• #OwnersWanted

    165 Kent St W 165 Kent Street West, Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada

    Get ready to buy or sell your small business in Kawartha Lakes! Did you know that 76% of Canadian business owners plan to leave their business in the next 10 years — and more than half say their biggest challenge is finding the right buyer? Buying a small business could be your next big opportunity! […]

  • Starting and Operating a Not-for-Profit or Registered Charity (Virtual)

    Taking you through the key considerations in respect of creating and operating a not-for-profit corporation or a registered charity. About the workshop Megan Wallace of Mann Lawyers will take you through the key considerations in respect of creating and operating a not-for-profit corporation or a registered charity, including structure, common pitfalls and best practices. About […]

  • (Webinar) How SMBs Navigate Cyber Risk: Lessons from Enterprise Strategy

    Learn how SMBs can adopt enterprise-grade cybersecurity—cost-effectively and at scale—using proven strategies from critical industries. ABOUT THE SESSION This session explores how new, small, and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can adopt enterprise-grade cybersecurity practices—without the enterprise-level price tag. Drawing on over a decade of experience advising financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies, we’ll unpack the […]

  • Opening a Food Establishment in the City of Ottawa (Virtual)

    An info session for anyone considering opening a bakery, café, restaurant, wholesale food, catering or mobile refreshment/food business. About this workshop: Thinking of launching a bakery, café, catering company, food truck, or other food-related venture in Ottawa? Before you turn on the ovens or roll out the food truck, make sure you’re fully prepared with […]

  • Rise’s EmpowerU: Managing Your Business & Your Mental Health Workshop

    As a business owner, maintaining your mental health is critical to your success. Join Rise for a FREE 2-hour in-person and interactive workshop on the importance of balancing work with wellness. Tuesday November 26, 2025 - 6pm - 8pm Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qf93Z1UQ-e5FeTBAIA-ZQ#/registration

  • Foodpreneur Advantage – Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups

    SBEC

    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. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Basic Food Safety Principles Every Business Must Know Practical Food Safety Practices for Production Common mistakes to avoid when starting your […]

  • Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules, Resources & Roadmaps (Virtual)

    Start smart – learn the rules, find support, launch with confidence. 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: Have a business idea but aren’t sure how to take the first step? This engaging and informative webinar is […]

  • Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules, Resources & Roadmaps (In Person)

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

    Start smart – learn the rules, find support, launch with confidence. 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: Have a business idea but aren’t sure how to take the first step? This engaging and informative webinar is […]

  • Validating Your Business Concept: Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (Virtual)

    This session is targeted at entrepreneurs who are at the idea stage of starting a business. About this workshop: Do you have a great idea, but aren’t sure if it could become a great business? This interactive 1.5-hour session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to explore whether their idea has the potential […]