Workshops and Seminars

Sept. 19 2019

HR Essentials: Documents, Letters & Policies

Employment & Education Centre, 105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Cost: $20

What do you actually need?

Ensure you COMPLY with the Law and ensure everyone is clear about expectations.

Learn to:

• Set the rules and guidelines
• Protect yourself & business
• Communicate with your employees

To register, contact Kim at 613-498-2111 ext. 245 or email kim@eecentre.com

Sept. 25 2019

Brockville Tourism Summit

Let's Get Social: The Power of Social Media in Tourism Today

Brockville Memorial Centre, 100 Magedoma Blvd. Brockville

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Cost: $15

If you're not on social media, you're not where your customers are. Advertising, feedback and reviews can be found across the internet, and if you're not in control of your social presence, you're not listening properly.

This session will focus on social media and gaining control of your social presence through the three major forms of media - paid, owned and earned media.

Register for this event or email Tara at Brockville Tourism.

Sept. 28 2019

Kemptville Campus 100 Years of Education

Kemptville Campus, 830 Prescott Street, Kemptville

10 am - 3 pm

Free, open house!

Celebrating the past 100 and next 100 years at Kempville Campus!

Festivities will include on-site demonstrations by teachers/students from the school boards on Campus, historical displays of artifacts and photos, tours of educational buildings, commemorative speeches and ribbon cutting by dignitaries, BBQ lunch and – of course – a birthday cake to celebrate 100 years.

The Open House event is planned to complement the activities that will unfold during the Grenville County Plowmen’s Association 100th anniversary plowing match, which will take place on the land adjacent to the Campus, on the east side of County Rd. 44.  Free shuttle between the Campus and the Match.

Learn more at KemptvilleCampus.ca or the Event page on Facebook.  View event poster.

Oct. 8 2019

Google Analytics and Google Advertising Seminar

Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street W., Entrance B, Smiths Falls.

Presented by David Bird, Founder and Principal of Bird's Eye Marketing.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cost: $20

Learn where the real story of your website lies in Google Analytics, so you can make strategic decisions for your business.  By the end of this beginner level seminar, you will know:

• Which reports help you the most
• How to evaluate where your visitors are coming from, and
• How to evaluate your website's contribution to your business goals

Google Advertising: The Free & The Paid
How to get the best of both worlds

This beginner level seminar will show you how to get your business on the map and make your listing shine!

In this seminar you will learn how to:

• Get your business on the Google Map
• Increase the frequency you show up on the Google Map
• Advertise with Google Ads - without breaking your bank account
• Set up your advertising account for success: win the race to the top

Learn more, or register for this workshop.

Oct. 11 2019

Nomination: Business of the Year Award & Trail Blazer Award

Augusta Township Economic Development and Tourism Committee is seeking nominations for the annual Business of the Year Breakfast.

Nominations are due by Friday, October 11th at 4:00 pm and may be submitted by email to asimonian@augusta.ca, by fax to 613-925-3499 or in person at the Township Office in Maynard.

Download a Nomination Form, or pick up at the Township office.

View event poster.

The Business of the Year Breakfast will be held Friday, November 1, 2019. at the Grenville Snowmovile Club, Charleville Road.

Registration 7:30 am, Breakfast 8:00 am, Presentations 8:30 am; with Wrap up at 9:30 am.

Nov. 13 & 14 2019

Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference: Growing Communities Together

NAV Centre, 1950 Montreal Rd, Cornwall

Cost: $148.10 for both days / $91.60 for Nov. 14 only

A conference supporting and celebrating Eastern Ontario's local food sector.

The conference begins on November 13 with three half-day tours to choose from. All tours will offer stops featuring local food and beverage tastings, and inspiring projects led by visionary community leaders. Tours will be followed by a local food reception at the NAV Centre, where you will be treated to a wide variety of the region’s best local food offerings.

The following day, a full day conference will feature keynote speaker Tareq Hadhad of Peace by Chocolate, followed by:

• A plenary discussion about the future of local food in Eastern Ontario
• Three streams of breakout sessions, featuring topics focused on Business, Municipla and Community.

View the full agenda.  Register.

www.eastontlocalfood.com

Dec. 5 2019

Bookkeeping 101: What You Need to Know to Run Your Business

Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street W., Entrance B, Smiths Falls.

Presented by Lynn Marsh of HealthyBOOKS

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: $20

This seminar is designed to advise business owners about how to set-up accurate record-keeping systems and establish efficient work-flows to augment their business’s bookkeeping and accounting needs.

Information covered may include topics such as accounting firm vs bookkeeper, accounting software, payroll, HST, WSIB, best practices for banking and credit cards for business, how to set up records and filing systems, allowable expenses, and more.

Learn more or register for this workshop.

1st Tuesday of every month

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.