Advertising opportunities in the 2018 Ottawa Valley Road Map are now available, including Inside and Outside Back Covers!
Click here to view the order form and for more information.
Deadline – February 9, 2018
All advertising orders and artwork must be received by Friday, February 9, 2018.
It is the responsibility of each member to submit advertising orders and materials by the deadline, even if you are only taking the free listing. If you do not submit your advertising order by February 9, your business will not be included on the map.
Click here to view the January 2018 issue of the Chamber of Commerce newsletter with schedule and event information.
You've set your vision and goals for Business in 2018. An action plan is where the rubber meets the road. This afternoon session will guide you through creating an action plan to tackle your best year ever. Education and strategies by Penny Tremblay, networking and share your business ideas.
Click here for more information and to register.
The Labour Market Group of Renfrew & Lanark wish you and your family a happy holiday season.
We are pleased to release our Fall/Winter Labour Market Information bulletin. Click here to view the PDF version, and it can also be accessed on our website here. Please feel free to share it with your colleagues and throughout your networks.
Dec 28, 2017
Renfrew Recreation Centre
8:30 - 4:30
$60 per person
Register online at https://helpinghandsfirstaid.ca/register-now/
Hurry, space is limited.
We are offering a Welcome Promo code: RENFREW to save 15%
Our instructors are industry leaders. Firefighters, Nurses and Teachers. We all have children of our own and and look forward to working with your youth.
For more information about the course check out our blog at https://helpinghandsfirstaid.ca/2017/11/28/babysitting-course-great-skills-for-any-youth/
Click here to view the December 2017 issue of the Chamber of Commerce newsletter with schedule and event information.
Statistics Canada is delighted to invite you to our three upcoming free online learning sessions on:
Please note: Advanced registration is required.
As spaces are limited, please register early! See below for more information.
2016 Census of Population – Education in Canada
Language of webinar |
English |
French |
Date, Time and Registration link |
December 14, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time
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December 13, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time |
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To register for the English session, click HERE. |
To register for the French session, click HERE. |
Description
On November 29, 2017, Statistics Canada published its sixth 2016 Census of Population release. This release includes data on Education in Canada.
This webinar will provide you with an overview of the:
Intended Target Audience
This is an introductory webinar. It may be too basic for advanced data users.
2016 Census of Population – Labour, Language and Language of Work
Language of webinar |
English |
French |
Date, Time and Registration link |
January 17, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time
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January 18, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time |
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To register for the English session, click HERE. |
To register for the French session, click HERE. |
Description
On November 29, 2017, Statistics Canada published its sixth 2016 Census of Population release. This release includes data on Labour and Language of work. This webinar will also include an overview of the Language data released in August.
This webinar will provide you with an overview of the:
Intended Target Audience
This is an introductory webinar. It may be too basic for advanced data users.
2016 Census of Population – Mobility and Migration and Journey to Work
Language of webinar |
English |
French |
Date, Time and Registration link |
February 1, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time
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January 31, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time |
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To register for the English session, click HERE. |
To register for the French session, click HERE. |
Description
On November 29, 2017, Statistics Canada published its sixth 2016 Census of Population release. This release includes data on Mobility and migration and Journey to work in Canada.
This webinar will provide you with an overview of the:
Intended Target Audience
This is an introductory webinar. It may be too basic for advanced data users.
Click here to view the November 2017 issue of the Chamber of Commerce newsletter with schedule and event information.
Saturday December 2nd – 5:00 starting at RCI
Kids Corp's annual Breakfast with Mrs. Claus fundraising event will be held at the Renfrew Armouries on Saturday December 2nd from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $7.00 per adult, $5.00 per child 3 years plus. Raffle table with new and amazing prizes, children's area, photo booth and story time with Mrs. Claus. at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are now available at Kids Corp, 115 Veteran's Memorial Blvd., Renfrew.
Join the Ontario Heritage Trust as we explore the preservation of living expressions of our identity through two events this fall.
Practitioners, proponents and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds share perspectives and engage in an interactive dialogue on intangible cultural heritage and its significance to heritage conservation. Hosted at the Artscape Wychwood Barns in Toronto, this full-day session will feature discussion panels, performance arts, interactive demonstrations, culinary traditions and more.
When:
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Wychwood Barns
76 Wychwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Business Bistro in Whitewater Region: Whitewater Brewing Company-Lakeside Brew Pub-November 27 @ 6pm – 8pm
DATE: Thursday, November 16, 2017
LOCATION: Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre
TIME: 10AM-4PM
PRICE: $25
You already know it; you only have one moment, one instant, for prospects to form an impression of you. Positive or not, it is a matter of perception, theirs.
