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Small business taxes can be daunting, especially if you lack experience in this area.

Learn how to manage your books and stay in compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) during this free seminar, presented by Robert Zwaag, Liaison Officer for the CRA.

Key learning outcomes:

• Common tax errors and how to avoid them
• How to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
• Information on CRA’s services
• General bookkeeping concepts and best practices
• In-depth HST discussion, including, reporting requirements and applicable tax statutes

The material in this seminar is catered towards corporations.

What does a copyright protect? Should I register for copyright protection in Canada?

In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of copyright. We'll explain what a copyright protects, the benefits of registering your copyright in Canada and what to do if you want to use someone else's copyrighted works. We'll explain the different types of protections a copyright gives and bust some common copyright myths.

Join us for an interactive presentation with online polls, live Q&As and videos. All participants will get a copy of the presentation with links to CIPO's most popular IP resources for businesses.

• What is copyright?
• What are the critera for protection?
• How can I make money from my copyright?
• How do I avoid copyright infringement?
• How do I register my copyright in Canada?
• Who can help me with IP?

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Windsor-Essex, Ontario, Canada is an international hub for automation with over 300 companies involved in the engineering, design and production of cutting-edge advanced manufacturing systems across many sectors (including automotive, agribusiness, aerospace, mobility and more).

The region leads in automation trends including optimizing the implementation of Industry 4.0 and adopting the next generation of technologies.  Through collaboration with private industry, government and educational institutions, we will continue to deliver and adapt to future systems and remain a global leader in automation.

Automation is rapidly changing the world around us. What are the opportunities for Canada and the Windsor-Essex region?

The Emerging Technologies in Automation Conference and Trade Show is your most effective method of connecting with automation companies, experts in advanced manufacturing and potential new suppliers of cutting-edge technologies. This is your opportunity to interact with over 350 delegates, visit displays from 50 exhibitors and hear from industry experts focused on innovative and emerging technologies.

NOTE:

• Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 AM
• Opening remarks begin at 8:30 AM

Please contact Yashaswini Pagadala for further ATTENDEE inquires at ypagadala@investwindsoressex.com / 519-255-9200 ext. 2245 (office) or 519-919-7459 (mobile).

For more information about the conference, visit: emergingtechnologies.ca

IMPORTANT: Please include a different contact email address and phone number for each attendee ticket if you are registering for multiple people.

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Explore how to maximize your online presence by leveraging an e-commerce solution. Get e-commerce ready with Digital Main Street!

The Law and Entrepreneurship SpeakHER Series 2023 is pleased to welcome Liz Afolabi, a trademark and copyright lawyer and registered trademark agent at Anchor IP Law. With over 14 years of experience in intellectual property law, Liz has worked with a variety of clients, including start-ups, individuals, and small, medium, and large corporations. Liz routinely files trademark applications in Canada, the U.S., and internationally through the Madrid Protocol.

Liz will guide attendees through the fundamentals of trademarks: Exploring with attendees the tools to transform their distinctive marks into a protected brand. The session will discuss the trademark registration process, key trademark considerations along a venture’s innovation journey, and how trademarks can provide a competitive advantage to businesses as they span. In addition to situating trademarks in the start-up space and discussing how IP can complement the value proposition of a business, the session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing women working in IP – whether as inventors or trademark professionals. Attendees can also expect to glean valuable insights about careers in IP, a vital and dynamic sector.

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Financial management is vital for sustainable business growth. In this workshop, participants will learn how to calculate costs, develop financial models, and analyze financial statements to make informed business decisions.

This virtual event is hosted by the Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network (SWOBEN), which empowers and supports Black entrepreneurs, including business owners and nonprofit leaders in the greater Southwestern Ontario region, to succeed and thrive by building strong business foundations and optimizing opportunities. Click the link below at 6 p.m. on Nov. 3 to participate in the webinar.

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Business Owners:

• Have you been operating for 3 or more years?
• Working in your business full-time?
• Do you work with contractors or have employees?
• Are you looking to explore operation improvements, expand revenues and excel within your field?

We invite you to join us.

5 sessions Saturday's between 9:00am & 12:00pm

• September 16th
• September 23rd
• October 14th
• October 28th
• November 4th

This course is action-oriented. Each session is designed for you to leave with the tools to reach your current goals. The program was developed based on the areas identified by business owners.

See the latest automation technology on display

The industry’s leading automation solution providers meet at ATX, part of ADM Toronto. Watch equipment in action and find innovations that can transform your business and increase your bottom line. From 3D printing to motion control to assembly, you’ll find it all on one expo floor.

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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

Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years.

See the latest automation technology on display

The industry’s leading automation solution providers meet at ATX, part of ADM Toronto. Watch equipment in action and find innovations that can transform your business and increase your bottom line. From 3D printing to motion control to assembly, you’ll find it all on one expo floor.

Learn more

See the latest automation technology on display

The industry’s leading automation solution providers meet at ATX, part of ADM Toronto. Watch equipment in action and find innovations that can transform your business and increase your bottom line. From 3D printing to motion control to assembly, you’ll find it all on one expo floor.

Learn more

This session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets, online, or to retailers.

In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:

• How to set your pricing for success
• Positioning your product on the market
• Building an audience of raving fans
• The key things you can do to secure the sale

You have worked hard to develop a great product but you’re struggling to make sales. What gives?

