• Are you interested in film production?
• Have questions about what is going on in the flourishing film industry in the Quinte Region?

Join QuinteVation in the County as we host the best and brightest Film and New Media producers in the Bay of Quinte!  All are welcome to join.

Take this chance to tour the newly opened maker’s space The Studio Barn and then head over to Prince Eddy’s Brewing Co. for networking, craft beer and amazing food made by JERKebago.

Register now, tickets are limited!

Develop Workforce Development Solutions for the Tourism & Hospitality Industry!

RTO 9, in partnership with OTEC, is pleased to invite you to attend a project planning workshop to strategically address the critical labour market issues facing the tourism and hospitality industry in our region.

In 2017-18, OTEC conducted a series of consultations with Regional Stakeholders to identify opportunities to better allocate existing resources within the region and more effectively plan investment in workforce development among stakeholders. Building on these consultations, RTO9 and OTEC would like to engage our industry stakeholders, Employment and Training Service Providers and Workforce Planning Organizations in prioritizing and planning a set of project opportunities that are coming to the region in 2018-19.

This meeting will be designed to inform next steps within the region in developing workforce development solutions to meet the current and future labour market needs.

We invite you to join us for this event.

Start:  10:00 AM
End:     3:00 PM
Location: Trent Port Marina, 15 Creswell Drive, Trenton

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The OCC is excited to host Mr. David MacNaughton, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, for a featured keynote AGM lunch event.  Ambassador MacNaughton will provide insights into the evolving trade relationship between Canada and the United States against the backdrop of NAFTA renegotiations—just before the deadline for the steel and aluminum tariff exclusions on May 1.

Start:  12:00 PM
End:     1:30 PM

Conference and Hotel Location
Sheraton Hotel Hamilton – Lloyd D. Jackson Square
Centre/East Ballroom
116 King St. West, Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3

Cost:

Member Rate   
$60.00 + $7.80 hst

Non-Member Rate 
$70.00 + $9.10 hst

Registration is not required for those already registered to attend the AGM.

*Maximum of 5 tickets per company.
To purchase a full table (10 seats) please contact, Joshua Goodman, Director of Business Development

Payment Inquires
Please contact Gina El Zobeir for any payment-related inquiries.

REGISTRATION AND FULL DETAILS HERE

 

Planning to retire one day from being self-employed? Do Not leave your future to the last minute!!

Join Jim, Galen and Art, some of the industry leaders, as they discuss how to sell your business successfully, ensuring you are financially prepared for life after being a business owner, and transition planning for both your head and your heart.

This workshop will contain a 30 minute question period to cover related issues you wish to learn more about and you can meet with the speakers after the seminar is complete.

Start:  5:30 PM
End:   8:00 PM

Location:
Small Business Centre
284B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road
Belleville, ON

Registration: Send an email to brianna@smallbusinessctr.com or call us at 613-961-0590.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will host a seminar to help owners of small unincorporated businesses better understand their business taxes.
This means you will spend less time, effort and money trying to figure out your entitlements and obligations, and avoid common errors.

During this seminar, the Liaison Officer will:

• Explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices
• Explain common tax errors
• Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
• Provide information on the CRA’s services

This seminar is best suited if you:

• Have business, professional, rental, and/or commission income
• Are not currently working with a liaison officer

A visit from a Liaison Officer does not constitute an audit, and will not result in the CRA making reassessments to past tax filings.

Start:  1:00PM
End:    4:00PM

Location:
Quinte Business Development Centre
284B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road
Belleville, ON

Limited space available.
Pre-registration required by calling 613-961-0590 or email at Brianna@smallbusinessctr.com.

 

8 Wing Commander Col Mark Goulden will update our local business community on what is happening at CFB Trenton

Start:  12:00 PM
End:     1:30  PM

Location:
Ramada Hotel Trenton
Glenn Miller Rd.

Fees/Admission: $28 +HST per person

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Join us for an  upcoming webinar: Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Funding Q&A with OMAFRA Program Staff.

On this call you will learn how you can support agriculture and food businesses in accessing funding, and in delivering agriculture economic development.  You will have the chance to learn about new program areas and opportunities within the CAP program for agri-food producers, processors, and agricultural organizations.

Start:  10:00 AM
End:  12:00 PM

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR HERE

Background:
In Ontario, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a five-year, $1.5 billion investment to the Ontario agri-food sector: $1.1 billion for Business Risk Management funding and $417 million for strategic initiatives to help grow Ontario’s agri-food and agri-products sectors, effective April 2018.  CAP is looking to invest in Ontario’s agri-food and agri-products businesses and their value chains to expand markets, be more competitive, productive and profitable. These investments will continue to support the long-term sustainability of the agri-food and agri-products sectors and their value chains.

The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program encourages the development of our rural communities, farms, agri-food processors and agri-food organizations by adding value to existing products, creating jobs and driving economic growth.

Applications for the 2018 program are being accepted now until 11:59 PM on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Program guidelines and the application form can be found on the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence website.

Program information is being shared with MPPs, heads of municipal councils, stakeholders and agricultural organizations, as well as past applicants and award recipients.

Please join Mayor Christopher and the Belleville Inclusion Committee as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of the City’s commitment to the Canadian Coalition against Racism and Discrimination

Start:  5:30 PM
End:   8:00 PM
Location:  Bridge Street United Church (enter Bridge Street entrance)

Special Guest Speaker:  The Honourable Sue O’Sullivan, Former Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

Refreshments served – Everyone welcome!

Limited Seating – RSVP required by April 5th at 613-967-3238 or email ecdev@city.belleville.on.ca

Join us for our Annual State of the City Chamber Breakfast with Mayor Christopher.   Come out and enjoy coffee, breakfast, and hear our Mayor discuss plans for 2018 for our great community.

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 Road, Belleville

Fees/Admissions
$25 + HST   Members
$40 + HST  Non Members

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