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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Empowering small businesses through digital knowledge!\n\n\nLearn how to reach the right audience\, create content that works\, and make smarter decisions with your marketing data. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach\, this session will give you fresh insights and easy next steps. \nTopics include: \n· Understanding the Digital Landscape: Explore the latest marketing platforms to benefit your business. \n· Understanding a Digital Roadmap: Determine a tailored digital strategy aligned with your goals. \n· Strengthening Your Online Presence: Get advice on developing a functional website\, email marketing\, and social media. \n· Interactive Q&A: Connect with peers and get your questions answered. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to unlock your business’s digital potential. Register now and take the next step in your digital journey! \nAbout Jennifer: \nJennifer has over 12 years of experience providing quality training on digital marketing and social media to businesses of all sizes. Using her degree in adult education\, Jennifer goes beyond explaining the importance of social media and gives her clients the skills and confidence they need to attract and retain their target audience. She offers training on the major social media platforms and constantly researching the latest up-and-coming tools.
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/digital-marketing-essentials-9/
LOCATION:Calvin Park Branch\, 88 Wright Crescent\, Kingston\, ON\, K7L 4T9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Kingston Welcome Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 10\, for Welcome Night\, a relaxed evening to meet other professionals new to Kingston and build connections!\n\n\nWhether you’re new to Kingston\, relocating for work\, returning to your roots\, or simply expanding your professional network\, join us for Welcome Nights\, evenings designed to connect professionals and community members in a relaxed social setting. \nHosted by Kingston Economic Development in collaboration with KEYS\, these events take place on the second Tuesday of each month at different venues. The event offers a chance to meet others who live and work in the area\, build valuable relationships\, and explore opportunities in Kingston’s dynamic professional community. \nCome out\, connect\, and enjoy an engaging evening with fellow professionals! \nNOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: \nPlease be aware that photography and videography may be taken at this event. By participating\, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded. \nThe images and recordings may be used by Kingston Economic Development and its partners for promotional and marketing purposes\, including but not limited to social media\, newsletters\, brochures\, and website content. If you do not wish to have your image or recording used\, please notify Daniel Solorio\, Marketing & Communications Manager – solorio@investkingston.ca.
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/kingston-welcome-night-43/
LOCATION:Red House\, 369 King Street East\, Kingston\, ON\, K7K 2Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T110000
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SUMMARY:Costing\, Pricing & Unit Economics
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Building a profitable food business starts with understanding your numbers. From production costs to pricing strategies\, knowing how each financial decision impacts your bottom line is essential for long-term success. \nIn this free 60-minute online webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nCalculate your true Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)\nUnderstand unit economics and gross profit margins\nDevelop pricing strategies that support sustainable growth\nImprove cash flow and overall profitability\n\n  \nGenerating revenue is important\, but understanding your costs and profit margins is what helps build a sustainable business. \nThis practical session is designed to help food entrepreneurs make informed financial decisions\, set competitive prices and identify opportunities to improve profitability. \nTopics covered include: \n\nCost of Goods Sold (COGS): Understanding the true costs of producing your products\nGross Margin Analysis: Measuring profitability on each sale\nUnit Economics: Evaluating the costs and revenue associated with individual products\nCash Flow Fundamentals: Managing money coming in and going out of your business\nBreak-Even Analysis: Determining how much you need to sell to cover your costs\nFinancial Forecasting: Planning for future expenses\, revenue and growth\nWholesale and Retail Pricing: Developing pricing strategies for different sales channels\n\nWhether you’re launching a new food product or looking to improve the profitability of an existing business\, this session will provide practical tools and insights to help you make more confident financial decisions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/costing-pricing-unit-economics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T130000
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SUMMARY:Using AI: How Customers Find You Now
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Learn how AI tools describe and recommend local businesses\, identify gaps in your online presence\, and make simple\, practical improvements \nAI is changing how customers find and choose local businesses. Instead of only searching online and scrolling through results\, people are increasingly asking AI assistants who they should call\, where they should go\, or which business they should choose. \nIn this session\, we look at real Kingston businesses and explore how AI tools are describing and recommending them. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat information these tools may be drawing from\,\nWhere gaps or inaccuracies can appear\nWhat practical changes you can make to your website and online presence to strengthen how your business shows up in AI-generated results.\n\nHow the session works: \n\n~25 minutes of practical teaching\n~25 minutes of hands-on building\n~10 minutes for questions\nBring a laptop or phone\, your business name and website\, 2 or 3 questions a customer might ask to find a business like yours (for example “best bakery in Kingston”)\, and the names of 1 or 2 competitors.\nNo prior AI or automation experience required\nFree tools will be used\, with paid options discussed\n\nYou’ll leave with a method for checking how AI describes your business and a prioritized list of practical fixes you can start making right away. \nAbout Claire Bouvier: \nClaire Bouvier has started seven businesses in 25 years\, the first at fifteen. A licensed Ontario teacher (OCT)\, she has trained more than 5\,000 businesses through 50+ economic development centres\, conferences\, universities\, colleges and global companies like HubSpot. Today she teaches teams to use AI safely\, through BriteLite Strategies Inc. in Kingston\, Ontario. \nTo learn more about Claire Bouvier’s work\, visit www.clairebouvier.com \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/using-ai-how-customers-find-you-now/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T110000
