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Happy New Year Petawawa!! | |
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Happy New Year! We’re excited to continue supporting businesses and fostering growth across the community. Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives, events, and opportunities designed to help your business thrive this year. If you’re looking for tools, grants, or expert advice to help your business grow this year, don’t hesitate to reach out! The Economic Development team is here to assist. Contact the Manager of Economic Development Christine Mitchell, cmitchell@petawawa.ca or visit www.petawawa.ca Business pages for updates and resources.
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Save the Dates: Upcoming Workshops | |
Women's Circle
Join Enterprise Renfrew County for this free series, in partnership with Renfrew County Community Futures Development, the Women’s Circle Programme Series facilitated by the PARO Centre. Dates include January 15, 22, and February 19, 2025. This webinar series is designed to support and empower women entrepreneurs. These sessions are for learning, networking, and building connections with like-minded women in your community.
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Succession Planning
Join Enterprise Renfrew County for a free, informative session with Randall Baran-Chong, CPA, CA, the founder and CEO of BizBridge, a tech company supporting the transition and sale of SMBs, will demonstrate in practice and from case studies how a succession plan improves business value and long-term sustainability and allows for a smooth transition of your business to new ownership. This workshop is January 16, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Businesswoman Retreat
Hit pause, pamper yourself, and reignite your passion! Join the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce for a transformative Weekend Retreat for the Busy Businesswoman. February 8th and 9th, 2025, at Spectacle Lake Lodge in Barry's Bay.
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From Hiring to Firing Workshop
Join the Human Resources Professional Association for a FREE workshop. Running a business can be difficult. In this webinar, our experts go over the employee life cycle and share advice on how to best prepare for each stage.
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Petawawa Undertaking BR+E in 2025 | |
The Town of Petawawa is undertaking a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) program in 2025 to better understand the needs and wants of the business community. The goal of a BR+E program is to encourage existing local businesses to stay and grow in your community. More information about the program will be shared in the coming weeks. | |
Accelerator Loans for Small Businesses | |
Securing business financing can be difficult for entrepreneurs, and unfortunately this challenge is often greater for entrepreneurs in diverse groups, including: Indigenous peoples, women entrepreneurs, newcomers to Canada, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. To help close that financing gap, Meridian’s Business Accelerator loans program offer flexible term financing for improved access to working capital between $25,000 and $500,000, supported by BDC*. | |
Plan Your 2025 Social Media Schedule | |
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As we kick off the new year, now is the perfect time for businesses to plan out their 2025 social media schedule. Whether it’s promoting new products, sharing behind-the-scenes updates, or engaging with your community, a social media schedule sets your business up for success in 2025. Stay ahead of key dates to highlight opportunities that align with your business goals. Schedule regular, engaging posts to keep your business top of mind and create a content calendar to schedule posts in batches freeing up time to focus on other aspects of your business.
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Cabin Fever 2025 Returns January 31 - February 9 | |
Cabin Fever is back from January 31st to February 9th, 2025! The annual winter event hosted by the Town of Petawawa returns with tickets now on sale for the coffeehouse concert, comedy night and trivia night! More details and a full schedule of events will be shared closer to the date. | | | | |
