Wednesday, June 22
Virtual

This full day virtual event will feature diverse panel discussions, candid sessions and spotlights on female entrepreneurship, inclusive recovery in the workplace, women’s mental health and transitioning of women into high-demand jobs in high-demand sectors, including recruitment, retraining, retention and promotion.

This is not a women’s issue; it is an economic issue.

Ensuring women have opportunities to fully participate in Canada’s economy is essential for widespread job creation and sustained economic growth. As the most activated business network in the country we all have a key role to play in taking action, making the changes needed, empowering women and fostering stronger communities across the country.

Join women across Canada for “Restarting, Reimagining, Accelerating and Recuperating: Women in the Post-Pandemic Era” hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

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Wednesday, June 29 2022
2:00PM to 3:30PM
Online

84% of people say they’ve been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video.

In spite of this, too many small and local businesses are resisting making video for their online and social media marketing.

Why? Small business owners think they need an expensive camera, lights and microphone to make videos.

But nothing could be further from the truth. Small businesses can get started making client attracting video using a tool they already own – their smartphone. Even if they don’t want to dance. Even if they don’t sell physical products.

In this workshop you’ll learn:

• 9 places to include video on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (I’ll be you haven’t thought of at least two of them)
• How to make videos in less time
• What to say on camera – even if you sell a service
• 3 types of faceless videos for the camera shy

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Tuesday, June 21 2022
2:00PM – 3:00PM

WSIB doubles rebates for smaller businesses enrolled in its Health and Safety Excellence program

Join John Carr for a webinar about the new incentives on June 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

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Thursday, June 16 2022
1:00PM – 2:00PM

The world around us is uncertain. A supply chain works for a time, then stops, leaving businesses scrambling for parts. Product commercialization can be long, costly and discovery is uncertain. The promise of machine learning and artificial intelligence is to reduce those uncertainties but breaking into this world can be daunting. How can manufacturers get started?

In this session, we will draw from the expertise of BDO and the shop-floor experience of Nova Chemicals to draw a roadmap for adoption.

Join us to learn more about:

• How leading manufacturers currently leverage data and machine learning to accelerate innovation, forecasting and continuous improvement.
• A step-by-step guide to adopting new technologies, including available programs to help fund them and hiring the right expertise.
• What the next frontier for the smart factory is and how can it deliver a lasting competitive advantage for companies.

SPEAKERS
• Paul Dostaler, Industry Lead, Manufacturing, BDO Lixar
• David Lyford, Manager, Production Center of Excellence, Nova Chemicals
• Vincent Caron, Director, Policy & Ontario Government Relations, CME (Moderator)

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Webinar (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
June 15, 2022

The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency, invites you to join a free one-hour webinar about the “Do’s and Don’ts” that must be adhered to if you are going to successfully move your goods across the border.

Participants will have an opportunity to hear first-hand from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency officer, who will provide Ontario companies with important information on what is required when shipping products to the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the importance of the documentation required to move goods to the U.S.

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7th ANNUAL DOING BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT INFORMATION CLINIC
June 15-16, 2022

Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) Ontario Region is hosting the 7th Annual Doing Business with Government Information Clinic. The two-day free event will highlight federal procurement opportunities, economic development resources and small business services to support the growth of Indigenous communities and LGBTQ2S+ businesses.

Day 1 will focus on support services for Indigenous businesses and
Day 2 will highlight government support services for small businesses in the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Everyone is welcome to attend and learn about opportunities to grow and scale your business.

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Topics discussed:

• Financial literacy
• Understanding your financial statements
• 3 steps to healthy cash flow management
  
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Want to accelerate digital adoption in your company?
Join BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, who will present highlights from our recent study on digital maturity and why there’s never been a better time to invest in technology.

Our specialists will also explain how to apply for Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to access the 0% loan, subsidies and expertise to accelerate your digital adoption. This new program was designed to help businesses with more than $500,000 of revenues invest in all types of technologies, from software, computers and online technology to larger ERP or CRM systems.

Why you should join
Better understand digital technologies and why they help companies perform better.
Find out more about Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) and why it’s a can’t-miss-opportunity to go digital.
How you could get a 0% interest loan of up to $100K.

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Discover the most powerful free online tool for small businesses.

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Thursday, June 9
10:00AM – 11:00AM

Learn why a brand guide is important to you and your business!

Topics discussed

Why you need a brand guide
What you put in your brand guide
Tips on creating your branding
How to set up your brand guide

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