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WSIB Health and Safety Symposium – Kingston

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When: March 21, 2023
Where: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge Street, Kingston
Time: 800am – 1200pm

Local representatives from the four sector based Health and Safety Associations, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be collaborating to provide a morning of Health and Safety news and information. There will be an opportunity to network as well with other people attending the session.

AGENDA
8:00am – Opening remarks – Joel Moody, Chief Prevention Officer and Executive representatives for the safety associations
8:30am – Session 1: MLITSD – Stats, trends and initiative’s – includes mining, construction, industrial and healthcare
9:30am – Networking break
9:45am – Session 2: WSIB – Why should I invest in Health and Safety? John Carr from WSIB will start this session with an introduction why a business should invest in health and safety followed with a question and answer exercise.
10:45am – Networking break
11:00am – Session 3: HSEp – Overview by John Carr on Health and Safety Excellence Program through Workplace Safety Insurance Board with support and information from each association on their specific programs.
12:00pm – Thank you and closing

Register Here: https://ihsa.formstack.com/forms/health_and_safety_symposium_hsspeo

Federal Procurement & Clean Growth Hub – Clean Technology Edition

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March 8, 2023
12noon – 1:00pm

Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) are hosting a virtual lunch and learn session to highlight federal procurement opportunities and key resources to support the clean technology innovators. Representatives from Clean Growth Hub will share insights, advice and tools on federal supports for clean technology in Canada.

Registration link: Federal Procurement & Clean Growth Hub – Clean Technology Edition

Exporting 101

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EXPORTING 101 WEBINAR
Tuesday, February 28
2:00pm

This webinar will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad:

• financial issues (Incoterms, payments, exchange rates, insurance),
• Canadian export regulations,
• declarations and permits,
• logistics costs,
• Free Trade Agreements and their impact,
• regional differences (USA, Europe, Latin America, Asia),
• shipping to trade shows,

REGISTRATION

Arm Your Business to Fight Ransomware; Effective Strategies for Reducing Cyber Risk

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Tuesday, March 28
TownePlace Suites by Marriot Belleville
7:30AM – 9:00AM

Ransomware threatens us all. Is your organization protected? 

Edgeworx Solutions Inc. presents “Arm Your Business to Fight Ransomware; Effective Strategies for Reducing Cyber Risk. Join us February 24 @ 7:30 AM, for coffee and refreshments while cyber security experts from Fortinet Solutions and cyberconIQ share insights on successful ransomware protection.

  • Secure your systems. 
  • Prepare your people.
  • Arm your business for the fight against ransomware.  

REGISTER

What Payment Process Is Best for Your Business

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What payment process is best for your business?
Thu, Mar 30, 2023 9:30 AM to 10:30am
In Person

Any business owner should be able to accept payments any way that is best for their business, this is essential to success.

Topics discussed:

  • Different Pricing Strategies of Payment Processing Companies: Flat Rate Pricing vs Simplified Pricing Models
  • What questions should you be asking your Payment Processor
  • What are the possible hidden fees that payment companies don’t always explain
  • What options are best for small businesses when taking payments in person or with card not present
  • Pros and Cons of owning vs leasing your POS systems

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-payment-process-is-best-for-your-business-tickets-539240552007

Funding and Financing Opportunities

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Thu, Mar 16, 2023 9:30 AM to 11:30am
Hybrid – in person and online

Here to help with your search for funding and financing in the Bay of Quinte Region.

Topics that are included are:

Grants
• What is available for your business?
• How do you find available grants?

Financing
• What financing stream fits your business cash-flow needs?
• Where can I seek advice?
• How can I prepare for a loan?
• What is BDC & Trenval? And what is the difference from them and a bank?

Youth
• Under the age of 39?
• There are specific programs for you too!
• Futurpreneur

Open to all businesses
• Opportunity to discuss growth plans
• Different resources that are available to you
• Please bring your questions and we are happy to help answer all questions!!

Speakers
• Small Business Centre – Brianna Rossit & Luc Fournier
• Futurpreneur – Samuel Fortier
• Trenval Business Development Corporation – Eileen Brown
• BDC – Amelia Campbell
• SOFII Rural – Michelle Cathers
• Thrive Forward and Delia – John Hayden
• PARO – Chantal Fraser
• RBC – Bryon Friesen

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/funding-financing-opportunities-tickets-528666895917

How to Start and Market a Podcast!

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Thu, Feb 16, 2023 9:30 AM to 10:30AM
In person

Podcasting is one of the best methods to talk about something you enjoy or are passionate about. You get to learn how to start your own!

  • Why podcast – what is a podcast, podcast demographics and genres
  • Types of podcasts
  • Getting started – hardware & software, recording location
  • Production & distribution – ways to record, editing, podcast distribution platforms
  • Marketing a podcast – building a brand, content creation and social media, selling your podcast

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-start-and-market-a-podcast-tickets-526808036017