An online webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about:

• General bookkeeping concepts and best practices
• Explain common tax errors
• Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
• Provide information on the CRA’s services

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion movement is firing on all cylinders, full speed ahead! …or is it? Despite all the conversations, policy, press, and general fanfare around the DEI movement, something is missing. The largest minority group in the population, which continues to be dramatically under-represented in the workforce and intersects at an equal percentage with all population demographics is frequently absent: people with disabilities.

Join us for a discussion about how DEI cannot be accomplished without including people with disabilities as a core component of the movement, and why employment is the area of greatest return.

Featuring subject matter experts, this webinar is a must attend for any organization with a DEI policy or working in the DEI space!

Panelists:

Neil Belanger (Maluu’m Amxsiwaa) - Chief Executive Officer of the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society.

Andrea Rutherford - Program Coordinator for the Developmental Services Worker Program at Humber College.

Bob Vansickle - Former Manager of Employment Services at Community Living Sarnia-Lambton, currently operates 'Bob Vansickle Training & Consulting’ to provide operational planning and training to engage managers and team members to learn and develop the strategies and skills to lead, manage and deliver highly successful employment services.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be offering a virtual learning series for employers in Winter 2023. The goal of this 8-week series is to help employers learn more about Canada’s economic immigration programs. Each week will feature a new topic and provide employers with an opportunity to ask questions. Employers may choose to attend one or all of the information sessions based on their interest and needs.

This learning series is also available in French. To register for the French sessions please visit: https://canada.webex.com/webappng/sites/canada/webinar/webinarSeries/register/c6c31d221a81445087314a46b5c42f63

March 1: Recruiting of Global Talent

Recruitment for global talent can seem overwhelming; however, this session will provide clarity on how you can begin your search. Topics to be discussed include IRCCs recruitment services such as Destination Canada Mobility Forum and Job Bank.

March 8: Work Permits-Temporary Foreign Worker Program

In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This session will walk you through the process involved in these applications including labour market impact assessments and employer obligations.

March 15: Work Permits-International Mobility Program

In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the International Mobility Program. This session will cover topics including labour market impact assessment exemptions, the International Mobility Workers Unit, the Employer Portal and employer obligations.

March 22: Global Skills Stategy (GSS)

The Global Skills Strategy was launched in 2017 with the intent to ensure that Immigration supported businesses attracting top talent. This session will cover the four pillars of this strategy including faster application processing times, work permit exemptions and Dedicated Service Channel.

March 29: Francophone Immigration

Learn about the benefits of hiring French-speaking and bilingual candidates. This session will provide information on Francophone Mobility and opportunities for additional points through Express Entry.

April 5: Permanent Resident Pathways

Learn how to support your temporary foreign workers in their application for permanent residence. In this session, you will learn about Express Entry, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program.

Register

StrikeUP Canada is Canada’s flagship digital conference convening women entrepreneurs and the women entrepreneurship ecosystem, with a united vision of equity and inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship. 

Founded by Northumberland CFDC and presented in partnership with The Scotiabank Women Initiative ® and Export Development Canada, StrikeUP reflects the diversity and ambition of Canada’s women entrepreneurs as an accessible, free and world-class program focused on growth, funding, digital adoption and global opportunities.

Click here for StrikeUP 2022 highlight video.

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Did you know that on average, companies that export have 120% greater sales than non-exporters, are 13% more productive and experience double the rate of growth?

Ontario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with key steps in growing your international sales in the U.S. and beyond.

In this three-part series, trade experts from the Government of Ontario and professional service providers will guide you through everything you need to know to get started in global markets:

Module 1

Export Readiness, Market Research and Market Entry Strategy
Thursday, March 2 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Module 2

Trade Finance, Freight Logistics and Digital Asset Protection
Thursday, March 9 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Module 3

International Distribution, Trade Events and eCommerce
Thursday, March 16 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Note: If you are a member of the Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, please do not register via this link. Contact the event organizer directly to participate in the event.

