Workshops and Seminars
View our COVID-19 page for other business related events.
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
Date |
Event Detail |
Jan. 13, 2021 |
Canva webinar Series10:00 - 11:00 am zoom webinar In this 3-part seminar series, presented by Jennifer Baker, learn all about Canva - a graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.
Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre and Perth and District Chamber of Commerce. |
Jan. 14, 2021 |
Digital Marketing for Success10:00 am - 11:30 am webinar With so many social media channels and online marketing software to choose from, which are the best options for your business? Join the WE-CAN community of women entrepreneurs to learn how to sharpen your digital marketing skills and put social media to work for you. In this 90-minute webinar with Jennifer Baker of Jennifer Baker Consulting, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your existing digital marketing strategies with the goal of refining your digital marketing presence. Discussion will focus on social media channels, engagement strategies, and the importance of email marketing. This webinar is brought to you by Queen's Partnerships and Innovation, WE-CAN, and FedDev. |
Jan. 20, 2021 |
Canva webinar Series - part 2 of 310:00 - 11:00 am zoom webinar In this 3-part seminar series, presented by Jennifer Baker, learn all about Canva - a graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.
Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre and Perth and District Chamber of Commerce. |
Jan. 21, 2021 |
Succession Planning'Three on Thursday' Employer Webinar Series offered by the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board 10:00 - 11:00 am Cost: Free Tackle the challenges of Succession Planning in today’s highly competitive and tight talent marketplace. Specifically, we will: Differentiate between Succession Planning and Business |
Jan. 27, 2021 |
Canva webinar Series - part 3 of 310:00 - 11:00 am zoom webinar In this 3-part seminar series, presented by Jennifer Baker, learn all about Canva - a graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.
Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre and Perth and District Chamber of Commerce. |
Jan. 29, 2021 |
Google Ad Webinar11:00 - 12:30 webinar via Zoom. Cost: Free Learn how to create google ads for your business. Digital Service Squad Members from Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Gananoque and North Grenville will show you how to create a Google Ad Campaign featuring some ad examples. Q&A available at the end of the session. |
Ongoing |
Digital Main StreetWhy your business needs an online store: ShopHERE powered by Google. The goal of ShopHERE Powered By Google is to build and optimize online stores for small independent businesses and artists in just a matter of days. With ShopHERE, businesses get to expand their selling opportunities into the online market. |
Ongoing |
Online Business Plan and Cash Flow BootcampThe online business plan bootcamp is a guided approach to completing a business plan and takes approximately 10 hours to complete, in total. The Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre will provide you with access to this online tool that will guide you to create your very own business plan and 2 year cash flow. Included with the online tool is one hour of consulting from Karen McDonald-Hurley of Opportunity Group and support from the LGSBEC team. This product has a $1100.00 value and is free if business plan is completed by agreed upon time frame. |
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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
www.eecentre.com/workshops.php
Grenville CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation)
KEYS Job Centre keys.ca/content/events/workshops.php
Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County) smallbizcentre.ca/events-and-seminars/
Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre
Valley Heartland CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation) |
Webinar Library
- Leeds Grenville Q&A with Local Business: Adapting & Pivoting from a Local Retailers Perspective
- Engaging With Customers During COVID-19
- Reopening Guidance for Restaurants, Hotels & Motels
- Key to Running a Business in Uncertain Times
- Destination Canada webinar library
- Destination Canada / Tourism Industry Association of Canada with Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
- BDC Webinar Library
- How to Manage Your Cash Flow Through the Covid-19 Crisis
- How to Market Your Business Through the Covid-19 Crisis
- How to Operate Remotely & Online Through the Covid-19 Crisis
- YouTube Video - How to Cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business - Pierre Cleroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist - March 25, 2020
- RTO 9 Webinar Library
- Tourism Summit - Sept 11, 2020
- Providing Traveller Value as Tourism Slowly Reopens - July 9
- Reputation Management During Crisis - July 6
- Attracting Ontario Tourists Through Innovative Partnerships and Itineraries - June 30
- Ramping Up as the Curve Flattens - May 28
- Engaging your Customers Through COVID-19 - May 21
Ongoing Events
Business Outreach 2020
Small Business Advisory Centre Business Outreach Consultations for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, including established business owners. Consultations cover topics such as registering a business, developing a business plan, marketing, financing, HST regulations, etc.
Available at selection locations:
- Dec. 16 | Merrickville | 1 pm - 4 pm
To book an appointment for any of the above dates please contact us 613-283-7002 ext.109 or email smallbusiness@smallbizcentre.ca
RTO9 online learning opportunities
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.
Luncheon meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month, starting at 11:30 am. Pre-registration is required.
Contact bwbgroup@gmail.com or call Wendy Onstein at 342-8772 ext. 471.
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