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SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - How to Sell Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:How to Sell Your Food Product\nThis session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets\, online\, or to retailers. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nHow to set your pricing for success\nPositioning your product on the market\nBuilding an audience of raving fans\nThe key things you can do to secure the sale\n\nYou have worked hard to develop a great product but you’re struggling to make sales. What gives? \nSuccessfully selling your product involves more than just having great tasting food. Pricing\, marketing\, and how you position your product all play a key role in ensuring that people will buy it. \nIn this session\, we will be joined by Nicole Haney\, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars\, a national energy bar company. Nicole will guide us through the key factors to consider in successfully selling your product\, whether you’re selling at markets\, online\, or to retailers. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, May 1st\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000115308002
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-how-to-sell-your-food-product-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Costing & Pricing to Make Profits
DESCRIPTION:Costing & Pricing to Make Profits\nThis session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nUnderstanding your COGS\nCash Flow Management\nPlanning for Profits\n\nIf you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn how to cost and price your products and services for profitability and how the decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom line. Understand how to budget and spend money so you can pay all your bills and still have money left in your pocket at the end of the year. \nEach participant will receive an Excel Financial Forecasting spreadsheet (blank) and completed examples for both a product and service business to assist you through the process. Use the spreadsheet to develop your individual timeline\, operating and capital costs\, and pricing calculator to create a cashflow projection and income statement for your business. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to properly cost and price your product to make a profit in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, May 15th\, 2025 at 10:00am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000116170002
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/15320/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250408T191858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T191858Z
UID:15323-1747908000-1747911600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Branding Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:Marketing & Branding your Food Product\nThis session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nWhy YOU are your brand as a new food or beverage business\nWhat to consider when creating a visual identity for your company\nWhat does marketing in 2025 look like?\n\nAmanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this webinar\, Amanda will share her expert insight\, from how to create your brand\, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. You will learn the difference between designing for store shelves vs. food markets vs. digital spaces. She will also cover tips for working with a graphic designer and determining exactly who your product is for. As Amanda advises\, “if your product is for everyone\, then you are selling to no one”. Know your target market. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to brand and market your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, May 22nd\, 2025 at 10:00am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000116861001
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-branding-your-food-product/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250408T192015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192015Z
UID:15325-1748512800-1748516400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Selling to Food Retailers
DESCRIPTION:Selling to Food Retailers\nThis session is for you if you have a CPG (Consumer Packaged Good) Product but have never sold into retail stores.  Gain some insight and instructions on how to conduct a sales call.   \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nBreaking down a sales call into 7 clear steps  \nCreating a plan for your sales call  \nLearning how to overcome objections  \nClosing the deal  \nFollowing up & Customer Service \n\nMany food & beverage business owners believe their products will sell themselves.  “It’s the highest quality\, low price\, and there is nothing like this in the marketplace today.”     \nCreating a sales strategy without a defined sales process is a mistake a lot of businesses tend to make. A standardized sales process with clearly defined sales stages establishes efficiency and will allow you to gain new retail accounts and scale your business.     \nThis session will be hosted by Paul Dromgole\, a member of the Foodpreneur Advantage Team\, who has extensive training and sales with Fortune 500 companies as well as his own independent Sales Agency. \nNext Session: Thursday\, May 29th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000117473001
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-selling-to-food-retailers-3/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250408T192142Z
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UID:15327-1749117600-1749121200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Labelling & Packaging Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:Labelling & Packaging your Food Product\nThis session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nPackaging Considerations\nLabelling Requirements\nMistakes to Avoid\n\nPackaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food safety. You know you want your product to look great on a store shelf\, but what are you required to put on the label? How do you choose the right package for your product? For this session\, we will be joined by Nicole Haney\, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars. Nicole will guide us through what to consider when choosing a package for your food product\, what to include on your label\, and what mistakes to avoid when packaging your food product. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of labelling & packaging in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, June 5th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000118279002
