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Your thoughts or feedback about shared kitchens

Do you have any thoughts or feedback about shared kitchens? We’d love to know if you’re interested in using them, what your past experiences have been, and any ideas or suggestions you’d like to share. You can reach out to us anytime with your experiences by sending an email to info@agro-on.ca

Bridges to Better Business: Pathways to Growth

The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Cornwall and SDG Business Enterprise Centre, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Bridges to Better Business—the premier event celebrating and supporting the vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship in our region.

Join us for a power-packed half-day summit designed to arm you with the connections and strategies you need to thrive. This is your opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and focus on your future success alongside fellow small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

Small businesses are the heart of our community, and every contribution matters. Bridges is your half-day learning event to gain practical insights, share ideas, and discover strategies that help your business—and our local economy—thrive.

October 22nd, 2025
Ramada by Wyndam, 805 Brookdale Ave. Cornwall ON
8:00am – 12:00pm
$40 per ticket. Limited tickets. Registration closes October 15.

PARO is hosting a collaborative roundtable for women-owned businesses that sell packaged consumer goods or agri-technology.

This roundtable offers women access to networks, funding, and programming. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their views on the state of the Canadian economy. PARO is coordinating these discussions across the country, and the data will help inform recommendations for changes in economic policy.

Eligibility criteria – Client profile:

  • 50.1%+ women-owned

  • Business registered in Ontario, Manitoba, or New Brunswick

  • Annual revenue of $50,000+

  • Sells an agri-food consumer good or an agri-technology product

  • Able to attend the live virtual session on September 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

There is no cost to participate. It is not necessary to use the services or programs suggested.

To register, please contact Renée Gendron at parobizeast@paro.ca.