WHAT you will learn

• The importance of market research
• Why people don’t do it
• How to identify your target market
• Your competition
• Your ultimate customer
• How market research fits into your business plan

WHO should attend – the workshop is geared to:

• Those considering opening a business and wanting to set their business up for success
• Those wishing to gain greater clarity and focus in their current business

Presenters:  Karen MacDonald – Hurley, The Opportunity Group
Simone Sherriff, Regional Business Officer, Canada Business Ontario

START:  10:00 AM
END:      3:30 PM
Location:  Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton

REGISTRATION – LIMITED TO 25 PARTICPANTS

Contact Grace Nyman, Community Development Coordinator
332 Main Street Picton (Shire Hall)  gnyman@pecounty.on.ca  613-476-2148 x2502

Cost:  $40 refundable deposit to reserve your seat

Cancellation Policy:  Must receive cancellation by 9:00am Monday November 20 2017 in order to receive a refund.

 

Just in case you haven’t been able to make a mingle, we thought we’d add just one more! After all, the Chamber is about connecting you to each other and the community. We welcomed Shorelines here in January so if you haven’t had a chance to check it out, please join us and celebrate the season!

Start:  5:00 PM
End:   7:00 PM
Location:  Shorelines Casino, Bell Boulevard, Belleville
*must be 19 years old and older to attend this event*

REGISTER
Rosi Ouellette  rosi@bellevillechamber.ca

Join us for a quick overview of the proposed provincial and federal legislation we expect will impact you as either a small business or family-owned company. We won’t be rehashing the conversation but want to ensure you’re aware of the resources available to you if/when you need to implement changes and how this connects to your membership with the Chamber.

Start:  7:00 AM
End:  9:00 AM
Location:  Travelodge, Belleville

REGISTER

Director of International Policy Adriana Vega will discusses the latest news surrounding the NAFTA renegotiations, provides her analysis of the current state of affairs, and discusses of what to expect as the process continues.

Ms. Vega will also be able to take questions from participants.

Start:  1:30 PM
End:   2:00 PM

REGISTER

The Climate Smart Chambers program provide chambers of commerce across Canada with tools to help their SME members save green by going green. We’re proud to feature HP and the World Wild Life’s Foundation Award-winning Living Planet @Work program as part of this program.

Living Planet @Work is an innovative program that provides strategic guidance, green business ideas, free tools and support to empower and engage employees so they can drive sustainable practices at work. In this webinar, Clara Carrier, Sustainability Marketing Specialist at HP, and Amy Castator, Marketing Specialist at WWF, will explain how green IT can help you save money, reduce energy use, responsibly manage e-waste and engage employees.

The Climate Smart Chambers program provide chambers of commerce across Canada with tools to help their SME members save green by going green. We’re proud to feature HP and the World Wild Life’s Foundation Award-winning Living Planet @Work program as part of this program.

Join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, HP and World Wild Life Foundation

Start:  2:00 PM
End:   3:00 PM
Cost:  FREE

REGISTER

Belleville Chamber of Commerce Annual President’s Gala – Sponsorships & Tickets Now Available! 

Start:  5:30pm
Location:  Windows Ballroom / Travelodge Hotel – Belleville

Contact Susan for more information & to reserve your table for Belleville’s Premier Annual Business Event
Tel:  613-962-4597 ext. 3   or   susan@bellevillechamber.ca

 

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.