Events

Join us on to learn more about WWCF services and how they can support your small business through funding and consulting! Join us to learn more about Wellington Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF) services and how they can support your small business through funding, consulting, mentoring and business guidance! If you have a business idea you […]

Learn how registering a trademark may protect your brand identity and set you apart from the competition. About the workshop: Have you found the perfect logo or brand name – something clever, memorable, and reflective of your product or service? Before you invest time and resources into building your brand around it, it’s critical to […]

Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business

This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without a clear marketing and sales strategy, your business risks wasting time, money—and missing out on customers. In BACD’s Marketing & Sales Session, you’ll […]

Unlock the Power of Social Media to Grow Your Business.

Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an in depth look at business plan development. What is a business plan and why do you need one? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an in depth look at the basics of developing your business plan. Topics include why write a business plan, sections of a […]

From vision to viable plan. A great business needs both a solid plan and clear financial direction. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop a business plan and understand the essentials of cash flow forecasting. Topics include building each section of your plan, understanding finances and cash flow, and applying best practices through real […]

AI can do more than write content, but knowing what to delegate (and what not to) is where most small business owners get stuck. This hands?on workshop helps you identify which repetitive tasks in your business are ready for AI automation and guides you through building your first simple AI agent, step by step. Led by […]

An overview of modern AI tools to automate and accelerate your go-to-market strategy. Join us in this 1 hour seminar: Marketing AI 1-2-3, 2026 Entrepreneurs Connect Spring Series Please bring your own laptop, as this is an interactive session. This session will provide an overview of modern AI tools that can help entrepreneurs automate and […]

Join employment lawyer Steven King from King Law for this free, practical session designed to help you confidently navigate these situations Executives and contractors face unique challenges when it comes to employment agreements, layoffs, and terminations. Understanding your rights isn’t optional—it’s essential for protecting your career and financial future. Join employment lawyer Steven King from King […]