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-labelling-packaging-your-food-product-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250527T151526Z
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UID:15669-1749168000-1749254399@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Student Summer Ventures Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Calling all students in grade 6 – 12 interested in exploring entrepreneurship! We are accepting applications for Student Summer Ventures until Friday June 6th.   \nDesigned to inspire\, educate\, and empower the next generation of business leaders\, Student Summer Ventures offers an immersive experience that equips students in grades 6-12 with the skills\, mindset\, and resources needed to thrive in the exciting landscape of entrepreneurship. \nThe program\, set to kick off on June 24 and wrap up on August 20\, promises to be an exciting journey of discovery and growth for aspiring young entrepreneurs. \nHighlights of the Student Summer Ventures program include: \n\nInspirational training sessions that teach entrepreneurial and leadership skills.\nMentorship and support from experienced local experts.\nOpportunities to connect with local businesses and entrepreneurship resources.\nFunding of up to $450 for participants who meet program benchmarks.\nA culminating wrap-up celebration to recognize participants’ achievements.\n\nApplications for Student Summer Ventures are now open and will be accepted until June 6th. Interested students are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot in this exciting program. \nFor more information and to apply\, please visit Student Summer Ventures or contact Community Futures South Georgian Bay at info@cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/student-summer-ventures-applications-due/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250623T125937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T175744Z
UID:16149-1751997600-1752006600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:The Summer Punch - A Patio Party for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Summer Punch 2025: A mid-year patio party for entrepreneurs\, solopreneurs and small business owners! \nJoin us for the 2025 Summer Punch\, a laid-back party for entrepreneurs\, solopreneurs\, and small business owners to unwind\, connect\, and get into the summery spirit. Whether you’ve punched above your weight\, rolled with the punches\, or are simply taking it day by day\, this is your chance to reflect on the year so far\, celebrate your accomplishments\, and set the stage for the second half of 2025.When: Tuesday July 8\, 2025 – 6pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: Side Launch Brewery – 200 Mountain Rd Unit 1 \nInvestment: $20 – includes complimentary appetizers\, lighthearted mingling and brewery games. Please note that it will be a cash bar – beer\, wine\, spirits and seltzers available. \nTickets: https://the-summer-punch-2025.eventbrite.ca \nBring your business cards\, your best one-liner\, and your networking vibes. We hope to see you! \nThis event is brought to you by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, Community Futures South Georgian Bay\, The Collingwood Foundry\, Town of Collingwood\, Town of the Blue Mountains\, Clearview Township\, Georgian Bay Accelerator\, the Collingwood BIA\, and the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/the-summer-punch-a-patio-party-for-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250725T132735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T132735Z
UID:16475-1755079200-1755082800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage: Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready
DESCRIPTION:Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready\nLearn how barcodes can get you market-ready for retail\, online sales\, and supply chain success. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar\, learn about: \n\nGS1 Canada services\nThe roles played by GS1 Canada across the supply chain\nTools and resources on how to get started the right way.\n\nThis webinar will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is key when selling your product on a website\, through a retailer or an online marketplace. Having an authentic\, licensed barcode\, coupled with proper support systems\, will help you navigate regulatory and trading requirements while ensuring you are in conformity with your trading partners. \nPresented by GS1 Canada. \nNext Session: Wednesday\, August 13th\, 2025 at 10:00 am\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000128372001
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-barcodes-and-beyond-what-you-need-to-be-market-ready/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250725T132945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T140504Z
UID:16477-1755770400-1755774000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage: Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance\nThis session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nCreating a Business Model\nDoing your Market Research\nAnalyzing the Competition\nWhat is Your Value Proposition?\n\nDo you have an idea for a food business? Want to learn more before you venture into food production? Do you have a delicious recipe you wish to cook up into a money-making business? \nMake sure you are complying with applicable codes and regulations. \n\nFire Code Compliance & Building Permits\nZoning Requirements\, Municipal Bylaws & Licensing\nFood Safety Requirements\n\nBe sure to attend this valuable workshop on “Starting a Food Business”. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to get started on your path to success in the food and beverage industry! This webinar will assist you in navigating the permits and legislation requirements for a food and beverage business. You will leave with a better understanding of how to navigate the regulatory compliance in the food and beverage industry! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help you avoid costly mistakes! \nNext Session: Thursday\, August 21st\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000123818042
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-starting-a-food-business-regulatory-compliance-3/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250725T140744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T165832Z