Register

A virtual event

It is critical to continue chipping away at all the barriers preventing or discouraging women from entering Canada’s manufacturing industry. Annex Business Media’s Manufacturing Group is back with Advance: Women in Manufacturing to facilitate conversations about breaking barriers, advancing women into positions of their choice and embracing equity.

Scheduled for March 2, the half-day virtual summit will explore strategies to help women power their journey in Canada’s manufacturing industry.

The event will feature experts working to create diverse and inclusive workspaces. Influencers in the Canadian manufacturing sector, as well as women who have trailblazed in their careers will share solutions to overcome every day challenges women face in the industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry experts and thought leaders whose shared goal is to promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion in Canadian manufacturing.

Registration is free, sign up today!

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Tech Connect Thursday is an opportunity for those curious about working in tech and/or those working in tech to make connections and learn about exciting career opportunities and industry sector insights, trends and initiatives happening within our region and beyond.

Join WEtech Alliance, along with partners Invest WindsorEssex, St. Clair College, University of Windsor, and Workforce WindsorEssex on the first Thursday of every month from 12pm-1pm, to meet some of the fastest-growing tech and innovation companies, people and the organizations leading the way across the entire tech industry. Connect with peers and learn the latest trends, insights and what it’s like to work for Windsor-Essex’s (and beyond) top startups, companies, and organizations. Hosted virtually, Tech Connect Thursday plugs you into the Windsor-Essex (and beyond) tech scene. All are welcome to attend! Login details will be sent to attendees 24 hours in advance.

In this session, join CompTIA’s Chief Solutions Officer, Nancy Hammervik, as she shares insights on the future of tech jobs and training opportunities. Gain a competitive edge in the rapidly changing tech landscape and learn how to stay employable in the years to come. Discover the cutting-edge skills you need to succeed in the tech industry. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and secure your future in tech.

Learn more and register

Join the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce for their first event of 2023!

Date: March 2, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Wolfhead Distillery Restaurant, 7781 Howard Aveneue, Amherstburg

Free event!

• Are you curious about programs and events at EPICentre?
• Do you have an amazing potential business idea you’d like to explore?
• Are you interested in starting your own business at some point?
• Do you want advice from business professionals?
• Would you like to meet like-minded people and expand your network?

The EPICentre team would like to invite students from any faculty to stop by our offices for a hangout!

Meet our team, explore new ideas, learn about entrepreneurship and meet like-minded students from other faculties!

Grab some friends and stop by our open office hours on:

• Friday, March 3, 2023 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

No registration necessary, hang out with us and enjoy some snacks!

We’re located on the second floor of the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre (Across from Odette)

Roadmap to MVP aims to give women entrepreneurs the opportunity to define and develop their MVP in a supportive and collaborative group environment. Participants will gain access to a community of other women founders and will receive 1:1 mentorship from our program facilitator, Reema Duggal – President of Sitaran Group and Co-Founder of Silicon Halton.

The information session will give you an opportunity to speak directly to our program facilitator. During this session, you will:

• Learn more about the program
• Learn about eligibility and criteria for the program
• Ask questions and receive answers from the program facilitator herself
• Hear from previous participants about their journey

Interested candidates can apply to the program beginning March 6th, 2023.

The Ontario government is excited to be hosting an informational webinar about Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) funding program that provides financial support to advanced manufacturing companies across Ontario with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. AMIC’s third intake round is currently open and will close on March 16, with funding decisions expected by June 14.

Join this webinar to find out how Ontario-based manufactures can access this fund to make investments in technology, equipment, or skills and help make Ontario’s manufacturing sector more globally competitive. This provincial funding opportunity offers up to 15% in funding to help offset eligible project costs for investments over $500,000 and for projects with a 3-to-4-year timeline.

About AMIC:

Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) funding opportunity is administered by the Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade. It offers 15% funding to support eligible projects with an investment value over $500,000 and with a project duration of 3 to 4 years. This is a province-wide funding opportunity that targets eligible manufactures across Ontario.

