Join the WE-CAN community of women entrepreneurs to learn how to use AI safely and strategically as you pursue your business goals.
Are you looking to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your business without feeling the overwhelm or sacrificing your authentic voice? This beginner-friendly, 90-minute session with Cynthia Egbunonu of Informanos Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Inc. will give you the clarity, practical skills, and safety guidance you need to use AI with confidence.
Whether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting, you’ll walk away feeling informed, inspired, and equipped to use AI strategically while maintaining your unique voice and values.
Join RTO 9 and JBC | Pushing Digital Boundaries as they dive into getting started with Google Business Profile. This webinar will teach participants how to effectively set up, manage, and optimize their Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) to boost local visibility and attract more customers.
Thursday, January 15 11:00am to 12:00pm (Mexico City Time),
Are you a cleantech company looking to explore business opportunities in Mexico and Latin America?
Join us for a pre event webinar on January 15, 2026, designed to help companies prepare for ECOMONDO Mexico 2026, the region’s leading trade fair dedicated to sustainable development.
During this session, Trade Commissioners from Mexico will share insights on market opportunities, buyer expectations, and practical strategies to help you maximize your participation at ECOMONDO Mexico 2026.
Tuesday, January 13 10:00am – 11:00am Online Workshop
Start 2026 with clarity. Join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 for a virtual session all about helping you align your marketing with your business priorities, by defining your top three marketing goals for each quarter of the year!
“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.
(The Zoom meeting link will be shared upon completion of registration) REGISTER
Learn how your business can access federal support for expansion, technology, and defence-sector opportunities.
You’re invited to a virtual presentation delivered by FedDev Ontario, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. The session will focus on two key funding programs designed to strengthen and support manufacturers.
Primary emphasis will be on the RDII program, which offers significant opportunities for manufacturers engaged in, or looking to enter, Canada’s defence and security supply chain.
THE RDII PROGRAM (Primary) The Regional Defence Investment Initiative supports manufacturers seeking to:
Enter or expand within the defence and security supply chain
Invest in new equipment, technology, automation, or certifications to increase competitiveness
Enhance production capacity for defence-related components or products
Build capabilities in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, machining, composites, electronics, metal fabrication, and related sectors
Position themselves for upcoming defence procurement and supplier opportunities
THE RTRI PROGRAM The Regional Tariff Response Initiative helps manufacturers address challenges arising from tariff changes and trade-related cost pressures. This program can support:
Investments to offset rising input costs related to tariffs
Supply chain diversification, reshoring, or sourcing adjustments
Technology adoption and process improvements that increase efficiency and resilience
Productivity enhancements that maintain competitiveness in shifting trade environments
WHY MANUFACTURERS SHOULD ATTEND This virtual briefing will provide manufacturers with practical insights into:
Available funding, eligible project types, and potential contribution levels
How RDII aligns with current and future defence-sector opportunities
Whether existing plans, such as expansions, equipment purchases, certification upgrades, or automation investments, may qualify
Strategies to strengthen applications and position projects for success
Program timelines, application processes, and planning considerations for 2025 and beyond
A dedicated Q&A segment with FedDev Ontario representatives
Whether you are already supplying the defence sector or exploring opportunities to enter this growing market, the RDII may present a strong avenue for support. The RTRI can further assist companies navigating tariff-driven pressures.
(The Zoom meeting link will be shared upon completion of registration) REGISTER
As part of an ongoing webinar series, Innovation Canada is pleased to invite you to a free upcoming session where you can learn about intellectual property (IP) and how to get IP support, licensing and collaborative opportunities with ExploreIP, get tips from an Innovation Advisor, and ask questions to expert panelists.
Location Film.ca Centre Cinema 120 Dundas St. W. Trenton, ON
Mark your calendars and come network with local professionals at one of Trenton’s most unique venues—Film.ca Centre Cinemas, right in the heart of downtown!
This casual evening runs from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, giving you the perfect opportunity to connect after work, meet new members, and enjoy great conversation in a relaxed setting. Plus, you’ll hear from Film.ca about the exciting things happening at the cinema.
Don’t miss this chance to build relationships and discover what’s new in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Thursday, December 18 11:00am – 3:00pm 5 Moira Street, Belleville
We are so grateful for our Chamber Members! We wish you the very best of the holiday season as we look forward to a prosperous 2026. DROP IN at the Log Cabin – Share some holiday cheer!
Register today for a presentation on strategies to help you prepare for a business succession plan, review decisions to consider in order to achieve both your business and personal goals, and help navigate complex financial needs.