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01:00 PM
These virtual information sessions are free and are held by an IRCC outreach officer for employers in Ontario.
During these sessions, you’ll learn about Canada’s economic immigration programs and about resources to help you attract, hire and retain global talent. You’ll also be able to ask us questions.
Learn about the advantages of hiring French-speaking and bilingual candidates and the options that make it easier for employers to do so.
10:00 AM
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
Online Webinar via GoToWebinar
Looking for affordable, skilled talent? Mentor Works will is teaching the best practices for securing funding for hiring & training talent with your company through government funding.
In this session we will discuss the government funding process and how businesses can access funding and wage subsidy programs that can offset a portion of hiring and training costs by up to 50-83%.
Webinar takeaways:
- Learn how to effectively attract next gen. talent
- Embed co-op into your human resources and hiring strategies
- Minimize payroll costs by accessing government funding and wage subsidies
You are cordially invited to join us dressed in your favourite hat or fascinator to mingle with local entrepreneurs and talent that truly captures the essence of the Kingsville community.
FREE ticket includes:
A sophisticated garden hat party to celebrate and highlight fascinating founders in the Kingsville community and beyond!
If you have the mind of an entrepreneur, you are well aware of the many hats worn to keep a business venture innovative and successful. The purpose of this event is to celebrate this!
- A front seat to the performance of local music, art and poetry
- Curated hors d’oeuvres and drinks made with ingredients grown locally
- Photo op experiences and chance to capture a new headshot
- Access to a short WEtech presentation & networking and exploring of the beautiful Estate of Health grounds
- A “From Kingsville with LOVE” goodie bag
Stay tuned on WEtech’s social platforms and we will be dropping announcements of Kingsville talent recruited to make this event one we will all never forget!
The event is being hosted by WEtech Alliance and powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Town of Kingsville.
What is our plan if it rains? If it rains, the event will still go ahead and will be executed inside Estate of Health’s yoga studio and tea room space. We are entrepreneurs, and can always shift a plan if necessary!
Who is this event for? This event is for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs and business owners, and anyone who is curious about entrepreneurship. The goal for this event is to help motivate, connect and support the local entrepreneurship community.
About Innovation Outposts: The Innovation Outposts event series, powered by Libro Credit Union, connects businesses with important resources designed to inspire growth and strong relationships. Innovation Outpost events include community building activities and workshops to connect entrepreneurs, supporting business development through educational programming, and strengthening networks to regional and national business support groups. For more details, visit www.wetech-alliance.com/outposts or email Lauryn Bodde, Events Coordinator, at lbodde@wetech-alliance.com.
About Estate of Health: Estate of Health offers a beautiful setting in which to explore your path to wellness and find guidance and support throughout that process. Their centre includes many exceptional features to help you restore, nourish and revitalize the body, mind and spirit. Some of them include: a yoga studio, tea lounge, 6 healing treatment rooms, hydrotherapy area & pool, meditative garden spaces, labyrinth and a wellness boutique. Guests of Estate of Health visit to step away from their daily grind and experience peace of mind, physical rejuvenation, and spiritual vitality.
Location: Estate of Health, 101 Mill Street, Kingsville, ON N9Y 1W4
Your customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to market your small business online so customers can easily find you. In this workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad we’ll discuss the importance of getting your business online and where to start with developing your online presence.
What you will learn:
- What is web presence and what platforms you can use to set up your website
- How to create a professionally-designed, responsive website for your business
- How to optimize website content to improve your search engine ranking (SEO)
- Setting up your Google My Business listing and other online directories
- Getting started with social media
- How email marketing can grow your business and encourage repeat customers
- Developing a cohesive brand voice online
- Engaging with customers virtually and building relationships on the web
Join us to learn how to build the foundation for your business’ web presence.
01:00 PM
These virtual information sessions are free and are held by an IRCC outreach officer for employers in Ontario.
During these sessions, you’ll learn about Canada’s economic immigration programs and about resources to help you attract, hire and retain global talent. You’ll also be able to ask us questions.
Learn about international agreements that allow youth to work in Canada.
During 2022 it's more important for manufacturers to eliminate profit waste and maintain their employee count. Jeff Dumart will be speaking about the top government grants for Canadian manufacturers in this webinar.
Attendees will learn about specific government grants and funding opportunities to hire and train employees, adopt new technologies, perform cutting-edge research and development projects and reach export markets.
In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Creating a Business Model
- Doing your Market Research
- Analyzing the Competion
- What is yout Value Proposition?
Do you have an idea for a food business? Want to learn more before you “venture” into food production? Looking to find out how to search for a licensed commercial kitchen that can help you get your venture off the ground? Or just have a delicious recipe you wish to cook up into a money-making business? Then be sure to attend this valuable workshop on Starting a Food Business.
You will leave with a better understanding of how to get started on your path to success in the food and beverage industry!
02:00 PM
A good business plan is your road map to success! A business plan is also required when applying for any type of small business financing. Attend this informative session to learn how to develop a business plan that will work for you! This session will cover:
- The required elements of a business plan
- How to break it down in to manageable pieces
- Where to gather relevant information
- How to professionally arrange your ideas and research
- What to do with the plan when it's completed