• Social Media 101: The Basics

    Online Event

    Join us on September 17th for Social Media 101: The Basics, an engaging workshop designed for beginners and anyone looking to solidify their understanding of social media platforms.

    Free
  • Starting Your Business Basics

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    Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! The Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards those considering entrepreneurship and those who have already decided to start their own business and are ready to take the next steps. Sessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. Topics include: Assessing the […]

    Free
  • XcelerateHER – Following Your Gut: Entrepreneurial Success & Copywriting Lessons

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    Following Your Gut: Entrepreneurial Success & Copywriting Lessons for Small Business Owners DATE: Tuesday, September 17th TIME: 1-3pm LOCATION: The Blue Mountains Public Library | 173 Bruce St S, Thornbury, ON Join us, with speaker Jess Haney, for our upcoming XcelerateHER workshop, part "tales from an entrepreneur who followed her gut to success," part "copywriting strategies for small business owners," this […]

  • Foodpreneur Advantage: Labelling and Packaging your Food Product

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    Labelling & Packaging your Food Product This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Packaging Considerations Labelling Requirements Mistakes to Avoid Packaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food […]

  • What to Consider When Choosing a Location for Your Business

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    Signing a lease or purchasing a location is one of the biggest investments for small business owners. Join the St. Catharines Economic Development team as they discuss common issues that small business owners encounter and what to consider to help you avoid them. Topics include: what you need before you start looking, permits and zoning, […]

    Free
  • Neurodivergent Success at Work: How to Support Your Neurodiverse Team

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    This workshop is designed to provide participants with a general understanding of neurodiversity, as well as insights into how neurodivergent individuals can thrive and struggle in the workplace. Participants will then use this knowledge to create a tailored strategic plan for their company, ensuring better support for neurodivergent employees both now and in the future

    Free
  • Business Plan Basics | Part 2

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    Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a […]

    Free
  • Navigating Human Resource Compliance and Creating a Solid HR Foundation for Success

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    Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an information packed session about human resources. Explore how to construct a solid foundation for success, discuss the basic HR needs, importance of establishing contracts, HR policies, procedures, and documentation. The session will also provide an overview of key HR laws, regulations, and new legislation on the radar in 2024. Presented by S&G HR Consulting.

    Free
  • Learning Lab – Financial Literacy for Small Business

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    Join us with Susan Parker and Jorge González from the Royal Bank of Canada for our September Learning Lab webinar series.  This session will explore Financial Literacy for Small Businesses and provide insight into accessing bank financing.  In this webinar, we will discuss How to access financing through the bank Bank’s evaluation criteria Credit score […]

    Free