UID:16479-1756288800-1756292400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage: How to Sell Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:How to Sell Your Food Product\nThis session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets\, online\, or to retailers. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nHow to set your pricing for success\nPositioning your product on the market\nBuilding an audience of raving fans\nThe key things you can do to secure the sale\n\nYou have worked hard to develop a great product but you’re struggling to make sales. What gives? \nSuccessfully selling your product involves more than just having great tasting food. Pricing\, marketing\, and how you position your product all play a key role in ensuring that people will buy it. \nIn this session\, we will be joined by Nicole Haney\, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars\, a national energy bar company. Nicole will guide us through the key factors to consider in successfully selling your product\, whether you’re selling at markets\, online\, or to retailers. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Wednesday August 27th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000124182030
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-how-to-sell-your-food-product-3/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250725T140957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T140957Z
UID:16481-1756980000-1756983600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage: Costing & Pricing to Make Profits
DESCRIPTION:Costing & Pricing to Make Profits\nThis session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nUnderstanding your COGS\nCash Flow Management\nPlanning for Profits\n\nIf you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn how to cost and price your products and services for profitability and how the decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom line. Understand how to budget and spend money so you can pay all your bills and still have money left in your pocket at the end of the year. \nEach participant will receive an Excel Financial Forecasting spreadsheet (blank) and completed examples for both a product and service business to assist you through the process. Use the spreadsheet to develop your individual timeline\, operating and capital costs\, and pricing calculator to create a cashflow projection and income statement for your business. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to properly cost and price your product to make a profit in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, September 4th\, 2025 at 10:00am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000125597001
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-costing-pricing-to-make-profits-3/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250902T123015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T142736Z
UID:16975-1757505600-1757511000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Every small business has its unique selling points. It could be the name\, the brand\, the products\, or the way you do things. This free workshop\, hosted by our friends at the Grey Count Small Business Enterprise Centre\, will show you how and why intellectual property (IP) matters to your business. Felix Yuen\, IP & Commercialization Advisor from Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre\, will share tips about how to protect your brands\, innovative ideas\, creative content and the secret sauce of your business. Bring your questions and be ready for some practical advice to help protect your business interactions with clients\, partners and competitors. \nOur facilitator: \nFelix Yuen is the IP & Commercialization Advisor at Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre\, with the focus to develop and deliver programs that strengthen the IP knowledge and capabilities of the community. He is an IP consultant and practicing lawyer\, and has international experience in IP management and monetization strategies. \n*This session will be offered in a hybrid format. We strongly encourage you to join us in person at the Sydenham Campus\, but if you can’t attend in person\, a zoom link will also be sent out. \nWhere:\nSydenham Campus (hybrid option available)\n1130 8th Street East Owen Sound\, ON N4K 1M5 \nWhen: Wednesday September 10\, 2025 – 12pm – 1:30pm
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/intellectual-property-essentials-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250725T141155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T141155Z
UID:16483-1757584800-1757588400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage: Marketing & Branding your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:Marketing & Branding your Food Product\nThis session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nWhy YOU are your brand as a new food or beverage business\nWhat to consider when creating a visual identity for your company\nWhat does marketing in 2025 look like?\n\nAmanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this webinar\, Amanda will share her expert insight\, from how to create your brand\, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. You will learn the difference between designing for store shelves vs. food markets vs. digital spaces. She will also cover tips for working with a graphic designer and determining exactly who your product is for. As Amanda advises\, “if your product is for everyone\, then you are selling to no one”. Know your target market. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to brand and market your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, September 11th\, 2025 at 10:00am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000125893099
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-marketing-branding-your-food-product-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250725T141403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T141403Z
UID:16485-1758189600-1758193200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage: Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups\nThis session is for you if you are starting a food business and want to make sure you are producing safe products right from the start. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nBasic Food Safety Principles Every Business Must Know\nPractical Food Safety Practices for Production\nCommon mistakes to avoid when starting your food business\n\nWhen you’re launching a food product\, understanding food safety is essential not only for protecting your customers\, but also for meeting regulatory expectations and building retailer trust. In this session\, Lisa Cove\, Food Safety Consultant and Founder of Shelf Ready Inc.\, will walk you through simple\, actionable steps you can take to build food safety into your business from the very beginning—without getting overwhelmed by regulations.  \nYou’ll leave with a clear understanding of basic food safety expectations\, practical steps you can implement immediately\, and the confidence to move your food business forward safely! \nNext Session: Thursday\, September 18th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1h hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000126908022
