Workshops and Seminars
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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Feb. 8, 2023 |
How to Create Engaging Instagram Stories9:00 - 10:00 am Online webinar Cost: Free Hosted by: Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North-Leeds Grenville) 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…
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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:
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Feb. 8, 2023 |
Cybersecurity AwarenessFree 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:
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Feb 8, 2023 |
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Feb. 9, 2023 |
ExportON! Exporting to Europe10:30 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:
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Feb. 14, 2023 |
Which Social Media Platforms are Best for my Business11:00 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! |
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:
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Feb. 2023 |
Hiring ImmigrantsA 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.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hiring-immigrants-free-employer-training-tickets-510683838107 |
Feb. 22, 2023 |
How-to Edit Photos & Images with Canva9:00 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:
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Feb. 22, 2023 |
ExportON! Do's and Don'ts when crossing the U.S. border10:00 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: |
Feb. 24, 2023 |
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Feb. 28, 2023 |
How to Manage Social Media Without Stress11:00 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! |
Mar. 1, 2023 |
Batch Create Social Media Content With Canva9:00 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:
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Mar. 1, 2023 |
Teeny Tiny Summit: The Importance of a Plan for Community Vitality10:00 am - 4:00 in-person OR 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. |
Mar. 2 - Mar. 16, 2023 |
First Steps in ExportingCost: 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:
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Mar. 8, 2023 |
Current Cyber ThreatsFree 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:
Learn more or register. |
Mar. 8, 2023 |
International Women's Day4:00 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 |
Mar. 24, 2023 |
Business Marketing Workshop Series: Three Ways to Level Up Your Online Marketing12:00 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. |
Apr. 5, 2023 |
Threat Reaction PlansFree 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:
Learn more or register. |
May 3, 2023 |
Defensive ProceduresFree 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:
Learn more or register. |
June 7, 2023 |
Ransomware Training for Technical TeamsFree 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 AttacksFree 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 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)
IT World Canada
Ontario Calendar of international trade programs and events. |
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Ongoing Events
RTO9 online learning opportunities
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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