Thu, Mar 11, 2021 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

What to look for when purchasing or buying a business.

Topics that will be discussed are:

• What are your succession intentions
• Sellers and buys perspective
• Who are the sellers?
• Who are the buyers?
• What are the buyers looking for? Stable or profitable
• Maximize the value of your business for the sale
• How to make a successful acquisition

Presented by Amelia Campbell, Account manager at BDC

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/selling-purchasing-a-business-tickets-142142834043

DATE:  February 17
TIME:   9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

NO CHARGE FOR Quinte West Chamber of Commerce Members.  

When you register for no charge ticket, click on the attendee – CA $69.99 option and use promo code ChamberMember.  

Canada 360 will feature panel discussions, one-on-one conversations and keynote addresses that will harness the creativity of Canadian businesses to incite the innovative public policies needed to foster a business-led recovery.

The convening of business leaders and government decision-makers at Canada 360 will ensure the needs of the business community are considered in shaping the growth and direction of the economy through 2021 and beyond.

For more information on the program, click here.

The Cities of Quinte West and Belleville in partnership with the Employment Services Providers invite you to register your organization to participate in an upcoming VIRTUAL Quinte Region Career Fair.

DATE: March 10 2021
TIMES: With input from employers the career fair will be held at BOTH 
 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm**

The Quinte Region Virtual Career Fair is a unique opportunity that puts many different employers in the same “room” to network with potential employees from the comfort of your home office or workspace.

This event will provide your organization an opportunity to profile employment opportunities, promote your organization and to meet and increase your pool of potential and qualified candidates.

The Quinte Region Career Fair is free to employers and is only open to employers within the Quinte Region.

• ** When you register your company, it is mandatory to attend both times of the event.  
   
• If you do not participate for both time slots, you will be charged a $100.00 fee.
  
• Your participation is appreciated by both municipalities and especially job seekers.

THE VIRTUAL PLATFORM

• The event will be held using the virtual REMO platform. This is the same platform we recently used and we found it user friendly for both employers and job seekers.
   
• There will be training / overview provided on how to use the virtual platform prior to the Quinte Region Career Fair to ensure you are confident during the event. You are strongly encouraged to join this session to ensure you are able to log in and get set up before the event.
   
• Your requirements to use the REMO platform will be internet and a laptop or desktop with a working camera and microphone to communicate with job seekers. Learn more about the REMO virtual event platform.

Learn More About the REMO Virtual Platform

Register for the Job Fair HERE

www.CareerFair.ca

Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) for a discussion on the opportunities and challenges ahead for Canada-US relations

February 11 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

About this Event

Canada and the United States share an extensive history of cooperation, interdependent trade and supply chains, and the longest international border in the world. The inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20th signals a new era for Canada-US relations. What will it mean for infrastructure, trade, labour, and environmental policy?

International supply chains cannot afford to be compromised as public policymakers put their thoughts to post-pandemic economic recovery. Fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, particularly with close allies and trading partners, can help stabilize the economy and safeguard public health.

With two-way trade between Ontario and the US totaling CAD$390 billion in 2018, the relationship between Canada and the US is particularly important for Ontario. The province of Ontario is the number one trading partner with 19 states and the second largest trading partner with nine others.

Join the OCC for a panel discussion with experts from both sides of the border:

•             Earl Provost – Ontario Agent General in Chicago, Government of Ontario

•             Maryscott Greenwood – Partner and Managing Director of US, Crestview Strategy

•             Jim Holcomb – Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Moderated by: Rocco Rossi – President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Join us virtually while at home! Zoom link to be provided in advance of the event.

REGISTER

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Business processes typically contain up to 90% waste – activities  that get in the way of your ability to deliver value to your customers.

Business who successfully implement Lean typically realize over 25% improvements in process waste, saving tens of thousands of dollars (or more) along the way.

Come join us for an introduction to Lean and discover how you can make a positive impact on your business operations in these uncertain times.

• Demystify Lean and Discover how it can be applied to any process or business, big or small
• Discover the 8 Deadly Wastes and How to Recognize them in Your Business Processes
• Create Powerful and Immediate Action Plans to Reduce and Eliminate Waste in Your Processes
• Access to Lean Worksheet Downloads to Empower the Transformation of Your Business
• Learn how to use basic Flow Charts to map your Business Process

Presented by Rodger Blair, P. Eng., Principal Consultant at RG Enginuity, TPM Facilitator, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and

Holly Blair, P. Eng., Principal Consultant at Engineering Possibilities, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lean-business-masterclass-tickets-140127165123

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Using content creation as marketing’s secret weapon.