Successfully selling your product involves more than just having great tasting food. Pricing, marketing, and how you position your product all play a key role in ensuring that people will buy it.

In this session, we will be joined by Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars, a national energy bar company. Nicole will guide us through the key factors to consider in successfully selling your product, whether you’re selling at markets, online, or to retailers.

You will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry! (This session is offered four times per year)

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More consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience, safety, and variety.

Are you ready to use your entrepreneurial drive to find success in business ownership? Discover the exciting journey of acquiring a business in Ontario. If you're looking to make a strategic move in your career, this is your chance to explore a world of new opportunities.

🌟 Unleash Your Potential: Buy a Business in Ontario 🌟

Join Futurpreneur's Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Bob Minhas, as he engages the audience in learning about the prospect of buying a business. In this virtual workshop you will:

• Learn about the various acquisition and succession types

• Be empowered to take steps to explore business acquisition as an option for your career path

• Learn of resources to further explore business acquisition, including Futurpreneur financing options for acquisition and succession

• Hear real life stories of acquisition from a panel of business sellers and buyers

• Participate in Q&A with the panelists and facilitator

Are you a young professional with an entrepreneurial drive, ready to infuse your fresh ideas into a proven framework? Register today, and secure your spot in Ontario's vibrant business landscape, creating a legacy that lasts.

**Please note workshops are facilitated in English

This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately.

In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:

• Understanding your COGS
• Cash Flow Management
• Planning for Profits

If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn how to cost and price your products and services for profitability and how the decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom line. Understand how to budget and spend money so you can pay all your bills and still have money left in your pocket at the end of the year.

Each participant will receive an Excel Financial Forecasting spreadsheet (blank) and completed examples for both a product and service business to assist you through the process. Use the spreadsheet to develop your individual timeline, operating and capital costs, and pricing calculator to create a cash flow projection and income statement for your business.

You will leave with a better understanding of how to properly cost and price your product to make a profit in the food and beverage industry! (This session is offered four times per year)

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Join the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking, music, food and tour of the venue.

Don't miss the opportunity to take in this beautiful space! Future home of the Media Arts Community Centre and Museum.

• 4:30 p.m - doors open
• 5:30 p.m. - opening remarks
• Greetings from the Windsor Centre for Film, Digital Media & Creative Arts

Cash bar and light hors d'oeuves.

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There are a variety of disruptions and trends that are creating presuures within the agri-food industry to increase yields whilst decreasing costs and blaancing the pressures of sustainable agricultural practices. Now more than ever, agribusiness organizations in Canada need to understand the current climate, what is coming next and what to do about it.

Join KPMG in Canada, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers and the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce for an informative morning session on Government Funding and Tax Considerations for Agribusinesses.

Rejev Pathmanathan, Kathleen Li and Ray Fischer of KPMG in Canada will review.

• Key insights on the funding landscape in Canada, highlighting opportunities for agi-food businesses to maxize funding through non-dilutive pathways suchs as government funding programs and incentives.
• US federal and state corporate tax considerations and changes for Canadian businesses expanding to or already operating south of the border.
• Customs and import issues to consider such as a forced labour, valuations concerns and transfer price reconciliation and trade pressures from other countries.

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Procurement Assistance Canada-Ontario Region (PAC-OR) in collaboration with Invest WindsorEssex, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre and other ecosystem (government & non-government) partners are hosting an in-person Small Business Forum - Government Services and Support event. 

The Small Business Forum is a free event and will provide a unique opportunity for businesses to explore key topics on procurement, small business services and innovation. The event will also include support services for diverse and equity deserving businesses. All businesses are welcome to attend.

Participants will have an opportunity to connect with government partners and officials during the tradeshow exhibition, along with attending informative workshops and interactive panel discussions to grow your business.

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Join the CTMA on Nov. 21 for a tour of RM Auto Restoration in Chatham, followed by dinner and networking at the REtro Suites Hotel.

Over the past 45 years, RM Auto Restoration has steadily grown and evolved. Today, this enterprising company is widely recognized as North America's leading automobile restoration facility, winning glowing reviews and accolades from customers and industry experts alike across the United States, Canada and Europe.

 RM Auto Restoration holds the world record of 8 Best of Show awards at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, including winning the last two years consecutively.

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Join the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast and networking event.

7:30 a.m. - Buffet Breakfast and networking
8:00 a.m. - Presentations

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The Government of Ontario, in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service, is hosting a webinar which will be of interest to Ontario companies in diverse sectors interested in entering and/or expanding their current business in the US market.

The speakers will include representatives from Global Affairs Canada, Mohawk Global, DBA Accounting, Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm and Borderworks who will provide information about the following topics:

• U.S. immigration and business visa requirements;
• Federal and state tax liability issues;
• Currency exchange strategies;
• Corporate and legal considerations
• U.S. Customs clearance documentation requirements
• Logistics and warehousing
• Advice about how to prepare for US market entry will be addressed

The webinar will be of particular interest to all companies planning to enter or grow their actual business in the US.

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.

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What are trademarks? What can they protect and what do I need to know if I'm thinking of registering my trademark in Canada?

In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of trademarks. We'll talk about the different types of trademarks and what they can protect. We'll explain what to include in your registration application and how to avoid some of the most common mistakes when creating a trademark.

Join us for an interactive presentation with online polls, live Q&As and videos. All participants will get a copy of the presentation with links to CIPO's most popular IP resources for businesses.