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-food-safety-fundamentals-for-startups/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250725T141553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T141553Z
UID:16487-1758794400-1758798000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage: Labelling & Packaging your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:Labelling & Packaging your Food Product\nThis session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nPackaging Considerations\nLabelling Requirements\nMistakes to Avoid\n\nPackaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food safety. You know you want your product to look great on a store shelf\, but what are you required to put on the label? How do you choose the right package for your product? For this session\, we will be joined by Nicole Haney\, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars. Nicole will guide us through what to consider when choosing a package for your food product\, what to include on your label\, and what mistakes to avoid when packaging your food product. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of labelling & packaging in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000127355002
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-labelling-packaging-your-food-product-3/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251006T173014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T173107Z
UID:17548-1760950800-1760958000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Development Centre (BDC) Open House
DESCRIPTION:Business Development Centre (BDC) Open House \nIn celebration of Small Business Week\, the Business Development Centre (BDC) is hosting an Open House for local businesses\, entrepreneurs and supporters of the business community on Monday\, October 20th\, from 9:00am to 11:00am at 105 Hurontario Street. This year marks a decade of BDC partners delivering outstanding service and unwavering commitment to our community. \nAttend to meet the partners and find out what we can do for you and your business. You’ll also learn more about our partnerships and the services provided by the organizations within the BDC. \nWho is invited: Local businesses\, Entrepreneurs\, Council\, Town of Collingwood staff\, Local community organizations/boards\, Members of our community who know ‘budding entrepreneurs’. \nLight breakfast refreshments will be available\, and our dynamic team of business experts are looking forward to chatting with you! \nDATE: Monday October 20\, 2025 – 9am – 11am\nLocation: 105 Hurontario St\, Collingwood Ontario\nCOST: Free
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-development-centre-bdc-open-house-2/
LOCATION:105 Hurontario Street
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250929T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T143146Z
UID:17427-1761040800-1761048000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing 101: 52 Ways to Boost Your Online Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Digital Marketing 101: 52 Ways to Boost Your Strategy\, hosted by Ben Frisch (Digital Service Squad Team Lead) is a session designed to help you take control of your digital presence. We’ll walk you through a comprehensive checklist covering key areas of digital marketing\, including branding\, website functionality\, content optimization\, SEO\, Google Business listings\, and social media. \nThis session will give you actionable insights to improve your marketing strategies. By the end\, you’ll walk away with 52 proven tactics to improve your online performance and make your digital strategy more effective than ever. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout and book a free digital audit with Ben following the session. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to start crossing off your digital marketing to-do list and start witnessing your best results! \nWHERE: Station on the Green\, 10 Caroline St E\, Creemore\, ON L0M 1G0\nWHEN: Tuesday October 21\, 2025 | 10am – 12pm\nWHAT TO BRING: Bring a notebook or laptop to take notes!\nREGISTER: https://52-ways-to-boost-your-online-strategy-oct-21.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/digital-marketing-101-52-ways-to-boost-your-online-strategy-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20250922T143026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T143037Z
UID:17279-1761220800-1761224400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide - Virtual Session
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide – Virtual Session\nWhether you’re just starting out or managing a growing business\, workplace safety is a must—not a maybe. This practical session brings together essential safety practices and introduces a powerful free tool to streamline your compliance efforts. \nVirtual session – Thursday October 23\, 2025 | 12pm – 1pm \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nSpot and Solve Hazards: Learn how to identify common workplace risks and take action before they become incidents.\nKnow Your Role: Understand the safety responsibilities of employers\, managers\, and employees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).\nLeverage a Powerful Free Tool: Get hands-on with our customizable Employee Health & Safety Handbook Generator—designed to help you create a compliant orientation handbook in minutes.\nExpand Your Toolkit: Get practical free resources\, training materials\, and guidance to grow your safety program beyond the basics.\n\nLet’s strengthen your safety foundation and simplify compliance—no matter the size of your business. \nRegister: https://workplace-safety-essentials-October-23.eventbrite.ca\n______ \nThis event is brought to you by Workpace Safety and Prevention Services in collaboration with the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, Community Futures South Georgian Bay\, Town of Collingwood\, Georgian Bay Accelerator\, Collingwood BIA\, and the Town of Collingwood Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/workplace-safety-essentials-a-practical-guide-virtual-session/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251006T172301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172301Z
UID:17545-1761224400-1761231600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Send It with Jess Haney! Email Marketing for Small Businesses.
