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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Zoom Webinar |
Writing a Business Plan – SCP
In this session, we will explore each section of a standard business plan and explain how the plan can help guide your business decisions, strategize for the future, and attract investors. Register Here |
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Zoom Webinar |
Preparing your Financial Documents Session 1 – SCP
This session will provide you with an understanding on the financial statements required for the SCP Grant Panel and other investors. Additional time will be allocated to the Q&A period. Register Here |
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Zoom Webinar |
Preparing your Financial Documents Session 2 – SCP
This session will provide you with an understanding on the financial statements required for the SCP Grant Panel and other investors. Additional time will be allocated to the Q&A period. Register Here |
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Zoom Webinar |
Learn How to Use Canva – SCP
Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva platform, create and customize designs, use templates, add text and images, apply filters and effects, and much more. Register Here |
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Winners Sports Bar – 1515 Vincent Massey Dr Cornwall |
Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce Pub Night
Network with community members & business owners. Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) |
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McIntosh Country Inn & Conference Centre, Morrisburg |
CDAP Presentation
More info to come. Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) |
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WBHUB Cornwall |
CDAP Presentation
More info to come. Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) |
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Cornwall Civic Complex, Salon B |
Network Luncheon with Keynote
Network Luncheon with Keynote Sheena Brady, Tease & Founder’s Fund and Pierre Cléroux, BDC. Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) |
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Zoom Webinar |
Marketing Basics – SCP
Learn how to conduct market research and why it’s important when creating an effective marketing campaign to reach your target market. Register Here |
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Zoom Webinar |
Web Presence 101 – SCP
Your customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to market your small business online so customers can easily find you. In this workshop we’ll discuss the importance of getting your business online and where to start with developing your online presence. Register Here |
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How to Pitch your Business – SCP
Perfect your pitch and convince investors and financial institutions why your business has what it takes to succeed. Register Here |
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Small Business Funding Panel – SCP
Learn from a panel of local experts on traditional and creative ways to successfully access capital to help start, grow, and sustain your business. Register Here |
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New Exporters to Border States
This webinar will be of interest to Ontario companies in diverse sectors interested in entering and/or expanding their current business in the US market. Speakers will include representatives from Global Affairs Canada, Mohawk Global, DBA Accounting, Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm and Borderworks. |
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First Steps in Exporting
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. Module 1: Export Readiness, Market Research and Market Entry Strategy Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am Module 2: Trade Finance, Freight Logistics and Digital Asset Protection Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am Module 3: International Distribution, Trade Events and eCommerce Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:00am |
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New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.
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. |
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Do’s & Don’ts when crossing the U.S. border
The Government of 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. |
