Bridges to Better Business series for Small Business Week 2023

RELEASE DATE:

September 20, 2023

Enterprise Renfrew County, in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, is hosting Bridges to Better Business, a series of in-person and virtual workshops and training opportunities during Small Business Week in October.

Small businesses are the backbone of our regional economy. Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) aims to inspire entrepreneurship by delivering engaging, useful programming to help businesses network and grow. The weeklong series includes:

• October 16: Content calendar creation, Instagram playground, Reels and Canva; facilitated by Baker Consulting and Lotus City Media with lunch provided by Mackie's Golden Meals.
  Cost: $28 +HST
  Location: In-person at 9 International Drive, Pembroke, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• October 17: Topics include content calendar creation, Instagram playground, Reels, and Canva. Facilitated by Baker Consulting and Madawaska Media with lunch provided by Nala’s Kitchen.
  Cost: $28 +HST
  Location: In-person at Murray Yantha Centre, Township of McNab/Braeside, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• October 18: The Storytelling Blueprint – How to tell your business story. Facilitated by Kevin Smith.
  Cost: FREE
  Location: Virtual, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• October 19: Guest Smart – How to get media interviews. Facilitated by David Cohen.
  Cost: FREE
  Location: Virtual, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

“As a business coach, hosting seminars and workshops is a positive way for us to support entrepreneurs on their journey, while also identifying opportunities to collaborate with businesses, municipalities, and organizational partners,” shares Heather Inwood-Montrose, Small Business Advisor with Enterprise Renfrew County.

“The Bridges to Better Business workshop series is a wonderful offering for our business community, and we are pleased to partner with Enterprise Renfrew County and sponsors to present these dynamic learning opportunities during Small Business Week,” states Cyndy Phillips, Executive Director of Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation.

To register, follow Enterprise Renfrew County on social media or visit: https://bit.ly/SmallBizWeek23

Enterprise Renfrew County gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Pembroke, Town of Petawawa, Town of Arnprior, Township of Laurentian Valley, Township of McNab/Braeside and Township of Greater Madawaska.

Enterprise Renfrew County is a non-profit government organization funded by the Government of Ontario, County of Renfrew, Town of Renfrew and the City of Pembroke. Its mandate is to encourage and contribute to the enterprising spirit and economic development of Renfrew County by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing companies.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lindsay Debertin Program Officer, ERC 613-735-7288

Tina Peplinskie Media Relations Coordinator 613-735-7288