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SUMMARY:BCGW on the road: Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab (CFRIL)
DESCRIPTION:(CFRIL) can to help your food and beverage company innovate\, scale up production\, and improve product quality!\n\n\nMeet the Business Centre Guelph Wellington and CFRIL Facility Staff on Tuesday May 12th from 9-11am for a guided tour of the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab taking place at 850 Fountain Street South – The Conestoga College Cambridge – Fountain Street campus. \nAt the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab (CFRIL)\, they collaborate with organizations across the food processing\, packaging\, and foodservice sectors to deliver practical\, scalable solutions. Their state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities support every stage of the product development cycle—from concept to commercialization. \nCFRIL can help your food business with: \n\nProduct Development & Commercialization\nScale-Up Capabilities\nShelf-Life and Food Safety\nPackaging Innovation\nSustainability Solutions\nIntroductions to Experienced Partners\n\nWhether you’re a startup or an established enterprise\, their team works closely with you to drive innovation\, solve challenges\, and bring new ideas to market. \nBy signing up for this event\, you consent for the Operations Manager at the Business Centre Guelph Wellington to share your email address info. with CFRIL for parking purposes. Free parking will be provided. \nThis tour includes `15 spots for interested individuals\, reserved on a first come first serve basis. A friendly reminder phone call will also take place the week of the tour to confirm your attendance. If you should have any questions or concerns please email diana@guelphbusiness.com
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bcgw-on-the-road-conestoga-food-research-innovation-lab-cfril/
LOCATION:850 Fountain St S\, 850 Fountain Street South\, Cambridge\, ON\, N3H 0A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Thriving with ADHD & Neurodivergence in Business
DESCRIPTION:This engaging 60-minute webinar takes a strengths-based\, brain-friendly approach to neurodiversity in business.\n\n\nEntrepreneurs with ADHD and neurodivergent thinking often bring creativity\, innovation\, and strong vision to their businesses—while facing challenges with focus\, consistency\, and structure. This engaging 60-minute webinar takes a strengths-based\, brain-friendly approach to neurodiversity in business. Participants will learn how to work with their unique thinking styles rather than against them\, building strategies that support focus\, energy\, and sustainable success. \nKey Learning Skills Developed \n\nSelf-awareness and strengths identification\nFocus regulation and task initiation\nEnergy and workload management\nFlexible planning and adaptive problem-solving\nSelf-advocacy and sustainable productivity\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nGain a clearer understanding of ADHD and neurodivergence in an entrepreneurial context\nIdentify strengths associated with neurodivergent thinking\, including creativity and innovation\nUnderstand why traditional productivity strategies may not work for neurodivergent brains\nLearn practical\, brain-friendly tools to improve focus and task completion\nReduce overwhelm and burnout through sustainable strategies\nWalk away with strengths-based tools to turn unique thinking styles into business advantages.\n\nPresented by: Tinelle Hosten \nTinnelle is the founder of Silvertree Educational Consulting and Class In Session Inc.\, and a seasoned educator and consultant with over 15 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and organizations. She specializes in executive functioning\, productivity systems\, confidence-building\, and strengths-based support for ADHD and neurodivergent thinkers. \nTinnelle has facilitated workshops and coaching programs focused on time management\, organization\, accountability\, and sustainable productivity—helping entrepreneurs reduce overwhelm\, build systems that work with their brains\, and stay aligned with their business goals. Her work blends practical strategy with neuroscience-informed approaches\, empowering adults to turn focus challenges into clarity\, creativity\, and momentum. \nHer mission is simple: to help entrepreneurs work smarter\, lead with confidence\, and thrive in business and life.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/thriving-with-adhd-neurodivergence-in-business-neuro-spicy/
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Workshop Parry Sound
DESCRIPTION:Learn Quickbooks software and Bookkeeping basics for your small business.\n\n\nJoin us to learn bookkeeping basics & software with Beattie Balanced Books. \nWe will be covering:– Quickbooks software overview & getting started– Setting up accounts– The types of accounts(asset\, liability\, revenue\, expenses)– Quickbooks tips– General bookkeeping best practices \nThis event is a collaboration by The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound\, Parry Sound Area CB&DC Community Futures\, and Canadore College.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/quickbooks-workshop-parry-sound/
LOCATION:Canadore College\, 1 College Drive\, Parry Sound\, ON\, P2A 0A9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Digital Discovery Series: From Invisible to in Demand
