Workshops and Seminars
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Nov. 12, 2025
Automate invoices, bookings, and file tasks so you can get back your evenings. Next sessions in the 3-part series: Nov. 26 - Your 24/7 Executive Assistant Dec. 10 - Safe & Scalable AI Systems Hosted by Frontenac Business Services 9-10:30 am Cost: $20 |
Nov. 13, 2025
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 |
Nov. 13, 2025
Behind every successful event is a team of dedicated volunteers. Learn proven strategies for recruitment, creating positive volunteer experiences, and building long-term loyalty. Whether you manage a small community festival or a large-scale event, this session will provide actionable tools to help you attract, engage and sustain your volunteer base. Hosted by RTO9 and Festivals and Events Ontario 10:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar |
Nov. 20, 2025
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 |
Nov. 26, 2025
Use AI to draft emails, capture meeting notes, and set priorities. Keeping you focused on paid work, not busy work. Next session in the 3-part series: Dec. 10 - Safe & Scalable AI Systems Hosted by Frontenac Business Services 9-10:30 am Cost: $20 |
Nov. 27, 2025
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. Walk you through 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 |
Nov. 27, 2025
Marketing is a full-time job. In this session, we’ll show you how ChatGPT can become your brainstorming buddy, content planner, and even your rough draft machine. From social media to email newsletters to blog ideas, you’ll learn how to create content that sounds like you—just faster and easier. Upcoming Seminars in this series:
Speaker: Karine Parthenais, Mellow Brew Marketing Hosted by RTO9 10:00 am - 11:00 Online Webinar |
Dec. 3, 2025
Participants will have an opportunity to hear first-hand from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency officer, who will provide Ontario companies with important information on what is mandatory when shipping products to the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the importance of the documentation required to move goods to the U.S. The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency, invites Ontario SMEs for a free one-hour webinar about the “Do’s and Don’ts” that must be observed if you are going to successfully move your goods across the border. Hosted by Government of Ontario in partnership with the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency. 10:00 - 11:00 am Webinar |
Dec. 4, 2025
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 |
Dec. 4, 2025
Partnerships can take your event to the next level — but building the right ones takes strategy and intention. Explore how collaborations with businesses, organizations, and community partners can diversify programming, share resources, and increase impact. You’ll gain tools and insights to identify potential partners, create win–win opportunities, and build stronger, more resilient events. Hosted by RTO9 and Festivals and Events Ontario 10:00 am -11:00 am Webinar |
Dec. 10, 2025AI for Business Efficiency Series: Safe & Scalable AI SystemsLearn how to choose the right tools, protect your data, and plan for growth so your business can expand with confidence. Final session in a 3-part series. Hosted by Frontenac Business Services 9-10:30 am Cost: $20 |
Dec. 16, 2025
Strategy doesn’t have to live in your head or on that sticky note you lost two weeks ago. In this session, we’ll look at how ChatGPT can help you think through your next campaign, clarify your customer journey, and document business ideas before they disappear into the void. It’s not just about marketing—it’s about smarter thinking and easier decision-maki Upcoming Seminars in this series:
Speaker: Karine Parthenais, Mellow Brew Marketing Hosted by RTO9 10:00 am - 11:00 Online Webinar |
Jan. 13, 2026
Learn to effectively set up, manage, and optimize your Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) to boost local visibility and attract more customers. Learning Objectives:
Speaker: Jennifer Baker, JBC Hosted by: RTO9 10:00 am - 11:00 am Webinar |
Jan. 27, 2026
What if ChatGPT could help with the behind-the-scenes chaos, too? In this session, we’ll explore how AI can support internal systems, communication, and delegation—from writing onboarding docs to creating checklists your team actually uses. Whether you're solo now or leading a small crew, this is about building sustainable tools that help your business scale, simplify, and stay sane. Final Seminar in this series:
Speaker: Karine Parthenais, Mellow Brew Marketing Hosted by RTO9 10:00 am - 11:00 Webinar |
Feb. 10, 2026
Tourism 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 |
Feb. 17, 2026
You’ve explored the possibilities—now it’s time to make it practical. In this final session, we’ll wrap the series by helping you build real-life ChatGPT habits that stick. You’ll create your own AI workflow, organize your favorite prompts, and learn how to keep showing up as a human leader who uses AI with confidence (not chaos). This isn’t about doing more—it’s about working smarter with the right support. Speaker: Karine Parthenais, Mellow Brew Marketing Hosted by RTO9 10:00 am - 11:00 Online Webinar |
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 |
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