DESCRIPTION:Send It!\nEmail Marketing For Small Businesses\nHas “email marketing” taken up permanent residency on your to-do list? If it has\, then you need to reserve your spot for this hands-on workshop designed for small business owners who want to start an email list (or revive one that’s been sitting unused). \nIn 2 hours\, we’ll cover everything you need to get started: choosing the right email software\, creating lead magnets that actually attract leads and customers\, writing effective emails\, and using AI to streamline your process. \nBring your laptop for working\, your brain for brainstorming\, and all the doubts and fears you’ve got about the world of email. You’ll walk away feeling confident and excited to grow your email list and finally cross “start email marketing” off your to-do list. \nWhether you offer an online service\, own a local shop selling physical products\, or your business lands somewhere in between\, you’ll leave with the tools and strategies you need to grow your business through email. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nWhere: Town of the Blue Mountains Town Hall – 32 Mill St\, Thornbury\, ON N0H 2P0\nWhen: Thursday\, October 23 – 1pm – 3pm\nInvestment: $10 – nibbles and light refreshments included\nBring: Laptop or tablet \nThis event is brought to you by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, in collaboration with the Town of Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce. \nAbout the speaker:\nJess Haney is an email strategist and copywriter\, and 2X business owner — she’s the founder and head email strategist of Open Loop Studio\, and co-founder and head funnel strategist at Binge-Worthy Studio. In her 6 years in the world of email marketing\, she’s worked with clients ranging from small business owners to global software companies like Bitly. \nThis Small Business Week\, Jess is excited to show you that email marketing should be exciting\, not scary\, because it’s a huge area of opportunity for small business owners. It’s your direct line to people interested in you and YOUR business — unlike other forms of content\, when you send out an email\, it actually reaches your audience and lands directly in their inbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/send-it-with-jess-haney-email-marketing-for-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251007T182838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182838Z
UID:17572-1761242400-1761249600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Small Business Week Social - Town of Blue Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Thornbury for an evening of connection and fun to celebrate the amazing small businesses who are the heart of our community. Whether you’re a business owner\, entrepreneur\, or simply passionate about supporting local businesses\, everybody’s welcome. Come connect with like-minded individuals\, share ideas\, and discover new opportunities. \nThe evening will feature live music\, a cash bar (literally – cash only please!)\, delicious nibbles and lots of opportunities to connect with fellow local professionals. Let’s come together to recognize and celebrate our small business community. We’re excited to see you there! \nWhen: Thursday October 23\, 2025 – 6pm – 8pm\nWhere: Town of Blue Mountains Town Hall Atrium\nInvestment: Free (cash bar – literally\, cash only please) \nPresented by The Town of the Blue Mountains\, The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, and The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-week-social-town-of-blue-mountains/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251006T173702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T173702Z
UID:17552-1761557400-1761579000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Pitch It Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur preparing for a crucial pitch? Do you need expert guidance to craft a pitch deck that truly stands out? Or perhaps you’re looking to sharpen your story so you’re ready for both planned and unexpected opportunities to introduce your business. \nJoin us on Monday\, October 27 for Pitch It\, a workshop tailored to individuals who have little or no experience with pitching but are about to face the challenging task of presenting their business idea. Whether you’re seeking funding\, programs\, opportunities\, or just looking to improve your introduction\, crafting effective pitch materials are essential to impress and increase your chances of success. \nYou’ll spend the day with David Bowden\, Start-up Founder\, Coach and Advisor\, and other entrepreneurs learning tips and tricks with an opportunity to prepare\, practice and present your pitch and receive live-action feedback\, support\, and kudos. Get ready to make an impact. \nWhat you’ll take away: \n\nAlign your pitch with the specific needs of desired funding\, program\, or opportunity\nBring clarity and succinctness to your story\, presenting your ideas with confidence and impact.\nWe will guide you through the process of crafting and delivering a compelling 90-second pitch while receiving real-time feedback\nIdentify the key elements of your business model that are essential to a winning pitch\nGain practical tips and strategies to boost your delivery skills\, ensuring you pitch like a seasoned professional.