AMIC is now accepting applications.

The current application window is open until Thursday, March 16, 2023.  The next application window opens on July 20, 2023.

Interested in applying?

Review the program website (www.ontario.ca/amic) and complete a self-assessment to see if your manufacturing project qualifies for AMIC. 

Direct meeting link for attendees with MS Teams: Click here to join the meeting  

Don’t have MS Teams? Use this link instead and enter the meeting ID & password details: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting

• Meeting ID: 237 859 763 558
• Passcode: 5HYD6v

Need help?

For assistance with this AMIC webinar please contact: rdp@ontario.ca

A CityAge digital event.

Food's Future Series | Season 4

A generational turnover in the food industry’s workforce is underway, at the same time as new skills are sorely needed throughout the food system.

The talent that drives our food system has to be technically skilled and adaptive to evolving technology. And we need to ensure growers and tech developers have seamless communication and access to each other too.

Investing in workforce development presents a huge opportunity to not only build skills that will make our food system more sustainable and resilient, but also to attract more people to the industry and power the economy.

Join CityAge, and EMILI, as we explore how we can foster this new workforce, retrain our current talent and drive economic growth, with a group of world-leading experts.

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A virtual event.

Join CityAge as we explore how we can foster this new workforce, retrain our current talent and drive economic growth, with a group of world.

A generational turnover in the food industry’s workforce is underway, at the same time as new skills are sorely needed throughout the food system.

The talent that drives our food system has to be technically skilled and adaptive to evolving technology. And we need to ensure growers and tech developers have seamless communication and access to each other too.

Investing in workforce development presents a huge opportunity to not only build skills that will make our food system more sustainable and resilient, but also to attract more people to the industry and power the economy.

Join CityAge, and EMILI, as we explore how we can foster this new workforce, retrain our current talent and drive economic growth, with a group of world-leading experts.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be offering a virtual learning series for employers in Winter 2023. The goal of this 8-week series is to help employers learn more about Canada’s economic immigration programs. Each week will feature a new topic and provide employers with an opportunity to ask questions. Employers may choose to attend one or all of the information sessions based on their interest and needs.

This learning series is also available in French. To register for the French sessions please visit: https://canada.webex.com/webappng/sites/canada/webinar/webinarSeries/register/c6c31d221a81445087314a46b5c42f63

March 1: Recruiting of Global Talent

Recruitment for global talent can seem overwhelming; however, this session will provide clarity on how you can begin your search. Topics to be discussed include IRCCs recruitment services such as Destination Canada Mobility Forum and Job Bank.

March 8: Work Permits-Temporary Foreign Worker Program

In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This session will walk you through the process involved in these applications including labour market impact assessments and employer obligations.

March 15: Work Permits-International Mobility Program

In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the International Mobility Program. This session will cover topics including labour market impact assessment exemptions, the International Mobility Workers Unit, the Employer Portal and employer obligations.

March 22: Global Skills Stategy (GSS)

The Global Skills Strategy was launched in 2017 with the intent to ensure that Immigration supported businesses attracting top talent. This session will cover the four pillars of this strategy including faster application processing times, work permit exemptions and Dedicated Service Channel.

March 29: Francophone Immigration

Learn about the benefits of hiring French-speaking and bilingual candidates. This session will provide information on Francophone Mobility and opportunities for additional points through Express Entry.

April 5: Permanent Resident Pathways

Learn how to support your temporary foreign workers in their application for permanent residence. In this session, you will learn about Express Entry, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program.

Register

Location: Online Webinar via Zoom Webinars

Canadian agricultural producers and processors are able to access a wide range of government funding to offset the cost of strategic growth and investment projects. With so many companies operating in this sector across the country, federal and provincial governments offer targeted funding to drive business development. As a result, forward-planning companies can access thousands or even millions of dollars to complete projects that unlock growth potential.

Find funding programs to help you grow your business, start exporting, fast-track your research and development projects, and gain capital Investments.

