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(5738 Results Found)9:00 AM| Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters - Room 1G, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby
One out of three Canadians will get sick from food this year. The cause is often mistakes made by food industry workers, who are responsible for preventing these illnesses. Education is an effective way to prevent illness.
A one-day course is taught by a public health inspector. A written exam is taken at the end of the course. Participants who pass the exam will get a Food Safety Training Certificate and laminated wallet card.
12:00 PM| Webinar
- *Webinar Wednesdays, a popular benefit reserved for Digital Health Canada members, will be made available to everyone for viewing and download while we share digital health solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic.*
12:00 PM| Webinar
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has rocked the globe the past few months, and it is now tightening its grip on North America.
As efforts ramp up to keep the virus from spreading, Canadian manufacturers need to ensure business continuity and financial security while focusing on the safety of their employees. To that end, Canadian Manufacturing, Plant, and Electronic Products and Technology magazines are presenting a special webinar to address key issues relating to COVID-19, including:
- Addressing financial and liquidity concerns.
- Managing with reduced staff.
- Managing sudden operational slowdowns or closures.
- Initiating an effective communication plan.
- Raising cleanliness on the plant floor to a higher level.
- Equipping managers and workers with appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Practising social distancing in tight work environments.
These are some of the issues we will explore Wednesday, April 1, at 12 pm, when we bring together Steve Loftus, president of Barrie, Ont., manufacturer Innovative Automation, and Dennis Darby, president and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, to share COVID-19 strategies.
1:00 PM| Webinar
Are you already in business and wanting to put together your business plan for growth or financing options?
This hands on masterclass will take you through the steps of writing your business plan and financial projections. A business plan and financial forecasts are needed when applying for loans and funds and to provide clarity and direction in a business owner’s journey.
This masterclass is for businesses who want hands-on help writing their own business plan. We will go through all the sections in the business plan as well as the cash flow document.
FAQs
We will send you a ZOOM link to register for this Masterclass
A business plan & cashflow template will be sent to you upon registration. Please do not use the original copy of these templates. Download and save a new copy to your computer.
1:30 PM| Phone Call
The Oshawa business community is invited to join Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter and Chair of the Development Services Committee, Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri, for a telephone town hall to discuss COVID-19 impacts to the local business community.
The telephone town hall will take place on Wednesday, April 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Local businesses can join the call by dialing 1-800-380-7661.
3:00 PM| Virtual Session
Starting a business is hard and that’s where we come in. Our mission is clear – we are here to help you Achieve Business Success. We have the resources for small businesses to grow. We help you build the action steps necessary.
BACD’s Business Fundamentals series includes the Start up Session as well as Marketing & Sales, Business Planning and Finance & Operations. The Start Up Session is held weekly and the other 3 are all held every month rotating between morning, afternoon and evening sessions.
These sessions are ideal for budding entrepreneurs and those considering opening their own small business and a great place for you to start exploring the fundamentals of starting a business.
These are in a seminar format held in our boardroom. Most times there are at least 10 – 20 people in each session. They are a group of like minded people that all have many questions about starting a business. It is also a great start to making contacts for your business. This session is presented by BACD’s advisors who have all been entrepreneurs themselves.
Start Up Session:
This session gives an overview of the fundamental elements of success for every business (Business Concept, Marketing & Sales, Operations and Finance) and helps you get the steps needed to start successfully and on track to growing.
We will go through our Start Up Checklist and cover:
- The Business Idea and business model
- Validating your business idea through market research
- Business Registration
- Business Structures to consider
- Licenses and Permits
- HST requirements
- Start up funding
- Business Insurance
- Capital, Grants and Funding
- Name and Brand considerations
10:00 AM| Webinar
Event Description
Join us online for an E-commerce webinar, to help business owners with the basic concepts of setting up an online shop. We will go over the steps required before launching a store to assist with the basic foundations and necessary steps you need to start selling online.
Specifically what you will learn:
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What is E-Commerce, what platforms are available, and how to pick the right one.
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The benefits of selling online, and the importance of E-commerce.
