Cooking with Harvest Table Friday January 7, 2022 Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library YouTube Channel. New Year, New You. Learn to make healthy food choices with Harvest Table Nutrition. This local company, is owned by Bailey, a Registered Dietitian + chef, who loves teaching people how to cook delicious, plant-based meals! The Library and Harvest Table are partnering to teach you how to make a delicious and healthy plant-based soup and sandwich combo. Stop by L.E. Shore Library between January 7-31 to pick up a Harvest Table Nutrition Kit, which features a plant-based recipe, a grocery list, and a small treat – and then visit our YouTube channel to cook along with Bailey. REGISTER HERE to reserve your kit (while supplies last).
Exhibit Launch: Salt of the Earth Saturday January 8, 2022 Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore. Featuring the works of Willy Waterton. “A decent, dependable, unpretentious person”, this phrase describes the people of Bruce and Grey Counties of Ontario, with whom I had the honour and privilege to spend time with and photograph over the last 40 years. The photographs document a way of life that has vanished or is disappearing from this place we call home. – Willy Waterton Exhibit runs: January 8 – January 27, 2022 Contact: Hannah Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 142 Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://TheBlueMountainsLibrary.ca/Exhibits-6.cfm
Adventures in Digital Arts for Youth Saturday January 8, 2022 – Saturday May 14, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Online Event. This free monthly session will explore storytelling techniques in digital cartooning and digital video. Topics will include drawing with Apple Pencils on iPads, creating short films with iPads and 360 cameras. A fun filled session featuring local award-winning cartoonist Jeff Wilson and local filmmaker Tom Strnad. Ages 8-13 (6 Students Total). Register online. Session will take place online via Google Meet video conference. Details will be emailed prior to the event. Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program The presentation is geared towards small incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. During the seminar, the Liaison Officers will: Explain common tax errors Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries Provide information on various tools and services offered by the CRA Explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices Briefly discuss COVID-19 economic measures REGISTER HERE
Seniors Exercise Monday January 10, 2022 – Monday February 7, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 10:30am Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook. Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance when you join Sharon on Facebook for an online Seniors Exercise video! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and aerobics as you follow along at home. New videos are posted every Monday at 10:00am. Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary
Andrew Seguin of Seguin Financial will take us through different options to maintain your financial records. He will share many time-saving apps and procedures as well. Plenty of time will be available for you to have questions regarding bookkeeping, how to handle a specific type of income, etc. Register at: www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com
This webinar will be helpful for those that haven’t launched their business yet, as well as those that have been in operation for under 3 years. We’ll answer questions like: Do I need to incorporate? What’s the difference between a sole proprietorship, partnership and a corporation? Should I trademark my name? When should I register for HST? Are contracts really that important? How do I hire my first employee? Educating yourself and knowing the answers to these questions is important part of the operation of your business. Once you have completed this seminar, we will have taken the mystery out of legal issues and will have provided practical solutions to directly implement towards your business. REGISTER HERE
Wired Wednesdays: Job Searching Resources Wednesday January 12, 2022 Time: 1:00am – 3:00am Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook/YouTube Page. Are you looking for a job or know someone who is? In this video, Ashley will go through Job Searching Resources from our Virtual Branch and other online resources. Don’t forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1:00 pm to answer your tech help questions! Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube. Contact: Ashley Email: aprince@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary/
This session supports entrepreneurs at all levels in understanding how grant systems operate. We’ll discuss: How Government Funding Works Types of Grants Available Developing Your 2022 Funding Roadmap Presented by: Canadian Grant Expert Jeremy O’Krafka Jeremy has helped hundreds of small businesses like yours find and access the programs best suited to their growth goals. He will be available to during this session to share approaches that have helped other entrepreneurs access funding and answer questions specific to your situation. **The link to connect to the webinar will be emailed to you 1 day prior REGISTER HERE
About this event: As businesses begin to think about their year end, leaders should consider creating a strategic plan. Many leaders find it difficult to prioritize strategic planning in the face of urgent operational challenges that compete for attention. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need to be agile and prepared, and the long-term growth and sustainability of any team, group or organization depends on having alignment to a compelling vision and well formulated plans to achieve it. Without a clear and detailed strategic plan you are at risk of diluted and unproductive efforts while likely experiencing the confusion, frustration and fatigue that come from lack of clarity and accountability. Why do a strategic plan? Thrive State’s four-step strategic planning process Common strategic planning pitfalls and their mitigation Strategic planning example Attendees can expect to take the following away from the session: Understanding of a simple, four-step strategic planning process A strategic planning example and templates to help them with their strategic planning process Contact information for strategic planning expertise if needed To register, CLICK HERE
Achieving a good work/life balance is sometimes a challenge and in these days of COVID it is even more difficult. Bernard Charlebois will provide information, ideas and tips on how to achieve a balance that is best for you and your family, as well as your business. REGISTER HERE Bernard Charlebois, Boum Strategies. Over the years Bernard has cofounded and operated 6 businesses of his own and mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs with the launch of their own businesses, products, or services. During this time, he has experienced and helped develop solutions for most of the issues businesses face on a daily basis.
