Huron Economic Development runs FREE webinars throughout the year. Visit their webinar page to see what’s on offer.
Home Child Care Development Program – General Information & Onboarding
Grand BendRegister at Event Brite for this event. Huron County Children’s Services is actively seeking new Home Child Care Providers across the entire Huron County region and is excited to launch a NEW Home Child Care Development Program in partnership with Huron County Economic Development. The program helps those interested take advantage of a new streamlined …
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Business Basics: Operations
Grand BendRegister at Event Brite for this event. Learn about how to develop successful business operations to make your business thrive! In this webinar, we’ll help you determine how you will make this business dream a reality. Effective business owners consider how to optimize daily operations to increase the effectiveness of the business, which includes: How …
New Lenses: The Keys To Refreshing Your Personal Creativity
Grand BendRegister at Event Brite for this event. What have I thought or done that’s new and useful? Why can’t I seem to come up with anything? Know that you are not alone. The pressure of the current pandemic and perhaps years of stress tend to bury our creativity. Learn to look at your world through …
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How to Create Your Own Action Plan for Less Stress in 2021!
Grand BendRegister at Event Brite for this event. As we enter a new year, it is a good time to consider the year you want…stress-wise. There is an old business axiom “plan your work and work your plan.” It implies that a plan is a good foundation that provides a framework for success. The entrepreneur starts …
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Managing your business’s finances in 2021
Grand BendThe road to recovery is filled with uncertainty. No matter how your business is weathering the storm, strong financial management has become more important than ever. Join BDC’s experts for a free, live webinar, where they will offer practical advice on optimizing cash flow, effectively controlling costs and positioning your business for the recovery. Their …
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Dealing with Difficult People: Seven Steps to Success
Grand BendRegister online at Event Brite for this event. There are two realities or rules we must acknowledge. Rule # 1. There will always be difficult people. Rule # 2. Nice people like us have to deal professionally with Rule # 1. Learn how to deal effectively, politely, and professionally with difficult people and their challenging …
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Mindset: Inspired – How to Live & Work Happy in 2021
Grand BendRegister online at Event Brite for this event. Learn how to shift your perspective and use a few simple and sustainable tools to live and work happily in 2021! In these uncertain times, more than ever, we need to be at our best. But instead, many are suffering from an unprecedented strain in attempting to …
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Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit 2021 – Event 1
Grand BendRegister online at Event Brite for this event. Join Huron County Economic Development for two virtual half-day sessions led by tourism industry experts. Register for ONE or BOTH days. January 25, 2021 (1:30-4:00pm) Led by William Bakker (Destination Think) In partnership with Community Futures Huron Keynote: Tourism market trends with a focus on the tourism landscape, pre-COVID, …
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Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit 2021 – Event 2
Grand BendRegister online at Event Brite for this event. Led by Chris Hughes (BC Hughes) In partnerships with FedDev Ontario Keynote: The advantages of rural tourism and how operators can use this advantage to match shifting tourism trends. Breakout Session: The breakout session will highlight the key elements needed to develop effective touring routes and will encourage operators …
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Business Basics: Pitching Your Business
Grand BendRegister online at Event Brite for this event. When making a pitch, presentation is everything. In this interactive webinar, we’ll help you perfect your elevator pitch and convince investors and financial institutions why your business is worth the investment. We will discuss how to concisely communicate what it is that you need and why. We’ll …
Postponed Breakfast with the Mayor
Grand BendNormall held in February, this event provides members with an opportunity to informally discuss topics of interest and relevance with local representatives. The Mayor and Deputy-Mayor of Lambton Shores will be on-hand and, if timing allows, the MPP and MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex counties. As well, key industry agency representatives typically attend such as Tourism Sarnia …
How to Motivate Yourself to Stay Positive, Focused, and Energized!
Grand BendRegister Online for this event at Event Brite. It takes an immense amount of self-motivation, determination, and real grit to succeed in running a business. It can be a real challenge to remain positive when there are challenges, personally and professionally. A small business can present a number of issues every day that can distract …
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Canceled Spring Members’ Mixer – March
Grand BendFor many members early Spring represents the last months of relative calm before the Summer High Season descends . The Members Mixer offers members the chance to socialize, network and compare notes as we head into the summer months. We're looking for a sponsor for this event! Location to be announced. The first 34 people …
Annual General Meeting of all Members
Oakwood Resort 70671 Bluewater Highway , Grand BendWe are planning for an in-person AGM socially distanced at the Legion Upper Hall. If the meeting needs to switch to Zoom, details will be provided. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the Chamber’s business event at which we elect directors, review and approve the audited financial statements, present the succeeding year’s budget and provide …
Spring Members Mixer – April
Grand BendCome on out to enjoy an informative and social networking event before the peak tourist season sucks up all your time! We're looking for a Sponsor for this event! Location to be determined. The first 34 people who RSVP after we announce the location for this event will receive a complimentary beer or wine.