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SUMMARY:Founder Workshop: Value Proposition – The Basis to Your Communication
DESCRIPTION:Craft a clear\, compelling value proposition that shows customers why your product matters and what sets it apart. \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to clearly explain why your idea matters and why customers should care. In this workshop\, you’ll begin building a vital tool that sparks interest and engages potential customers with your product or service. \nBy exploring what your product does\, the problems it solves\, and how people currently address those needs\, you’ll learn how to articulate the value your product brings to your target customer. Through this process\, you’ll gain practical tools to craft clear\, compelling messages that resonate with your audience and help set your business apart.\n___ \nWe want this event to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier\, please email us at sbec@collingwood.ca\n___ \nThe Founder Workshop series is in collaboration with the Town of the Blue Mountain with support from community partners\, Town of Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, Thornbury BIA\, Clarksburg Village Association\, and Blue Mountain Village Association.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/founder-workshop-value-proposition-the-basis-to-your-communication/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T163000
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SUMMARY:Founder Workshop: Modeling Your Ideas With Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to map\, visualize\, and communicate the key elements of your business idea. \n\n\n\n\nFounder Workshop: Modeling Your Ideas With Business Model Canvas \nThe Business Model Canvas is a one-page map of your business idea. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to bring together the key elements of your business\, including your customers\, value proposition\, revenue streams\, and strategic partners. This is your opportunity to master a powerful tool that helps you design\, visualize\, and communicate your business on a single page. \nWe want this event to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier\, please email us at sbec@collingwood.ca\n___ \nThe Founder Workshop series is in collaboration with the Town of the Blue Mountains with support from community partners\, Town of Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, Thornbury BIA\, Clarksburg Village Association\, and Blue Mountain Village Association.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/founder-workshop-modeling-your-ideas-with-business-model-canvas/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T173606Z
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UID:20929-1787220000-1787223600@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\, August 20th\, 2026 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=4206752000150682018
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-starting-a-food-business-regulatory-compliance-6/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T173753Z
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UID:20931-1787824800-1787828400@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: Thursday\, August 27th\, 2026 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=4206752000151147051
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-how-to-sell-your-food-product-7/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T174108Z
CREATED:20260624T173941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T174108Z
UID:20933-1788429600-1788433200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Costing and 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\, September 3rd\, 2026\, 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=4206752000151641001
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-costing-and-pricing-to-make-profits-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T174357Z
CREATED:20260624T174357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T174357Z
UID:20935-1789034400-1789038000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Marketing and 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 2026 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 10th\, 2026\, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegister: 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-marketing-and-branding-your-food-product-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T174556Z
CREATED:20260624T174556Z
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UID:20937-1789639200-1789642800@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\, September 17th\, 2026 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1hour\nRegistration: 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-food-safety-fundamentals-for-startups-4/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260908T200946Z
CREATED:20260908T200946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T200946Z
UID:21839-1790082000-1790092800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Smartphone Photography Workshop For Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Your phone is one of the most powerful marketing tools you already own. This workshop is about learning how to use it with more intention. \n\n\n\n\nOn September 22\, Join Kirsten Schollig\, Creative Director\, Photographer and Founder of Town + County Collective\, for a practical\, hands-on workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners create better everyday photo and video content for their businesses. \nIn class we’ll cover the foundations of creating strong visual content\, from smartphone camera settings\, lighting and composition to capturing video\, finding the right angles and recognizing the everyday moments within your business that are worth sharing. \nThen we’ll put everything into practice with a live case study and content walkabout\, giving you the opportunity to create alongside Kirsten and see how a professional photographer and creative director approaches an everyday content opportunity. \nNo professional camera required. Just bring the one already in your pocket. \nGet your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smartphone-photography-workshop-for-entrepreneurs-tickets-1999506260049?aff=oddtdtcreator \nWe’ll explore: \n– Smartphone camera settings for better quality photos and video\n– Lighting\, composition\, angles and perspective\n– How to create more intentional photos with your phone\n– Simple techniques for capturing engaging video and movement\n– How to identify everyday content opportunities within your business\n– What to capture for Reels\, Stories and social media\n– How to get multiple pieces of content from one moment or setup\n– Editing apps and simple editing techniques\n– Tips for keeping your content polished and consistent\n– When DIY content works and when it may be worth investing in professional content \nWhat to bring: \n– Bring your smartphone fully charged with some available storage space. Any props from or for your business. \n– Participants are encouraged to have access to their business social media accounts and come prepared to take photos\, capture video and experiment. \nThis workshop is designed for: \n– Small business owners and entrepreneurs\n– Makers\, retailers and product-based businesses\n– Service providers and hospitality businesses\n– Solo entrepreneurs managing their own marketing\n– Team members responsible for social media or content creation\n– Anyone who wants to feel more confident creating photo and video content for their business. No photography or content creation experience is required.