Wednesday September 20th
2:30pm online

Join Myles Evans CPA for an online Financial Literacy Session hosted by the Small Business Centre on Wednesday September 20th at 2:30pm and explore how to review and understand the terms and concepts of your financial statements to be able to ask informed questions of your financial professionals.

Understanding Financial Statements – CPA Financial Literacy Session will answer the following questions:
• How’s the business doing?
• Did we make money this year?
• What does my P&L tell me?
• Why do I need a balance sheet?
• Where is my cash coming from?
• Where is my cash going to?
• Why isn’t my cash equal to my profit?

Myles is a Business Advisor in Toronto with a decade of experience in auditing, consulting, and education. After beginning his career as an auditor and earning his CPA designation, Myles left Canada to teach at a college in Doha, Qatar. There, he developed and instructed courses that introduced learners to the basic concepts of financial accounting, finance, and auditing. This rewarding opportunity has motivated him to continue teaching and aiding those eager to learn. Returning to Canada to resume his career as a consultant and business advisor, Myles now collaborates with businesses to address a broad range of challenges, including identifying technological solutions, creating financial forecasts, and implementing reporting and analytics tools. Myles has been a volunteer with CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program since September 2021 and looks forward to presenting to you, and helping you understand financial statements.

Eventbrite registration link HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-financial-statements-cpa-financial-literacy-session-tickets-699766499437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday September 13th
2:30pm online

Join Edward Sawaya, B. Comm., CPA CA, CFA, CBV for an online Financial Literacy Session hosted by the Small Business Centre and explore the key concepts of cash management, working capital and operational efficiency. Business owners will be able to review and change cash management practices so less cash is required to operate the business and the cash needs of the business can be projected and analyzed.

Maximize Your Business – Financial Literacy Session will answer the following questions:

• Sales are great, why don’t we have any cash?
• Do we have enough cash to pay expenses?
• How much cash do we need for expansion?
• Can I free up some cash from the business?
• How can I get customers to pay on time?
• Are we managing cash efficiently?

Edward Sawaya, B. Comm., CPA CA, CFA, CBV is the founder and managing partner of Sawaya CPA, a tax and advisory boutique firm focused on providing a holistic solutions approach to its clients, mostly small and medium-sized business owners.

Edward has over 30 years experience in both public accounting, tax and advisory roles and in executive roles with large business and pension organizations. Edward’s financial experience spans the real estate, healthcare, retail, construction, energy and telecommunications industries. Edward has worked in Canada, the United States and Asia. Edward graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce. Edward is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is also a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). Edward is based in Toronto but provides advisory services to worldwide clients. Please visit our website at sawayacpa.ca for more information.

Eventbrite registration link HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/maximize-your-business-cpa-financial-literacy-session-tickets-695336178227?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday September 6th
2:30pm online

Join Kathy Chan Chartered Professional Accountant for an online Financial Literacy Session hosted by the Small Business Centre and explore how to use financial management tools to evaluate your business and make informed financial decisions.

The Money Side of Business – CPA Financial Literacy Session is all about the basic tools and techniques of financial management for a business owner, including budget creation and monitoring, cash management, product/division/customer analysis, planning/forecasting, and trend analysis.

The Money Side of Business Financial Literacy Session will answer the following questions:

• What’s financial management?
• What tools can help operate my business?
• How do I determine if a product is profitable?
• What’s my most profitable product?
• Who are my most profitable customers?
• Why do I need a budget?
• How do I create and use a budget?
• What reports do I need?
• How do I tell where my business is heading?

Kathy Chan is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Certified Local Government Manager. She has recently retired from active employment with over 30 years in public service, having served in senior financial roles in municipal governments and with the Government of Alberta. In her retirement, she volunteers her time as the Treasurer for the Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation, Treasurer for the Cornerstone Counselling Society, being a part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, and a Financial Literacy presenter.

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-money-side-of-business-tickets-694843915857?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 1 and 2, 2023

Come celebrate with us at OES as we commemorate its 20th anniversary! This event will hold even more significance as we bid farewell to our esteemed President and CEO, Rocco Rossi. He has announced his decision to step down from his role at the chamber in January 2024, making this event his final OES gathering. Let’s join together to make this occasion truly extraordinary and honour his remarkable tenure!

REGISTER

Thursday, October 26, 2023
8:00am – 4:30 pm
Cobourg Community Centre

Advancing our industry and performance is key to our sustainability and each year our industry comes together to hear from experts, meet new suppliers, and expand our network, positioning ourselves for continued success and growth.

TICKET PRICE
Early Bird by October 1, $199+hst
After October 1, $225+hst

For complete event details, CLICK HERE

Wednesday, September 20
10:00am – 1:00pm

We are happy to announce that we’ll be hosting an in-person Part-Time Employment Fair at Loyalist College, Belleville, Campus. This event will provide our new and returning students an opportunity that are looking for part-time employment in the Quinte Region. Showcase your business or organization by participating in this event. 

Please register by Friday, September 1, 2023 as space is limited. 

Career Fair Employer Registration Form 

If you have any questions, please contact the Career Centre at (613) 969-1913 ext. 2449 or careers@loyalistcollege.com. 

We look forward to continuing our relationship with you and your organization and hope that we can help you find your next great employee at Loyalist College. 

Thank you, 
The Career Centre Team 
T: 613-969-1913 x 2449  E: careers@loyalistcollege.com

Wednesday, September 13
1:00PM – 6:00PM
Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre

REGISTER TODAY!!

The Cities of Quinte West and Belleville in partnership with the Employment Services Providers invite you to register your organization to participate in our upcoming in-person Quinte Region Career Fair.

This event will provide your organization an opportunity to profile employment opportunities, promote your organization and meet and increase your pool of potential and qualified candidates.

The Quinte Region Career Fair is free to employers and is only open to employers within the Quinte Region.

When you register your company, it is mandatory to attend the event for the duration of the event. If you do not participate for the duration of the entire time slots, you will be charged a $100.00 fee.

Your participation is appreciated by both municipalities and especially job seekers.Promote your organization and increase your pool of qualified candidates at the Bay of Quinte Region Career Fair.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

Wednesday, July 19 2023
11:00am – 12:00pm
Virtual

Calling all SMEs – OVIN is hosting a virtual event and invites you to join David Norton and other officials from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to learn more about the Business Scale-Up and Productivity (BSUP) Stream.

The BSUP Stream aims to accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption and adaption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, development of- and entry into- new markets.

For more information about the BSUP Stream visit: Business Scale-up and Productivity (canada.ca)

REGISTER

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

97 Front Street, Trenton
Behind the chamber office by the water

Free for chamber members

The Chamber truly appreciates your partnership with us and want to say “Thanks”.

Join us for our Member Appreciation BBQ as we go back to the basics with a good old fashion Backyard BBQ! This year we will be celebrating 25 years since amalgamation as the Quinte West business community.

Enjoy live music, burgers, salads, drinks and more..

Mix and mingle with your local business community in a relaxing atmosphere along the Trent River.
Good networking, good music, good food, GOOD VIBES !!!!

Always excited to see you and catch up!

REGISTER HERE

Join Wilkinson & Company Partner, Kris Himberg-Larsen, in a conversation about the key aspects of business succession.

Monday, July 17
9:00 – 11:00 am
Townplace Suites by Marriott Belleville

Topics such as:

• different options to transition your business
• the opportunities and risks involved
• and the key aspects of your agreement with the next generation of business owners

These, and more, will be discussed and taught during this educational event.

REGISTER HERE