Workshops and Seminars

Nov. 27, 2019

Leeds & Grenville Diversity Day

Firehall Theatre, 185 South Street, Gananoque

8:30 am - 1:30 pm (lunch and snacks provided)

St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership and the City of Brockville present The immigrant Settlement Journey.

• Hear from 4 local immigrants about their personal settlement journey
• Experience for yourself the ups and down of moving to a new country
• Network with others involved in supporting local immigrants

View Event Poster.

Learn more, or register by Nov. 22nd, or call Lauren at 613-498-2111 ext. 261.

Dec.
3 or 5, 2019

Starter Company Plus - Orientation

Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street W., Entrance B, Smiths Falls

Dec. 3, 9:30 am - 10:30 am OR Dec. 5 3 pm -4 pm

This free info session is mandatory in order to apply for the Starter Company Plus program.

Starter Company Plus includes:

• one-on-one advice from a Small Business Advisory Centre advisor
• take part in a business plan boot camp and training from professional consultants and speakers funding of up to $5,000
• 6 biweekly group coaching sessions for grant recipients
• obtaining knowledge that will better position your business to be more successful and profitable

Eligibility

• 18 year or older
• A Canadian/Ontario citizen running your business in North Leeds, Smiths Falls or Lanark County
• Working in your business full time; 30-40 hours a week; all year round
• Generating income (will be considered an asset)
• Be starting your business within 1 yr, be expanding your business 5 years or under (specific rules will be explained) or be purchasing an existing business

Dec. 3 - Learn more or register

Dec. 5 - learn more or register 

Jan. 8, 2020

Starter Company Plus Information Session

Hosted by the Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre

Brockville Museum, 5 Henry Street, Brockville

10 am - 11 am

Learn details of the program, ask questions, and pick up an application.

Starter Company Pluse is right for you if:

• You are 18 and over and not a full-time student or working in another job full time
• You are an Ontario resident with a great business already generating income
• You are buying or expanding an existing company in a full – time capacity or growing your business (in your first 5 years)
• You are able to contribute at least 25% (in kind or cash) of the grant amount

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.