Workshops and Seminars
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Register now -Leeds Grenville Wholesale Food TradeshowMarch 23, 2026 - Merrickville 12:30 - 3:00 pm The B2B Wholesale Food & Beverage Tradeshow is where Leeds Grenville producers and growers connect directly with retail and restaurant buyers. Discover new business opportunities, strengthen connections, and be part of the movement to buy Canadian and support local. Who should attend?
For more information and required registration, call Shelbi McFarlane at 613-342-3840 or email Shelbi.mcfarlane@uclg.on.ca |
Mar. 10, 2026Destination Discovery: 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal WaterwaysTourism operators—this one’s for you! Curious about who’s working behind the scenes to boost tourism in your region? Want to know who to call for support, collaboration, or funding opportunities? Join the Destination Discovery Series and get connected with the people and programs that are here to help your tourism business grow. This informative webinar series is designed to introduce tourism operators to the key players in your destination. This session will highlight
Hosted by RTO 9 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Webinar Cost: Free |
March 23, 2026
The B2B Wholesale Food & Beverage Tradeshow is where Leeds Grenville producers and growers connect directly with retail and restaurant buyers. Discover new business opportunities, strengthen connections, and be part of the movement to buy Canadian and support local. Merrickville 12:30 - 3:00 pm For more information and required registration, call Shelbi McFarlane at 613-342-3840 or email Shelbi.mcfarlane@uclg.on.ca |
March 25, 2026
Join the Government of Ontario for a free webinar on best practices for attending trade shows for both domestic and international audiences. Webinar will include:
10:00 am - 11:00 am webinar |
Mar. 31, 2026
Rural communities are rich with stories, character, creativity and potential! Through examples, practical insights and energizing ideas, Peter will highlight how rural communities and small businesses can create memorable “wow factor” experiences that set them apart. This event also kicks off the series of in‑person Teeny Tiny Summits coming later in 2026, with this year’s theme: “The Power of Community—Building Hope in Uncertain Times”. Speaker Peter Keynon 9:30 am - 11:00 am webinar |
Apr. 2, 2026
More travellers are starting their trip planning inside AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI summaries. Instead of scrolling through pages of links, they’re asking questions like “Where should I stay in Eastern Ontario?” or “Best fall activities near Ottawa?” and getting a short list of answers. So the real question becomes: will your business show up? This session will explore how AI tools decide which businesses to recommend and what tourism operators can do to make sure their business is easy for these systems to understand and reference. You’ll learn the basics of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and how small adjustments to your website, listings, and content can make a big difference in whether you appear in AI-driven search results. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar Cost: Free Hosted by RTO9 |
Apr. 14, 2026From Trends to Action: How 2025 Travel Behaviours Inform 2026 OpportunitiesAn exclusive regional tourism insights webinar as Environics Analytics shares a comprehensive look at 2025 visitation trends across Ontario’s Southeast region. Building on the presentation delivered at the Ontario Southeast Tourism Summit in November 2025, this is a must-attend session for municipal, DMO, economic development, and tourism industry partners looking to stay ahead of changing traveller dynamics and strengthen regional strategies. 10:00 am - 11: 00 am Webinar Speaker Emilie Comeau-Sinclair, the Vice-President of Account Management and Tourism Lead, alongside Jennifer Robins, MBA, Vice President, Business Development and Tourism Lead at Environics Analytics. Hosted by RTO9 |
Apr. 16, 2026
Part of the FoodPreneur Startup Series, this session is offered 4 times per year. This session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry. You will learn about:
10:00 am to 11:00 am webinar Cost: Free |
Apr. 23, 2026
Part of the FoodPreneur Startup Series, this session is offered 4 times per year. Successfully selling your product involves more than just having great tasting food. Pricing, marketing, and how you position your product all play a key role in ensuring that people will buy it. Learn key factors to consider in successfully selling your product, whether you're selling at markets, online, or to retailers. Speaker: Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars 10:00 am to 11:00 am webinar. Cost: Free |
Apr. 30, 2026
Part of the FoodPreneur Startup Series, this session is offered 4 times per year. If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn how to cost and price your products and services for profitability and how the decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom line. Understand how to budget and spend money so you can pay all your bills and still have money left in your pocket at the end of the year. Speaker: Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars 10:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar Cost: Free |
May 14, 2026
Part of the FoodPreneur Startup Series, this session is offered 4 times per year. Hear expert insight, from how to create your brand, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. You will learn the difference between designing for store shelves vs. food markets vs. digital spaces. She will also cover tips for working with a graphic designer and determining exactly who your product is for. Speaker: Amanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design 10:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar Cost: Free |
May. 21, 2026
Part of the FoodPreneur Startup Series, this session is offered 4 times per year. When you’re launching a food product, understanding food safety is essential not only for protecting your customers, but also for meeting regulatory expectations and building retailer trust. Learn simple, actionable steps you can take to build food safety into your business from the very beginning—without getting overwhelmed by regulations. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of basic food safety expectations, practical steps you can implement immediately, and the confidence to move your food business forward safely! Speaker: Lisa Cove, Food Safety Consultant and Founder of Shelf Ready Inc. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar Cost: Free |
May 28, 2026
Part of the FoodPreneur Startup Series, this session is offered 4 times per year. This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars will guide you through what to consider when choosing a package for your food product, what to include on your label, and what mistakes to avoid when packaging your food product. This session is part of the Foodpreneur Advantage Series. Speaker: Nicole Haney Hosted by: Small Business Advisory Centre 10:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar Cost: free |
Nov. 17-18, 2026
Both days will be packed with incredible speakers, forward thinking ideas and inspiration to spark creativity and help Envision Tourism Growth in South Eastern Ontario. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm DEV Hotel & Conference Centre, 1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall |
Nov. 20, 2026
North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Mar. 4, 2027
Memorial Centre, Brockville |
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