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Economic Development Update - October 2022

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Check out the latest in economic development news.

To view a full list of resources from a variety of sources and organizations, visit the Town’s Business Support webpage.

Still have questions? Reach out to the Economic Development Officer at heather.hyde@SaugeenShores.ca

 

Business to Bruce and the Hub Present: Agriculture Business Training- Bootstrap Bootcamp

Join Scott Kelland from New Terra Farm for this upcoming Agriculture Business Series where you will learn how to establish your vision and market, manage finances and operations, and plan for the future.

Starts November 8, and spaces are limited.

Register

 

RTO7 Partnership Image Program

Are you a tourism business in need of high-resolution photos for your business’s website, social media, and print ads? Consider applying for RTO7’s Partnership Image Program. Book your photoshoot for this fall and winter so you’ll have an up-to-date library of images to use for next fall and winter advertising.

Learn more by visiting the Partnership Program page on RTO7.ca or contact Alex Hogan, ahogan@rto7.ca

 

RTO7’s T3 Accelerator Program

Owners of established tourism businesses can access support through a unique program in Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe counties. T3 Accelerator is a highly personalized approach to business improvement. The program focuses on enabling businesses to succeed by working with seasoned business experts from a variety of fields. This program provides one-to-one long-term coaching with business and industry resources to help you address key challenges and opportunities facing your business. T3 provides professional coaching and support for improving your business.

Learn more on RTO7.ca or email t3@rto7.ca.

 

RTO7: Be Part of the Early Winter Campaign: Add Your Winter Promotions and Packages


The BruceGreySimcoe early-winter campaign kicks off on November 15. Act now and add your winter packages and promotions to the Promotions/Tax Credit page to take advantage of the increased traffic that will be driven to this page. The early winter campaign also includes promotion to consumers about the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit, which is applicable until December 31, 2022, and will also drive traffic to the Promotions/Tax Credit page.

There is no cost to you – simply log into your operator profile on BruceGreySimcoe.com and choose “Add Special Offer” from the top menu (you must have a completed and live operator listing on the website to add your offer). Don’t have an operator profile yet? Set one up by visiting this page on the website.

If you need help creating an operator profile or adding your promotion, email info@brucegreysimcoe.com. 

Digital Main Street Webinar: How to Launch an E-Commerce Site That Grows with You

November 2, 10:00 am – 11:30 am 

There’s so much to consider when creating a successful e-commerce website. In this beginner level workshop, you’ll pick up pro tips for selecting the right online sales platform for your business, designing the site so it appeals to your target audience (and people searching for you), safely collecting customer information, and much more.

This workshop is a free online webinar for small businesses in Ontario. Webinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.

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Digital Main Street Webinar: Digital Tools, Software and Apps to Efficiently Manage Your Small Biz

November 9, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 

From accounting to scheduling, file sharing to project management, there are digital tools to help with every aspect of running a small business. Knowing which ones are right for you can be a challenge though. This beginner-level workshop will help you learn what’s out there to help you manage with efficiency and ease.

This workshop is a free online webinar for small businesses in Ontario. Webinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.

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Digital Main Street Webinar: Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget

November 15, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 

Whether you have $5, $50, or $100 a month to spend on Facebook and Instagram advertising, you can still reach your target customers and clients. Discover some creative ways to do so in this fast paced, intermediate-level webinar.

This workshop is a free online webinar for small businesses in Ontario. Webinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.

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Catapult Grey Bruce: Lunch and Learn: Happy Customers, Healthy Margins

November 16, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

You're a high-integrity business owner committed to giving your customers a great experience, but you're no mind reader! And every day seems busier than the last. It's hard to know for sure if you're hitting the mark.

Join us at the Catapult Crashpad with guest expert Stephanie Ruth Grimbly of New Territory for a deep dive into the customer journey and how it can improve your bottom line. Free, registration is required.

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