Thursday June 2 2022
9:15AM – 3:15PM

Boost your knowledge and gain skills to improve your branding and social media efforts in this one-day collaborative workshop!

About this event
Join Ash Murrell (AMP Visual Media), Maddi Barker (Sweet Sips) and Theresa Gannon (Head of Marketing at Simple Desk) for a 6 hour crash course on how to create a successful brand & online presence!

During this workshop you will learn how to take high quality portrait and product images, how to style your photos to fit your brand aesthetic, and how to utilize these images in your social media efforts. The event is a hybrid model of both theory and hands-on learning, which means you will leave the workshop with greater knowledge and content you can use immediately!

Each speaker has their own topic that they will be focusing on, and handouts will be provided. Come prepared with your phone and/or camera, and a notebook & pen to learn as much as you can! Each attendee will leave with a swag bag, content for their social media, and new/valuable skills to implement what they’ve learned at home and in their business with ease!

REGULARLY $197+HST
This event will take place at The Loft on St. Paul in Belleville. Spots are limited to 15 participants total.

COMPLETE EVENT INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE

Thursday, May 12 2022
10:00AM – 12:00PM

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.

FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

Thursday, May 5 2022
12:00PM – 1:15PM

Every business is affected by climate change to some extent, whether the risks are obvious or insidious.

On May 5, join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Partners in Project Green (PPG) to learn about the local impacts, as well as practical mitigation and adaptation strategies that businesses can use to improve their resilience.

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Tuesday, May 10 2022
10:00AM – 11:00AM

COVID-19 has taken its toll on everyone, but there are other Health & Safety hazards in the workplace that have been put on hold for the past 2 years. As we begin a new chapter in this pandemic, we need to get back to the basics of Health & Safety and remember the other hazards to look for and eliminate, keeping our workers healthy and safe everyday. Join WSPS in this session on simple safety solutions you can use and a Q&A period where you can ask the important questions that you need answers to.

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Thursday, May 12 2022
6:00PM – 8:00PM

Join the Quinte Young Professionals for an evening of Food, Painting and Fun at these 4 walls. Enjoy an meat and cheese charcuterie, while you express your creative juices with an instructional painting experience. All materials included. Cash bar is available.

Mingle with other Young Professionals in the Quinte Region!
Only 46 seats available

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Friday, May 6 2022
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Hybrid

• Online
• Quinte West Chamber of Commerce (12 seats)

A press release is an ideal medium for informing journalists, bloggers and so on about important news and events.

Topics discussed

• How to right a press release
• Why is a press release important
• Who should you send your press release it to?
• Media relations
• Format for a press release
  
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April 28 – May 1 2022

The OCC’s AGM & Convention represents one of the most significant opportunities for business leaders from across the province to come together to network with peers, debate policy issues important to the Ontario business community, and shape our advocacy agenda for the year ahead.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Thursday April 28
10:00am – 11:00am

Are you overwhelmed with your rapidly growing to-do list that keeps your business alive?

Join us and learn about setting up strong business systems that work as hard as you do. In this workshop we will talk about the many benefits of systemizing your small business, how to create systems, and how to use them. After all, business systems are the foundation to business success!

In this workshop you will learn:

• The many benefits of business systems
• How to create a business system
• How to identify your core tasks
• Where to store your business systems
• Task management and email processes that work

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday April 27 2022
12:00PM – 1:00PM

While concerns around workplace mental health predate the pandemic, COVID-19 has, without question, exacerbated the problem. Mental health challenges can impact productivity and economic growth.

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SKILLS ONTARIO DISCOVERY DAY
CAREERS IN SKILLED TRADES & TECHNOLOGIES

Thursday, May 12 2022
9:00AM – 11:00AM

Join Skills Ontario and our Discovery event day partners to learn about the incredible career opportunities that exist in skilled trades and technologies. Hear from industry, educational and community service provider experts about careers, pathways and support programs in Kingston, Belleville, Renfrew & Hastings Regions!

REGISTER HERE

This event is sponsored by a number of commuinity partners including the
Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC).