Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this event has been cancelled.

Women’s Small Business Network (Quinte)  
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FULL DETAILS AND REGISTERATION

This Workshop has been POSTPONED.
CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULE DETAILS SOON

SPECIAL WORKSHOP SERIES
Trends, Opportunities and Tips for Agri-food
and  Value-added Food Producers

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 / 9am to 4pm
Sales and Marketing

• What Foodland has to offer and how to get connected
• Making your location a ‘must visit’ destination – a personal story
• Design tools that are easy to use
• Social media best practices in the unique market of PEC
• E-commerce options for direct to consumer food sales

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Seating:   Limited seating  —- one-time only workshops.  Representatives of the Ontario Ministry of  Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Hastings Prince  Edward Public Health Unit and local entrepreneurs will join with Entrepreneurs in Residence from Launch Lab Regional Innovation Centre, to create these informative and inspiring workshops.

Registration:  Please register for each workshop separately.         

Grace Nyman / gnyman@pecounty.on.ca  / 613.476.2148 x 2502

Lunch: If you would like to bring a lunch, you will have access to a fridge.

Location:  Armoury Mall, Main Level, 206 Picton Main Street.

Parking: The Armoury Mall parking lot is reserved for tenant parking only. Free Parking is available on Main Street or one of the municipal parking lot. Entrance to the workshop is through the ground floor level on Main Street.

Smoking: The Armoury Mall property is a designated non-smoking area.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP SERIES
Trends, Opportunities and Tips for Agri-food
and  Value-added Food Producers

uesday, March 10, 2020 / 9am to 4pm
Pricing, Marketing Plan and Budget      

• Why we find it so hard to keep track of all the costs
• In depth look at methods for tracking costs and setting realistic prices
• Why creating a marketing strategy and setting a marketing budget go hand in hand
• Finally getting that Marketing Activity Calendar planned out!

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Seating:   Limited seating  —- one-time only workshops.  Representatives of the Ontario Ministry of  Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Hastings Prince  Edward Public Health Unit and local entrepreneurs will join with Entrepreneurs in Residence from Launch Lab Regional Innovation Centre, to create these informative and inspiring workshops.

Registration:  Please register for each workshop separately.         

Grace Nyman / gnyman@pecounty.on.ca  / 613.476.2148 x 2502

Lunch: If you would like to bring a lunch, you will have access to a fridge.

Location:  Armoury Mall, Main Level, 206 Picton Main Street.

Parking: The Armoury Mall parking lot is reserved for tenant parking only. Free Parking is available on Main Street or one of the municipal parking lot. Entrance to the workshop is through the ground floor level on Main Street.

Smoking: The Armoury Mall property is a designated non-smoking area.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP SERIES
Trends, Opportunities and Tips for Agri-food
and  Value-added Food Producers

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 / 9am to 4pm
Understanding and Connecting with the  Customer

• Latest provincial data on consumer purchasing trends
• Creating compelling images to tell your story
• How to make your product stand out in a crowded market
• Simple ways to make your place of sale awesome
• What does brand loyalty look like in today’s market?

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Seating:   Limited seating  —- one-time only workshops.  Representatives of the Ontario Ministry of  Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Hastings Prince  Edward Public Health Unit and local entrepreneurs will join with Entrepreneurs in Residence from Launch Lab Regional Innovation Centre, to create these informative and inspiring workshops.

Registration:  Please register for each workshop separately.         

Grace Nyman / gnyman@pecounty.on.ca  / 613.476.2148 x 2502

Lunch: If you would like to bring a lunch, you will have access to a fridge.

Location:  Armoury Mall, Main Level, 206 Picton Main Street.
Parking: The Armoury Mall parking lot is reserved for tenant parking only. Free Parking is available on Main Street or one of the municipal parking lot. Entrance to the workshop is through the ground floor level on Main Street.

Smoking: The Armoury Mall property is a designated non-smoking area.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP SERIES
Trends, Opportunities and Tips for Agri-food
and  Value-added Food Producers

Tuesday,  February 18, 2020 / 9am to 4pm
Trends, Opportunities, Regulations and Risk Mitigation

• Opportunities emerging in PEC’s Agri-food industry
• Food Safety – things you need to know
• Commercial kitchen resources available in the area.
• How many ways can you sell direct?
• Info on the new Sophiasburgh Food Hub and Town Hall Food Market
• Navigating the County Departments as you build your business

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Seating:   Limited seating  —- one-time only workshops.  Representatives of the Ontario Ministry of  Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Hastings Prince  Edward Public Health Unit and local entrepreneurs will join with Entrepreneurs in Residence from Launch Lab Regional Innovation Centre, to create these informative and inspiring workshops.

Registration:  Please register for each workshop separately.         
Grace Nyman / gnyman@pecounty.on.ca  / 613.476.2148 x 2502

Lunch: If you would like to bring a lunch, you will have access to a fridge.

Location:  Armoury Mall, Main Level, 206 Picton Main Street.

Parking: The Armoury Mall parking lot is reserved for tenant parking only. Free Parking is available on Main Street or one of the municipal parking lot. Entrance to the workshop is through the ground floor level on Main Street.

Smoking: The Armoury Mall property is a designated non-smoking area.