Events

Join us for Bookkeeping Basics 101 For Small Business, where we’ll cover everything you need to know to keep your finances in order! Welcome to Bookkeeping Basics 101 For Small Business! Are you a small business owner looking to improve your bookkeeping skills? Join us for this online event where we will cover the fundamentals […]

Join the CRA Liaison Services to learn valuable tax information and get your questions answered! Join us for an information session presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s liaison services. Taxes can be complicated – make the process a bit easier by understanding your obligations, deductions, and common errors to avoid. Session will include Q & […]

Wondering where to start with your small business? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introductory overview. Wondering where to start with your small business? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding your small business start-up. Topics include forms of business, licensing, business name registration, and […]

Business Planning Launchpad Series – Ideation: validating business idea, vision, mission and market research to test business assumptions

Are you the biggest obstacle in your own business growth? Are you the biggest obstacle in your own business growth? In this transformative 3-hour workshop, business coach and NLP practitioner Jeanette Johnston helps entrepreneurs uncover the mental patterns that keep them stuck—whether it’s procrastination, imposter syndrome, fear of delegation, or overwhelm. Through interactive exercises, guided […]

Strategies, Pitfalls & Legal Insights with a Business Lawyer Contracts are the backbone of every business relationship—but are you confident in what you’re signing? Join us for this essential “Ask the Expert” session led by a seasoned business lawyer, designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the world of commercial contracts with clarity […]

Unlock the secrets of effective marketing and branding in this hand-on session Entrepreneurship 101: Brand Lab – Marketing and Branding Entrepreneurship 101: Brand Lab – Marketing and Branding Description: Unlock the secrets of effective marketing and branding in this hands-on, interactive workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover how to identify your target […]

YOU CAN NEVER NETWORK TOO MUCH!! Join us and connect with real people, share ideas & spark new opportunities in a fast, high-energy setting This will be a engaging and a high-energy event designed to spark meaningful connections in minutes. Meet like-minded professionals, share ideas, and grow your network through authentic, purpose-driven conversations. With quick […]

Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for a look at understanding who is your best customer and how to reach them. Set the direction of your business and get all of your ideas on paper. Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for look at understanding who is your best customer and how to reach them. […]

Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for a review of basic marketing principles to help you build your communication strategy. Started your small business but need to get the word out? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for a review of basic marketing principles to help you find your ideal customer and build your communication […]

Get ready to boost your sales and marketing skills at our second installment of the Business Planning Launchpad Series!

Join us for a hands-on SEO workshop with Maggie McTavish of Mango Media. Join us for a hands-on SEO workshop with Maggie McTavish of Mango Media. You’ll learn how to optimize your website for improved search visibility, as well as how to prepare your site so AI tools like ChatGPT can understand and recommend your […]

This session will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad. 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: This webinar will give you an overall view of what you need […]

This session will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad. 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: This webinar will give you an overall view of what you need […]

Your Blueprint for Building Lasting Trust & Digital Resilience In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern – it’s a fundamental pillar of entrepreneurial success. For innovative startups and growing businesses, protecting your intellectual property, customer data, and hard-earned reputation is paramount to building lasting trust and ensuring digital resilience in the face […]

Learn to collect data, analyze trends, understand customers & make smarter business decisions. Hands-On Digital & Market Research Workshop Ready to level up your business? Join our interactive workshop and discover how to collect, analyze, and turn data into action! Perfect for entrepreneurs who want to make smarter, faster decisions. Key Takeaways: Step-by-step guidance on […]

Instagram Stories are one of the most powerful tools for real-time engagement Instagram Stories are one of the most powerful ways to connect with your audience in real time, build trust, and turn followers into customers. Unlike feed posts, Stories offer a more personal, behind-the-scenes look that helps your audience feel like they’re part of […]

This engaging and practical presentation will guide you through the mindset and steps you need to make a successful transition. Ready to break free from the 9–5 and turn your passion into a thriving business? This engaging and practical presentation will guide you through the mindset, steps, and support systems you need to make a […]

Hosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. The CRA Liaison Officer tax seminar targets incorporated small business owners. This session helps: Explain common tax errors, what causes them and how to avoid them Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant […]

You’ve been learning all week. Now it’s time to DO something with it. You’ve been learning all week. Now it’s time to DO something with it. This isn’t just another planning workshop—it’s the strategic capstone of Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week. Designed specifically to help you integrate and apply everything you’ve learned this week, […]

What exactly is a social enterprise? How do you start one? And where can you go for help? About the workshop: Are you curious about how business can be used as a force for good? Join us for an in-depth webinar that explores the world of social enterprise – a unique and growing business model […]

Purpose-built strategies for small businesses navigating today’s fast-paced online market. About the workshop: You’ve validated your idea and taken the first steps toward launching your online store – now it’s time to grow! In this follow-up to our ‘Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps’ session, we’ll dive deeper into what […]

Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an in depth look at the basics of developing your business plan. 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 […]

Learn to create, refine, and present a business plan that boosts your chances of success and helps grow your business.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Align your platforms, sharpen your message, and scale with purpose. About this workshop: Stop wasting time posting everywhere, and start showing up where it counts. In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll learn how to focus your efforts on the right social media platforms to grow your business and brand with purpose. Discover how to use […]