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How E-Commerce works, how & where to purchase, pricing and starting off with the purchase of a domain.
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How inventory management is valuable to E-commerce, the importance of Inventory management, choosing the right solution, and POS for both in-store and online.
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Optimizing your site, choosing the right themes (Free vs Paid vs Custom), overall content of website, image optimization, and SEO basics.
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We will look at Security Payments and Shipping including what payment processing options to choose, the various shipping options & costs and dig deeper into conversion tools
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Look at the basics of driving traffic and boost sales using social media advertising.
Join us to learn what eCommerce is, why you should consider it for your business, and how you can easily get started.
12:00 PM| Webinar
Mental Health was a key focus for Canadian organizations before COVID-19 hit. Now, new challenges have emerged: those with pre-existing mental health issues may be separated from their support system and in circumstances that make symptoms more acute. Those without prior issues may be experiencing anxiety and depression for the first time.
1:00 PM| Webinar
We are currently in a unique situation globally. While many businesses have had to permanently close their doors, many are uncertain of when or if they’ll be able to reopen anytime soon.
Whether you are a traditional brick & mortar retail business or a supplier relying on traditional channels to be found there is an opportunity to pivot and thrive into the future.
So how do we build, run and manage an online business if we don’t currently have one or we have one that isn’t moving?
This webinar is going to show you WHY this is an absolute necessity for your business future and HOW to create it, with a plan of action!
By attending you’ll get:
- An understanding of the future of eCommerce & why that matters for your business (no matter the industry).
- A clear and concise list of tools that work for bringing a business online quickly and effectively.
- An understanding of the two main eCommerce platforms, their pricing and unique attributes to make an informed decision.
- A list of the key foundations for any successful online business.
- A plan of action to take forward to continue to implement these strategies and build eCommerce options into an already existing business model.
About the Presenter
Melissa loves helping entrepreneurs get online and discover new ways to do this, in ways that fit their business needs.
For the last 5 years she has worked for and with Shopify (the world’s leading eCommerce platform) to help businesses big and small create websites that are well-oiled selling machines that also speak to the needs, values, and desires of their customers and clientele.
Melissa works with clients in a variety of ways, either through 1:1 training sessions for DIY-ers, group training, and programs, as well as building website for those who want it done well and want it done quickly.
Melissa’s main goal is that every client walks away confident in their website and also themselves so that they can train and manage it on their own, without relying on ongoing maintenance services.
2:00 PM| Webinar
In partnership with Export Development Canada
COVID-19 has affected every industry around the world and the effects of the pandemic on the global and local economy are still largely playing out. In order to prepare for the future, it is critical to have an evidence-based outlook of the current situation so we can effectively navigate through what lies ahead.
Join us for our CONnected webinar on Thursday, April 2, 2020 as we explore:
• Taking stock of the current economic situation
• What will be the signs that things continue to get worse – or that they are getting better?
• How much is the construction industry likely to contract and how quickly is it likely to recover?
• What is the approach that federal and provincial governments are taking?
Expert presenter:
Peter Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada
8:30 AM| Webinar
Every other Friday, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) facilitates member-driven Java Jolt gatherings. Java Jolts bring together local business people and professionals to discuss common challenges, build supportive networks and mastermind approaches that boost results. Java Jolts have been moved online! Thank you to our Java Jolt facilitators, Michelle Palma from PFSL Investments and Nicolee Evans from Element Mortgage Group, for organizing these on Zoom each week! Join the Java Jolt Facebook Group for more details. https://www.facebook.com/groups/javajolt/?ref=bookmarks
9:30 AM| Webinar
During this COVID-19 emergency there are announcements and updates on the support efforts happening everyday. Join us on Friday April 3 at 9:30 a.m. for this FREE webinar as we work through options available to you during this emergency period, including:
- Updated Federal Government programs (Note: Not all details will be know by Friday)
- Provincial Government programs
- Utility company programs
- Bank programs
- Support from the BACD
These topics will be discussed at a high level and we will have some subject matter experts on the line to answer specific questions.