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/smartphone-photography-workshop-for-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T174745Z
CREATED:20260624T174745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T174745Z
UID:20939-1790244000-1790247600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Labelling and Packaging Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:This 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 24th\, 2026\, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegistration: 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-labelling-and-packaging-your-food-product-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T194019Z
CREATED:20260831T194019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T194019Z
UID:21712-1790845200-1790856000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Founder Workshop: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Founder Workshop: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs \nWhether you are still shaping an idea\, entering the market\, or working to grow an existing business\, this workshop helps you develop a plan that “turns on the headlights” and sets your venture on the path to success. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how to write a plan that includes insights into your market\, identifies your competition\, builds out your operations\, and more. You’ll learn how to create a roadmap that not only helps you start strong\, but also provides the clarity you need to grow your business. \nGrab a ticket: https://business-planning-for-entrepreneurs-oct-1.eventbrite.ca\n___ \nWe want this event to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier\, please email us at sbec@collingwood.ca \n___ \nThe Founder Workshop series is in collaboration with the Town of the Blue Mountains with support from community partners\, Town of Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, Thornbury BIA\, Clarksburg Village Association\, and Blue Mountain Village Association.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/founder-workshop-business-planning-for-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T195741Z
CREATED:20260831T195741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T195741Z
UID:21715-1791450000-1791460800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Founder Workshop - Business Financials Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Founder Workshop: Business Financials Fundamentals \nIn this workshop\, you will learn the fundamentals of business financials\, how to track the money that flows in and out\, and why it matters. We focus on cash flow—the heartbeat of any business—which shows whether you have enough money to cover expenses and keep growing. We explore the tools that help you build strategies to keep your business financially healthy. \nGrab a ticket: https://business-financials-fundamentals-oct-8.eventbrite.ca\n___ \nWe want this event to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier\, please email us at sbec@collingwood.ca \n___ \nThe Founder Workshop series is in collaboration with the Town of the Blue Mountains with support from community partners\, Town of Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, Thornbury BIA\, Clarksburg Village Association\, and Blue Mountain Village Association.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/founder-workshop-business-financials-fundamentals/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20261001T200853Z
CREATED:20261001T200615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T200853Z
UID:22208-1792400400-1792407600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Development Centre Open House
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Small Business Week at the Business Development Centre! \nEntrepreneurs\, business owners\, investors\, students\, and community members are invited to attend a free local business support showcase at the BDC Open House. \nMonday\, October 19\, 2026\nDrop in between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.\nBusiness Development Centre\, 105 Hurontario St. \nThis year\, we’re expanding beyond the walls of the Business Development Centre to bring together business support partners from across South Georgian Bay. \nConnect with local business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and support organizations that help businesses start\, grow\, and succeed across South Georgian Bay. \n?Learn more at livemorenow.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-development-centre-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T195332Z
CREATED:20261001T195332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T195332Z
UID:22205-1792488600-1792497600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Building Your Brand with Story: Standing Out When Everyone Sounds the Same