From the first impression to the last impression, what do you want people to say about you? When you walk in, do you know what you send out? What about when the door closes behind you?
A positive impression is essential to building harmonious and productive partnerships.
Whether you are an entrepreneur or a future entrepreneur, the good news is that making a positive impression can be learned. Based on your vision, you decide on the image that you want to project. Everything is under your control!
Join us for a highly interactive workshop and learn how to:
• Master your first impression
• The dos and don’ts of networking activities
• Communicate correctly with technology
• Dress for success
The results: your self-confidence will be increased, your stress diminished and you will be in control of your image, ready to make your entrepreneurial dream come true.
Click here to view the event poster.
Your workshop leader is Julie Blais Comeau, Canada’s go-to etiquette expert, Chief Etiquette Officer at etiquettejulie.com and the author of Etiquette: Confidence & Credibility. A sought-after media collaborator, you may have heard, seen or read her on: CTV Morning Live, Your Morning, HuffPost, CBC, Canadian Living or The Globe and Mail
To register go to entrepreneurialskillsforprofessionalsuccess.eventbrite.ca or for more information contact Kelley Lemenchick at (613) 431-3951
Click here to view the October 2017 issue of the Chamber of Commerce newsletter with schedule and event information.
L'Arche Arnprior sponsors a sale of one-of-a-kind Christmas items and homemade baking and preserves each year at The Kirkman Bed and Breakfast, 294 John Street North, Arnprior. Come on out to the Gifts of Light Christmas Gift & Bake Sale on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm. The wares of local vendors are also featured in this gracious old home, which has been beautifully decorated for the season. L'Arche holds our sale at this time of year in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3rd. Please do join us at this festive season to enjoy this lovely venue, browse our offerings and find a few items to brighten your holidays!
Renfrew Blood Donor Clinic
Monday October 30th
Royal Canadian Legion, Renfrew, Branch 148
1pm to 7pm
68 additional donors needed
Refreshment area sponsored by the Mackay Manor Inc
SME Day Ottawa has a long standing history of educating members and bridging the gap between OEMs, governments and Canadian SMEs. The day starts with an insightful morning program geared to informing members of the current programs and best practices for their success, followed by a full afternoon of targeted 15-minute business development meetings.
Here's how the business development meetings work:
Approximately 3 weeks prior to the event, each registrant is given access to an on-line schedule to pre-book meetings with business managers from organizations such as Industry Canada, Regional Development Agencies and various OEMs. In the afternoon, approved industry buyers have a designated table where registrants will join them for a 15-minute appointment. This is a premier opportunity to meet with industry buyers, introduce your products and services and develop new contacts.
A few weeks prior to the event, registrants are sent an email with all the information on how to book meetings. All meetings are booked on-line in real time—no one can take your appointment once it's booked! It is first-come-first-serve and early registration will have the best selection for their meetings.
SME DAY Ottawa 2017 AGENDA**:
7:30 - 8:30: Registration & Continental Breakfast (North Lobby)
8:30 - 8:40: Welcoming & Opening Remarks (Rm 205/207)
8:40 - 9:25: Session 1: "How To Become a Defence Industry Supplier"
9:30 - 10:10: Session 2: "SME Success Stories"
10:10 - 10:40: Networking Refreshment Break (North Lobby)
10:40 - 11:10: Session 3: "BCIP/X-SHIP Updates" (Rm 205/207)
11:15 - 11:50 Session 4: "NEW Innovation-Based Funding Programs - DND IDEaS Program" with Q&A
11:50 - 13:15: Networking Reception & Buffet Lunch (North Lobby/Rm 205/207)
13:15 - 17:00: B2B/B2G Speed Meetings (Rm 206/208)
14:30 - 17:00: Refreshment Service (North Lobby)
Visit The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries website at https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/events/details&evtID=327 for more information.
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
Best Western
1 International Drive
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
Registration:
There is no charge for this event, but you must register online.
Overview:
This workshop will provide participants with information to allow for enhanced decision-making regarding the use of wood biofuels for heating purposes. Emphasis will be on residential, community, and small industrial applications. Topics will include:
Preliminary Agenda:
A final agenda will be available shortly. In the meantime, confirmed speakers include:
On October 24-25th, join the Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, the Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and the Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' 2017 Annual Meeting & Advanced Manufacturing Symposium, The New Face of Manufacturing. Register today!
Date: October 24-25, 2017
Location: Westin Hotel (11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON)
Costs: $199 +HST - CME & CMC Members / $399 +HST - Non-Members
Click here to register.