Events

Virtual

This session is for founders who want to build profitable food businesses—not just sell products.

In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn:

• Calculate your true Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Understand unit economics and gross margins
• Build pricing that supports sustainable growth
• Improve cash flow and profitability

Revenue is exciting—but profit keeps your business alive.

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DEV Hotel & Conference Centre
1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall ON, K6H 6L2

Big ideas are taking shape! RTO is crafting an agenda packed with inspiring conversations, practical takeaways, and opportunities to connect with leaders across the tourism industry to help Envision Tourism Growth across South Eastern Ontario. Leading the charge are keynote headliners Jennifer Robins (Environics Analytics) and Jason Hunt (Merged Media), who will bring fresh thinking on how data, storytelling, and strategy come together to drive impact.

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Virtual

This interactive webinar will provide valuable insights into starting a business in Canada, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by newcomers. Topics will include:

• Rules and Restrictions for Business Ownership: Understand what’s allowed for individuals on open work permits, closed work permits, student visas, and other immigration statuses.

• Entrepreneurship as a Pathway to Permanent Residency: Explore whether starting a business can support your immigration goals.

• Support for Francophone Newcomers: Cornwall is proud to be part of Canada’s francophone newcomer hubs. Learn about French-language resources and pathways to permanent residency through entrepreneurship.

• Moving Between Provinces: Get clarity on work authorizations when relocating from Quebec to Ontario and other provinces.

• Where to Find Ongoing Support: Discover local and regional resources to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.

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.

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Virtual

This session is for founders ready to build a brand customers remember—and retailers want to carry.

In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn:

• Build a brand that stands out in a crowded marketplace
• Connect with your ideal customer
• Develop marketing strategies that actually generate sales
• Create a brand that grows with your business

Consumers don’t buy products—they buy brands they trust.

Your packaging, messaging, digital presence and customer experience all influence purchasing decisions long before someone tastes your product.

Join Amanda DeVries, Founder of Eye Candy Design, as she shares how successful food brands are built—from startup through scale.

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Virtual

Access to financing is an important part of starting and growing a business. Learn more about small business financing options and how to prepare for your funding needs.

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Virtual

This session is for founders who want to build food safety into their business from day one.

In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn:

• Food safety fundamentals every food business needs
• Practical production best practices
• How food safety supports retailer readiness and consumer trust
• Common startup mistakes to avoid

Food safety isn’t just about regulatory compliance—it’s a competitive advantage.

Whether you’re producing yourself or working with a commercial kitchen or co-packer, understanding food safety expectations helps protect your customers, strengthen your brand and prepare your business for growth.

Join Lisa Cove, Founder of Shelf Ready Inc., as she simplifies food safety into practical, actionable steps every founder can implement.

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Virtual

This session is for founders preparing products for retail shelves, online sales or wholesale distribution.

In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn:

• Packaging that protects and sells your product
• Canadian food labelling requirements
• Common compliance mistakes to avoid
• How packaging influences customer purchasing decisions

Your package is often your first salesperson.

It has just seconds to capture attention, communicate your brand and meet regulatory requirements—all while protecting product quality.

Join Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars, as she shares practical lessons from bringing packaged food products to market.

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