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February 1 is the launch of Black History Month and Durham Region will be celebrating the theme "Together We Rise Durham". The month-long (and beyond) virtual festivities will be hosted on a number of social media platforms and feature videos and messages that highlight the proud history of the Black community in Durham Region.
The 2021 Black History Month Committee is a partnership between DRPS, the Region of Durham, the Ontario Black History Society, the Canadian Jamaican Club of Oshawa and DurhamONE. For the entire month of February, the committee will be sharing unique online content to mark Black History Month.
As part of our virtual kick off, a video entitled "Together We Rise Durham" will be live streamed on February 1, 2021 at 7 p.m. You can watch the event live on the Black History Month in Durham Region YouTube channel. Featuring a talented group of performers, the launch video celebrates Black culture, community and allies.
Stay tuned to our social media channels throughout February for more videos and messages:
YouTube: Black History Month in Durham Region
Twitter: @RegionofDurham & @DRPS
Facebook: The Regional Municipality of Durham & Durham Regional Police Service
The celebration will continue throughout the year. The 2021 Black History Month Committee will be hosting a year-long virtual book club to introduce and celebrate inspiring authors and books. Live, online discussions will occur with the authors and members of the committee. The public is encouraged to join. The first book discussion will be February 17 at 7 p.m. with Canadian icon Denham Jolly, author of "In the Black: My Life." Get reading! Details on how to RSVP and join the book club will be released soon.
9:00 AM| Webinar
Kick off Black History Month with a greater understanding of inclusive procurement, programming available to support Black entrepreneurs and meet some innovative business owners in the community.
- Whitby Chamber of Commerce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- BlackNorth Initiative and Pledge
- Keynote Speaker: Inclusive Procurement, Cassandra Dorrington, President & CEO of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council
- Panel: Support for Black-owned businesses
- Panel: Whitby Chamber of Commerce entrepreneurs
9:30 AM
10:00 AM| Webinar
Join Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries to discuss an overview of supports available to businesses and the government's response to COVID-19.
10:00 AM| Webinar
Networking is a large part of your marketing plan. Luckily, there are more networking events now than ever -online.
This free 45-minute primer by award-winning writer and PR professional Jenn Humphries shows you how to apply your networking skills online.
Members only event
2:00 PM| Webinar
Everyone knows that they need to market their business, but not everyone knows how to do so in a way that makes money instead of wasting it. With all the tools available to modern marketers, it’s hard for small businesses to know where to invest their time and money with marketing, and how to tell whether it’s working or not.
Marketing, if done right, can help ramp up sales, generate masses of new customers, and create an entirely new revenue stream for your business. If done well, it can become a painful and embarrassing waste of time and money that leads to a lot of frustration and very few results.
In this interactive Q&A, we’ll cover 10 ways that you can market your business, so that you can market with intention and confidence.
8:30 AM| Webinar
Java Jolts continue virtually! Twice a month, join members and non-members for a virtual coffee to discuss business-focused topics which will be posted in advance and members will have the opportunity to influence. For members, by members, this long-standing program continues its primary objective to support the business community and give them an opportunity to network and refer.
12:00 PM| Webinar
Whether you have $0, $50, or $100 a month to spend on Facebook and Instagram, you can still reach your target customers and clients. Discover some creative ways to do so in this beginner-level webinar.
You’ll learn:
- How the Facebook and Instagram algorithms work, so your content can cut through and be seen, even without spending money
- How to decide when to boost a post, and how much to spend
- What your options are for advertising on Facebook and Instagram
- How to target your ads to your ideal customer or client based on demographics, geographic area, and more
- How to create successful written copy and imagery for Facebook and Instagram ads
This workshop is a free online webinar for main street small businesses in Ontario
12:00 PM| Webinar
Learn how to weather business risks when growing your startup south of the border. This February 3, MaRS invites you to a special webinar on planning for U.S. expansion and assessing the potential impacts of such a move for 2021 and beyond.
2:00 PM| Webinar
Starting a business is hard and that’s where we come in. Our mission is clear – we are here to support your Business Success. We equip you with the skills, knowledge and tools to start and grow successfully. Let’s build your action plan together! Start Up Session: An overview of the fundamental elements of success for every business (Business Concept, Marketing & Sales, Operations and Finance) and gives the steps needed to start successfully and to grow.
9:30 AM| Webinar
Find out the differences between a business plan, a business model canvas and the planning required in starting your own business. We spend a lot of time planning a vacation, a wedding or even our grocery list so that it’s a success and time and money is not wasted. Having a good business plan is a solid foundation for a successful business. It’s your roadmap and guides you to reach the milestones you have set.
11:30 AM| Webinar
The goal of ShopHERE Powered By Google is to build and optimize online stores for small independent businesses and artists in just a matter of days. With ShopHERE, businesses get to expand their selling opportunities into the online market.
When I sign up with ShopHERE, what do I get?
- An e-commerce store customized with your information, theme, logo and branding
- Hands-on assistance setting up and launching your online store
- Additional training to support your online store including topics like digital marketing, shipping and inventory management
- Access to free tools to help support the successful launch of your online store
In this webinar you will get the answers to the top questions we’ve received about the ShopHERE program, including:
- Who is Digital Main Street?
- What is ShopHERE?
- What does it mean to sell online, and why should my business?
- Do I qualify for this program?
- What are the costs involved?
- Do you have any examples of completed websites?
12:00 PM| Webinar
Learn how you can diversify your business with specialty crops through our 4-part workshop series led by OMAFRA crop specialists.
