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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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Event Detail

Feb. 8, 2023
How to Create Engaging Instagram Stories

9:00 - 10:00 am Online webinar

Cost: Free

Hosted by: Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North-Leeds Grenville)
Speaker: Jennifer Baker, JCB- Pushing Digital Boundaries

This webinar is designed for individuals with existing Instagram accounts. During this webinar, participants will be guided through creating stories – content that exists for 24 hours – including photos, videos, buttons, stickers, gifs, and polls. Participants will be encouraged to create and share at least one story during the webinar. In addition, participants will learn how to create story highlights, including customizing the name and cover.

By the end of the session, participants will…

  • Understand the importance of Instagram stories.
  • Identify the variety of stickers and filters on Instagram
  • Demonstrate how to create an engaging Instagram story.
  • Create Instagram story highlights.

Learn more or register.

Feb. 8, 2023
ExportON! New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) U.S.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Cost: Free

The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service, is hosting a webinar program and will present on the following topics:

  • U.S. immigration and business visa requirements;
  • Federal and state tax liability issues;
  • Currency exchange strategies;
  • Corporate and legal considerations; and
  • U.S. Customs clearance documentation requirements

See also:

  • Feb. 9 - Exporting to Europe
  • Feb. 15 - New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.
  • Feb. 22 - Do's and Don'ts when crossing the U.S. border
  • On Demand: Export Development Canada - Grow your business with mergers and acquisitions

Learn more, or register by February 6th.

Feb. 8, 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness

Free cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available

1:00 pm online webinar

Free

Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job.

See also:

  • Current Cyber Threat - March 8
  • Threat Reaction Plans - April 5
  • Defensive Procedures - May 3
  • Ransomware Training for Technical Teams - June 7
  • Brute Force Attacks - July 5

 Learn more or register.

Feb 8, 2023
Business Marketing Workshop Series:
Free Apps & Tools for Your Business

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Online webinar

Cost: $29 per session

Hosted by: Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre

Get help with using free apps and tools, building your brand and online marketing with this trio of webinars.

Speaker Adam Gibeau of Digital Dorsal will cover a variety of different app stacks that you as a business owner will want to have in your tool belt. With a live demonstration, and a list of powerful tools that can save you lots of headaches, you won’t want to miss this presentation!

Up next:

  • Feb. 24 - How to Build a Strong Brand: Brand Strategy, Messaging, and Design for Entrepreneurs.
  • Mar. 24 - Three Ways to Level Up Your Online Marketing

Learn more or register.

Feb. 9, 2023
ExportON! Exporting to Europe

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: Free

The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is presenting this webinar to highlight trade opportunities with Europe in key emerging sectors and to help you develop an effective market entry strategy.

You will learn about:

  • The major highlights in the free trade agreement between Canada and the EU (CETA)
  • Opportunities within major markets, with a focus on France, the UK and Germany
  • Sector opportunities for exporting, specifically in Clean Technologies, Information & Communications Technologies and the Automotive supply chain
  • Company best practices for accessing and doing business in the UK and EU markets

See also:

  • Feb. 15 - New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.
  • Feb. 22 - Do's and Don'ts when crossing the U.S. border
  • On Demand: Export Development Canada - Grow your business with mergers and acquisitions

Learn more or register.

Feb. 14, 2023
Which Social Media Platforms are Best for my Business

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Webinar

Join RTO 9 and digital marketing specialists Sean Rucko and Brian O'Grady from Search Warrant to cut to the chase with data that will help you zero in on your target market by showcasing the top social media platforms by users, demographics of social media platform users, top social media platforms by industry, and more!

Learn more or register.

Feb. 15, 2022
ExportON! New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Cost: Free

Ontario, in partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service, is hosting a new exporter preparation session built for Ontario technology and services companies.

The New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the United States (NETSUS) Program builds on an ever-popular New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Program, which has been helping Ontario companies for 30+ years. Company participants in NETSUS will hear from experts and get to ask questions on topics related to selling non-physical products and services including:

The webinar (seminar) will cover topics such as:

  • Provincial and Federal Programs and Services
  • CUSMA and cross-border trade of technologies and services – industry implications
  • Taxation on technology and services sales - issues and implications
  • Immigration considerations (work permits, visas, etc.)
  • Standards and certifications

See also:

  • Feb. 22 - Do's and Don'ts when crossing the U.S. border
  • On Demand: Export Development Canada - Grow your business with mergers and acquisitions

Learn more or Register by Feb. 13

Feb. 2023
Hiring Immigrants

A free online training series for employers.

Each session focuses on a different topic, and you can register for as many or as few of the sessions as you'd like. All sessions will be done over Zoom.

  • Feb. 16 - Developing Culturally Competent Interviewing Skills to Attract Talent - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Feb. 23 - Building a Culture of Belonging - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hiring-immigrants-free-employer-training-tickets-510683838107

Feb. 22, 2023
How-to Edit Photos & Images with Canva

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Cost: Free

Hosted by: Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North-Leeds Grenville)

Speaker: Jennifer Baker, JCB- Pushing Digital Boundaries

This webinar will focus on furthering knowledge photo-editing tool, Canva. 

By the end of the webinar participants will:

  • Understand how-to use background remover.
  • Discover basic editing tools like brightness, contrast, and saturation.
  • Recognize advanced filters, including shadows and smart-mockups.

Learn more or register.

Feb. 22, 2023
ExportON! Do's and Don'ts when crossing the U.S. border

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Cost: Free

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.

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.