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to find the story behind your business and turn it into a brand people remember. \n\n\n\n\nPassionate about quality. Committed to service. Customers come first. \nSound familiar? It should. It’s how almost every small business describes itself. And now that AI can write a polished “About” page in seconds\, sounding like everyone else has never been easier. \nThe one thing no one can copy is your story. \nIn this hands-on Small Business Week workshop\, Amanda and Kiel Wilson-Ciocci of The Monarch & Co. will show you how to find the story behind your business and turn it into a brand people remember. You won’t just listen. You’ll write\, share and leave with words you can use right away. \nTickets include coffee/tea and light snacks\, and lots of time to share ideas and connect with other local professionals. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA 30-second introduction for networking and Chamber events\nA ready-to-post social media story\nA simple framework for telling your story again and again\n\nWho it’s for: Business owners\, founders and entrepreneurs at any stage who are tired of blending in and ready to be known for something real. No writing experience needed. \nGrab your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-your-brand-with-story-standing-out-when-everyone-sounds-the-same-tickets-2002431791392?aff=erelpanelorg \nAbout the facilitators: \nAmanda and Kiel Wilson-Ciocci are the co-founders of The Monarch & Co.\, a boutique publishing house and business community based in Thornbury\, Ontario. Amanda is a three-time bestselling author and business strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs grow their influence and impact. Kiel brings creative direction and strategic vision to every brand and book they help bring to life. Together\, they help entrepreneurs turn their expertise into stories that last. \nPresented by South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, and The Town of The Blue Mountains\, with support from our local business association partners.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/building-your-brand-with-story-standing-out-when-everyone-sounds-the-same/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T195134Z
CREATED:20261001T195134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T195134Z
UID:22202-1792519200-1792526400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Town of the Blue Mountains Small Business Week Local Link Up
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Small Business Week with fellow professionals at this fun\, informal networking night – everybody’s welcome. \n\n\n\nJoin us 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\, an entrepreneur\, or you’re simply passionate about supporting local\, everybody’s welcome. Come connect with like-minded people\, share ideas\, and discover new opportunities. \nThe evening will include live music\, delicious sips and nibbles\, and the opportunity to mingle and unwind with your business community. \nPresented by The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, The Town of The Blue Mountains\, and South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, with support from our local business association partners. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-business-week-local-link-up-tickets-2002461443081?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/town-of-the-blue-mountains-small-business-week-local-link-up/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T185222Z
CREATED:20261001T192605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T185222Z
UID:22197-1792584000-1792587600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:WSIB and Workplace Health & Safety: What Employers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Understanding workplace health and safety requirements can help protect both your employees and your business. \n\n\n\n\nJoin WSPS and WSIB to learn what WSIB is\, when coverage is required\, employer responsibilities\, and the resources and incentives available to support safer workplaces. \nYou’ll also discover how the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program can help strengthen your workplace health and safety practices while providing financial incentives for participating employers. \nKey takeaways: \n\nWhat WSIB is and when employers need coverage\nEmployer responsibilities and workplace health and safety requirements\nWSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program incentives and rebates\nFree tools\, resources\, and templates for small businesses\nLive Q&A with WSIB and WSPS experts\n\nTake advantage of this opportunity to improve workplace safety\, access valuable resources\, and potentially reduce costs through available incentives. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wsib-and-workplace-health-safety-what-employers-need-to-know-tickets-2002749689233?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n___ \nThis event is co-facilitated by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) and supported by Small Business Enterprise Centres in the Grey Bruce Simcoe region.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/wsib-and-workplace-health-safety-what-employers-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T200000
DTSTAMP:20261019T123751Z
CREATED:20261019T123751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123751Z
UID:22501-1793642400-1793649600@enterprisecentre.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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UID:22408-1793696400-1793705400@enterprisecentre.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T093000
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UID:21160-1795599000-1795608000@enterprisecentre.ca
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
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T100000
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UID:22769-1795773600-1795795200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Pitch It
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the art of a well-crafted business pitch and learn what it takes to impress like a pro. \n\n\n\n\nAre 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 networking opportunities to introduce your business. \nJoin us on Friday November 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\, as well as 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• Align your pitch with the specific needs of desired funding\, program\, or opportunity \n• Bring clarity and succinctness to your story\, presenting your ideas with confidence and impact. \n• We will guide you through the process of crafting and delivering a compelling 90-second pitch while receiving real-time feedback \n• Identify the key elements of your business model that are essential to a winning pitch \n• Gain practical tips and strategies to boost your delivery skills\, ensuring you pitch like a seasoned professional. \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: Friday November 27\, 2026\nLocation: Collingwood Public Library – 55 St. Marie Street Collingwood\, Community Rooms B/C – third floor \nTime: 10am – 4pm (Lunch\, snacks\, and refreshments included) \nInvestment: $10 (if cost is a barrier\, please email us at sbec@collingwood.ca) \nThis event is presented to you by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre with support from the Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre\, Community Futures South Georgian Bay\, the Collingwood Foundry\, and the Georgian Bay Accelerator.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/pitch-it/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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