Wednesday, November 23rd
7:00am – 9:00am
Sans Souci: 240 Front Street, Belleville

The Quinte Business Achievement Awards were celebrated in October as part of Bay of Quinte Small Business Week, and a few of our members carried home some pretty hefty hardware.We are excited to be able to connect with our members as we celebrate the achievements of Belleville’s business community.

Join us as we hear the stories from:
Michael Summers (Nesda) – Business Person of the Year
Sandie Sidsworth (Enrichment Centre for Mental Health) – Not for Profit of the Year
Kristin Crowe (Alarm Systems) – Specialized Services of the Year
Michelle Stephens (Bel-Con Design Builders) – Construction Services of the Year

Come early and enjoy the networking during our Coffee Mingle, from 7:00 to 7:30 am.

Enjoy a full buffet that includes two styles of egg dishes, two choices of meat, potatoes, fruit salad, plus muffins, breads, pastries and juices. Presentations will begin approximately 7:45, and we will have you on your way before 9:00 am.

Members and Guests $25 + Hst
Non-Members $40 + Hst
REGISTER NOW
Please contact lisa@bellevillechamber.ca or call 613-962-4597 ext. 2 if you have any questions.

November 21 2022
9:30am – 10:30am
Online and In Person

As the Bay of Quinte opens up, businesses are struggling to maintain adequate staffing. Finding suitable candidates, hiring the right employees, and keeping employees you already have are all critical to your bottom line.

Before you begin your search you need to understand what makes your business a great place to work. This will help inform your approach to attract, select, and retain your team.

Join Delilah Chartrand from Nesda and learn strategies on finding and retaining employees so your business can not only operate but grow.

What Will I Learn?

• Attraction: How to describe why your business is a great place to work
• Recruitment & Selection: Identify components of the hiring process, best practices, regulations and ideas like building a diverse team
• Retention: How to keep your employees engaged and productive

REGISTER HERE

Tuesday, November 8
9:30AM – 10:30AM
In Person or Online

Topics discussed

1. Defining your goals/marketing strategy
2. Analyze costs and create a marketing budget
3. Creating a content calendar that fits your budget
4. Low-Budget Marketing Ideas
5. Evaluating your efforts/refining for future success

REGISTER HERE

In Person OR Online
Thursday, November 24 2022
1:00PM – 2:30PM

The past few years have been especially difficult for smaller businesses, and the pandemic’s financial impact has disproportionately affected many smaller businesses. We know that trying to keep business running while investing in health and safety hasn’t been easy for many small business owners.

• Ontario’s occupational health and safety system,
• Why small business owners should invest in health and safety,
• The business’ health and safety responsibilities,
• How to start a health and safety program, and
• How the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program can benefit your small business

The Health and Safety Excellence Program is a popular program for Ontario businesses to help develop their health and safety program while tapping into rebates and recognition. Almost 2900 companies in Ontario participate in the Excellence program and so far, over $21 Million worth of rebates have been given out.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wsib-health-and-safety-for-small-businesses-tickets-449618560217

Online Only – Not Recorded
Tuesday, November 15 2022
9:30AM – 11:00AM

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

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-are-your-tax-obligations-as-a-sole-proprietor-tickets-449562071257

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
Coffee at 7 · Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00

The Grand (formerly The Greek Hall)
Free Parking.
70 Harder Drive Belleville ON K8P 5J7

Fees/Admission
Members – $25 +HST
Non Members – $40 +HST

The Chamber has appreciated the strong connections with Belleville Police Services and looks forward to listening to Chief Callaghan as he speaks to the plans for the safety of our city, and what he hopes to accomplish with his time as the Belleville Police Chief.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Tuesday October 18 2022
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location
Shannonville Motorsport Park 7047 Old Highway 2 Shannonville, ON K0K 3A0

Do you hate walking into a networking event even more than public speaking (or taxes)?
For some, it comes down to how to start a conversation with a stranger.

Let our panel of experts guide you through developing your personal brand (why it matters), your introduction (that famed elevator speech) and how to make the interaction meaningful. This will be followed by a round table workshop where you’ll get help developing that intro and then, you get to practice at the Mega Mingle – all in the same location. Enjoy refreshments and the connections.

YOUR PANELISTS:
Jennifer Chandler · Simple Desk
Aaron Cromwell · One Wild Voice
Bryan Emmerson · Clarity Business Coaching
Katrina MacDonald · Kasama Marketing

REGISTER

The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is very pleased to host a one-hour webinar to bring together the cybersecurity community to learn more about the emergence of global threats.

Increasingly, the global threat environment involves large scale, organized and well-funded threat actors that target critical infrastructure, all levels of government, and different sectors of the economy.

Please join us to hear from leading organizations including Information Systems Security Partners (ISSP), Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Queens University, and Cyber Defence Corporation (CYDEF).

AGENDA AND REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE

Thurs, Nov 3, 2022
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hybrid

Confused on what steps need to be taken when starting your business? If the answer is yes, this workshop is for you!
If you have ever thought about starting your own business, here is an opportunity to explore your idea!
Learn what to consider when starting a business, why you need a business plan, why market research is important, and where you can secure financing.

Do you have the traits of an entrepreneur? Find out how you can be successful.

REGISTER HERE