Tuesday, October 6
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, Belleville
The Work in Quinte Regional Career Fair will provide your organization with an opportunity to profile open job postings, promote your business, and meet and increase your pool of potential and qualified candidates.
Wednesday, October 14
7:00am – 9:00am
Sans Souci
240 Front Street, Belleville
Fees/Admission
Members – $30 +HST
Non Members – $45 +HST
oin us for a BCC breakfast with MPP Allsopp.
A lifelong Bay of Quinte resident, Tyler Allsopp was elected as Bay of Quinte MPP in a by-election Sept. 19, 2024 and re-elected in a general election Feb. 27, 2025.
He currently serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Victor Fedeli. His portfolio includes a focus on life sciences, innovation, and emerging technologies.
Prior to running provincially, Allsopp served as councillor in the City of Belleville. A Bayside Secondary School alumnus who studied business marketing at St. Lawrence College, Allsopp spent nearly 12 years as a small business owner/operator at Doug’s Bicycle in Belleville.
Allsopp lives in Belleville with his wife Jennifer and their three daughters.
Wednesday September 23
7:00am – 9:00am
Sans Souci
240 Front Street, Belleville
Fees/Admission
Members – $30 +HST
Non Members – $45 +HST
A trusted, visionary, values-based Ontario health care leader, Stacey Daub is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Quinte Health. Before taking the helm at Quinte Health, Stacey was the Vice President, Strategy, Integration and Digital Health at North York General Hospital, an urban hospital known for its exceptional quality, research and teaching. Prior to this, Stacey was the President and CEO of Headwaters Health Care Centre, where she helped to co-design the Hills of Headwaters collaborative, a first-generation Ontario Health Team. Prior to that, Stacey was the CEO of the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre, recognized for its groundbreaking work in home and community care.
Enjoy the coffee mingle from 7:00 – 7:30 am. followed by a full buffet that includes two styles of egg dishes, two choices of meat, potatoes, fruit, plus muffins, breads, pastries and juices.
Thursday, September 17
5:00pm – 7:00pm
It’s another backyard party hosted by SHANNON NEELY FINANCIAL
with amazing home made wood-fired pizza.
Rain OR Shine.
Beer and red or white wine provided compliments of Shannon and Merida.
REGISTER NOW so they can plan for adequate quantities
Thursday, August 17
9:00am – 10:00am
Cheyanne O’Driscoll of CO’ Marketing is offering a FREE workshop on the structure behind all successful marketing. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to define your target market, structure your products or services and map out your client/customer journey. Unlock your business growth this fall with marketing designed for Canadian independent small and micro businesses.
Thursday, September 17 2026
8:30am – 12:45pm
Lawson Centre for Sustainability
25 Devonshire Place, Toronto
Free Admission
As Ontario faces rapid economic transformation, climate pressures, and intensifying global competition, advancing sustainable growth has never been more critical.
Under the theme of Building Ontario’s Economy of the Future, this year’s event will bring together business leaders, policymakers, academics, and innovators to explore how strategic investments, next-generation infrastructure, and emerging technologies can strengthen economic resilience and long-term competitiveness.
Limited seating available. Register to secure your spot.
Tuesday, September 8
10:00am
Webinar
Your business already has data, from sales patterns to customer questions, that can guide smarter marketing decisions. This session shows you how to turn what you already know into action. Join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for the twelfth and final webinar in our “Let’s Grow Quinte” series.
“Let’s Grow Quinte” is a 12-month workshop series designed to help Bay of Quinte small business owners build confidence in their marketing. Each month, participants learn a practical, locally relevant skill they can put into action right away. Facilitated by Cheyanne O’Driscoll of CO’ Marketing in partnership with the Small Business Centre, the series offers independent business owners a structured path to stronger marketing and sustainable growth.
Tuesday, August 11
10:00am
Webinar
Fall is a busy time for small businesses. Take a proactive look at September through December and map out a plan with one priority focus for each month so you can stay consistent and effective. Join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 for the eleventh webinar in our “Let’s Grow Quinte” series.
“Let’s Grow Quinte” is a 12-month workshop series designed to help Bay of Quinte small business owners build confidence in their marketing. Each month, participants learn a practical, locally relevant skill they can put into action right away. Facilitated by Cheyanne O’Driscoll of CO’ Marketing in partnership with the Small Business Centre, the series offers independent business owners a structured path to stronger marketing and sustainable growth.
Friday, September 18
9:30am-11:30am OR 1:00pm-3:00pm
at the Small Business Centre (Belleville)
The Small Business Centre is pleased to co-host The Sales Growth Forum for Women Entrepreneurs with the Grow to Lead Network for Women Entrepreneurs on Friday, September 18th in Belleville!
Whether you’re looking to attract more clients, strengthen your sales strategy, or grow your confidence in selling, this interactive forum is designed to provide practical tools and fresh insights you can put into action right away.
Choose the session that works best for your schedule:
We hope you’ll join us for an inspiring and practical time of learning, connection, and business growth!
Thursday, August 27
8:30am – 12:00pm
Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle
274 ON-49, Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0
Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD) is proud to host our 3rd Annual Regional Round Table on Workforce Development this time geared to Hastings, Lennox & Addington and Tyendinaga. This event will bring together employers, government leaders, municipal representatives, educators, economic development professionals, and community partner agencies to explore local labour market challenges and opportunities.
This year’s discussion will focus on recruitment and retention, emerging growth opportunities, the impact of tariffs on hiring, and evolving skills needs. Together, participants will identify solutions and help shape workforce priorities that support a strong local economy. We hope you will consider joining us!
REGISTER by email info@cfwd.ca