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club Saturday January 15, 2022 Time: 9:30am – 10:00am Location: Zoom meeting. Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together. The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was “the messenger not the expert”. This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder. Please register and then a zoom meeting link will be sent to you prior to the event REGISTER HERE Contact: Andrea Wilson Phone: 5195993681 ext. 6 Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Seniors Exercise Monday January 10, 2022 – Monday February 7, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 10:30am Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook. Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance when you join Sharon on Facebook for an online Seniors Exercise video! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and aerobics as you follow along at home. New videos are posted every Monday at 10:00am. Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary
Canadian Animals BIG & small Tuesday January 18, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Zoom . Join us on Zoom for a presentation of Canadian Animals BIG & small with wildlife photographer, Jason George. on Tuesday January 18th at 10am, please register below. We will take you on a trip around North America with the best photographs and experiences of many of your favourite animals. We will share some tips and tricks about how to capture Canada’s animals with your camera. As we travel with Jason, hear his experiences with many different animals, from bugs, frogs and snakes to red fox, (not so red) to majestic moose. You won’t know what you’ll see! Turtles, birds, a wolf, …oh my!! Canada really does, have some amazing wildlife. Jason will end the session with a mini–Safari ‘Hunt’/eye training activity to help you find more animals on your outings. | A wonderful virtual event for all-ages. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email before the event. REGISTER HERE
Intro. to Digital Editing Tuesday January 18, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: L.E. Shore Library. This session will explore digital video editing using Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve free editing software and MacBook Pro computers. Topics will include getting a project started, importing footage, creating an editing sequence and basic editing tools. Taught by award-winning editor and filmmaker Tom Strnad. Perfect for a beginner or intermediate looking to learn more about this software. Ages 13+ (4 Students Total). REGISTER HERE Contact: Tom Strnad Email: tom@tbmcreatorspace.com Website: https://spark.adobe.com/page/bG4MAe6NFTQ2b/
Hosted by: Enterprise Renfrew County Presented by: Andrew Seguin, owner of Seguin Financial Register Here Learn about QuickBooks Online to help supercharge your business! We’ll be doing a dive on the key features to help bring your business to the cloud.
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. REGISTER HERE
Intro. to 360 Video Tuesday January 18, 2022 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Webinar. This session will explore 360 Video VR production techniques for filming in 360 video and editing 360 videos with iPads to create immersive VR videos. Join filmmaker Tom Strnad as he demonstrates the GoPro Fusion 360 Camera and Kodak PixPro 360 Camera, both available as technology loans from the library. Ages 13+ (4 Students Total) REGISTER HERE
REGISTER HERE During this Webinar for Unincorporated Businesses, CRA’s Liaison Officers will: Explain Common Tax Errors Explain General Bookkeeping Concepts and Best Practices Demonstrate How to Use Financial Benchmarks for Relevant Industries Provide Information on Various Tools and Services Offered by the CRA Meet the Speakers: Arani Murugesapillai is a Liaison Officer at the Canada Revenue Agency. Arani also has previous experience in the Agency’s Appeals Division. Shamsah Ebrahim is currently working as a Liaison Officer for the Canada Revenue Agency. Shamsah has previously worked in Audit, as well as the Client Services division at the CRA Karen Huang is a Liaison Officer. Karen has previous experience in the Collections and Verification Branch at the Canada Revenue Agency.