\n\nWho should attend: \n• Founders seeking to refine their pitch + message\n• Startups\n• Existing businesses run by curios and progressive operators\n• Business owners with a vision/plan for growth in the mid term \nDate: Monday October 27\, 2025\nLocation: Collingwood Public Library – 55 St. Marie Street Collingwood\, Community Rooms B/C – third floor\nTime: 9:30am – 3:30pm (Lunch\, snacks\, and refreshments included)\nInvestment: $10 \nThis event is presented to you by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre. Thank you to our fabulous sponsors\, Community Futures South Georgian Bay\, the GB Accelerator\, and the Collingwood Foundry. \nAbout the speaker: David Bowden \nDavid studied industrial engineering at the University of Toronto and has an international MBA from the Rotman School of Management. He is a certified off-road motorcycle instructor and is comfortable working in Spanish and Italian. Together with his wife Anne and two children he has traveled and worked in more than 60 countries. David is a part time business advisor and entrepreneurship instructor for MaRS Discovery District. \nIn addition\, he works as a consultant specializing in strategic growth management and has held executive roles as president of Sprint Canada residential telecom\, SVP at Direct Energy for commercial/residential and founding president of Empori.com. Prior management positions at Labatt\, Canada Post\, Bata Shoes and Warner Lambert included international postings in Europe\, the US and Latin America. More recently\, David has held interim executive roles for strategic business transformation at clients including Sears\, CIM\, IceGen and Cavet Technologies. \nAn active community volunteer\, David was a director and board chair of Habitat for Humanity Canada and a governor of the University of Toronto. Currently an international volunteer strategy advisor with Catalyst+ and a director of the Bata Museum he recently relocated to live in Collingwood. During 2013 David completed the ICD (Institute for Corporate Directors) NFP Governance program.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/pitch-it-workshop/
LOCATION:Collingwood Public Library\, Community Rooms B&C – Third Floor
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251027T151050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T151050Z
UID:17842-1761818400-1761822000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nCreating a Business Model\nDoing your Market Research\nAnalyzing the Competition\nWhat is Your Value Proposition?\n\nDo you have an idea for a food business? Want to learn more before you venture into food production? Do you have a delicious recipe you wish to cook up into a money-making business? \nMake sure you are complying with applicable codes and regulations. \n\nFire Code Compliance & Building Permits\nZoning Requirements\, Municipal Bylaws & Licensing\nFood Safety Requirements\n\nBe sure to attend this valuable workshop on “Starting a Food Business”. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to get started on your path to success in the food and beverage industry! This webinar will assist you in navigating the permits and legislation requirements for a food and beverage business. You will leave with a better understanding of how to navigate the regulatory compliance in the food and beverage industry! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help you avoid costly mistakes! \nNext Session: Thursday\, October 30th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister here: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000133108004
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-starting-a-food-business-regulatory-compliance-4/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251006T200359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T201315Z
UID:17556-1762419600-1762430400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Create a Successful Business Model Canvas Workshop (In-Person Event)
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Successful Business Model Canvas \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event where we will dive into the art of crafting a successful business model canvas. This event is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners looking to enhance their understanding of their business model moving into 2026. \nLocation: Collingwood Public Library – 1st Floor – Freeschools Room\nWhen: Thursday November 6\, 2025 – 9am – 12pm\nCost: Free \nDuring this interactive session\, participants will delve into key examples\, actively relating this knowledge to their own entrepreneurial endeavors. This workshop serves as an initial stride towards effective business planning\, opening doors to SBEC mentorship and comprehensive support. Take this opportunity to crystallize your vision and construct a tangible representation of your business’s potential trajectory. \nWhat exactly is the business model canvas? \nConsider it as your business blueprint condensed onto a single page. This globally recognized standard has empowered millions across businesses of all scales\, enabling them to describe\, design\, challenge\, and adapt their business models. \nInvest this time into fortifying your business’s foundations for success and sustainable growth.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/create-a-successful-business-model-canvas-workshop-in-person-event/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251027T151152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T151152Z
