Mayors’ Business Breakfast – Thursday, October 19, 2017

You are cordially invited to attend the 2017 Mayors’ Business Breakfast that is part of local Small Business Week celebrations. This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ for all you contribute and your commitment to the region. The City of Belleville and the City of Quinte West wish to invite up to two representatives from your company to join us and other local business leaders. The event is a “meet and greet” breakfast in celebration of Quinte Business Week on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, located at 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville.

In addition to a terrific breakfast, Gary Gzik will be there to provide valuable insight and information on “Building cultures of engagement in multi-generational workplaces.” This timely presentation will be of benefit to all businesses large and small.

Your response prior to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2017, with the name(s) of those attending is required, using the Eventbrite link below.
Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

REGISTER NOW

 We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, October 19, 2017!

Sincerely,

Mayor Jim Harrison – CITY OF QUINTE WEST
Mayor Taso Christopher – CITY OF BELLEVILLE

 

 

Philip Bender, a partner at the law firm Mayeski Mathers LLP, will walk you through two important subjects most small business owners should be aware of.

Philip will discuss Succession Planning and the fundamentals of employment law.
There will also be a 15-20 minute question period to cover other related issues you wish to learn more about.

SEATING IS LIMITED – Please register to attend.

Location:  Sandbanks Winery – meeting room
17598 Loyalist Parkway
Wellington, ON

Start:  2:00 PM
End:   4:00 PM

Register by contacting any of the following:

Quinte West Chamber of Commerce                       info@quintewestchamber.ca   613-392-7635
Belleville Chamber of Commerce                             info@bellevillechamber.ca      613-962-4597
Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce           info@brightonchamber.ca       613-475-2775
Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce    contactus@pecchamber.ca       613-476-2421

This is your opportunity to enjoy an evening out mingling with business people from Quinte West, Belleville, Prince Edward County and Brighton.

Take this time out of your business schedule and meet people from outside your area.  You never know who you will meet!  Enjoy light refreshments and live music at Quinte’s newest restaurant & bar.

Location:  Signal Brewing Company
86 River Road
Corbyville

Start:  5:00 PM
End:   7:00 PM

Where and how to spend money on promoting your business is a challenge every business owner struggles with managing.

In a one-stop shop approach, we are bringing together a panel of local promotional specialists that will give you a broad spectrum of the options available and through a series of questions, we will review how different situations call for different solutions.

Location:  Trent Port Marina
15 Creswell Drive
Trenton, ON

Start:  2:00 PM
End:    4:00 PM

Great leaders build strong teams.  The key is being intentional in your interactions with people that consistently builds a culture of trust.

The result is that people find deep meaning and purpose in their work and take ownership of their challenges and solutions.  During this fun & interactional workshop, we will explore each of the 6 habits and discover the vital role leaders and managers play in creating that environment.

Speaker:  Gary MacDonald

Location:  Trent Port Marina
15 Creswell Drive
Trenton, ON

Start:  9:15 AM
End:  12: 15 PM

Join us for an interactive session including a panel of Quinte area business women sharing the strategies they use to grow revenue.  Network with Quinte area business people and participate in table top discussions about the revenue growth models that interest you.

By the end of the session, you’ll have made new connections and learned revenue growth strategies.

Facilitator:  Brandi Hodge, Director
Community Engagement at United Way of Quinte

Location:  Trent Port Marina
15 Creswell Drive
Trenton, ON

Start:  1:00 PM
End:   4:00 PM

The cost of mental illnesses to the Canadian economy is estimated at over $50 billion annually, with $20 billion of that stemming directly from workplace losses.

On average, mental health issues cost business almost $1,500 per employee, per year.  For more employers, it is easier to cope with an employee’s physical injury than a mental one.  There is clearly value in recognizing and managing mental wellbeing but often these problems are misjudged or disregarded.

This session will help you understand why it is important to embrace the distinctive character of mental wellness in the workplace through open conversation and how you can apply this in your business with a review of the many resources available.

Speaker:  Sandie Sidsworth, CMHA-HPE
(Canadian Mental Health Association for our region)

Location:  Trent Port Marina
15 Creswell Drive
Trenton, ON

Start:  10:00 AM
End:   12:00 NOON

Join local dignitaries, sponsors and the Quinte Regional Chambers of Commerce for the official kick off for business week.  This event will showcase the importance of business in the Quinte Region and outline the week long activities.

Enjoy light refreshments and a presentation by the Business Development Bank of Canada on adapting technology and demographic trends.

Start:  10:00 AM

Location: 
Trent Port Marina
15 Creswell Drive, Trenton

Download booklet detailing all Quinte Business Week >>>>>  2017-QBW-booklet

Whether you’re new to the position – or a seasoned veteran – learn how to avoid legal pitfalls and succeed as a supervisor.

Presentation by:
Alan Whyte, Labour & Employment Lawyer
Cunningham Swan Laywers

Start:  8:00AM
End:  12:00PM

Location:
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Belleville
400 Bell Boulevard
Belleville, ON K8P 5H8

Cost:  $25
Breakfast Included!

REGISTER

Can’t make it to Belleville? We will be hosting a Starter Plus Workshop in Madoc. If you are over 18 years of ages 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:  9:00AM
End:  11:30AM
Location: 
Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce
20 Davidson Street, Madoc, K0K 2K0

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