UPCOMING EVENTS
February 16, 2012
Introduction to Facebook for Small Businesses - Seminar
The Business Advisory Centre Northumberland presents: Introduction to Facebook for Small Businesses. The seminar will be held at IDEAHUB on Thursday, February 16th, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance by contacting the Business Advisory Centre by phone at 905-372-9279, (toll-free 1-888-262-6874), or email bizconsultant@cobourg.ca
January 24, 2012
Social Media for Small Businesses - Seminar
The Northumberland CFDC presents: Social Media for Small Businesses, taking place at IDEAHUB on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012. To register, or for more information, please contact Northumberland CFDC at 905-372-8315 or email info@northumberlandcfdc.ca
January 10, 2012
Doing Business with the Government of Canada: Understanding the Process; the Fundamentals - Seminar
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce presents: Doing Business with the Government of Canada: Understanding the Process - the Fundamentals, by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises. To register or for more information please call: 905-885-5519.
November 15, 2011
Northumberland CFDC Presents Annual Autumn Networking Event and Tradeshow
On November 15th, The Northumberland CFDC presents an Autumn Networking Event and Tradeshow! Showcasing businesses launched through the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) Program in collaboration with the Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce and IDEAHUB. This event is taking place at IDEAHUB, 260 Peter Street, Port Hope. Doors open at 4pm and the event runs until 7pm and admission is FREE! Please visit the following site for more information: http://www.northumberlandcfdc.ca/2011/10/annual-oseb-networking-event-november-15th-at-ideahub/
October 4, 2011
Helping Businesses Sell to the Government of Canada - Seminar
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce Presents Helping Businesses Sell to the Government of Canada - Introductory Supplier Seminar by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises. To register or for more information please call: 905-885-5519.
September 28, 2011
Funding Forum
At IDEAHUB, 8am -10am, breakfast included. Learn about grant, loans and other funding opportunities from financial institutions and Provincial & Federal government agencies. Sponsored by the Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce and Municipality of Port Hope Economic Development & Tourism. To register, please contact the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce office: 905-885-5519.
August 17, 2011
Northumberland Women's Business Network Tradeshow
Please join the Northumberland Women's Business Network on Wednesday, August 17 from noon to 2pm at IDEAHUB, 260 Peter Street, Port Hope to show off your business, network, buy lunch from other women in business and discover IDEAHUB. Please contact Tracey Doidge: 905-885-6689/ tracey.doidge@rbc.com or Jane Coghill: 905-885-0556/ janespurpleparadise@hotmail.com to book free space now.
August 12, 2011
Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee (BIMAC) Meeting
Next meeting of the BIMAC will be held Friday, August 12, 2011 at 9:00am at IDEAHUB, 260 Peter Street, Port Hope.
July 8, 2011
Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee (BIMAC) Meeting
Next meeting of the BIMAC will be held Friday, July 8, 2011 at 9:00am at IDEAHUB,
260 Peter Street, Port Hope.
June 21, 2011
IDEAHUB Port Hope and the Business Advisory Centre Northumberland Partnership Announcement
This event will take place on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at 11:30am at IDEAHUB, 260 Peter Street, Port Hope.
RSVP's ARE REQUIRED. Please RSVP to Mandy Kort 905-885-0303 or info@myideahub.ca by June 16, 2011.
June 20, 2011
Intellectual Property Workshop and Networking Session
Don't miss this chance to join Joseph Conneely as he shares his wealth of knowledge on Intellectual Property. Continental breakfast will be served. Email Karen Conchie at kconchie@dsea.ca to register. Cost is $30.
June 9, 2011
Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee (BIMAC) Meeting
Next meeting of the BIMAC will be held Friday June 10th at 9am at IDEAHUB,
260 Peter St. Port Hope.
June 7, 2011
Helping Businesses Sell to the Government of Canada - Seminar
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce Presents Helping Businesses Sell to the Government of Canada - Introductory Supplier Seminar by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises. To register or for more information please call: 905-885-5519.
April 26, 2011
Marketing 101
Marketing 101 Seminar hosted by the Business Advisory Centre Northumberland. Participants in this two hour session will be given tools to help identify areas of need and focus resources on successful marketing strategies. Designed for new business owners this session will also be helpful to any business owner interested in analyzing the current state and revamping their plan to move forward. Pre -registration is required. For more information visit:
http://www.bizdevelopment.ca/PROGRAMS_and_SEMINARS_-115884.html
April 12, 2011 Developing a Business Plan
Business Planning Seminar hosted by the Business Advisory Centre Northumberland. In this seminar you will learn the basics to develop a plan for your new business. Session is 2 hours in a small group setting. Pre-registration is required. For more information please visit:
http://www.bizdevelopment.ca/PROGRAMS_and_SEMINARS_-115884.html
March 30, 2011 and May 18, 2011
Fleming College Training - Leadership Principles Management
Fleming College will be offering courses at the IDEAHUB as part of a Leadership Principles Management Training Program. The first course, entitled, 'Building & Leading High Performance Teams' will take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. On May 18, 2011, Fleming College presents a second course entitled, 'Communication Strategies for Effective Leaders.' Each course will begin at 8:30am and run until 4:00pm.