See also:

  • On Demand: Export Development Canada - Grow your business with mergers and acquisitions

Learn more or register by Feb. 20

Feb. 24, 2023
Business Marketing Workshop Series:
How to Build a Strong Brand: Brand Strategy, Messaging, and Design for Entrepreneurs.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Cost: $29 per session

Hosted by: Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre

Get help with using free apps and tools, building your brand and online marketing with this trio of webinars.

Ryan Gencarelli with wild idea co., will discuss how to build a brand to attract more customers and keep them coming back.

Up next:

  • Mar. 24 - Lyndsay Bigley of Lyndsay Bigley Consulting leads this workshop to enhance your digital presence, build relationships online, and expand your reach.

Learn more or register.

Feb. 28, 2023
How to Manage Social Media Without Stress

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join RTO 9 and digital marketing specialists Brian O'Grady and Sean Rucko from Search Warrant and learn to cut to the chase with data that will help you zero in on your target market by teaching you how to execute your social media program in one hour a week, schedule your posts for later, and more!

Learn more or register.

Mar. 1, 2023
Batch Create Social Media Content With Canva

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Cost: free

Hosted by: Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North-Leeds Grenville)

Speaker: Jennifer Baker, JCB- Pushing Digital Boundaries

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to effectively batch create content for social media using Canva.

By the end of the webinar participants will:

  • Set-up a brand kit.
  • Install third-party apps.
  • Understand how-to duplicate and resize graphics.
  • Utilize and manipulate templates.

Learn more or register.

Mar. 1, 2023
Teeny Tiny Summit: The Importance of a Plan for Community Vitality

10:00 am - 4:00 in-person OR
10:00 am - 12 noon webinar

Presented in partnership between the Rural Ontario Municipal Association and The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.  The upcoming Teeny Tiny Summit series will have an overall theme of “Making Economic Development Happen in Teeny Tiny Places” and will share practical examples, lessons learned and community economic development tactics.

Planning for community economic development activities can help you realize your community’s vision. It allows for strategic use of the resources you have available and provides you with a clear path on how to accomplish your identified goals. A community-driven strategic planning process relies on partnerships, commitment, and community assets all coming together to provide a clear and achievable path to SUCCESS! This session will explore where to begin, critical elements to consider, lessons learned and positive outcomes in the community that resulted.

Learn more or Register now.

Mar. 2 - Mar. 16, 2023
First Steps in Exporting

Cost: Free

Ontario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with key steps in growing your international sales in the U.S. and beyond.

In this three-part series, trade experts from the Government of Ontario and professional service providers will guide you through everything you need to know to get started in global markets:

  • March 2 from 10:30am – 12:00pm
    Export Readiness, Market Research and Market Entry Strategy
  • March 9 from 10:30am – 12:00pm
    Trade Finance, Freight Logistics and Digital Asset Protection
  • March 16 from 10:30am – 12:00pm
    International Distribution, Trade Events and eCommerce

Learn more or register now.

Mar. 8, 2023
Current Cyber Threats

Free cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available

1:00 pm online webinar

Free

Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job.

See also:

  • Threat Reaction Plans - April 5
  • Defensive Procedures - May 3
  • Ransomware Training for Technical Teams - June 7
  • Brute Force Attacks - July 5

Learn more or register.

Mar. 8, 2023
International Women's Day

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Business Showcase

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner/Keynote/Awards

Brockville Memorial Centre, 100 Magedoma Blvd.

Cost: $99 per person

Keynote speaker Karla Briones will share her immigration story, her entrepreneurial journey and address equity and inclusiveness; she is an amazing example of the passion behind every small business

Learn more or register. 

Mar. 24, 2023
Business Marketing Workshop Series: Three Ways to Level Up Your Online Marketing

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Cost: $29 per session

Hosted by: Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre

Get help with using free apps and tools, building your brand and online marketing with this trio of webinars.

Lyndsay Bigley of Lyndsay Bigley Consulting leads this workshop to enhance your digital presence, build relationships online, and expand your reach.

Learn more or register.

Apr. 5, 2023
Threat Reaction Plans

Free cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available

1:00 pm online webinar

Free

Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job.

See also:

  • Defensive Procedures - May 3
  • Ransomware Training for Technical Teams - June 7
  • Brute Force Attacks - July 5

Learn more or register.

May 3, 2023
Defensive Procedures

Free cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available

1:00 pm online webinar

Free

Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job.

See also:

  • Ransomware Training for Technical Teams - June 7
  • Brute Force Attacks - July 5

Learn more or register.

June 7, 2023
Ransomware Training for Technical Teams

Free cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available

1:00 pm online webinar

Free

Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job.

See also: Brute Force Attacks - July 5th

Learn more or register.

July 5, 2023
Brute Force Attacks

Free cybersecurity resources for Canadian retailers now available

1:00 pm online webinar

Free

Cybercrime is on the rise across the country and could affect the day-to-day operations of your business. Being sensitive to cybersecurity issues means being mindful of various aspects of cybersecurity in the day-to-day management of retail operations. The dangers of browsing the web, processing payments, checking emails, and interacting online are all elements of cybersecurity awareness. As a retail industry leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your employees view cybersecurity as an essential part of their job.

Learn more or register.

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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

 

Grenville CFDC

(Community Futures Development Corporation)

https://www.grenvillecfdc.com

 

KEYS Job Centre

keys.ca/content/events/workshops.php

 

RTO9

tourismtalk.ca/event/ 

 

Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County)

smallbizcentre.ca/events-and-seminars/

 

Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre
www.lgsmallbusiness.com

 

Valley Heartland CFDC

(Community Futures Development Corporation)

www.valleycfdc.com/events

 

IT World Canada

itworldcanada.com

 

Ontario Calendar of international trade programs and events.

www.ontario.ca/international-trade-events-calendar 

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