How can you pitch with courage and confidence, even when you’re feeling uncertain? Join WE-CAN for a candid and inspiring fireside chat with client Tammy Watson, founder of Canadian Handywoman and one of five national winners of last summer’s “StartUp Canada Equal Slice Pitch Competition” held at Google Canada’s Toronto headquarters. In this fireside chat, we’ll hear how Tammy overcame self-doubt to pitch with power.
Tuesday, December 9 10:00am – 11:00am Online – Zoom
End the year with clarity by defining focused marketing goals for the year ahead. In this webinar, you will define three SMART goals for your marketing in 2026. Join us over ZOOM on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am for our third session of our monthly webinar series, “Let’s Grow Quinte”.
“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.
Join us for the annual State of the City luncheon, where Mayor Jim Harrison, along with the City of Quinte West’s CAO and senior staff, will deliver presentations on the city’s vision and priorities for 2026.
This is your opportunity to hear firsthand about the major projects, initiatives, and goals shaping the future of Quinte West. The event will also include highlights and accomplishments from 2025, showcasing the city’s progress and achievements over the past year.
Brought to you by: Centre for Workforce Development and Quinte West Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, November 20 5:00pm – 7:00pm 279 Front Street, Downtown Belleville (Team George Wang Office)
This interactive session is all about helping entrepreneurs and business owners understand how to plan smarter, market better, and build a brand that truly connects with people. Whether you’re just starting out or already running a business, you’ll walk away with practical tools and real-world insights to grow your brand and reach the right audience.
Keynote Speaker: Jill Raycroft CEO of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, Jill brings years of experience in business education and community leadership. She has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and students develop strong business and marketing strategies and now focuses on helping local businesses connect, collaborate, and thrive.
What you’ll gain: Learn the fundamentals of effective business planning and marketing Discover how to create a brand that stands out Connect with local entrepreneurs and business leaders 🥤 Light refreshments provided ⚡ Seats are limited — RSVP now to save your spot!
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow entrepreneurs in your community!
Tuesday, November 18 11:45am – 1:30pm LUNCH PROVIDED
Join us at the Bay of Quinte Business Centre for this dynamic presentation led by BDC Consultant, David Cloutier.
Cyber threats are on the rise—you should be prepared to overcome them! Join us for an informative session designed to help small businesses strengthen their cybersecurity posture and create a resilient digital framework. Whether you’re taking your first steps online or looking to fortify existing systems, you’ll walk away with valuable insights, real-world examples, and practical strategies you can put into action right away.
Hosted in partnership with BDC, the Small Business Centre, and Trenval Community Futures, this event includes a complimentary lunch.
Please share any dietary restrictions with us by Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Welcome to Arabella Retirement Living 24 Dundas Street West, Belleville
DID YOU KNOW? The Arabella is a locally owned, independent retirement community. They pride themselves on their care and attention towards one goal – resident happiness.
Settle in for an evening of networking with the Belleville business community. Enjoy snacks and a variety of beverages, courtesy of our host. A tour of the facility and their amenities will be available if you would like an insider view.
REGISTER NOW Your registration helps our hosts prepare for the evening’s festivities.
If you have problems with your registration, please contact Lisa directly at lisa@bellevillechamber.ca or call 613-962-4597 ext. 2.
Wednesday, December 10 5pm – 7pm The Belleville Club
MINGLE is FREE to attend. Optional Dinner $50 PP includes tax and gratuity.
Mix and Mingle in the historic Belleville Club, beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Enjoy amazing appetizers, courtesy of our host and even better networking.
Stay for Dinner! This is a great opportunity to celebrate the season with your staff, other Chamber members, or people you just met. We look forward to sharing a meal infused with some Chamber Holiday spirit.
Linguine’s will be offering a buffet-style meal with two pasta choices, a chicken dish, their famous caesar salad, bread and dessert. Vegetarian options will be available on the buffet. If you have dietary restrictions we need to be aware of, please indicate on registration. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. $50 Per Person includes gratuity.
We are looking forward to sharing some time, some laughs, and some old-fashioned holiday cheer! Come alone – Come with colleagues – come with friends. We hope you can join us.
Thursday, December 11 9:00AM – 11:30AM Quinte West City Hall, Multi Purpose Room 7 Creswell Drive, Trenton
The primary goal of this round table is to bring together leaders and key stakeholders from the not for profit sector to discuss and identify common pain points and challenges. By collaborating and sharing insights, we aim to uncover effective strategies and solutions that can help us all navigate and overcome these issues.
Thank you for accepting our invitation to participate in our round table, please use the registration link to confirm your attendance, by December 1. We encourage you to submit any topics for the discussion during registration.
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards are celebrated in October as part of Bay of Quinte Small Business Week, and several of our members had the distinction of being nominated. We are looking forward to celebrating and hearing the stories from the people behind the businesses in our annual Winner’s Circle Showcase. We are excited to celebrate the achievements of Belleville’s business community.
Join us as we listen to business leaders share their stories.
Enjoy a full hot breakfast buffet as well as a variety of fruit, muffins, breads, pastries and juices. Presentations will begin approximately 7:45, and we will have you on your way before 9:00 am.
Members and Guests $30 including HST Non-Members $45 including HST
Thursday, October 30 1:00pm – 2:30pm Bay of Quinte Business Centre
This isn’t your average leadership training. Join executive coach and leadership strategist Cheryl Himburg for a bold, high-impact monthly series that cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of what it takes to lead in today’s fast-evolving workplace. Whether you’re new to leadership or seasoned and seeking to stay relevant, these bite-sized sessions deliver powerful tools, real-talk insights, and actionable strategies you can use the same day.
With 15+ years in strategic corporate leadership, over a decade of executive coaching, and deep expertise in neuroscience-based leadership development, Cheryl is redefining leadership, one room, one conversation, one bold decision at a time.
SESSION 2: New Workforce vs. Legacy Workforce – Bridging the Gap
Today’s leaders must learn to lead across generations. This session dives into the challenges and opportunities of managing teams made up of Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers, all with different expectations, communication styles, and motivators. People who will benefit from this session are people managers and HR professionals, team leaders managing multi-generational teams, and business owners building future-ready teams.
Key Takeaways:
1. How to decode generational expectations and turn friction into fuel 2. Leading through respect, not resentment 3. How to align everyone toward shared goals, even if their values differ
