Thursday, December 11 9:00AM – 11:30AM Quinte West City Hall, Multi Purpose Room 7 Creswell Drive, Trenton
The primary goal of this round table is to bring together leaders and key stakeholders from the not for profit sector to discuss and identify common pain points and challenges. By collaborating and sharing insights, we aim to uncover effective strategies and solutions that can help us all navigate and overcome these issues.
Thank you for accepting our invitation to participate in our round table, please use the registration link to confirm your attendance, by December 1. We encourage you to submit any topics for the discussion during registration.
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards are celebrated in October as part of Bay of Quinte Small Business Week, and several of our members had the distinction of being nominated. We are looking forward to celebrating and hearing the stories from the people behind the businesses in our annual Winner’s Circle Showcase. We are excited to celebrate the achievements of Belleville’s business community.
Join us as we listen to business leaders share their stories.
Enjoy a full hot breakfast buffet as well as a variety of fruit, muffins, breads, pastries and juices. Presentations will begin approximately 7:45, and we will have you on your way before 9:00 am.
Members and Guests $30 including HST Non-Members $45 including HST
Thursday, October 30 1:00pm – 2:30pm Bay of Quinte Business Centre
This isn’t your average leadership training. Join executive coach and leadership strategist Cheryl Himburg for a bold, high-impact monthly series that cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of what it takes to lead in today’s fast-evolving workplace. Whether you’re new to leadership or seasoned and seeking to stay relevant, these bite-sized sessions deliver powerful tools, real-talk insights, and actionable strategies you can use the same day.
With 15+ years in strategic corporate leadership, over a decade of executive coaching, and deep expertise in neuroscience-based leadership development, Cheryl is redefining leadership, one room, one conversation, one bold decision at a time.
SESSION 2: New Workforce vs. Legacy Workforce – Bridging the Gap
Today’s leaders must learn to lead across generations. This session dives into the challenges and opportunities of managing teams made up of Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers, all with different expectations, communication styles, and motivators. People who will benefit from this session are people managers and HR professionals, team leaders managing multi-generational teams, and business owners building future-ready teams.
Key Takeaways:
1. How to decode generational expectations and turn friction into fuel 2. Leading through respect, not resentment 3. How to align everyone toward shared goals, even if their values differ
Whether you’re starting, stabilizing, or scaling, your marketing priorities look different. In this webinar, you’ll identify your business stage and learn what to focus on next to grow with confidence. Join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 for the second session of our year-long ‘Let’s Grow Quinte’ webinar series!
Let’s Grow Quinte is a 12-month workshop series designed to help Bay of Quinte small business owners build confidence in their marketing. Each month, participants learn a practical, locally relevant skill they can put into action right away. Facilitated by Cheyanne O’Driscoll of CO’ Marketing in partnership with the Small Business Centre, the series offers independent business owners a structured path to stronger marketing and sustainable growth.
Tuesday, October 21 6pm Presqu’ile Waddling Arts Centre
The Municipality of Brighton invites you to attend a special event in partnership with the Brighton Arts and Culture Council. The evening will feature artwork of Brighton’s Proctor House by BACC Artist, Des Rodrigues, showcasing the style of painting you’ll be creating! Receive a ready to paint, pre-drawn image of your storefront, art supplies and artist instruction — while enjoying light refreshments, charcuterie and a signature cocktail.
This event is open to small businesses in Brighton, Quinte West, Belleville, and Prince Edward County. There are only 20 spaces available, so be sure to reserve your spot before they’re gone! Questions? Contact Caroline Birch at cbirch@brighton.ca
Join the Government of Ontario for a free webinar to learn about available supports and services for Ontario-based food and beverage companies. This webinar will provide insight into the various services that OMAFA offers for business development, including information sharing, available resources, programming, and opportunities for building connections. These supports help Ontario companies with their growth and agri-food trade and investment.
This webinar will include: • Starting or growing your food and beverage business • Getting export ready • How to make connections with industry experts • Available funding programs
Join the Government of Ontario in collaboration with Trade Commissioner Service in Taiwan for a free webinar to learn about Taiwan’s Agri-Food Market and Regulatory Landscape. If you are interested in exploring new markets, this is an opportunity to learn about the Taiwanese market and the opportunities it offers to Ontario food and beverage manufacturers.
This webinar will include: • An overview of Taiwan’s agri-food imports and regulatory landscape • Current food and beverage trends in Taiwan • Market entry strategy • Opportunities and challenges
Join the Government of Ontario in collaboration with Maria Pearman, Food and Beverage Practice Leader, for an insightful presentation on exporting into the U.S.
In this free webinar, you’ll learn about: • Recent U.S. regulation updates for current exporters • Tools and resources to navigate the evolving trade environment • Strategies for managing the current tariff landscape
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical guidance for doing business in the U.S. market.
Wednesday, October 15 7:00am – 9:00am 7 AM – Coffee Mingle – Breakfast to begin at 7:30 AM
Location Sans Souci, 240 Front Street Belleville ON K8N 2Z2
Fees/Admission Members – $30 including HST Non Members – $45 including HST
Breakfast, although normally scheduled for the last Wednesday of the month, has been moved to mid-month to accommodate the MP’s responsibilities on Parliament Hill.
Enjoy the coffee mingle from 7:00 – 7:30 am. followed by a full buffet that includes two styles of egg dishes, two choices of meat, potatoes, fruit, plus muffins, breads, pastries and juices.
Presentations will begin approximately 7:50, and we will have you on your way before 9:00 am
SAVE THE DATE: Ask The Pros 2025! Thursday, November 20
Back again for another year, the Small Business Centre is pleased to present Ask The Pros 2025! Looking for real solutions to your business challenges? Ask the pros connects you with experienced professionals and seasoned peers who bring practical, real-world insights. This is your chance to turn uncertainty into opportunity!
You don’t want to miss this! Stay tuned for more details, but in the meantime, mark your calendars for Thursday, November 20, 2025!
