There are a number of events throughout the year that support local business owners. These events are great opportunities to meet other business leaders and learn best practices. Be sure to also check out our News page.
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TradeTO – Marketing Strategies in Diverse Export Markets
The City of Toronto’s Economic Development & Culture Division is hosting a nine-part webinar series hosted by industry experts to provide practical advice and valuable insight to businesses seeking to expand & diversify their trade strategy. Marketing Strategies in Diverse Export Markets is the eight webinar of the TradeTO – Trade Diversification Webinars series. It will teach you about global marketing strategies, where they will explore innovative ways to reach diverse export markets. Please click here to register |
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How to Sell Your Food Product: Your Roadmap to Success
This session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets, online, or to retailers. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
Successfully selling your product involves more than just having great tasting food. Pricing, marketing, and how you position your product all play a key role in ensuring that people will buy it. In this session, we will be joined by Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars, a national energy bar company. Nicole will guide us through the key factors to consider in successfully selling your product, whether you’re selling at markets, online, or to retailers. You will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry! Please click here to register. This webinar is presented by Foodpreneur Advantage |
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Starter Company PLUS – Business Plan: Pitch to Investors
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What you need to know about the Consumer Protection Act, 2002
Consumer Protection Ontario offers free webinars to help business owners and operators learn more about their obligations under the Consumer Protection Act, 2002. All businesses are welcome. If you are a business owner/operator interested in joining a webinar, email us at ConsumerProtectionOutreach@ontario.ca for details. An electronic link will be shared. |
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TradeTO – Case Studies & Success Stories: Why and How Toronto Businesses Diversified
The City of Toronto’s Economic Development & Culture Division is hosting a nine-part webinar series hosted by industry experts to provide practical advice and valuable insight to businesses seeking to expand & diversify their trade strategy. Case Studies & Success Stories: Why and How Toronto Businesses Diversified is the ninth and last webinar of the TradeTO – Trade Diversification Webinars series. Get inspired by local Toronto businesses sharing their journey to success and the strategies they used to diversify in today’s market. Please click here to register |
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Costing & Pricing to Make Profits
This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn how to cost and price your products and services for profitability and how the decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom line. Understand how to budget and spend money so you can pay all your bills and still have money left in your pocket at the end of the year. Each participant will receive an Excel Financial Forecasting spreadsheet (blank) and completed examples for both a product and service business to assist you through the process. Use the spreadsheet to develop your individual timeline, operating and capital costs, and pricing calculator to create a cashflow projection and income statement for your business. You will leave with a better understanding of how to properly cost and price your product to make a profit in the food and beverage industry! Please click here to register. This webinar is presented by Foodpreneur Advantage. |
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Marketing & Branding your Food Product
This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
Amanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this webinar, Amanda will share her expert insight, from how to create your brand, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. You will learn the difference between designing for store shelves vs. food markets vs. digital spaces. She will also cover tips for working with a graphic designer and determining exactly who your product is for. As Amanda advises, “if your product is for everyone, then you are selling to no one”. Know your target market. You will leave with a better understanding of how to brand and market your product in the food and beverage industry! Please click here to register. This webinar is presented by Foodpreneur Advantage. |
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Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5 |
The Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs Forum
The Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs Forum is a half-day, high-impact gathering for immigrant, newcomer, and gender-diverse women entrepreneurs in the Ottawa area. Whether you’re just getting started, ready to grow, or exploring business ownership for the first time — this forum offers a unique blend of hands-on learning, community connection, and real opportunity. From inspiring speakers and skill-building workshops to a vendor marketplace where you can sell your products and discover trusted services — this is where immigrant women entrepreneurs come to learn, launch, and lead — together. For more information and to secure your spot, please click here. |
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Business Essentials for Newcomers to Canada
This interactive webinar will provide valuable insights into starting and managing a business in Canada, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by newcomers. Topics will include:
The session will be led by Jade Calver, RCIC and CEO of Calver Immigration Consulting Inc., who brings extensive expertise in immigration and business regulations. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for newcomers to gain practical knowledge, ask questions, and connect with resources that can help turn business ideas into reality. To register, please click here. |
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Food Safety Fundamentals
This session is for you if you are starting a food business and want to make sure you are producing safe products right from the start. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
When you’re launching a food product, understanding food safety is essential not only for protecting your customers, but also for meeting regulatory expectations and building retailer trust. In this session, Lisa Cove, Food Safety Consultant and Founder of Shelf Ready Inc., will walk you through simple, actionable steps you can take to build food safety into your business from the very beginning—without getting overwhelmed by regulations. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of basic food safety expectations, practical steps you can implement immediately, and the confidence to move your food business forward safely! Please click here to register. This webinar is presented by Foodpreneur Advantage. |
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Labelling & Packaging Your Food Product
This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
Packaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food safety. You know you want your product to look great on a store shelf, but what are you required to put on the label? How do you choose the right package for your product? For this session, we will be joined by Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars. Nicole will guide us through what to consider when choosing a package for your food product, what to include on your label, and what mistakes to avoid when packaging your food product. You will leave with a better understanding of labelling & packaging in the food and beverage industry! Please click here to register. This webinar is presented by Foodpreneur Advantage. |
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Galaxy Cinemas (1325 Second Street East) |
Choose Cornwall – Year In Review Meeting
The Year in Review report summarizes major private and public sector development activity that has occurred in Cornwall over the past 12 months. The report is released via a presentation inside one of the movie theatres at Galaxy Cinemas on Second Street East. Reserve Your Spot! The 2025 Year in Review meeting will take place Thursday, December 4th at Galaxy Cinemas. Doors will open at 7 am and the meeting will begin at 7:30 am sharp. Tickets to the Year in Review meeting are $20 each. To purchase a ticket, visit online at TicketPro. You can also call 613-938-9400 or drop in to the Aquatic Centre. Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Interac are accepted. Space is limited to the first 300 people. As this event always sells out, it is recommended to get your tickets early! Additional information For additional information on the Year in Review meeting, please click here. |
