Workshops and Seminars
Events listed below may change format or be postponed due to current situations.
Please refer to the links below for the most recent updates pertaining to each item.
Submit your workshop or seminar via email to econdev@uclg.on.ca
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Mar. 24, 2023 |
Volunteer Management - Best Practices9:00 am - 4:00 pm In-person & Online options North Grenville Municipal Centre / Zoom 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville Hosted by RTO 9, North Grenville Tourism and CSE Consulting and speaker Carey McMaster will provide a hands-on learning day in Kemptville. Quality volunteer managers are essential for any not-for-profit organization or event committee. In this workshop you will learn to recruit, track, engage and retain valuable people by crafting a plan that includes an effective system for managing volunteers. The instructor for the session will cover:
By the end of the workshop participants will have the skills to Develop Policies and Procedures, Create a Volunteer Recruitment Strategy, Construct an Orientation and Training Plan, Supervise Volunteers and Provide Effective Feedback; and Strengthen Communications and Build Relationships Participants attending this workshop (both in-person and online that day) will receive a certificate for the successful completion of the course. |
Mar. 29, 2023 |
Creating an Online Brand: Content Marketing 10110:00 am - 11:00 am Online webinar Hosted by RTO9. Content marketing—it’s more than just a viral post. It’s a valuable asset that reinforces trust, authority, and relationships among your audience. But how do you do it effectively? And perhaps more importantly, where do you start? Join RTO 9 and the team from Alphabet Creative as they introduce the basics of content marketing: what is it, why is it important, and how can you optimize it for your business |
Mar. 30, 2023 |
CRA Webinar - Small Businesses and Self-Employed Individuals9:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar, including Q&A Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre If you have tax related questions, here is your chance to get them answered. CRA Professionals will cover:
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Apr. 5 2023 |
Road Map to Simple Safety Solutions (WSIB/WSPS)12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cost: Free Presented by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS). **The WSIB is offering increased financial rebates to smaller businesses (1-99 employees) through the Health and Safety Excellence program to help support post-pandemic recovery. ** Join in as a review of how joining the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program can help offset costs of implementing new health and safety topics in your workplace and how to calculate your potential double rebate for 2023. This webinar will focus on the various health and safety needs of small-medium businesses in Ontario. You’ll walkaway with information on health and safety basics such as employee rights and employer responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the available free resources offered to small business by WSPS. Q+A period will follow the session and give you a chance to ask any important questions related to health and safety. |
Apr. 5, 2023 |
Threat Reaction PlansFree cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available 1:00 pm online webinar Free Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job. See also:
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Apr. 13, 2023 |
Brand Recognition: Branding is More than Just Creating a Logo9:00 am - 10:30 am Webinar Hosted by Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) Speaker: Carey McMaster, TRAICON Branding goes way beyond just a logo or graphic element. Many small businesses neglect to spend necessary time thinking about their brand and the impact it has on their business. A brand that is consistent and clear puts the customer at ease because they know exactly what to expect each and every time they experience the brand. This webinar includes a workbook, Brand Identity Template and will cover:
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Apr. 27, 2023 |
Products & Pricing: Building Your Product Portfolio and Pricing Strategies9:00 am - 10:30 am Webinar Hosted by Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) Speaker: Carey McMaster, TRAICON A product portfolio is the collection of all the products and services offered by a company. Analysis of the portfolio provide insights into the sources of company sales and profits, and growth prospects. The portfolio may be viewed as a group of product lines, as well as a group of individual products. A business can use a variety of pricing strategies when selling a product or service. To determine the most effective pricing strategy a business needs to first identify the company’s pricing position, pricing segment, pricing capability and their competitive pricing reaction strategy. This webinar includes a workbook, and will cover:
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May 3, 2023 |
Defensive ProceduresFree cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available 1:00 pm online webinar Free Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job. See also:
Learn more or register. |
June 7, 2023 |
Ransomware Training for Technical TeamsFree cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available 1:00 pm online webinar Free Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job. See also: Brute Force Attacks - July 5th Learn more or register. |
July 5, 2023 |
Brute Force AttacksFree cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available 1:00 pm online webinar Free Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job. Learn more or register. |
Sept. 8, 2023 |
RTO9 Annual Tourism Summit - Tourism Reimagined8:30 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Inn, Kingston-Waterfront, 2 Princess Street As the Ontario tourism industry begins it's recovery, we're looking into local tourism and how operators have reimagined their offerings to weather the storm and come out the other side stronger than ever. Listen to panel discussions on Agritourism, Rural vs. Metropolitan Tourism, and Provincial and National Sector leaders as they discuss advocacy and marketing . Hear from keynote speakers as they share their experience and knowledge from working within the Ontario tourism industry. Celebrate our amazing Makers by visiting the always popular Marketplace to sample and purchase one of a kind products from around the region. Lunch will be included. |
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Workshop & Seminar Event CalendarsFor topics on finding employment, job skills and training, or personal development, visit the following websites:
CSE Consulting
Grenville CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation)
KEYS Job Centre keys.ca/content/events/workshops.php
RTO9
Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County) smallbizcentre.ca/events-and-seminars/
Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre
Valley Heartland CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation)
IT World Canada
Ontario Calendar of international trade programs and events. |
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Agriculture and Food Education Online Learning System
Food safety, online, self-paced courses for processors, many at no-cost.
Brockville Women in Business (BWB)
The meetings provide an opportunity for women to meet other business women, and to share expertise, experiences and successes in a supportive, business-oriented atmosphere. View BWB website.
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