This is an opportunity to review the cashflow options that we have identified, discuss what is known about the government programs and how you can prepare to apply for the different programs.
Future webinars will be identified during this session, that will allow further detailed discussions, based on your needs.
Please let us know if you are interested in any of these possible future webinars including:
- Determining What Federal program to apply for in your situation
- How to apply for the programs
- Driving new revenue during the quarantine period
- Projects and changes now, to prepare for post quarantine return to business
Please let us know if there is anything else that we should be discussing during future webinars.
Presenter: Stephen Parrott, Partner, Focus Management
Experts:
Mohamed Bachani, President & C.E.O, Unique Accounting Services
Aneesa Haniff, Senior Economic Development Officer, City of Pickering
Corette Miller, C.E.O, newInitiatives HR
Andrew Poray, Sr. Economic Development Officer, Town of Ajax
Michelle Read, Small Business Advisor, AWCCU Financial
Sonia Salomone, Manager Business Development, Regional Municipality of Durham
10:30 AM| Webinar
In this session, we’ll review the essentials of practicing secure digital hygiene while operating remotely. Learn about the risks that the increased attack surface poses, and discover how to continue operating effectively without compromising your company’s cybersecurity.
Topics we’ll cover:
• Connecting securely to corporate resources • Multi-factor authentication to corporate and cloud applications • Detecting and remediating security events • The top risks of connecting from home
This session will be led by Paul Cleary, Manager Partner and President of Horn IT Solutions in Whitby.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Date : Friday, April 3, 2020 Location: Zoom Call
About the Speaker: Paul Cleary is a senior information technology executive with over 30 years of experience. He is a founding partner of Horn IT Solutions Inc., providing information technology services (IT) to mid-market companies in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Horn IT provides IT Managed Services, Data Backup, Data Centre and Cloud, System Integration, Software Development, and Project Management. His clients come from many sectors including banking and financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government and education.
Please respond to ecdev@whitby.ca if you are interested in attending this webinar by 10:00 am on Friday, April 3. |
11:00 AM| Webinar
In partnership with Digital Main Street, Shopify is pleased to bring you an educational session covering how to get started with an online business. The session will start at 11am EST, and we have up to two hours for business coaching and advice. Bring any business problems or questions you want to discuss and we would be happy to help you navigate a path forward!
This session is geared towards helping businesses get set up to sell online for the first time. We'll cover e-commerce basics like how to set up your store, list your first products, take payment, and ship items to your customers! Bring any questions that you may have to the session and Tim will be happy to help you navigate the best path forward.
Feel free to invite others to this event by forwarding them the event link.
Specifically what you will learn:
- How to get started on Shopify
- Answers to burning questions regarding eCommerce
- How Shopify can help your business transition from offline to online
Join us to learn how you can easily get started on Shopify for your business today.
Speaker Bio
Tim Wang leads Shopify's Toronto Community Engagement team. His team works with merchants in order to help them get set up and selling online, easing the transition from brick 'n' mortar to a digitized storefront. Shopify's goal is to help make entrepreneurship better, for everyone. They work with people who are just thinking about becoming online merchants, as well as established businesses on their platform in order to help them be more successful.
Prior to leading Toronto's community engagement efforts, Tim spent two years at Shopify working with enterprise-level merchants, on the Shopify Plus platform. Tim worked with clients to help grow their businesses, engaging in coaching, marketing strategy, and business operations consulting.
11:00 AM| Webinar
Join Central Counties Tourism and Brockville Tourism for a webinar on COVID -19:
- Strategies
- Resilience
- Opportunities
- Diversifying
- Tourism Development & Recovery Funding
Presenter, Katherine Hobbs, Brockville Tourism
Webinar registrants will receive login instructions and a ZOOM link emailed to them in advance of the webinar. **Please ensure you have added Central Counties Tourism to your "safe sender" list.
12:00 PM| Webinar
We know that you're all working remotely. This means that you and your family are working, playing and socializing online.
It's time to create a cyberthreat-free environment at home!