DESCRIPTION:From Invisible to in Demand: How Small Businesses Use Branding and Online Presence to Win More Customers\nMost small businesses rely heavily on word-of-mouth – but without a strong online presence\, those referrals often fall flat. This session breaks down the real job of a website and brand in today’s market: not just to “exist\,” but to actively convert interest into trust and action. We’ll walk through how a clear brand message\, a properly structured website\, and consistent online visibility work together to: \n* Turn referrals into paying customers\n* Build credibility before the first conversation\n* Attract higher-quality leads (not just more leads) \nAttendees will leave with practical\, easy-to-apply strategies they can implement immediately – whether they’re starting from scratch or looking to improve what they already have. \nThis webinar is delivered locally by Enterprise Renfrew County and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. \n  \n 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/digital-discovery-series-from-invisible-to-in-demand/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:SBCO,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Digital Discovery Series: From Invisible To In Demand
DESCRIPTION:Most small businesses rely heavily on word-of-mouth – but without a strong online presence\, those referrals often fall flat. This session breaks down the real job of a website and brand in today’s market: not just to “exist\,” but to actively convert interest into trust and action. We’ll walk through how a clear brand message\, a properly structured website\, and consistent online visibility work together to: \n? Turn referrals into paying customers? Build credibility before the first conversation? Attract higher-quality leads (not just more leads) \nAttendees will leave with practical\, easy-to-apply strategies they can implement immediately – whether they’re starting from scratch or looking to improve what they already have.  
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/digital-discovery-series-from-invisible-to-in-demand-2/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:SBCO,Seminars / Workshops
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UID:20083-1778583600-1778589000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to Importing and Exporting for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to expand your business horizons beyond Canadian borders?\n\n\nWhether you’re a startup looking to enter new markets or an established business aiming to refine your international strategy\, this session is tailored to help you succeed in the global marketplace. \nDon’t miss this chance to unlock new business opportunities and take your entrepreneurial journey to an international level! This seminar will provide an introductory guide on the basics of what entrepreneurs need to know in order to do importing or exporting the right way. \n \nThe session will cover:\nUnderstanding Global Markets: Learn the fundamentals of international trade and identify key opportunities in global markets. \nImporting Basics: Discover the essential steps for importing goods\, including sourcing\, compliance\, and logistics. \nExporting Essentials: Explore strategies for exporting your products\, from market research to documentation and shipping. \nRegulatory and Compliance: Get to grips with import/export regulations\, tariffs\, and customs procedures. \nRisk Management: Understand how to mitigate risks associated with international trade\, including currency fluctuations and geopolitical factors. \nUnderstanding Culture: Learn how to do with international businesses; and best practices. \nPayment and Financing: Learn about how to take payment and learn about all of your financing options.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/intro-to-importing-and-exporting-for-entrepreneurs-2/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working Space\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Winning SEO with Google Business Profile (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Get found faster: learn how to use your Business Profile to fuel SEO performance.\n\n\nAbout this workshop: \nDid you know that your Google Business Profile is one of the top things that influence your ranking and how you show up in search engines results? \nIndeed\, reviews\, pictures\, categories\, and many more Google Business Profile items contribute to your position on Google. \nBut as you are reading this\, maybe you’re wondering “what is this Google Business thing I’ve never heard of?”. If so\, we’ve got you covered. \nIf you have an account\, this seminar will show you how to leverage it by learning easy to follow techniques designed to boost your profile so that it can generate awareness and engagement and get plenty of clicks\, and ultimately\, more leads and sales. \nIf you don’t a Google Profile account\, the session will teach you how to create your free account and get Google to notice it. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow to set up a Google Business Profile account\nWhat to do to optimize your account so it is shown more frequently\nHow to increase your visibility on Google Maps\n\nAbout the speaker: \nDavid Bird is the Founder and Principal of Bird’s Eye Marketing\, an Ottawa firm that specializes in getting NPOs and other organizations found on Google. He has been managing Google Ads (formerly AdWords) accounts since 2012 and is a recognized digital advertising and promotion expert. \nDavid is certified with Google Ads with specializations in search\, display and mobile advertising. He also has a Certificate of Achievement in Web Analytics from the University of British Columbia and has completed coursework in E-Marketing with the Canadian Marketing Association. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/winning-seo-with-google-business-profile-virtual-4/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Stepping into Business – Evening Virtual Course-  Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/stepping-into-business-evening-virtual-course-spring-2026/
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