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.
The Health and Safety Excellence program provides a clear roadmap for you to improve safety in your workplace, whether you are just getting started or are looking to enhance systems and processes you already have in place.
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
Join us for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about:
• General bookkeeping concepts and best practices • Explain common tax errors • Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries • Provide information on the CRA’s services
The Chamber has appreciated the connections with the City of Belleville and looked forward to the annual State of the City Address from the 77th Mayor of Belleville, Neil Ellis.
We are excited to be able to once again enjoy breakfast, connect with you and discuss what is happening and what will be happening in the future of this great city!
Neil was elected Mayor on October 24, 2022.
Born and raised in Belleville, Neil is first and foremost a loving husband to Susan, and the proud father of Zachary, Maddison and Abigail.
Neil has deep roots in the community. He owned and operated Doug’s Bicycle for nearly 30 years. From 2006-2014, Neil served as Mayor of the City of Belleville. He proved to be a visionary leader who championed physician recruitment and infrastructure improvements, believing such investments to be a precursor to economic growth and an improved quality of life for all citizens.
During his two terms as Mayor, Neil quickly came to realize that federal leadership is key to securing the stable funding needed for municipal infrastructure development and service delivery. This prompted him to run for federal office, and in 2015 Neil was elected as the first Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte riding. For the next four years, he served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. Upon re-election in 2019, Neil was named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Neil has extensive knowledge of Belleville and the surrounding area, and has built strong working relationships with business leaders, elected officials from all levels of government, and community stakeholders. He is a well-respected leader who has earned a reputation for being approachable. Neil welcomes the opinions of others, and is committed to teamwork and collaboration.
Neil is an experienced candidate with a proven commitment to the principles of good governance. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Psychology from Carleton University, and professional designations through McMaster University’s Directors College Executive program. As the Mayor of the City of Belleville, he believes that decisions made by municipal government most directly affect the daily lives of citizens, and this is where his greatest passion lies. Join us and enjoy a full breakfast buffet that includes bacon, ham and sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, plus assorted danish, croissants, fruit, yogurt, granola and orange juice.
Wednesday, March 29th – Meta Employment Services Guest Speaker: Amy Widdows, ODEN (Ontario Disability Employment Network)
Amy’s vision for an inclusive Ontario is what guides her to break down barriers and discover people’s gifts and talents. Collaboration, relationship development and capacity building are tools that can increase employment opportunities. Amy will be presenting on inclusive hiring and onboarding.
Tuesday, February 14th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Online
Choosing the right platform to reach your customer is key and we’ll show you how! We’ll cut to the chase with data that will help you zero in on your target market by showcasing:
Top social media platforms by users
Demographics of social media platform users
Top social media platforms by industry
Tips for high-performance social media content
Best time of day/days of the week to publish by platform
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