Events

Virtual

Part of our Starter Company Plus Fall 2026 workshop series.

In this workshop, you’ll discover proven pricing strategies, how to factor in costs and market demand, and ways to communicate your value to customers. We’ll explore common pricing pitfalls to avoid and give you practical tools to ensure your pricing supports both competitiveness and healthy profit margins.

Hosted by Andrew Patricio.

Register via Zoom here.

Cet atelier pratique vous aide à mieux définir ce que vous bâtissez et à structurer les étapes clés de votre parcours entrepreneurial. Grâce à des repères concrets comme le modèle du hérisson et l’analyse des premières ventes, repartez avec des bases solides et une feuille de route claire pour aller de l’avant.

Animé par : Antoine B. Carriere

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Virtual

Part of our Starter Company Plus Fall 2026 workshop series.

This session will teach you how to create realistic financial projections for your business. You’ll learn to build income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to assess your business’s financial health and make informed decisions.

Hosted by Andrew Seguin.

Register via Zoom here.

Virtual

Designed for businesses participating in hosted experiences, this webinar will walk through how these partnerships work, including how influencers and media are selected, how itineraries are developed, and how operators are invited to take part.

Participants will gain practical guidance on how to prepare for and support these visits, from providing exceptional service and hosting experiences to assisting with bookings, timing, and communication. The session will also explore how to collaborate effectively with destination partners to ensure a smooth experience for both visitors and operators.

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Virtual

Time for a confidential discussion on the pain points in Human Resources – EMC will open the dialogue to problems and solutions in this one-hour lunch and learn.

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ESCA PIZZA

317 Pitt St, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Welcome to OAP Connect and Thrive After 5 — your monthly opportunity to meet fellow vetted professionals, spark meaningful conversations, and tap into the strength of Ontario’s growing small-business community. Whether you’re an established member, newly approved, or attending for the first time, this After 5 is designed to keep things relaxed, approachable, and genuinely valuable. No pressure, no stiff agenda — just great people, real connections, and space for your business to grow.

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Virtual

Part of our Starter Company Plus Fall 2026 workshop series.

Financial Q&A with Andrew is your chance to get expert advice on the financial challenges facing new businesses. Ask your burning questions about budgeting, cash flow, financing, and more.

Hosted by Andrew Seguin.

Register via Zoom here.

Virtual

Join BDC’s expert panel to understand how to build up your resilience, navigate a changing trade environment and uncover new growth avenues for your company. You’ll get the latest economic updates and a peek at how other Canadian entrepreneurs have been getting their business to fast, faster.

Speakers:

• Jason Patuano
• Lily Alameh
• Alison Thorne
• Luis de Sousa

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Virtual

In this free webinar, Sarah Gobeil, Project Coordinator for Succession Ontario, walks you through where to start; when to begin planning, the exit options open to you, and how to make your business ready for the next owner. You will leave with a clear starting path, and free tools to keep going.

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Virtual

Join BDC’s panel of experts to learn how to make smart AI investments that deliver real results. You’ll discover how to assess your needs, compare AI solutions and make informed decisions about costs, financing and potential returns.

Speakers:

• Mathieu Gaillot
• Jad Hachem
• Philippe Achkar
• Tony Gamble
• Marguerite Rose

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Virtual

Hicks Morley joins EMC for a session to bring us up to date on labour and employment changes in Ontario. Hicks Morley is rated the best legal firm in Canada for labour and employment, and we have our good friends Nigel and George talk us through the changes in the provincial ESA, arbitral awards, and common law decisions.

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Virtual

Join BDC’s expert panel for a conversation with an entrepreneur who’s gone through the process of making an acquisition. They’ll discuss how to navigate the acquisition process and avoid common mistakes. You’ll get practical advice on identifying the best acquisition targets, assembling the best team and choosing the right financing structure.

Speakers:

• Carine Bergevin-Chammah
• Rita Kasparian
• Devesh Dwivedi

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Virtual

In the latest session for EMC’s GreenMFG Network, join EMC for a discussion on productivity and process flow in your Green Supply Chain. Productivity and Process Flow: Focus on applying integrating Lean & Green principles to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and optimize productivity across manufacturing operations.

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Virtual

Part of our Starter Company Plus Fall 2026 workshop series.

Learn how to effectively define your target market (Product), communicate your unique value proposition (Promotion), choose the right channels to reach your audience (Place), determine the optimal pricing for your offerings (Price), and build a strong brand identity (Branding).

Hosted by Adam Gibeau.

Register via Zoom here.

Virtual

Join EMC for an Eastern Ontario roundtable focused on mental health in the workplace. With the National Health & Safety Session in Etobicoke coming up on November 3, 2026, they’ll discuss what organizations are doing locally, share success stories and exchange ideas for addressing mental health challenges in the workplace.

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Virtual

Part of our Starter Company Plus Fall 2026 workshop series.

This session will teach you how to leverage social platforms to reach and engage your target audience.

Hosted by Adam Gibeau.

Register via Zoom here.

Etobicoke, Ontario

This event brings together manufacturing leaders, health and safety professionals, and industry experts for a day of learning, collaboration, and practical insights aimed at strengthening workplace safety and culture.

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Best Western Parkway Inn & conference Centre

1515 Vincent Massey Dr, Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6

Recognizing the businesses, visionaries, and community pillars driving regional growth and leadership. Join over 300 regional leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to celebrate the innovation and resilience driving Cornwall forward.

Secure your seat for an unforgettable evening celebrating regional impact, resilience, and community excellence. Tickets are first come, first served.

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Best Western Parkway Inn & conference Centre

1515 Vincent Massey Dr, Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6

Business Sisters are coming together for their Annual Conference: a full day created for women entrepreneurs who are ready for fresh ideas, meaningful conversations, and the kind of connections that make running a business feel a little less lonely. Expect practical learning, thought-provoking sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with women who understand the challenges, wins, and emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship. Come ready to learn, share, recharge, and leave with new ideas you can actually put to work.

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Virtual

Part of our Starter Company Plus Fall 2026 workshop series.

This session will equip you with the skills to create a compelling pitch deck. Learn how to craft a persuasive story, deliver impactful presentations, and confidently answer investor questions.

Hosted by Shannon Ferguson.

Register via Zoom here.

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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