*Although these are closed sessions, if you are interested in similar training in the future, please contact Deborah Clifford directly at 905-372-6865 ext.5228.
March 3, 2011
Information Breakfast
IDEAHUB Presents an Information Breakfast for Community and Business Leaders.
Join us as we showcase our Business Incubator. Hear from our new entrepreneurs. A tour of the facility and full breakfast will be provided.
Registration & coffee 8am
Breakfast & Presentations 8:30am
RSVP to Lorraine Bulger (905) 885-2004 or lbulger@porthope.ca by February 24, 2011
February 16th & 17th, 2011
Fleming College Job Fairs - Peterborough & Lindsay
Fleming College will be hosting Job Fairs this week at both Sutherland and Frost campuses in Peterborough and Lindsay. The Fairs are an opportunity for students, alumni, faculty, employers and agencies to meet face-to-face to discuss employment opportunities.
IDEAHUB will be at the Fairs promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship, and discussing our local business incubator and the all-inclusive services we offer to new start-up companies starting at $100/month! We're breaking down barriers - so you can start your business quicker and easier than you ever thought possible.
This event is promoted to Fleming Students and Alumni in all areas of discipline and study who are attending the School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences in Lindsay as well as Peterborough's Sutherland campus.
Visit our booth at the Fair to learn more about us.
February 10, 2011
Loyalist College 14th Annual Career Fair
Each February the Career Centre at Loyalist College hosts the Annual Career Fair. This year's Fair will be held on Thursday February 10th, 2011 from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
It's a great time for students and graduates to learn about self-employment and opportunities in entrepreneurship. Visitors to our booth will learn about the concept of business incubation, the supportive, affordable new way to start and operate a business.
Visit our booth at the Fair to learn more.
February 9, 2011
UOIT & Durham College Job Fair
The UOIT & Durham College Job Fair on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 hosts hiring employers from all sectors of business and industry. We believe IDEAHUB represents one of the most important aspects of business and industry there is - Entrepreneurship!
It's a great time for students and graduates to learn about self-employment and opportunities in entrepreneurship. Visitors to our booth will learn about the concept of business incubation, the supportive, affordable new way to start and operate a business.
Visit our booth at the Fair to learn more.
February 9, 2011
Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee (BIMAC) Meeting
Next Meeting of the BIMAC will be held Wednesday February 9, 2010 at 5pm at IDEAHUB
Meeting Room B, 260 Peter St. Port Hope.
January 18, 2011
Trent University Employment Fair
On January 18th IDEAHUB will connect with Trent Students and Alumni for entrepreneurial recruitment. It's a great time for students and graduates to learn about future opportunities in entrepreneurship. Visitors to our booth will learn about the supportive, affordable new way to start and operate a business at Port Hope's Business Incubator.
Visit the IDEAHUB booth in-person for information and take-home pieces.
Application Deadline December 31, 2010
Bears' Lair - Entrepreneurial Competition
Interested in starting or expanding a full-time business? Enter The Bears' Lair!
An exciting entrepreneurial event and competition happening in Northumberland County. The competition is open to new and existing small businesses within Peterborough, Haliburton, Northumberland and/or the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Applications, in the form of a business plan and other supporting documentation (as per CFDC requirements), will be reviewed and interviewed by the Community Futures Development Corporation in the applicants' local region. The top applicant from each region will move on to the final event where the winner will be decided and announced in front of a live audience. Robert Herjavec, from CBC's the Dragon's Den, will be a part of the final show.
Applications are available at www.BearsLair.ca or at your local CFDC office. Download brochure for more details.
November 29, 2010
Official Launch of The Business Success Program
Presented by the Business Advisory Centre Northumberland, the program will focus on business retention in Northumberland County. Its key components include business coaching, educational seminars, business visitations and personalized ongoing service from the Business Advisory Centre.
Interested individuals and business owners are invited to attend the official launch of the program on Monday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. at Victoria Hall in Cobourg. To RSVP contact, 905-372-9279. Download invitation.
November 15 - 21, 2010
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)
Canada is Country of the Year for GEW and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the Official Host for the next 3 years.
The concept behind GEW Canada is to engage youth from around the world to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers.
Between November 15-21, 2010, GEW events and activities will connect millions of people, including young adults, students, entrepreneurial experts, policy-makers, educators and politicians.
A 7 Day Celebration with 4 Goals:
Inspire. Introduce entrepreneurship to young people who otherwise might not have considered it as a career path.
Connect. Network young people and organizations across national boundaries to discover new ideas at the intersection of cultures and disciplines.
Mentor. Enlist active and inspiring entrepreneurs around the world to coach and mentor the next generation of enterprise talent as they pursue their dreams.
Engage. Demonstrate to opinion leaders and policymakers how entrepreneurship is central to a nation's economic health and culture, and give them the opportunity to learn about each other's entrepreneurial policies and practices.
Check out the list to find out more about exciting events, contests, and other activities happening from coast to coast!
November 3, 2010
Northumberland CFDC Mini Trade Show & Business Card Exchange
Showcasing Participants in the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) Program with the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce.
Visit the IDEAHUB booth for in-person information and take-home pieces.
4-6pm
600 William St., Suite 600, Cobourg
For more information view the Invitation
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