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Date	Event Name
Monthly 4th Thursday	Launch Lab - Free Business Counselling Presented by Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation 197 Water Street, Suite 405, Prescott Cost: Free Sessions for free business counselling with partner Launch Lab are held monthly. Contact Rod Wallace for further information and to schedule your appointment, Contact Rod Wallace at 613-925-4275 ext. 22 or via e-mail. Visit Launch Lab on Facebook.
August 16, 2018	Interested in Doing business with Government? Employment & Education Centre, 100 Strowger Blvd., Brockville 10 am - 12 noon Offered by the Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise in conjuction with Employment & Education Centre...this session will teach you how! Understand the procurement process Register in supplier databases Build relationships Search for opportunities Obtain security clearances Bid on opportunities Information on the Build in Canada Innovation Program Learn more about this session.
August 29, 2018	Starter Company Plus Information Sessions Brockville Museum, Henry Street 10 am - 11 am 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 idea for a business You are proposing a new company, 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 or register for this workshop.
Sept. 10 , 2018	Starter Company Plus Information Sessions 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 11:00 am - 12 noon OR 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Starter Company Plus is a competitive business training program designed to assist eligible entrepreneurs through business plan development. A select number of viable business plans will be eligibe to move forward for potential funding Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements.
Sept. 18, 2018	Facebook Advertising - Beyond the Boost Button (Advanced) 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 10:00 am - 12 noon Cost: $20.00 Explore Facebook Business Manager to make date driven decisions and refine your business' advertising. Learn more or register for this workshop.
Sept. 18, 2018	Using Google Tools to Accelerate your Business 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: $20.00 This workshop, ideal for small business owners that already have a website, will include Google Tools that all small businesses should use: Google My Business, Analytics, Keyword Planner, Search Console, PageSped Insights, Keep, Trends, Alerts, Spreadsheets, Docs Learn more or register for this workshop.
Nov. 6, 2018	Employment Standards Act - What Employers Need to Know 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 9:00 am - 11:00 am Cost: Free Facilitated by Leslie Aiston, Employment Standards Officer, Ministry of Labour An in-depth session about the Employment Standards Act and how it affects your business. Learn how to understand the Act and what employers need to know. Learn more or register for this workshop.
Oct. 25, 2018	Bridges to Better Business Presented by Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre 9:00 am - 3:00 pm More details to follow.
Nov. 20, 2018	Balance or Burnout? 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls 9:00 am - 11:30 am Cost: $20 Designed & Presented by Jennifer DeBruin It's up to you to find balance. Highlighted Topics include: Taking inventory: Identifying our personal and career-related responsibilities Decision Making: Looking at the decision we make from a variety of perspective - to put things in perspective! Also includes the Art of Saying NO! Organization and Time Management Stress Management Learn more or register for this workshop.
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/m0a42 Employment & Education Centre www.eecentre.com/workshops.php Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation (GCFDC) www.grenvillecfdc.com/business-training-and-events 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 Community Futures Development Corporation valleycfdc.com/events/

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