Join us as we share tips on how to secure your home, data, network, devices and other critical applications while working from home.
7:00 PM| Downtown Whitby
The Downtown Whitby BIA is excited to announce our newest event, Cask and Comedy!
DETAILS:
19+ event. Valid ID required for entry.
Friday, April 3
Gangster Cheese
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$35
Saturday, April 4
Brock St. Espresso
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$25
Tickets include admission, two live comedy shows, Town Brewery casks samplings & appetizers.
To purchase tickets, visit www.whitbybia.org.
7:00 PM| Downtown Whitby
The Downtown Whitby BIA is excited to announce our newest event, Cask and Comedy!
DETAILS:
19+ event. Valid ID required for entry.
Friday, April 3
Gangster Cheese
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$35
Saturday, April 4
Brock St. Espresso
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$25
Tickets include admission, two live comedy shows, Town Brewery casks samplings & appetizers.
To purchase tickets, visit www.whitbybia.org.
10:00 AM| Webinar
Event Description
More than ever, your small business needs to be engaging with customers virtually. In this workshop, you will get practical tips and tricks to use social media, email marketing, and Google My Business platforms to create meaningful engagement with your customers and community. This in-depth and informative presentation will be given by our Digital Service Squad Members, and is a unique opportunity to learn from them and participate in AMA (ask me anything) question and answer sessions.
Specifically what you will learn:
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How to create a social media strategy and what tools to use to post consistently
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How to create engaging content with Instagram’s built in features and third party tools
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How to create a social media strategy and increase engagement, including resources and advanced tools.
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Why email marketing can be a powerful and cost-effective way to grow your business.
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How to create an email marketing strategy, build a list, and upcycle your content
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How to serve your email list and send out engaging content
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How to use your Google My Business platform to get the most reach and rise above competitors in your field
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How to use Google My Business’ messaging platform
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Why you need to reply to all reviews, and how to handle negative ones
Join us to learn how you can continue to engage with your customers during these times, why it is more important than ever, and tips for how you can connect with your audience in an easy and engaging way.
10:00 AM| Webinar
Webinar - Details on how to attend the webinar will be provided after registration is completed.
Register early as attendance is limited to 250 participants.
The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly driven governments and organizations, of all sizes and levels, to implement their business continuity plans. Many of these plans did not account for the large majority of their workforces working remotely. Maintaining effective operations, while caring for the mental health of your remote workforce requires thoughtful planning for continuous communication and connection under these new conditions using digital technologies.
KPMG would like to share with you some of our leading digital technology practices for responding to this crisis and new remote working environment. We hope by imparting these details with you, we can assist you through this challenging time and provide suggestions for the fine-tuning of your existing remote working arrangements. Topics covered will include:
- Maintaining effective teams in remote environments
- Technology options and tips for connecting your people
- Maintaining connectivity in a secure environment
- Sustaining digital technologies into the recovery period
2:00 PM| Webinar
Learn more about Durham Region’s Small Business Centre!
BACD is a not-for-profit organization located in Durham Region. We are the Go-To Resource for businesses here! Whether starting up or growing we can help!
We are one of 54 Small Business Centres in Ontario. We provide Business Advisory Services, Business Development Training, Entrepreneurial Funding and Networking Opportunities for Start Up and Existing Businesses.
In this session you will learn:
- BACD programs
- BACD Services
- Resources to support business owners
Important:
Upon registration you will be sent a ZOOM link to join the meeting. Please log on at 3:30pm, so that we can check everyone in and start on time.
9:30 AM
10:00 AM| Webinar
- Vanessa Sosiak – Sixth Workshop – will be discussing how to work effectively from home through these difficult times
- Paul Cleary – Horn-IT – will be discussing how to make sure you and your team are working securely
- Sheila Hall – CBOT – will be discussing how to motivate your team to want to work from home
1:00 PM| Webinar
The facts on COVID-19 and what to do now to protect your business
How to meet new employment laws and manage your workplace in a rapidly changing legal landscape
How to update your workplace policies on sick pay and remote work rules
How to support your employees during this challenging time
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