Wired Wednesdays: Mango Languages Wednesday January 19, 2022 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook/YouTube Page. Looking to learn a new language this year? In this video, Ashley will walk you through Mango Languages (Adults) and Little PIM (Children). All you need is your library card and PIN to sign up for an account. Don’t forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1:00 pm to answer your tech help questions! Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube. Contact: Ashley Email: aprince@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary/
Learn how to access Service Canada and enroll in various programs and services for employers. This session will include: Information on EI benefits, the Work-Sharing program, Job Bank, Labour Market Information. Understanding the Canadian Public Pension Plan: Canada Pension Plan (including Canada Pension Plan-Disability Benefits) Old Age Security/Guaranteed Income Supplement Workforce Reduction Program Record of Employment on the Web (EROE) to name a few. Social Insurance numbers and employers’ responsibilities. Updates and new initiatives. Learning Outcome: New initiatives/programs Grants and Contributions online Advertising for jobs via our federal government job bank REGISTER HERE
Seniors Exercise Monday January 10, 2022 – Monday February 7, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 10:30am Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook. Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance when you join Sharon on Facebook for an online Seniors Exercise video! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and aerobics as you follow along at home. New videos are posted every Monday at 10:00am. Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary
Wired Wednesdays: Streaming vs. Cable Wednesday January 26, 2022 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook/YouTube Page. Not sure of the difference between cable and streaming services? In this video, Ashley will talk about the differences and similarities between streaming services and cable and what you need for each. Don’t forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1:00 pm to answer your tech help questions! Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube. Contact: Ashley Email: aprince@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary/
Holiday Money Hangover Wednesday January 26, 2022 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Ring Central (Zoom). Part of our Financial Literacy Series. A free webinar about holiday debt. The party’s over, the damage is done, and it is hard to remember exactly what happened. Learn how to get rid of the holiday debt and encourage positive action, so it is never an issue again. In partnership with the Credit Counselling Society. REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom link.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: How to change the uncomfortable discussions into enlightening discussions RTO7 is pleased to announce the launch of our new Workforce Development Series, created specifically for the tourism stakeholders in BruceGreySimcoe. The first in the series, offered virtually, covers the topics of equity, diversity and inclusion. Pre-registration is required for this and all webinars in the series. Admission is FREE. To find out more and to register, CLICK HERE Description Despite a deepening skills shortage in Canada’s workforce, equity-seeking groups continue to face systemic barriers to employment. Employers often lack the support and the resources to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces and effectively recruit and retain marginalized groups. This workshop will shed the light on EDI different levels of awareness and offer employers innovative approaches on how to take their EDI profile from awareness to action by introducing action-oriented tools that help building more diverse and inclusive work environments and improve employment practices.
Natural Burials Saturday January 29, 2022 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Zoom. Learn about Natural Burials with CANN (Climate Action Now Network) Natural Burial is a greener and more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional burials. Those who have passed are instead buried in biodegradable materials, in a protected green space which then contributes to the earth’s renewal. It is an end of life option that you may value if you’d like to avoid the environmental damage done by cremation or conventional burial. Register online. A Zoom invite link will be emailed to all participants.
Seniors Exercise Monday January 10, 2022 – Monday February 7, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 10:30am Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook. Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance when you join Sharon on Facebook for an online Seniors Exercise video! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and aerobics as you follow along at home. New videos are posted every Monday at 10:00am. Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary
Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential customers can easily find your competitors. This workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad will leave you with a better understanding of how to leverage the power of social media to grow your online community, drive sales and reduce marketing costs. What you will learn: • How to choose the right social media platform(s) for your business • How to set up and optimize social media profiles • The basics of Instagram & Facebook shopping and how to utilize shoppable feeds • Best practices for engagement on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest • Growing your social media community using both organic and paid strategies • Planning and curating your social media content • Tools for managing platforms and scheduling posts to save you time and energy Join us to learn the ropes of building an engaging and profitable social media presence for your business. REGISTER HERE To join this webinar – you must register on[...]
Date / Time Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 10:00 am – 11:30 am Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential customers can easily find your competitors. This workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad will leave you with a better understanding of how to leverage the power of social media to grow your online community, drive sales and reduce marketing costs. What you will learn: • How to choose the right social media platform(s) for your business • How to set up and optimize social media profiles • The basics of Instagram & Facebook shopping and how to utilize shoppable feeds • Best practices for engagement on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest • Growing your social media community using both organic and paid strategies • Planning and curating your social media content • Tools for managing platforms and scheduling posts to save you time and energy Join us to learn the ropes of building an engaging and profitable social media presence for your[...]
This fun and informative evening is happening on February 2 from 6:30pm-8pm. Join us and business consultant Lynn Switanowski to learn the tips and strategies that you can implement now to increase the traffic and revenue of your Blue Mountains business. Lynn will also talk about the specific challenges that businesses are facing in our area, such as finding and retaining dedicated staff, and she’ll provide us with some new ways of thinking to overcome those challenges. As an added bonus, we will be drawing a name from the attendees to win a two hour, one-on-one consultation with Lynn, tailored to your business and areas of interest. To attend, just email us at info@bluemountainschamber.ca and we’ll send you the Zoom link. We hope we see you there!