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Date	Event Name
March 27, 2019	Selling Food to Ontario Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Hwy. 15, Smiths Falls 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $25 The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit in Collaboration with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs presents a workshop for local food producers. The workshop is aimed at vendors selling food and value added food products at farmers markets, small food processors, home based businesses selling their products at food shows, on line, at local retail outlets. Come discover what the new regulatory changes mean for your business. Pick up food safety tips and resources from the experts. Have your questions answered by a panel of regulatory agencies. Learn more or register for this event. View event poster in pdf. View list of presentations in word format.
March 27, 2019	Importing 101: An introduction to Importing in Canada (Basic) Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 10 am - 12 noon Cost: $22.52 Speaker: Christian Sivière, Solimpex This seminar will provide a broad outline of what you need to know to start importing goods from abroad: Financial issues (Incoterms, payments, exchange rates, insurance) Canadian import regulations, labeling, quotas Permits and licenses, logistics costs, the documentation required for smooth customs clearance, how duties and taxes work Free Trade Agreements and their impact, the role of the customs broker and other intermediaries Learn the basics as well as the important details impacting your bottom line and avoid mistakes, minimize costs/risks and maximize revenue. Visit the Small Business Advisory Centre website to learn more or register for this workshop.
March 27, 2019	The Basics of Exporting Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 1 pm - 3 pm Cost: $22.52 Speaker: Christian Sivière, Solimpex This seminar will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad: financial issues (Incoterms, payments, exchange rates, insurance) Canadian export, regulations Declarations and permits Logistics costs Free Trade Agreements and their impact Regional differences (USA, Europe, Latin America, Asia) Shipping to trade shows The roles and responsibilities of the exporter, importer, carrier, freight forwarder, customs broker and other intermediaries. Learn the basics as well as the important details that will impact your bottom line and avoid mistakes, minimize costs/risks and maximize revenue. Visit the Small Business Advisory Centre website to learn more or register for this workshop.
April 2, 2019	Canadian Agricultural Partnership Webinar Online Webinar - 10-11:30 am Learn more about Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding for agri-food producers and processors. Aimed at economic development organizations and practioners looking to support their agri-food clietns. The partnership is a five-year federal-provincial-territorial initiative to strengthen the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector and increase its competitiveness, prosperity and sustainability. Speakers: Karen McPhee, Business Development Specialist, OMAFRA John Laidlaw, Manager of Field Delivery, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) The next intake periods are: For Producers and Associated Agri-Businesses: March 22 - May 6 For Processors and Other Businesses: March 22 - May 6 For Organizations and Collaborations: March 4 - April 5
April 4, 2019	Google Analytics and Google Ads Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 10:00 am - 1:30 pm (with 15 min. refreshment break) Cost: $22.52 Speaker: David Bird, Bird's Eye Marketing Analytics: This beginner level seminar that will include a live how-to demonstration, will outline the most common mistakes business owners make with their Google Analytics, and how to avoid them. We’ll start with installing Google Analytics and explain installation methods that simply your life. Then, we’ll move into common errors and how to stop making them. By the end of this seminar you will know: Which reports help you the most; Which performance indicators matter; and How to track online campaigns in social media, email, and more. Google Ads: This beginner level seminar is specifically for businesses that want to manage their own Google Ads account. We’ll run down ten common costly Google Ads mistakes many “do it yourselfers” make and how to fix them; including: Getting all that data working for you (understanding key terms); Keyword research Relationships; Campaigns, Ad Groups, and landing pages; Set up for success. The rest will surprise you. We’ll get your account converting in no time. Learn more or register for this workshop.
Apr. 12 & 13	Rural Summit Parish Hall on the campus of the former Kemptville College, 830 Prescott Street, Kemptville Interested in starting or growing an agricultural business? Or are you one of the many people that we call the agri-curious? From kitchen gardens to livestock operations to small-scale farms, local agriculture makes a big contribution to the local economy. The 2019 Rural Summit is your opportunity to learn, share and network with local farmers, business owners, public servants, politicians and related industry professionals. The first day of the two-day summit will feature a keynote speaker, multiple plenary sessions, a moderated panel discussion and our signature farm-to-table lunch of local foods that last year’s attendees are still talking about. The second day will feature additional networking opportunities, hands-on workshops and a local food tour to help bring the bigger picture into focus. You’ll walk away with new information, practical ideas and tools that you can use right away. Learn more about the rural summit.
June 6, 2019	Employment Standards Act (including Bill 47) - What Employers Need to Know Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street W. Entrance B, Smiths Falls 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cost: Free An in-depth session about the Employment Standards Act, and how it effects your business. In November, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act (Bill 47) became law, resulting in a number of changes to the Employment Standards Act which came into force on January 1st 2019. Learn to understand the act, and the basics of what employers need to know. Learn more or register for this event.
	2019 Summer Company Ever thought of running your own business? Want to try it 'risk free' for the summer? If you are a student 15-29, in school in the spring and returning to school in the fall, then you may be eligible for Summer Company. General program deadline for applications is May 19. Specialist High Skills Major co-op Students, April 29. Learn more about the program. Email for more information.
Ongoing	Online Business Plan BootCamp Online, with Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre Free if completed within 4 weeks, $500 if not completed within 4 weeks Do you want to start a business? Are you currently working full time or part time in a job and have a vision of being self-employed someday? Do you need a business plan in order to get funding from a bank or other lender? Do you need to get your ideas for your business down on paper so that they are organized and achievable? This program might be for you! Learn more about this program.
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.
	Workshop & Seminar Event Calendars For topics on finding employment, job skills and training, or personal development, visit the following websites: CSE Consulting www.cseconsulting.com/events Employment & Education Centre www.eecentre.com/workshops.php Grenville CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation) https://www.grenvillecfdc.com KEYS Job Centre keys.ca/content/events/workshops.php Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County) smallbizcentre.ca/events-and-seminars/ Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre www.lgsbec.com/events/event/ Valley Heartland CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation) www.valleycfdc.com/events

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