UID:17844-1762423200-1762426800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - How to Sell Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets\, online\, or to retailers. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nHow to set your pricing for success\nPositioning your product on the market\nBuilding an audience of raving fans\nThe key things you can do to secure the sale\n\nYou have worked hard to develop a great product but you’re struggling to make sales. What gives? \nSuccessfully selling your product involves more than just having great tasting food. Pricing\, marketing\, and how you position your product all play a key role in ensuring that people will buy it. \nIn this session\, we will be joined by Nicole Haney\, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars\, a national energy bar company. Nicole will guide us through the key factors to consider in successfully selling your product\, whether you’re selling at markets\, online\, or to retailers. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Wednesday\, Nov 6th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister here: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000133149046
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-how-to-sell-your-food-product-4/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251027T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T151929Z
UID:17846-1763028000-1763031600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Costing & Pricing to Make Profits
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nUnderstanding your COGS\nCash Flow Management\nPlanning for Profits\n\nIf you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn how to cost and price your products and services for profitability and how the decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom line. Understand how to budget and spend money so you can pay all your bills and still have money left in your pocket at the end of the year. \nEach participant will receive an Excel Financial Forecasting spreadsheet (blank) and completed examples for both a product and service business to assist you through the process. Use the spreadsheet to develop your individual timeline\, operating and capital costs\, and pricing calculator to create a cashflow projection and income statement for your business. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to properly cost and price your product to make a profit in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, November 13th\, 2025 at 10:00am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister here: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000133716026
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-costing-pricing-to-make-profits-4/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251027T152427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T233323Z
UID:17855-1763053200-1763067600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Collingwood Symposium - Save the date!
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce the return of Creative Collingwood Symposium on Thursday November 13\, an in-person event that brings together the vibrant\, talented and diverse creative community that exists here in our region and beyond. \nWe’ll be hosting guest speakers Andrea Battersby and Geoff Doner\, creators of Toronto art collective ‘Bureau of Power and Light‘ (BPL) who will walk us through the importance \nof meaningful connections among artists and creatives by exploring the transformative power of community\, collaboration\, and  cross-sectoral support. \nThis session will: \n\nHighlight the role of community and peer support in sustaining artistic practice\nShowcase models of collaborative creation that strengthens the interconnection between art and community\nExamine how art as a healing force for both creators and audiences\nExplore platforms and initiatives that empower artists through shared resources\, mentorship\, and visibility\nEncourage open dialogue on building inclusive\, resilient networks that celebrate diversity\n\nThrough interactive discussion and shared experiences\, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to cultivate a thriving\, supportive arts ecosystem in your own communities. \nEvent Details:\n5:00pm – Doors open/dinner pick-up (There will be a meat and vegetarian option – first come\, first serve)\n6:00pm – Keynote Speakers\nBreak\n7:15pm – 8:30pm – Open space – lightly facilitated breakout groups that encourage connection and thought sharing. \nWe can’t wait to host you! \nDate: Thursday November 13\, 2025\nTime: 5pm – 9pm\nLocation: Men with Knives – The Larder – 10 Ronell Crescent\, Collingwood\, ON L9Y 4J7\nInvestment: $20 – a tasty\, boxed meal and non-alcoholic beverages included \nRegistration link: Click Here \nThe SBEC is excited to bring you this event in collaboration with the Town of Collingwood\, and the Collingwood BIA.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/creative-collingwood-symposium-save-the-date/
LOCATION:The Larder & Lounge\, 10 Ronell Crescent\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 4J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251027T152741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192607Z
UID:17857-1763458200-1763470800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Run Your Own Race - The Roadmap to a Successful Business Transition 
