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SUMMARY:Tourism & Accessibility Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Collingwood invites local business owners\, tourism operators\, community organizations\, and interested community members to attend the Tourism & Accessibility Workshop on Monday\, November 2\, 2026\, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nAccessibility is more than a legislative requirement. It is an important part of customer experience\, business success\, and creating a welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike. \nThis free workshop will explore how accessibility can support businesses in better serving customers\, attracting new audiences\, and creating inclusive spaces that benefit everyone. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will: \n\nGain an understanding of accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA);\nHear lived experience perspectives and learn how accessibility impacts residents and visitors;\nDiscover practical\, low-cost accessibility improvements that can make a meaningful difference;\nLearn how to use the AccessNow platform to showcase accessibility features and support informed customer decision-making; and\nTake home tools\, resources\, and ideas that can be applied within their own organizations.\n\nFeatured Presentation\nBreaking Down Barriers Independent Living Resource Centre will provide the educational component of the workshop\, including: \n\nAODA awareness and accessibility considerations;\nLived experience perspectives;\nCommon barriers experienced by people with disabilities; and\nPractical accessibility strategies that businesses can implement.\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Monday\, November 2\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Collingwood Public Library\, Community Rooms B & C\nCost: Free\nRefreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.\n\nSpace is limited. Registration is required. \nJoin us as we explore how accessibility can create better experiences for customers\, strengthen our community\, and support Collingwood as an inclusive destination for all.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tourism-accessibility-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Improv For Entrepreneurs - Think on Your Feet
DESCRIPTION:Owning a business doesn’t come with a script. Learn how to think on your feet and approach challenges with creativity. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun\, interactive 2.5-hour workshop designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners\, and faciliated by the C.I.A (Collingwood Improv Artists). Through hands-on improv exercises\, you’ll explore how improvisation can help you navigate the unexpected\, generate new ideas and collaborate more effectively in your day-to-day business. No acting experience required. This isn’t about performing. It’s about building skills you can actually use. \nYou’ll explore how to: \n\nThink on your feet and respond to unexpected situations\nStrengthen active listening and communication\nGenerate ideas by breaking out of routine thinking\nBuild on ideas using the “Yes\, and…” approach\nGet more comfortable taking creative risks\nCollaborate\, problem-solve and turn ideas into action\n\nCome ready to participate\, try something new and maybe get a little outside your comfort zone. \nGrab your seat: https://improv-for-entrepreneurs-nov-3.eventbrite.ca \nThank you to our event collaborators – Town of Collingwood\, Collingwood Foundry\, and Community Futures South Georgian Bay.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/improv-for-entrepreneurs-think-on-your-feet/
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SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: AI for Succession Planning & Growth
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to build a more resilient business by reducing owner dependency\, documenting critical knowledge\, and planning for long term growth.\n\n\n  \nAI won’t replace leadership\, but it can help you build a business that lasts.\n– – – \nThrough a combination of practical instruction and hands on exercises\, you’ll create a Succession and Growth Readiness Roadmap tailored to your business. \nWhether you’re planning for retirement\, preparing your business for future growth\, or simply looking to create stronger systems and leadership capacity\, this session will help you think strategically about the future while identifying practical steps you can begin taking today. \n– – – \nWhat You’ll Get\nAfter a guided presentation on using AI to support succession planning and long term business growth\, you’ll work directly on your own business with support from mentors and AI tools to: \n\nAssess where your business relies too heavily on the owner or a small number of key people.\nIdentify opportunities to document knowledge\, improve processes\, and delegate responsibilities.\nExplore growth opportunities using AI assisted scenario planning.\nBuild a practical roadmap to strengthen business continuity and long term value.\n\nBring a laptop and one business challenge you’d like to prepare for. We’ll spend the workshop building something you can actually use. \n– – – \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nFamily business owners\nAnyone planning for long term growth\, succession\, or business continuity\n\n– – – \nAbout the Series\nThis session is part of the Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to you use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunites and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. \n  \nRegister with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n  \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-ai-for-succession-planning-growth/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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