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SUMMARY:Branding & Marketing Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join Amanda DeVries\, Founder of Eye Candy Design\, for a free 60-minute online webinar exploring how to develop a recognizable brand\, connect with customers and create marketing strategies that support business growth. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nBuild a recognizable brand that stands out in a competitive marketplace\nIdentify and connect with your ideal customers\nDevelop marketing strategies that drive awareness and sales\nCreate a brand that evolves and grows with your business\n\nFrom packaging and messaging to your online presence and customer experience\, every aspect of your brand plays a role in influencing purchasing decisions and building customer loyalty. \nTopics covered include: \n\nBrand Positioning: Defining what makes your food product unique\nTarget Customer Development: Identifying and understanding your ideal audience\nVisual Identity: Creating a consistent and recognizable brand\nPackaging Design: Developing packaging that attracts customers and communicates your brand\nDigital Marketing Fundamentals: Using online channels to reach and engage customers\nBrand Storytelling: Building trust and customer loyalty through authentic messaging\n\nWhether you’re launching a new food product or looking to strengthen an existing brand\, this session will provide practical insights to help you increase brand awareness\, connect with customers and grow sales.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/branding-marketing-your-food-product/
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship through acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Own a business without starting from scratch. Learn how to find\, finance\, and acquire a company through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition\n\n\nEver thought about owning a business without starting from scratch? This engaging session introduces Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA): a proven path to business ownership that has a growing wave of Canadians taking action. \nWhat you’ll explore: \n\nWhat is ETA? Discover how buying an existing business compares to starting one and why the timing in Canada has never been better\, with hundreds of thousands of small businesses in need of new owners.\nThe ETA Landscape: Learn the two main acquisition models and figure out which approach fits your goals.\nFinding the Right Business: Understand where deals are found\, what industries make ideal targets\, and how to evaluate whether a business is truly worth pursuing.\nValuation & Deal Evaluation: Demystify key financial terms like EBITDA and SDE\, learn how businesses are priced\, and spot the red flags that can sink a deal.\nFinancing Your Acquisition: Explore how Canadian buyers use BDC loans\, seller financing\, and equity to build a capital stack.\nClosing the Deal & Beyond: Walk through the Letter of Intent\, due diligence\, purchase agreements\, and what it takes to successfully operate a business post-close.\nOpen Discussion & Q&A: Bring your questions and explore the possibilities alongside others interested in this growing approach to entrepreneurship.\n\nWhether you’re a career professional ready for a new chapter or simply curious about alternative paths to business ownership\, this session will open your eyes to opportunities hidden in plain sight. \nSave your spot and start your search with confidence.
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-5/
LOCATION:Kingston Economic Development Corporation\, 366 King St. E.\, Suite 420\, Suite 420\, Kingston\, ON\, K7K 6Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Join Judith Pineault to learn key financial concepts\, understand your business numbers and make informed financial decisions.\n\n\nBuild a stronger\, more valuable business with this practical workshop on value acceleration. Learn how to identify the factors that drive business value\, strengthen operations\, reduce risk\, and make strategic decisions that support long-term growth. This session is ideal for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to improve performance\, prepare for future opportunities\, or position their business for an eventual transition or sale. \nTopics Include: \n\nUnderstanding Business Value: Identify the key factors that influence the value and attractiveness of your business.\nValue Growth Strategies: Explore practical ways to strengthen financial performance\, operations\, and overall business health.\nRisk Reduction: Identify areas of dependency and risk that may limit business value and develop strategies to address them.\nStrategic Planning: Align short- and long-term priorities with the future direction of your business.\nPreparing for the Future: Build a business that is better positioned for growth\, succession\, investment\, or an eventual sale.\nInteractive Q&A: Connect with peers and receive practical guidance to help apply value acceleration strategies to your business.\n\nTake a more strategic approach to building the long-term value of your business. Register now to secure your spot! \nAbout Judith: \nJudith Pineault\, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)\, is the former CEO and Co-founder of Eastern Fluid Power Inc. Following her successful exit in 2019\, she has guided over 100 business owners through transition. With expertise in business valuation\, sales\, and value maximization\, she provides real-world insights to help entrepreneurs successfully navigate the complexities of exiting their businesses.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T100000
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Fundamentals for Founders
