner focused on the business side of pharmacy ownership.

The evening will feature a panel and presentation-style workshops followed by audience Q&A:

Financing Pharmacy Ownership

Panelists:

Beth Nelligan, CPA, CA | Director & Group Lead, Healthcare & Professional Banking, Central Canada, Scotiabank

Julie Trembelas, CPA, CMA, MBA | Senior Manager, Toronto Professional Banking, Scotiabank

Moderated by: Victor Gendy, MBA, CFA Wealth Advisor, Portfolio ManagerScotia Wealth Management, , Scotiabank

A panel discussion around financing pharmacy acquisitions and start-ups, preparing for ownership, and understanding the financial considerations involved in buying, opening, or expanding a pharmacy.

The session will explore common questions around accessing capital, what lenders look for when evaluating an opportunity, and how pharmacists can prepare financially for ownership.

Buy It Smart: The Right Pharmacy at the Right Price

Speaker: Max Beairsto, B.Sc.Pharm., MBA, CVA | President of EVCOR

Valuation, due diligence and what to know before you buy.

Thinking about buying a pharmacy, but unsure how to assess the opportunity? Join us for a practical look at understanding a pharmacy’s value, investigating what sits behind the financial statements, and identifying risks before committing to a purchase. Designed for pharmacists considering their first acquisition or an additional location, this session will explore the questions to ask, the information to verify, and the warning signs that warrant a closer look. Attendees will leave better equipped to evaluate an opportunity and decide when to proceed, renegotiate or walk away.

Connect, Learn & Network

The evening will also provide dedicated opportunities to connect with other women in pharmacy, pharmacy owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and industry partners.

Whether you’re exploring pharmacy ownership, preparing to buy or open a pharmacy, considering expansion, or thinking about the future sale or succession of your business, this evening is designed to provide practical insight you can take with you.

You don’t need to have your next step figured out. Come with questions, connect with others, and explore what ownership could look like for you.

Dinner and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included with your ticket.

About HERizon Rx

HERizon Rx is a national initiative dedicated to advancing women in pharmacy entrepreneurship through connection, learning and meaningful dialogue. We create spaces for women in pharmacy to connect, share experiences, and explore broader possibilities in entrepreneurship, ownership, and innovation.

Our Partners

Catalyst Partners:

PMS Pharmasupport | Scotiabank Women’s Initiative

Community Partners:

EVCOR | Neighbourly Pharmacy

Supporting Partners:

Whole Health Pharmacy Partners | RX Dental Accountants