WRITING A SUCCESSION PLAN WEBINAR
Presented by:  Alison Anderson, SuccessionMatching

What happens if 70% of your Main Street shuts down?

 There is a tsunami of business and farm owners looking to transition their businesses and retire. A lack of business succession planning is bad for not only the business but for the community’s economy as well.   Here is your opportunity to get FREE access to a detailed webinar from industry experts that gives you everything you will need to know about business transition and succession planning.

This webinar series is a good fit for:

•             Owners looking to sell their business or farm and retire
•             Owners looking to divest for a lifestyle change or desire to pursue other interests
•             Business owners who are looking to grow their operation and would like to find a partner that can help them financially and strategically
•             Business owners who would like more information on how to transition their business (Family/Management Buyout, Employee Share Ownership Program, Third Party Sale)

Registration information is kept confidential and participants can access the webinar from the privacy of their own home or business. Registered participants will receive an email invite with login information for the webinar and a PDF copy of the presentation.

Attend to ask questions directly to the experts or watch the recorded copy until May 31st, 2017.

HERE IS THE REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/succession-matching-community-project-webinar-series-tickets-32608829888

 

 

THIRD PARTY SALES WEBINAR
Presented by:  Warren Sheydwasser, SuccessionMatching

What happens if 70% of your Main Street shuts down?

 There is a tsunami of business and farm owners looking to transition their businesses and retire. A lack of business succession planning is bad for not only the business but for the community’s economy as well.   Here is your opportunity to get FREE access to a detailed webinar from industry experts that gives you everything you will need to know about business transition and succession planning.

This webinar series is a good fit for:

•             Owners looking to sell their business or farm and retire
•             Owners looking to divest for a lifestyle change or desire to pursue other interests
•             Business owners who are looking to grow their operation and would like to find a partner that can help them financially and strategically
•             Business owners who would like more information on how to transition their business (Family/Management Buyout, Employee Share Ownership Program, Third Party Sale)

Registration information is kept confidential and participants can access the webinar from the privacy of their own home or business. Registered participants will receive an email invite with login information for the webinar and a PDF copy of the presentation.

Attend to ask questions directly to the experts or watch the recorded copy until May 31st, 2017.

HERE IS THE REGISTRATION LINK:

 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/succession-matching-community-project-webinar-series-tickets-32608829888

In this workshop, participants will learn about the business model strategy “Minimal Viable Product” and how to avoid creating products that customers do not want. The idea is to gather all information the foodpreneur needs before launching the final product, and invest time and money, without verification with customers if they want it or now.

Time:  9:00 AM
End:   4:30 PM

Location:
Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFCV)
116 Industrial Park Rd. N. (on Purdy Rd)
Colborne, ON

Fee:  $25.00

LIMITED SPACES – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAA) is the most recognized industry gala in the province with a single focus on celebrating business success.

For over 30 years, businesses have been awarded OBAAs for their achievements in areas including sustainability, innovation, market expansion, exporting and more. This year’s gala will take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Carlu.

COMPLETE DETAILS HERE

Do you know of a business or own a business that is excelling one of these categories?

Make sure to nominate them for an Ontario Business Achievement Award.  The OBAA is the most recognized industry gala in the province and is a great opportunity to show off your hard work!

NOMINATE TODAY!

This year’s gala will take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Carlu.

 

Are you familiar with what can be sold at the Market?
Are you aware of Health and Safety Requirements while vending at the Market?
Have you thought about ways to improve your sales?

Join us for the 2017 Farmers’ Market Orientation Session!

Guest speakers include:

• Farmers’ Market Ontario – Catherine Clark
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs – Karen Fischer
• Hastings Prince Edward Counties Health Unit – Edward Alexander Findikoglou

Start:  9:00 AM
End:  12:00 PM
Location:  Trent Port Marina, 15 Creswell Drive, Trenton

REGISTER

Registration is required.  For more information contact Christina Edwards-Scott  christinae@quintewest.ca or Tel: 613-392-2841 ext.4416

We are pleased to once again welcome MPP Todd Smith as guest speaker at a Chamber breakfast to bring our members the latest updates from Queen’s Park.

Todd was first elected to represent Prince Edward-Hastings riding at the Ontario Legislative Assembly in the General Election on October 6th, 2011.  He has was re-elected in the June 12th, 2014 Provincial Election.

7:00 AM   Coffee Mingle
7:30 AM   Breakfast

Location:  Travelodge Hotel, 11 Bay Bridge Rd., Belleville

FEES/ADMISSION:
Members   $25 + HST
Non Members $30 + HST

REGISTER

Please enjoy a Chamber breakfast with guest speaker Mayor Christopher and a coffee mingle as he gives his state of the city address.

Mayor of Belleville, his Worship Taso Christopher, has been a member of Council, was appointed to the Belleville Police Services Board, served on the Waterfront and Ethnic Festival Committee, the Greek Community Board of Directors, the Library Board among others.  He is a Quinte Secondary School graduate and co-owner of Four Season’s Sports.

7:00 AM    Coffee Mingle
7:30 AM    Breakfast

Location:   Travelodge Hotel, 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville

FEES/ADMISSION:
Members  $25 + HST
Non Members $30 + HST

REGISTER

Can you spare 20 minutes to help your community by picking up litter from roadside, parks and sidewalks? All you need to do is decide where you want to pick and we will provide the supplies and litter drop-off locations. Register today!

Full Details and Registration >>> HERE

 

Do you have questions regarding Apprenticeships?

• How do you fin an apprenticeship?
• What jobs require an apprenticeship?
• What is an Employer wants to hire you as an apprentice?
• What is involved with becoming an apprentice?
• How do you hire an apprentice?

Start:  5:00 PM
End:   6:30 PM
Location:  Meta Employment Services, 8-161 Bridge Street West, Belleville

Information presented by:  OCOT and MAESD
Ontario College of Trades/Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development

CALL TO REGISTER Spaced Limited  613-966-9069