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join Lisa Cove\, Founder of Shelf Ready Inc.\, for a free 60-minute online webinar exploring practical food safety strategies and best practices for food entrepreneurs. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nUnderstand essential food safety practices for your business\nImplement effective production processes and best practices\nMeet food safety expectations to strengthen retailer readiness and consumer trust\nIdentify and avoid common food safety mistakes made by new food businesses\nWhether you’re producing your own products\, working with a commercial kitchen or partnering with a co-packer\, understanding food safety requirements is important for maintaining quality and preparing for future growth.\n\nTopics covered include: \n\nGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs): Understanding essential standards for safe food production\nFood Safety Fundamentals: Learning the key principles of food handling\, preparation and storage\nRisk Reduction: Identifying potential food safety risks and implementing preventative measures\nDocumentation Basics: Maintaining records and procedures to support food safety practices\nPreparing for Future Certifications: Understanding the steps involved in meeting more advanced food safety requirements\n\nWhether you’re launching a new food business or looking to strengthen your existing operations\, this session will provide practical guidance to help you build effective food safety processes\, meet industry expectations and earn the trust of customers and retailers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T140000
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SUMMARY:39th Annual Business Forecast Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join Kingston Economic Development and Smith School of Business at Queen’s University for the 39th Annual Business Forecast Lunch\n\n\nJoin us on November 26 at the Kingston Marriott for the annual Business Forecast Lunch\, featuring leading economists and experts from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University as they share their economic outlook on the year ahead. \n\n\nMeet the Speakers \n  \nBlair Robertson \nFinance expert; continuing adjunct lecturer at Smith School of Business \nBlair Robertson is a Finance Expert and Continuing Adjunct Lecturer at Smith School of Business\, Queen’s University. With nearly two decades of global investment banking experience—including $100+ billion in transactions—he’s held leadership roles in Asia and North America. Robertson teaches finance courses across MBA and undergraduate programs and serves as Expert in Residence at the Smith Career Centre\, mentoring students for careers in finance. He speaks Mandarin and Spanish fluently. \n  \n\n\n\nShai Dubey \nNegotiations\, cross-cultural management\, and business law expert; continuing adjunct lecturer at Smith School of Business \nShai is a faculty member at Queen’s University\, teaching negotiations and business law. After earning his Law Degree from Queen’s in 1994\, he practiced with major Toronto firms before becoming COO\, General Counsel\, and Board Member at Quicklaw Inc. He joined Queen’s in 2006 and has held leadership roles with the United Way\, Kingston Economic Development\, and Community Futures Eastern Ontario\, where he now serves as Chair and leads the SOFII investment review committee. \n\n\n\nNOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: \nPlease be aware that photography and videography will be taken at this event. By participating in this event\, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded. \nThe images and recordings may be used by Kingston Economic Development and its partners for promotional and marketing purposes\, including but not limited to social media\, newsletters\, brochures\, and website content. If you do not wish to have your image or recording used\, please notify Daniel Solorio\, Marketing & Communications Manager – solorio@investkingston.ca.
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/39th-annual-business-forecast-lunch/
LOCATION:Kingston Marriott\, 285 King Street East\, Kingston\, ON\, K7L 3B1\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T130000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to explore entrepreneurship? Join Josh Bowry from Kingston Economic Development to learn how to start your journey!\n\n\nExploring Entrepreneurship with Josh Bowry \nDiscover the foundations of starting and growing your own business in this interactive workshop. Whether you’re curious about entrepreneurship or ready to take your first steps\, this session will equip you with practical tools\, strategies\, and insights to turn ideas into action. \nTopics Include: \n\nBusiness Structures: Understand the implications of different structures and decide what’s right for your venture.\nCrafting Your Business Plan: Develop a clear\, actionable plan outlining your vision\, goals\, and strategies.\nFunding Opportunities: Learn about available supports\, subsidies\, and grants to kickstart and grow your business.\nInsurance Essentials: Identify your needs and navigate the complexities of securing the right coverage.\nInteractive Q&A: Ask questions\, share ideas\, and connect with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to explore entrepreneurship and start building the foundation for your business success. Register now and take the first step toward turning your ideas into reality! \nAbout Josh: \nJosh Bowry is an Economic Development Intern supporting Youth Business Programs\, helping promote entrepreneurship and youth engagement in the local business community. \nHe is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Ottawa (Finance major\, Economics minor) and is a proud alumnus of Kingston’s 2023 Summer Company program\, where he launched a business he continues to operate today. \nJosh also serves as Vice President of the Telfer Finance Society and is passionate about entrepreneurship\, growth\, and applying his financial skills to support youth-focused initiatives.
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/exploring-entrepreneurship-33/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T073000
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SUMMARY:Kingston Startup Ecosystem Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join Kingston’s startup community for a panel discussion featuring local experts sharing insights on marketing\, sales and business growth.\n\n\nUnderstanding your target market is just the beginning. Turning that knowledge into paying customers requires effective marketing strategies and a clear understanding of the sales journey. \nJoin us for a Kingston Startup Ecosystem panel discussion featuring local entrepreneurs and business professionals as they share their experiences\, insights and practical strategies for reaching the right audience\, generating leads and converting potential customers into sales. \nDuring this panel discussion\, we’ll explore: \n\nIdentifying and understanding your ideal customers\nDeveloping marketing strategies that reach your target audience\nNavigating the customer journey from awareness to purchase\nTurning leads and prospects into paying customers\nBuilding lasting customer relationships that encourage repeat business\n\nWhether you’re launching a startup or growing an existing business\, this session offers an opportunity to learn from local professionals\, ask questions and connect with Kingston’s entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://www.investkingston.ca/event/kingston-startup-ecosystem-panel-2/
LOCATION:945 Princess Street\, 945 Princess Street\, Main Building\, Kingston\, K7P 0L5\, Canada
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