Register

Join the Chamber on Wednesday, March 8, at Champion Products for an evening of drinks, appetizers, and networking with your fellow business professionals. Not only is this a great way to make new connections, but also a great opportunity to get into the businesses and see what they are all about first-hand!

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Did you know that on average, companies that export have 120% greater sales than non-exporters, are 13% more productive and experience double the rate of growth?

Ontario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with key steps in growing your international sales in the U.S. and beyond.

In this three-part series, trade experts from the Government of Ontario and professional service providers will guide you through everything you need to know to get started in global markets:

Module 1

Export Readiness, Market Research and Market Entry Strategy
Thursday, March 2 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Module 2

Trade Finance, Freight Logistics and Digital Asset Protection
Thursday, March 9 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Module 3

International Distribution, Trade Events and eCommerce
Thursday, March 16 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Note: If you are a member of the Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, please do not register via this link. Contact the event organizer directly to participate in the event.

Register

Join the Black Professionals Networking Association (BPNA) for their innaugural networking event! This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn more about our organization and its mission to empower Black professionals in the Windsor-Essex area through economic development, entrepreneurship, professional excellence, and entrepreneurial education.

At the event, you will have the opportunity to set the direction and focus of the new network with other Black professionals in the community, learn about the resources and opportunities available to BPNA. We are looking for mentors and mentee, please spare a min to share your background. Please complete this short survey

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with other Black professionals in the Windsor-Essex area and learn more about the BPNA. Register now to reserve your spot!

Sponsors

WETech Alliance

The Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network

Turaco Web

Empeiria

Do you have an idea and you want to start your own small business, but you aren’t sure where to start? Attend this free seminar to find out information such as:

• How to register your business
• Business structure
• Government support programs
• Other services and programs available to you

To lead the EV market, organizations must meet key engineering goals on performance safety and cost.

Performance:

One of the concerns of a potential buyer is how far an electric vehicle can travel without a need for charging.  The goal is to reduce the range of anxiety. The preferred range is over 400 miles while today it is 60-300 miles for EVs. Improve battery life and compare it to vehicle life(about 10 years). Today battery warranty is about 7-8 years. Increase battery and motor power density, and create differentiators in terms of comfort like reducing noise and vibration.

Safety:

Safety is the most important criterion for EVs. Even a single battery fire could turn public opinion against electric mobility and set back Electric Vehicle development. Vehicles and components need to be tested against industry standards for compliance and reliability. The switching device in EV leads to ripple and overvoltage, which may lead to the failure of dielectrics. Also, the switching device results in emissions, which we need to ensure are below regulatory standards.

Cost:  

Affordability is one of the factors for mass adoption. The production cost of EVs should be equivalent to or lower than that of IC Engine vehicles. 30-40% cost of EVs is Battery, and it’s expected to reduce battery costs by <$100 / KW-hr. With the increase in electronics, software development costs and time have increased, and there is a need to improve development productivity and reduce manual error.

What will be discussed in this educational seminar:

How Simulation Solutions Applied in Four Critical Areas?

• Battery & Battery Management Systems
• Electric Machines
• Power Electronics
• Powertrain System Integration

Refreshments will be provided.

Location: 401 Sunset Avenue, Building: Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI) Room Number: CEI 3000

Register

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be offering a virtual learning series for employers in Winter 2023. The goal of this 8-week series is to help employers learn more about Canada’s economic immigration programs. Each week will feature a new topic and provide employers with an opportunity to ask questions. Employers may choose to attend one or all of the information sessions based on their interest and needs.

This learning series is also available in French. To register for the French sessions please visit: https://canada.webex.com/webappng/sites/canada/webinar/webinarSeries/register/c6c31d221a81445087314a46b5c42f63

March 1: Recruiting of Global Talent

Recruitment for global talent can seem overwhelming; however, this session will provide clarity on how you can begin your search. Topics to be discussed include IRCCs recruitment services such as Destination Canada Mobility Forum and Job Bank.

