Mayor Harrison joins the Chamber President as they seal the 70th Anniversary Time Capsule, reflect on the past and celebrate the resiliency of our Quinte West business community.
The Time Capsule will be be sealed on the 70th Anniversary and opened on the 100 Anniversary of the Chamber on October 30th 2050
Quinte West Chamber celebrates 70 year since incorporating in 1950.
Members are welcome to stop into the chamber between 9:00am – 4:30pm on the following dates:
October 28
October 29
And October 30 up to 2pm
Come and view old scrap books, photos and all the special items that will be placed in the 70th Anniversary Time Capsule.
Note: COVID protocols will be in place when visiting the Chamber building
The kick off will feature messages about business week from the Bay of Quinte Chambers, MP’s, MPP’s, Mayors and a presentation from BDC
Join us as we recognize entrepreneurial resilience and forge a way forward in uncertain times.
This has been an incredibly difficult year for many businesses as they navigate through the impacts of the Covid-19 Global Pandemic. The purpose of the week is to highlight the importance of Small and Medium sized companies to the Canadian and local economies and this year it is more vital than ever.
The Bay of Quinte’s Small Business Week will run from October 19 to October 23. Small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) make up 99.7% of the companies in Canada and employ close to 90% of all private sector workers. Every year the Business Development Bank of Canada takes a lead role in promoting this event and this year they have themed the whole week “Forging the Way Forward.”
Derrick Morgan, Manager Major Accounts will be speaking on behalf of BDC for the kick off event.
There are three days of workshops being offered to the local business community on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, all designed to help businesses access the information they need to maximize their efforts to grow and develop. Most of the workshops will be virtual but there is one hybrid workshop to give attendees the choice of how they would like to attend. There is no cost to attend these seminars.
Join us as we recognize entrepreneurial resilience and forge a way forward in uncertain times.
A chance to talk to the experts on how to maintain overall good mental and physical health to help reduce stress for business owners.
Topics discussed:
Panelist: Fidel Matthews owner of I Float in the County, Pauline Kaldeway owner of Rewired Learning and Katherine Morton owner of Pain Management and Wellness Solutions
Registration link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ask-the-experts-how-to-stay-healthy-as-a-small-business-owner-tickets-123507709885
Business Financials – What you Need to Know to Make Profit
October 6th, 2020 – 2:00 pm
• How to check the viability of your business model.
• How to calculate your new break-even point.
• Financial management strategies to grow your businesses.
To register please click here
How to Create a Business Plan to Grow Your Business
October 1st, 2020 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
This webinar is brought to you by Enterprise Toronto. I will be discussing how you can create a plan to grow your business
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Recalling employees, challenges and benefits
September 29th, 2020 – 12:00 pm
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Learn About R&D funding for Ontario industry
Government support is often critical to the success of many innovations and start-ups. Join the Loyalist College Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Cannabis (the ARC) and our webinar panelists to learn about some support for Ontario industry and get advice on how to access this funding.
Join the Loyalist College Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Cannabis (the ARC) and our webinar panelists to learn about some support for Ontario industry and get advice on how to access this funding.
DATE: Monday, October 5
TIME: 11:00 AM
The ARC is pleased to present panelists from Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) as they share information on funding available to Ontario industry and tips on how to take advantage of this funding.
NSERC Alliance / Engage grants and OCE’s Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) support R&D collaborations with the highest potential for regional economic development and commercialization in Ontario. A streamlined joint application and decision process enables companies to quickly undertake new research collaborations with Ontario-based college researchers and have their cash contribution leveraged by both NSERC and OCE.
Panelists:
Cher Powers, Manager, Loyalist College ARC
Feiran Zhou, Business Development and Commercialization Manager, OCE
Edward Irving, Deputy Director, Colleges, NSERC
The Government of Canada recently implemented changes to adapt the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to protect jobs and promote growth.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to providing employers – including those who can now benefit as a result of the enhanced CEWS – with the information and resources they need to apply and benefit from this important economic measure. Resources can be found on CRA’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Web page, including the Frequently asked questions – Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the CRA’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator.
We are hosting a webinar with Canada Revenue Agency to explain these changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Wed, Sep 23, 2020 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
If you have ever thought about starting your own business, here is an opportunity to explore your idea!
Learn what to consider when starting a business, why you need a business plan, why market research is important, and where you can secure financing.
Do you have the traits of an entrepreneur? Find out how you can be successful.