In the presentation I would seek to cover topics such as:

• What is a blog?
• Who reads those things anyway?
• What blogs can offer your business
• Who should blog, and when?
• What you should be writing about?
• Tips for great writing

Shaun Bernstein is an award-winning blogger, and owner of The Write Stuff Agency. A former employment lawyer and journalist, he now works with small businesses helping them improve their online presence through interesting and engaging content.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/blog-better-tickets-138950387349

A year of COVID-19 has made technology investments more important than ever for entrepreneurs who want to be more competitive and profitable. Eager to cut costs, speed up processes and reduce errors, more and more businesses are putting their money into tech solutions.

But investing in technology is only half the battle. To reap the full benefits from your investments, you need efficient operations and a team who supports digitization.

In our free live webinar, BDC experts will show you how to implement tech solutions effectively by optimizing your processes and creating a digital company culture. BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux will also give an economic update and talk about the importance of making the digital shift in your business.

When: February 9, 2021 at 12:30pm (EST)
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free

You’ll discover how to:

• implement operational efficiency practices to prepare for digital investments
• prepare your team to make use of productivity enhancing technology to its full potential
• create a culture of continuous improvement
• boost your company’s productivity, revenue and capacity to innovate.

Who should watch:

Manufacturers, distributors and entrepreneurs in construction who want to use digital tools to boost efficiency and eliminate waste from their processes.

REGISTER

Date: February 11, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Join us for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency where they will discuss some of the COVID-19 tax measures including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), and the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). Other topics include the new T4 reporting requirement and form PD27 for the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy. There will also be a demonstration of the online calculators.

REGISTER HERE

President’s Dinner 2021 – A Virtual Cruise on the High Seas!
We know you didn’t get your cruise vacation this year, but come and travel with us. We are excited to offer a new and exciting way to meet virtually, all with a fun cruise theme. 

 This isn’t a ZOOM call, but an interactive experience that allows you to visit with other guests, jumping from table to table during the Aloha Welcome Reception starting at 5:30 p.m.  The first half-hour will include lots of tips to ensure you are comfortable with how to move around and network during the event.

Access a full guest list on the screen with a simple click. Pre-load your personal profile and get ready to have some fun.  Engage through video with others at your table, check out group chats, private chats, or even head off to a cozy room for a one-to-one video conversation.

Dinner and presentations are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.  Find your way to the Dining Decks, and your assigned table.  You will have some time to engage in video conversations with your dining mates. 

FULL DETAILS, REGISTRATION AND TICKET INFORMATION HERE

Are you interested in exporting to the Netherlands and Germany? Please join us on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10am EST for a complimentary one-hour webinar on opportunities for food and beverage companies in these markets. Topics will include trends in the markets, current pandemic economies and outlooks, opportunities for Ontario products and best ways to infiltrate each market.

Speakers will include:

From the Netherlands:  

Diederik Beutener

Diederik is a Trade Commissioner with Government of Canada.  He helps Canadian companies expand and succeed internationally. He provides export assistance, negotiates and administers trade agreements, promotes Canada as a dynamic place in which to invest and do business, and enhance Canada’s science and technology capacity, competitiveness and prosperity.  His specialties include market access, agriculture, food and beverages and agri-tech.

Laurens Kool 

Laurens is the owner of Providenza, assisting food and beverage clients grow their business through trade development in both the food and food service distribution. Laurens has worked as a senior buyer for several organizations throughout the Benelux region such as Bergfood, Mediterra and De Kweker.  He consults business projects for higher ROI buying, logistics and marketing.

From Germany:

Nora Gruetters

As a Senior Commercial Officer, Nora is one of about 40 Agri-Food Specialists around the world responsible for the Agriculture and Agri-Food, Fish and Seafood, Wine and Spirits sector in Germany. She has more than twenty years experience in business development in the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. As such, she has supported Canadian clients and advanced Canada’s commercial interests and trade agenda in Germany, starting in 1999 as Trade Commissioner Assistant covering the Agri-Food file and since May 2013 in the position of Agri-Food Trade Commissioner with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Francois Kranenpohl

François has worked in companies such as Haribo, Wrigley and Ritter Sport and was responsible for their international business development. He founded the KEXO Group which has 7 offices on 3 continents, specialized on SME’s internationalisation strategy and implementation. In Germany und UK, KEXO is also operating as an organic certified importer and trade agency.

François has degrees from German and British Universities in Business and Economics. In his over 25 years’ experience Francois launched and built international brands in over 50 countries including Russia (1990’s), Western Europe (2000’s) and China/Korea/Japan/Australia (2010’s) – and last but not least: in Canada.

He is a guest lecturer at the Aachen University in Germany and freelance expert for renowned consulting companies.

Please click the link below to register:https://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=1akkksh7qrelw&q1=