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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Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups
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! Next Session: Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at 10:00 am |
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Business Law 101
Legal foundations every entrepreneur needs — business structures, contracts, IP, employment law, and how to work with lawyers.
Starting or growing a business means facing a variety of legal decisions — from choosing the right structure to protecting your brand and managing workers. This workshop offers practical legal insights for business founders and operators at an early stage of business start-up and development. You’ll get a clear, working understanding of essential business law concepts to help you avoid costly mistakes and work more effectively with legal professionals. We’ll cover business structures, contracts, intellectual property, employment obligations, and more —all tailored to the startup and small business context. What you will learn:
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When & How to Pivot Your Startup
This workshop helps founders recognize when it’s time to pivot, how to do it without losing momentum, and how to test new directions quickly
Event Description: Most startups fail not because founders don’t work hard enough, but because they keep pushing a plan that’s no longer working. This workshop helps founders recognize when it’s time to pivot, how to do it without losing momentum, and how to test new directions quickly before burning more time and cash. We’ll go through real examples of successful pivots, identify common blind spots that delay tough decisions, and teach a framework to evaluate whether your startup should double down, adjust, or completely change direction. This session is designed for early-stage founders who already have a product or MVP in the market and are struggling with slow traction, customer churn, or unclear product/market fit. Expect candid discussions, practical frameworks, and clarity on your next move. You’ll learn How To:
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Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know if You’re Turning a Profit
Learn from CPA Canada about the calculation and interpretation of financial ratios.
This financial literacy webinar will show you how to calculate key financial ratios and understand the meaning of the calculations. By the end of the session, you will be able to interpret the results to become better managers of your small business. What you will learn: • How profitable is my business? • How do my profits compare to the industry? • What’s the trend in my profits? • How quickly are we growing? • Can we pay the bills? Can we pay the bank? • Am I getting a return on my investment? Join us to learn why financial ratios matter. |
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From Clicks to Customers: Email Marketing That Actually Works
Are your emails getting ignored? Not sure what to say or how to say it to actually drive sales? If you want your emails to finally work the way they should, this workshop is for you. In this 90-minute session led by Melissa March Crowley of Rediscover Marketing, you’ll learn strategies top-performing businesses use to turn casual readers into paying customers without sounding salesy or sending daily emails. In this workshop, Melissa will cover:
Whether you’re just starting your email marketing journey or ready to level up your strategy, this session will give you actionable steps you can use immediately. If you’re ready to finally turn your email list into a revenue-producing asset, don’t miss this session! |
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International Women’s Day High Tea
Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre (CBEC) and The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the return of their International Women’s Day celebration on March 5th, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre. This year’s event features the provocative and engaging theme “Spill The Tea,” designed to break the silence on essential topics surrounding women’s health and wellness. The “Spill The Tea” theme encourages an environment of radical honesty and support, moving past polite conversation to address the real wellness challenges women face today. The event will kick off with a powerful keynote address from Karen Brunet, founder of CNTRL+, followed by a dynamic fireside chat featuring four guest speakers who will anchor the afternoon’s discussion on health and resilience. Please click here to learn more, and here to purchase tickets. |
