EOAN News
EOAN News
Vendor Show – Sunday, October 6th
Posted on : 2024-09-19
Vendor Show
Sunday, October 6th
9am-3pm
Arena JR Brisson – 758 Brebeuf Street, Casselman
Tables are $25/ea for any on our members and 50$ for any non-member
Option to give promotional materials for SWAG bags
Participants can donate a $25.00 item to share in the event raffle
FEAST Program
Posted on : 2024-09-19
The FEAST Accreditation Program will provide pathways and resources to Indigenous food tourism businesses aspiring to grow and improve their experiences and market readiness. The program will have both operator-facing and visitor-facing components, and participants will complete a checklist with several criteria that will assist them in providing authentic and meaningful cultural experiences for visitors through amazing and meaningful Indigenous foodways.
Hey Cow, I see you now! Auction – September 21, 2024
Posted on : 2024-09-18
The Festival de la Curd is proud to invite you to a unique event: the Hey Cow, I See You Now! Auction. This special occasion will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the St-Albert Community Centre starting at 2:30 PM.
Why Attend?
This auction will feature life-sized fiberglass cows, painted by local artists in 2020 and 2021. These pieces were displayed throughout the region to celebrate local art and agricultural traditions. All funds raised will go towards building a new children’s playground at Jean-Maurice Lavergne Park.
Auction Details:
- Location: St-Albert Community Centre (201 Main Street, St-Albert)
- Time: 2:30 PM
- Duration: 2 hours
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to take home a piece of local art while supporting a vital community project. Don’t miss out—this is your first and last chance to participate in this extraordinary auction at the Festival de la Curd!
Social Media 101: The Basics
Posted on : 2024-09-16
Join us on September 17th for Social Media 101: The Basics, an engaging workshop designed for beginners and anyone looking to solidify their understanding of social media platforms. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a budding entrepreneur, or simply eager to improve your online presence, this session will cover everything from setting up profiles to strategies for engaging your audience. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the current landscape of social media, highlighting key features, benefits, and tips for effectively navigating platforms. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your social media skills!
Business Bootcamp
Posted on : 2024-09-16
The Business Bootcamp is designed for farmers who are:
- Eager to plan their expenses, revenue, and profits throughout a year
- Stuck on how to market their products
- Looking to build confidence in their ability to run a farm business
- Overwhelmed with where to look for loans, grants, and other sources of funding
- Excited to have guidance from other farmers who have been in their shoes
- Unsure how to calculate the financial feasibility of their farm dream
- Seeking structure to guide them through the process of developing a business plan
WHEN: October 2 – December 11, 2024 on Wednesday evenings (5–7 pm Pacific Time, 6–8 pm Mountain Time, 7–9 pm Central Time, 8–10 pm Eastern Time, 9–11 pm Atlantic Time)
WHERE: Online – join us from anywhere you have an internet connection!
How to Create Newsletters with Mailchimp
Posted on : 2024-09-16
Are you looking to improve your email marketing strategies and create captivating newsletters that engage your audience? This webinar will guide you through the process of creating impactful newsletters using Mailchimp. Participants will gain valuable insights into best practices, design techniques, and email marketing strategies to take your campaigns to the next level. By the end of the session, participants will…
- Design eye-catching newsletter templates that align with your brand.
- Craft compelling content that resonates with your subscribers.
- Optimize your newsletters for maximum engagement.
Save your seat here!
Foodpreneur Advantage
Posted on : 2024-08-12
The Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre, in partnership with the London Small Business Centre and with the support of the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, is launching a new program: Foodpreneur Advantage.
This program offers excellent resources for aspiring food entrepreneurs in our region. Through introductory seminars and training (no cost to participate!), participants will gain the knowledge and support needed to turn their food business ideas into reality. The program runs four times per year, with the next session starting August 16th.
Foodpreneur Advantage connects participants with industry experts, provides mentorship opportunities, and covers essential topics such as:
- Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance
- How to Sell Your Food Product
- Costing & Pricing for Profits
- Marketing & Branding Your Food Product
- Labelling & Packaging Your Food Product
- Selling to Food Retailers
The program has a proven track record of helping launch successful food businesses in southern Ontario, including specialty snacks, beverages, and baked good and now its our turn in Eastern Ontario!
Learn more and register for the upcoming August 16th session at: https://businessenterprisecentre.ca/start/programs/
RTO9 Partnership Funding
Posted on : 2024-07-16
The funding window is now open – the window remain open until July 28th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Accelerate Your Agri-Food Innovation
Posted on : 2024-07-08
Are you an Ontario-based agri-food or agri-tech company looking to grow?
Or do you know someone who might be interested in this fantastic opportunity?
Bioenterprise is now accepting applications for the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH) Initiative. We’ve already onboarded some truly innovative companies and we can’t wait to tell you all about them.
But in the meantime, we have space for more!
What is GOAH?
GOAH provides valuable resources and support to innovative Ontario-based agri-food and agri-tech companies.
GOAH offers:
· customized mentorship with our expert Innovation Advisors.
· access to essential information and tools via our Resource Hub.
· connection to our partner network through Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine.
· professional business support services through trusted Service Providers.
GOAH is support at your speed. It’s fully remote and available when you need it. We don’t require in-office visits or co-location.
Eligible companies must:
· be located, registered, and carrying on business in Ontario;
· be operating in the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors;
· have products, services, or solutions that address at least one of the Ontario agriculture research priority areas, and;
· align with the goals set out by OMAFA through their Grow Ontario Strategy.
Are you ready to unlock your grow?
Fastest Growing Companies 2024
Posted on : 2024-07-08
The Eastern Ontario Business Journal is once again looking to recognize and celebrate the region’s fastest-growing private companies. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be recognized for significant, sustainable and profitable growth.
The top companies will not only gain bragging rights, but will be featured in an upcoming issue of the Eastern Ontario Business Journal – both in print and online – as well as celebrated at a luncheon. You can check out last year’s celebration here.
Share your success story by entering your company today!
The deadline for submissions is August 2, 2024.
Top ten companies will be notified by September, 3 2024.