DESCRIPTION:Run Your Own Race Business Workshop – The Roadmap to a Successful Business Transition – The importance of understanding the life you want post-business\, and how that can guide your business growth while positioning you (and your business) for a successful exit. \nOver 70% of private businesses put up for sale don’t sell\, and when they do 75% of owners deeply regret the decision within 12 months. It’s not an issue of money – it’s driven by the preparation business owners aren’t doing\, and the questions they aren’t asking. \nJoin us for a 3.5 hour workshop where we’ll explore the hidden challenges in selling a business and the changes you can make now – even if selling is decades away. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nThe conventional path to an exit and the risks that come with it\nHow you can adjust your thinking and view of what an exit means\nShifting the way you run your business to increase enterprise value and improve salability\nPractical tools and systems you can start implementing now\n\nDate + Time: Tuesday November 18\, 2025 \n9am – 9:30am – coffee networker (optional)\n9:30am – 12pm – workshop\n12pm – 1pm – lunch\, working period\, and q+a \nInvestment: Free – lunch and refreshments will be provided\nLocation: Collingwood Public Library – Community Rooms B/C – 3rd Floor\nSecure your spot: https://run-your-own-race-november-18.eventbrite.ca \nWho should attend: \n\nIf you’ve ever considered that someday you may want to sell your business\, this workshop is right for you\nIf you’ve ever wondered if you were doing things that are likely to add value to your business\, this workshop is for you
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/run-your-race-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065647
CREATED:20251027T151548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T151548Z
UID:17848-1763632800-1763636400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Marketing & Branding your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nWhy YOU are your brand as a new food or beverage business\nWhat to consider when creating a visual identity for your company\nWhat does marketing in 2025 look like?\n\nAmanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this webinar\, Amanda will share her expert insight\, from how to create your brand\, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. You will learn the difference between designing for store shelves vs. food markets vs. digital spaces. She will also cover tips for working with a graphic designer and determining exactly who your product is for. As Amanda advises\, “if your product is for everyone\, then you are selling to no one”. Know your target market. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to brand and market your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, November 20th\, 2025 at 10:00am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister here: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000134185002
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-marketing-branding-your-food-product-3/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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UID:17850-1764237600-1764241200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you are starting a food business and want to make sure you are producing safe products right from the start. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nBasic Food Safety Principles Every Business Must Know\nPractical Food Safety Practices for Production\nCommon mistakes to avoid when starting your food business\n\nWhen you’re launching a food product\, understanding food safety is essential not only for protecting your customers\, but also for meeting regulatory expectations and building retailer trust. In this session\, Lisa Cove\, Food Safety Consultant and Founder of Shelf Ready Inc.\, will walk you through simple\, actionable steps you can take to build food safety into your business from the very beginning—without getting overwhelmed by regulations.  \nYou’ll leave with a clear understanding of basic food safety expectations\, practical steps you can implement immediately\, and the confidence to move your food business forward safely! \nNext Session: Thursday\, November 27th\, 2025 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1hour\nRegister here: https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/dproudfoot1/registration-form/form-perma/Registration_Form/yqHtnaFANbM8kGfDjkYPHBm3xBaQYwk22Fkxaty1fMBmR7OKagSvN8e9tK7wpByrQPnZ0MR6w5XxB6JMmjJ4fVn4SAzNtb7vjSd5?Seminar_Id=4206752000134451026
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-food-safety-fundamentals-for-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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UID:18289-1764270000-1764277200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Strong Minds\, Bold Moves w/ Marc Champagne
DESCRIPTION:Strong Minds\, Bold Moves – The Formula for Clarity and Courage in Times of Massive Change\nIn today’s fast-paced world\, we’re constantly surrounded by noise\, pressure\, and uncertainty. The instinct is to move faster\, but real breakthroughs come from slowing down. \n?In this inspiring and practical session\, Marc Champagne shares a simple yet transformative formula: clear your mind\, ask better questions\, and make bold moves with confidence. \n?Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, creative\, or simply navigating life’s daily challenges\, you’ll walk away with powerful mental fitness tools to make better decisions\, strengthen resilience\, and move forward with clarity\, no matter what the world throws your way. \n?Date: Thursday November 27\, 2025\nLocation: Simcoe Theatre\, 65 Simcoe St\, Collingwood\nTime: 7pm (Doors open at 6:30\, Social to follow at Black Bellows immediately after)\nTickets: $15 \n?Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Home Horizon. \n?This event is presented to you by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Collingwood Foundry.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/strong-minds-bold-moves-w-marc-champagne/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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