“All About Specialty Crops” Workshop Series
Are you interested in diversifying your business by growing niche and specialty crops?
Join us for our 4-part specialty crop workshop series to learn all about producing and marketing specialty crops. The first workshop will focus on specialty crops as a whole, with the following three sessions focusing on several specific specialty crops.
*Please register for each session you are planning on attending*
Feb 4, 12pm-1pm: Specialty Vegetables
• Herbs
• Specialty leafy greens
• Okra
• Sweet potatoes
• Jerusalem artichoke
• Popcorn or tigernuts
1:00 PM| Webinar
Join us on February 4th, 2021 for an interactive, virtual workshop hosted by the Trade Commissioner Service of Canada: "TCS Cleantech Global Workshop: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Cleantech". In this interactive online event, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of our expert speakers and, after the discussion, engage one-on-one with government program leads
2:00 PM| Webinar
The goal of most businesses is to grow. And lately that’s been harder to do than ever. As we turn the corner to emerge from an extremely difficult period, it’s time to focus on things you can do to grow your business to return to and exceed the old normal.
2021 is going to be full of opportunities to grow your business using a mix of methods - some of which are presenting themselves for the first time, and some of which have stood the test of time.
If you want to make 2021 the best year yet for your business, join us for an interactive online Q&A session that’ll teach you the steps any business owner can take to grow their business in 2021.
5:00 PM| Webinar
Learn how to optimize your social media channels to gain the best exposure for your business. In this workshop you will learn how to: identify top social media performing content, optimize your social media bio to gain more exposure, create engaging content and build your own social media following.
7:00 PM| www.durhamblackhistorymonth.com
FEAST of Black Excellence, the theme of the 14th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration Presented by Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc., will be livestreamed Saturday, February 6, 2021, from www.durhamblackhistorymonth.com starting at 7pm. It is presented in partnership with the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation, City of Pickering and the Congress of Black Women.
FEAST is an acronym that will showcase different aspects of the Black experience.
Hosted by Sean Mauricette, a.k.a. Subliminal, and featuring performances by acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter Kunle, comedian Jean Paul, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School’s spoken word Poetry Team and vocalist Donna Marie. A keynote panel discussion on community representation and community service will be moderated by Dr. Joseph Smith, an active member of the Black community including non-profit organizations Operation Black Vote Canada and Generation Chosen.
Sandra Forsythe of the Durham Community Action Group will be honoured as the 2021 recipient of the Madiba Award. Named after Nelson Mandela’s ancestral Xhosa clan and signifying a term of respect and endearment, Madiba is one of many names by which Mandela was affectionately known. The Award honours a leader of African ancestry in Durham Region whose experience embodies Nelson Mandela’s values, vision, and commitment to overcome barriers in his long fight for freedom and equality.
Save your digital seat by registering for the online event at durhambhm2021.eventbrite.ca and join the livestream, 7pm Saturday, February 6th. Confirmed registrants will receive a digital copy (PDF) of the event program.
Follow “Durham Black History Month” on Facebook @DurhamBHM, Instagram at Durham_BHM or contact Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc. at culturalexpressionsbhm@gmail.com.
The Durham Black History Month Celebration is proudly sponsored by the Durham Regional Police Services Board, Rotary Club of Pickering, Rotary Club of Ajax, Elexicon Energy, Town of Ajax and the Ajax Library.
Durham Region’s largest, free Black History Month celebration is as an opportunity to uplift our communities after a year that saw heightened response to the ongoing issues of anti-Black racism and the continued pandemic conditions that prevail around the world.
Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that contributes to making art and culture accessible through special events.
7:00 PM| Online - Eventbrite
About this Event
The 14th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration Presented by Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc. will be a virtual celebration entitled FEAST of Black Excellence, Saturday, February 6, 2021. FEAST is an acronym that will come to life over the course of the event to showcase different aspects of the Black experience.
The online event will stream at 7pm and is open to all. Save your digital seat by clicking on REGISTER. Confirmed registrants will receive a digital copy (PDF) of the event program.
Hosted by Sean Mauricette, the event will transition to a digital platform and will feature a performance by acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter Kunle, comedian Jean Paul, Black Star Spoken Word Team (formerly the Notre Dame Poetry Team) and vocalist Dawn-Marie. A keynote discussion on community representation and community service moderated by Dr. Joseph Smith.
Presented in partnership with Durham Children’s Aid Foundation, City of Pickering and the Congress of Black Women (Ajax/Pickering, Oshawa/Whitby), the Durham Black History Month Celebration is proudly sponsored by the Durham Regional Police Services Board, Elexicon Energy, Rotary Club of Pickering, Rotary Club of Ajax, Durham Catholic District School Board, Town of Ajax and the Ajax Library.
10:00 AM| Webinar
Marie Wiese Teaches How to Build a Website that Converts
Your website is the start of your sales funnel. This Virtual Workshop will instruct you on how to construct your website to generate leads and build a buyer journey that converts.
This 1-hour virtual workshop is for anyone that is frustrated with the quality and value of their website. Businesses that are going to make it through the digital transformation tsunami caused by COVID will agree that a digital lead generation engine is key to business success and survival. This workshop will show how to build a website that will support your digital lead generation success.
8:00 AM| Webinar
8:00 AM| Webinar
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, new challenges arise for employers and workplaces. Employment lawyer, Stephanie Miner, will address key employer obligations and relevant changes to employment laws. Discussion will include flexible workplace policies, health protocol, as well as options for employee layoff, termination, and leaves.
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