March 8: Work Permits-Temporary Foreign Worker Program

In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This session will walk you through the process involved in these applications including labour market impact assessments and employer obligations.

March 15: Work Permits-International Mobility Program

In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the International Mobility Program. This session will cover topics including labour market impact assessment exemptions, the International Mobility Workers Unit, the Employer Portal and employer obligations.

March 22: Global Skills Stategy (GSS)

The Global Skills Strategy was launched in 2017 with the intent to ensure that Immigration supported businesses attracting top talent. This session will cover the four pillars of this strategy including faster application processing times, work permit exemptions and Dedicated Service Channel.

March 29: Francophone Immigration

Learn about the benefits of hiring French-speaking and bilingual candidates. This session will provide information on Francophone Mobility and opportunities for additional points through Express Entry.

April 5: Permanent Resident Pathways

Learn how to support your temporary foreign workers in their application for permanent residence. In this session, you will learn about Express Entry, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program.

Register

Are you looking to make lasting connections and learn more about essential topics in the Windsor-Essex Community and beyond? Then, join us for our new series, Connect For. This free, in-person networking event will take place monthly, focusing on a different theme or industry.

Our first session will be titled “Connect For Intentional Movement.”

Mental health is at the forefront of many conversations in our everyday lives. As a result, many organizations, entrepreneurs, and community members are working to alleviate it by creating a sustainable and vital path for future generations.

During this two-part event, attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded folks, professionals in the mental health space, advocates, and community members looking to create an impact and drive change.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from a fantastic panel that will address the needs of folks with mental health challenges and how organizations, entrepreneurs, and community members can better work toward an intentional movement.

Learn more

Did you know that on average, companies that export have 120% greater sales than non-exporters, are 13% more productive and experience double the rate of growth?

Ontario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with key steps in growing your international sales in the U.S. and beyond.

In this three-part series, trade experts from the Government of Ontario and professional service providers will guide you through everything you need to know to get started in global markets:

Module 1

Export Readiness, Market Research and Market Entry Strategy
Thursday, March 2 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Module 2

Trade Finance, Freight Logistics and Digital Asset Protection
Thursday, March 9 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Module 3

International Distribution, Trade Events and eCommerce
Thursday, March 16 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Note: If you are a member of the Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, please do not register via this link. Contact the event organizer directly to participate in the event.

Register

Tech Week YQG 2023

Tech Women Day powered by Invest WindsorEssex | Monday, March 20, 2023 | 12-2PM

Location: University of Windsor School of Computer Science Advanced Computing Hub 300 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, ON

A fireside chat highlighting the stories and experiences of female tech professionals.
Join WEtech Alliance and the University of Windsor’s School of Computer Science at the newly established Advanced Computing and Innovation Hub for a fireside chat and casual networking, which will bring women professionals and students together to inspire success, expand their networks, and support women in the technology sector.

Panelists will share their stories of overcoming obstacles, advancing their careers, impacting the technology sector, and leading others towards success.

Event Hashtags: #TeCKweekYQG #TeCKwomenYQG

The 2023 event is guaranteed to deliver content tailored to current cybersecurity challenges & what's predicted to come in the future

With the vehicle manufacturing industry becoming more and more electrified, connected, and technology focused, cybersecurity continues to be a growing concern for automotive manufacturers. The EV and AV evolution is bringing a whole new set of challenges, especially from an EV charging point of view. How to achieve compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and how to implement it efficiently and cost-effectively is a major challenge. And managing and securing vast supply chain and vendor ecosystem is adding a level of complexity and security risk that has not been seen or experienced before.

Staying true to our reputation of providing agendas that are focused on current, real-world issues and future challenges, the 13th Automotive Cybersecurity Detroit 2023 agenda will showcase case studies, lessons learned and hand-on experiences from vehicle manufacturers, government bodies and standardization groups, Tier-1 suppliers, and a select number of Tier-2/3 suppliers.

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