WEDNESDAY, January 24th · BELL Let’s Talk over breakfast
DID YOU KNOW? More than 1 in 2 people struggling with their mental health are not getting the help they need, and one in four Canadians have been experiencing high levels of anxiety. Dedicated to moving mental health forward, Bell Let’s Talk promotes awareness, understanding and action. “Let’s Talk over Breakfast”.
BONUS: Meet your board members for 2024.
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Thursday, February 1
9:00am – 10:30am EST
The European Union and the UK have a combined population of 515 million and import $22 billion in goods and services annually from Ontario. The Comprehensive Economic and Free Trade Agreement (CETA) is Canada’s trade agreement with the European Union, which has resulted in the elimination of tariffs on 98% of Canadian goods.
The Ontario Government is presenting this webinar to highlight trade opportunities with Europe in key emerging sectors and to help you develop an effective market entry strategy.
You will learn about:
– The major highlights in the free trade agreement between Canada and the EU (CETA)
– Opportunities within major markets, with a focus on France, the UK and Germany
– Sector opportunities for exporting, specifically in Clean Technologies, Information & Communications Technologies and the Automotive supply chain
– Company best practices for accessing and doing business in the UK and EU markets
Join our market insiders for this exciting 90 minute session!
Note: If you are a member of the Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, please do not register via this link. Contact Nick.Furneaux@ontario.ca the event organizer directly to participate in the event.
January 11 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm EST
The Government of Ontario is offering a series of free webinars to help reboot your export business. This workshop designed to help you develop the all important “pitch presentation” skills for presenting to international buyers. We begin with what is most important to your customers and business partners – focusing on how you communicate your benefits, features and value. We will build up your presentation and then break that down into a 15-second elevator pitch and a two minute coffee pitch. You can expect to leave with all the tools you need to make a lasting impression and differentiate yourself from the crowd.
The webinar will cover topics such as:
Note: If you are a member of the Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, please do not register via this link. Contact the event organizer directly to participate in the event.
Event Organizer: Nick.Furneaux@ontario.ca
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Tuesday January 30th, 2024
11:00am – 12:00pm
online ONLY
Join David Snider Senior Program Advisor with the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility Outreach and Education Unit to learn all about what Small Businesses can do to be AODA Compliant and Accessible. David’s presentation will cover an overview of Ontario’s Regulated Accessibility Standards requirements for Small Businesses in Ontario with less than 20 employees.
Rory Burke Director of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, (AODA), Government of Ontario will also be present and deliver information about the enforcement processes which are set out in the AODA and the regulations. David will follow with an interactive Q & A.
Register with Eventbrite HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aoda-accessibility-compliance-standards-tickets-789366665947
Thursday, February 29
10:00am – 3:00PM EST
FREE TO ATTEND
Leap into 2024 with the StrikeUP Canada digital conference for women entrepreneurs on February 29! Tune in from 10am – 3pm EST to hear from Canada’s leading women in business and industry experts through captivating keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions. Discover strategies for shaping a sustainable future, secure new grant and funding streams, hone in on your leadership skills, and access global market opportunities. It’s FREE to attend! Join virtually or in person at one of the StrikeUP live viewing parties! Venture13 is thrilled to be a viewing party host for Eastern Ontario and all are welcome to join.
Wednesday, January 24
9:00am – 10:00am EST
Online
Join this 1-hour webinar on January 24, 2024, and learn from SMEs in the Netherlands how they have used automation to successfully off-set current challenges.
This webinar will showcase two food processing companies from the Netherlands that have based their success (amongst others) on automation. The Food Strategy Institute will also give a wider picture of all the current challenges and share innovative ways to address these.
Wednesday, January 17
11:00am
Join the Government of Ontario, in collaboration with NSF International – the Public Health and Safety Organization, for a free webinar that will provide an overview of Canadian Food Safety requirements; local to national regulations. The presentation will focus on traceability, including some discussion on e-commerce and how regulations apply.
Featured Speaker: Renata McGuire, NSF
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On February 14th at 11:00am EST, join the Government of Ontario and Michelle Anstey from NSF for a free webinar on Canadian Food Labelling Regulations. All mandatory labelling elements will be discussed including ingredient lists, allergen statements, nutrition facts, net weight, bilingual requirements and more.
They will also cover requirements surrounding voluntary claims, CFIA enforcement and upcoming regulations like the Front-of-Package nutrition symbols.
Wednesday, February 14
9:30am – 12:30pm
The Ontario government, in partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service, is pleased to host a new exporter preparation session built for Ontario technology and services companies.
The New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the United States (NETSUS) Program builds on an ever-popular New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Program, which has been helping Ontario companies for 30+ years. Company participants in NETSUS will hear from experts and get to ask questions on topics related to selling non-physical products and services including:
-Provincial and Federal Programs and Services
Note: If you are a member of the Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, please do not register via this link. Contact the event organizer directly to participate in the event.
Event Organizer: Rafael.Vargas@ontario.ca
Wednesday, January 31
10:00am – 11:00am
The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency, invites Ontario SMEs for a free one-hour webinar about the “Do’s and Don’ts” that must be observed if you are going to successfully move your goods across the border.
Participants will have an opportunity to hear first-hand from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency officer, who will provide Ontario companies with important information on what is mandatory when shipping products to the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the importance of the documentation required to move goods to the U.S.
Note: If you are a member of the Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, please do not register via this link. Contact the event organizer directly to participate in the event.
Organizer: Rafael.Vargas@ontario.ca
