If you are over 18 years of age and are thinking of starting or expanding a full time business, you may be eligible for the Starter Plus grant. To qualify your business must fall into one of the three categories listed below:

* Introducing a new product or service
* Create a new process for creating or delivering a product/ service
* Introduce a new market to the region

This grant can provide up to $5,000 to offset expenses and offers training for start ups and business assistance for companies expanding. Additional program benefits include mentoring, workshops, networking, and more.

Start:  2:00 PM
End:   3:00 PM

Location:  Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, 97 Front Street, Trenton

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

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.

Start:  9:30 AM
End:  11:30 AM

Location:  Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, 97 Front Street, Trenton

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

If you are over 18 years of age and are thinking of starting or expanding a full time business, you may be eligible for the Starter Plus grant. To qualify your business must fall into one of the three categories listed below:

* Introducing a new product or service
* Create a new process for creating or delivering a product/ service
* Introduce a new market to the region

This grant can provide up to $5,000 to offset expenses and offers training for start ups and business assistance for companies expanding. Additional program benefits include mentoring, workshops, networking, and more.

Start:  2:00 PM
End:   3:00 PM

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

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

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.

Start: 10:00 AM
End:  12:00 PM

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

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

This workshop will feature a panel of regulatory experts from Public Health, OMAFRA and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.  An interactive  Q&A will give you the opportunity to ask questions about labelling, transport, processing, food safety, and any other aspect of the regulatory environment that you need to understand for your business.

Then learn more about the services offered locally by Two Rivers Food Hub to help grow your business.  You will also hear from farm and food businesses that have used these resources to access new markets and reach their goals.

Start:  9:00 AM
End:   3:00 PM
Cost:  $35 plus HST

Location:
Two Rivers Food Hub
The Galipeau Centre
361 Queen Street
Smith Falls, Ontario

DETAILS AND REGISTER:  www.eastontlocalfood.ca

The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, Trenton & District BPW and the Belleville BPW are honored to be hosting a Women in Business event at 8 Wing Trenton!

Lieutenant-Commander Kelly Williamson, Senior Public Affairs Officer for the 5th Canadian Division, and recently named one of the Women’s Executive Network top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2017. LCdr Williamson is a CAF public affairs officer (PAO) by trade, and will speak about her experiences pertaining to leadership as a female in the CAF, and overcoming obstacles throughout a career that has taken her all over the world. All Welcome!!!!

Contact the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce for further details

(613) 392-7635
info@quintewestchamber.ca

 

As a young farmer you respect your parents but you are getting frustrated not knowing what “the Plan” is for your future roles on the farm. Parents are overwhelmed knowing they need to get certainty for their future, but they seem to work harder and avoid conflict. Procrastination and avoidance of succession conversations will stop now.

This session will open up communication and improve conflict resolution on your farm to get a succession or transition plan in place this year, not help plan for taxes or debt servicing. You can use texting to ask private questions so all issues are shared in a safe and respectful manner.

Highlights

• kick-start conversations and develop better language to share your intent and decrease tension
• understand the needs of each generation and the emotional factors keeping your transition stuck
• clarify what roles you want, at what age and in which stage in your farm career
• talk about your expected income streams and housing dreams
• ask more powerful questions and find fairness in the transition with the successor and non-business heirs
• explore sound business meeting tips and learn how to build your team of advisors

Lunch will be included.

Start:  10:30 AM
End:     3:00 PM

Location: 
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
407 N Front Street
Belleville, ON   K8P 3C8

REGISTER

 

Small business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking for professional guidance in managing their company’s taxes and potential CRA audits.

The webinar will focus on 3 key area:

• Corporate Tax
• Payroll
• GST/HST

We will show you how most small businesses are not doing their taxes properly which result in thousands of tax interest and penalties being spent every year. We will teach you the most effective way of preparing yourself against the top red flag audit triggers so you can defend your business against possible CRA audits down the road.

You do not want to miss this webinar event!

**This is a Webinar Online Event.   You need to enter your email address by clicking the link below otherwise you will not be able to attend the webinar event**

REGISTRATION LINK:

https://app.webinarjam.net/register/42455/2b5ceed6ca

Start:  11:00 AM
End:  12:00 PM  EST

 

The Chamber door is open!  Come and visit…

Whether you have been to the log cabin before of it’s your first time, this is a great opportunity to enjoy some hot beverages, good food, and great company.  We will be accepting donations for Gleanors Foodbank as well.

No need to RSVP just stop in and say hello!

Start: 11:00 AM
End:    3:00 PM
Location:  The Log Cabin – 5 Moira Street East, Belleville

 

Part 1:  Employer Responsibilities Under New Legislation
Part 2:  Workplace Mental Health and Accommodation
Part 3:  New Generations:  New Work Style

Duration:  3 Day
January 12
January 19
January 26

Time:  9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

For more information and/or to register, please contact Tiffeny Dyck at 613-969-1913 x2294 or email tdyck@loyalistc.on.ca