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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May 17, 2022 |
Adding Movement to Social Media with Videos from Canva1:00 pm - 2 pm Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre Speaker Jennifer Baker Consulting Part 3 of a 3-part series. You do not need to attend all three. Video is important to your brand’s social media! But video doesn’t have to be complicated!
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May 17, 2022 |
Tips for Operating Safe Events in 2022Hosted by RTO9 Online If you are an event planner or organizer, you know that there are new challenges in the planning and execution phase now. The pandemic has provided pause for organizers to review their planning processes and ensure new safety and hygiene protocols are a top priority. RTO 9 has partnered with Marnie Lapierre of Northern Events and Tourism Consulting to review these three key points of every event’s planning process, and how they have changed how organizers move forward:
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May 24, 2022 |
Written Policy on Disconnecting from Work10:00 am - 11:00 am On December 2, 2021, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 received Royal Assent. As a result, some employers are required by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to have a written policy on disconnecting from work. To help employees and employers, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development is hosting an online information session that will provide you information on the requirements. The session will be delivered by a subject-matter expert from the ministry who will:
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May 31, 2022 |
Systems and Processes You Can Use to Manage Your Business Effectively10:00 am - 11:30 am Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre Speaker: Andrew Patricio Business owners are organized and they manage their time well. Learn how to use systems that can save you time and help you grow your business. At this webinar, you’ll learn:
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June 1, 2022 |
Navigating LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion for the Tourism Industry9:30 am -2:30 pm Join RTO 9 and CGLCC - Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce for this in-person workshop. Learn how your business can become more inclusive to one of the world's largest travel markets! |
June 7, 2022 |
Cash Flow Management Strategies for Small Business10:00 am Hosted by the Small Business Advisory Centre Running a profitable business is important to survival, but it’s equally important to have a positive cash flow to pay your expenses and to finance your growth. At this webinar, you’ll learn proven cash management strategies and techniques. |
June 8, 2022 |
Creating and Interpreting Reports Workshop9:00 am - 11:00 am Grenville Mutual Insurance (Community Room), Cost: Free Hosted by the Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre Speaker: Keeley Patterson-Phillips, O'Farrell Financial As a Certified Financial Planner at O’Farrell Financial, Keeley spends her days understanding what is truly important to her clients. She then designs ways to help them attain the lifestyle they want, the protection they need, and achieve the clarity to make great decisions for their businesses , for the next generation, and beyond. |
On-demand |
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. |
Ongoing |
Digital Main Street |
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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) |
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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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