Wednesday, November 29th Special Guests: Winners of the QBAA Awards 2023 Sponsored by: Trenval
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards were celebrated in October as part of Bay of Quinte Small Business Week, and some of our members had the distinction of being nominated in several categories. We are excited to celebrate the achievements of Belleville’s business community. Join us as we listen to some of those businesses share their stories.
Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Pitch Preparation Webinar
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:
Differentiation and Unique Selling Proposition
Identifying Your Brand Essence
Developing Multiple Pitch Formats
Knowing how to use your pitches in different scenarios (virtual missions, hybrid, in-person, receptions, meetings, etc.)
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 Email: Steven.Karpenko@ontario.ca Event Organizer Phone: +1 437 990-2085
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. Join our market insiders for this exciting 90 minute session!
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
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.”
Wednesday December 6 9:00am – 4:45pm Trent Port Marina, 15 Creswell Drive, Trenton
Prepare your organization for the upcoming provincial changes.
If you are a leader, volunteer, board member or committee member of a Non-Profit organization, this is the essential event to attend. Join us for a day of interactive learning designed to equip you with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies to enhance your organization’s governance structure, transparency, strategic planning, and overall effectiveness, ensuring a lasting impact.
Benjamin Miller of Non-Profit Law Ontario will present the “Board Governance” session and facilitate the “Bring Your Own By-Laws” Interactive Session. Participants will receive a special BYOB workbook to work through their by-laws and letters patent and identify what they might want or need to change to comply with ONCA. Ontario’s Not-for-profit Corporations Act (ONCA) was proclaimed on October 19, 2021. Non-Profits have until October 18, 2024, to update their bylaws and letters patent to comply with ONCA.
Karen Fischer from OMAFRA will lead the Session on “Strategic Planning 101” followed by an open-ended discussion. Karen will also provide an overview of OMAFRA’s “Train The Trainer” program that will begin in early 2024.
The Ontario Business Achievement Awards broadcast is the most distinguished industry celebration in the province recognizing business success and those who support it. This year’s 2023 Ontario Business Achievement Awards theme is “Building a Sustainable Future.” To learn more about our award winners and program, please visit our website by clicking here.
Our sincere thanks to our Series Partner, CN and Broadcast Partner, TLN, for their ongoing support. Many thanks to our episode partners for their collaboration as part of this year’s OBAAs.
Watch the TLN TV Special Presentation Premier Broadcast on October 14 at 3:30 p.m. EST and Encore Broadcast on October 15 at 9 a.m. EST
permits and licences, logistics costs, the documentation required for smooth customs clearance, how duties and taxes work,.
Free Trade Agreements and their impact, the role of the customs broker and other intermediaries. Learn the basics as well as the important details impacting your bottom line and avoid mistakes, minimize costs/risks and maximize revenue.
Benjamin Miller, Staff Lawyer, Nonprofit Law Ontario, Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) will introduce what is new in ONCA and present the 6 Steps Nonprofits need to take for Transitioning to ONCA.
• Step 1: Find out if the ONCA applies to your nonprofit • Step 2: When do I need to act? • Step 3: Gather important documents • Step 4: Understand the law • Step 5: Update bylaws • Step 6: Update and file changes to articles
