• Creating Your Business Model Canvas

    MS Teams

    Part of our Beginner’s Webinar Series, this session shows new entrepreneurs how to map out their business on one page using the Business Model Canvas. Learn to define your value proposition, customers, revenue streams, and costs for a clear path to success.

    Free
  • Exploring Entrepreneurship – The basics of starting your own business

    Join the St Catharines Enterprise Centre for an informative session all about what it takes to successfully start a business. Do you have dreams of becoming an entrepreneur? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an informative session all about what it takes to successfully start a business. In this session you will learn about […]

  • NAFTA 3.0 (CUSMA): Key Changes and What to Watch For (Virtual)

    This session will explain the content and updates of this major Trade Agreement and what it means for Canadian businesses. Note: This event page is for the virtual option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the in-person event page. About this workshop: Our Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Mexico […]

  • NAFTA 3.0 (CUSMA): Key Changes and What to Watch For (In Person)

    Invest Ottawa 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    This session will explain the content and updates of this major Trade Agreement and what it means for Canadian businesses. Note: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the virtual event page. About this workshop: Our Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Mexico […]

  • Starter Company Plus Information Session

    Starter Company Plus Program Overview Starter Company Plus is a provincially funded program to help entrepreneurs aged 18+ start, expand, or buy a small business in their community. Successful candidates are eligible to receive a grant of up to $5,000 in addition to mentoring, training and one-on-one business coaching. The Information Session will provide participants […]

  • Partnering with Your Credit Union: Banking Solutions for Small Business

    MS Teams

    Entrepreneurs need more than just a bank account—they need the right financial partner! Learn how Northern Credit Union partners with entrepreneurs beyond basic banking. This session highlights relationship-based support, tailored small business services, and how working with a credit union can help business owners access advice, tools, and long-term financial support.

  • Progress with IP – Building an IP Strategy (Virtual)

    Exploring what it means to have an IP strategy and why it’s a critical component of any successful business plan. About the workshop: If you’re launching a new business or developing a fresh idea, your intellectual property (IP) could be one of your most valuable assets, yet it’s often one of the most overlooked. In […]

  • Start Smart: Small Business Bookkeeping for the Year Ahead

    Learn how to turn your small business bookkeeping from a dreaded chore into a strategic and profitable advantage! Bookkeeping is crucial for entrepreneurs looking to build a stable financial foundation, ensure tax compliance, and reduce stress. Proactive bookkeeping keeps records current, allowing owners to make informed decisions and avoid the common, costly mistakes that stem […]

  • Google Advertising: How to Avoid Expensive Mistakes (Virtual)

    Tackling ten common and expensive mistakes managing your Google Ads, and how to fix them. About the workshop Google Ads can be very profitable. However, basic mistakes will trigger a drain your cash and leave frustrated. This seminar shows you how to stay on the profitable side of Google Ads! In this beginner level seminar, […]