Events Search and Views Navigation
October 2020
Forging the way forward: How entrepreneurs are adapting to the pandemic
Description Canadian entrepreneurs are defying all odds amidst one of the largest economic crises in history. Despite the new business reality caused by the coronavirus pandemic, they are adapting and positioning themselves to succeed in the future. Join BDC’s President and CEO Michael Denham in conversation with business owners for a free virtual event. You will hear real stories of entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated this new business context. You will learn: How the pandemic has impacted Canadian businesses What entrepreneurs…
Find out more »Succeeding in a new reality: Plan your way out of the COVID-19 crisis
Description The COVID-19 confinement has completely changed consumer habits, leading to one of the worst economic crises in history. What does this mean for Canadian entrepreneurs? To find out, BDC surveyed 1,000 business owners and 2,000 consumers in Canada to better understand: How the crisis is changing Canadians’ habits What the country’s entrepreneurs are doing to adapt As part of BDC’s Small Business Week, join us for an interactive session with BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux. In addition to answering your questions live, he…
Find out more »Youth and their Vision of Work
Description This webinar is focused on informing employers about the strengths and traits of young generation workers, and motivating employers to hire youth during and post COVID-19. Find out what makes young workers stay with you, what benefits and ideas they bring to your company, and discover new ways to connect, recruit and retain youth. We will also discuss how your expectations as an employer differ from theirs and how can you bridge that gap. Guest Speakers: Caitlin MacGregor -…
Find out more »Forging The Way Forward Online: Get Started with E-Commerce
Description COVID-19 has changed everything, including how consumers shop. Join Google, Digital Main Street, and local business owners to learn how to build an online business for free, optimize it, and get your products into the hands of more customers. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Retail entrepreneurs: How to make the holidays count
Description In advance of the holiday season, hear from seasoned entrepreneurs and Shopify experts on how to sell in new and innovative ways to get more of your products into the hands of customers, online or in-store. Featured speakers include Peace Collective, Knifewear, Shopify, BDC, and more. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Fall Fest 2020
Join us for another year of fall fun! Although this years set up will be a little different we will continue to showcase the great businesses in our community. If you are a local business that would like to participate please reach out by emailing info@gacc.ca.
Find out more »December 2020
Moonlight & Mistletoe
We are so proud to announce Moonlight & Mistletoe a Holiday shopping event! What better time to be out supporting the local shops and small businesses that build our community. Be sure to join us for festive music from Main Street Music (and more), stop by town bakeries and restaurants to yummy food and enjoy the beautiful decorations (while voting on your favourite!!). There will also be opportunities to purchase raffle tickets for amazing prizes. Let's get in the festive…
Find out more »January 2021
February 2021
Insurance is Changing – How the Pandemic is Impacting Rates
Why Do Insurance Rates Go Up? Find out more at this important webinar! Canadian businesses are facing uncertain and challenging times. COVID-19 has had a financial impact, and business owners continue to face new risks and challenges every day. When it comes to commercial insurance, many business owners are seeing their premiums rise and maybe finding it increasingly difficult to get the appropriate insurance to meet their needs in certain regions. While there are no easy solutions to the problem,…
Find out more »March 2021
Annual (Virtual) Mayor’s Breakfast
Please join our Annual Mayor's Breakfast. We are moving to a virtual platform and will be sending out a ZOOM link to those in attendance. Joining us this year we have Mayor Peckett of Braeside, Mayor Stack of Arnprior and Eric Hanna of Arnprior Regional Health. We are so happy they are able to join us for another year. With the purchase of your ticket you will receive a voucher to be used day of the event, or at a…
Find out more »