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
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Virtual Business Advisory service - Ask the ExpertThe Ontario Together Fund is providing funds to the region’s Small Business Centres to provide businesses with advisory assistance that they need in order to recover from the effects of COVID-19. Local business owners can be matched with professional advisors who will provide FREE one-on-one specialized, confidential advice. (limit to 3 hours per business owner). For more information or to register, contact the business centre for your area...
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Sept. 16, 2021 |
Reboot your Export Business: Pitch Practice10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: Free This workshop offered by the Ontario government is designed to help develop the all important “pitch presentation," and begins with what is most important to your customers and business partners – focusing on how you communicate your features, benefits and value. It will build up your presentation and then break that down into a 15-second elevator pitch and a two minute coffee pitch. You can expect to leave with all the tools you need to make a lasting impression and differentiate yourself from the crowd. The webinar will cover topics such as:
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Sept. 21, 2021 |
Wholesale for Handmakers: Ask the Expert10:30 - 11:30 Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County/north Leeds Grenville) Speaker Emily Arbour of Cheerfully made will discuss the basics of expanding your small business into the world of retail. You will leave this mini course with a better understanding of:
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Sept. 22, 2021 |
Canva 201: Intermediate10:00 am - 11:30 am Speaker: Jennifer Baker Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County/north Leeds Grenville) Focus will be on increasing the participant’s existing knowledge of Canva. It is recommended that participants have pre-existing knowledge of Canva OR have attended Canva 101. This course is designed for users who want to improve their design skills on Canva through photo-editing tools, and animation. Participants will also learn how to batch-create content, and resize canvases. By the end of the webinar participants will be able to:
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Sept. 24, 2021 |
Go With the Flow - Financial Empowerment for Entrepreneurs3-part series, Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County/north Leeds Grenville) Speaker Terra Tennant In the third and final session, we will focus on best practices when it comes to budgeting and cash flow. What’s the difference? What are some common roadblocks that entrepreneurs face that keeps them from using these tools to make life easier instead of making it more overwhelming.
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Oct. 20, 2021 |
Instagram 101: Beginners10:00 am - 11:30 Speaker: Jennifer Baker Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County/north Leeds Grenville) Develop the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage your business’ Instagram presence as well as creating engaging content. Participants will be introduced to effective account management, understand the difference between personal and business accounts, as well as creating and sharing effective posts. By the end of the webinar participants will be able to:
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Oct. 26 & 27, 2021 |
TIAO Ontario Tourism SummitThis is both virtual and in-person event. TIAO will be welcoming tourism professionals from around the province to gather, share, and collaborate in rebuilding Ontario's tourism industry. This year's summit is about respect, collaboration and rebuilding our future. Google, Deloitte, Canadian Live Music Association, Global Payments are just some highlights of speakers lined up for this year's event. |
Oct. 27, 2021 |
Instagram 201: Intermediate10:00 am - 11:30 am Speaker: Jennifer Baker Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County/north Leeds Grenville) This webinar will focus on developing the skills and knowledge you need to effectively create engaging content, including Instagram stories and reels. Participants will be introduced to strategies and tips to creating engaging stories and reels.
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Profit from technology: Digital tools to drive efficiency and revenueThis BDC on-demand webinar featuring Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist; and Senior Business Advisors Jonathan Pastrikos and Josh Ramsbottom, is for Canadian entrepreneurs who want to use technology to create a more competitive business now and in the post-pandemic economy. You’ll discover:
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with our experts. |
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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. |
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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
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) |
Webinar Library
- Leeds Grenville DSS Webinar: Share More - Save Time - Grow Sales.
Video. PowerPoint Slides. - 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
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.
Contact bwbgroup@gmail.com or call Wendy Onstein at 342-8772 ext. 471.
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