Small Business Week2023October 15 to 21
What is Small Business Week?
BDC Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized for over 43 years. Every year, close to 10,000 entrepreneurs gather to learn, network and celebrate Canada’s dreamers and doers.
What is Small Business Week in Prince Edward Island?
Small Business Week 2023 is from October 15th to 21st. During Small Business Week and every week, we celebrate our Island entrepreneurs and their team members who make PEI a great place to do business.
We want to thank small businesses for your continued dedication to providing for our communities and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs with your work ethic and kindness.
At Innovation PEI, our support and programs are designed to help PEI’s small businesses thrive.
“Navigating Trends and Prospering with Marketing Strategy” with Vanessa Smith with Refy Agency
The Kensington & Area Chamber in partnership with Central Coastal Tourism Partnership, would like to invite you to join us for this great session and some coffee and snacks!
This is a free event and open to everyone but please RSVP so we have an idea of how many will be attending.
In Celebration with Small Business Week – CBDC Western PEI in Partnership with Rural Action Centre – Alberton, will host a FREE Workshop –
Payroll……Plus the Other Stuff.
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Location to be Confirmed
Topics of Discussion include, but not limited to –
- Annual Return for Corporations, Income Tax, Professional Associations, T5, T5018, Property Tax
- Payroll –TD1, WCB annual/monthly reporting, renewal, revisions, T4, ROE’s
- HST Basics
- Year end preparation basics
- Using online tools and more!
This FREE workshop will be facilitated by Ronda Bellefontaine – Owner of Like Nobody’s Business.
Limited Seating – REGISTER EARLY!! (Deadline Date to Register – Wednesday, October 11th, 2023).
Network in the heart of finance and innovation, forging connections that fuel success.
- Examine the important role of Customer Experience in your business.
- Explore successes and gaps in Customer Experience, and why it matters.
- Understand key Customer Experience metrics to continually measure and evaluate performance.
- Identify key customer touchpoints and activities in your customer’s journey and discover ways to boost Customer Experience throughout.
- Share insights and ideas to elevate your Customer Experience.
Hosted by The Rural Action Centre in partnership with CBDC Western PEI
To register please contact Barb MacDonald | 902-853-3616 | barb.macdonald@cbdc.ca
FREE SHRED DAY!
Safely dispose of sensitive documents by coming to our onsite Shred-It day! No registration required – First come. first served basis.
Ocean 100 Cruiser will also be on site!
Sponsored by Morell Co-op
Hosted by Kensington Area Chamber of Commerce:
Come and enjoy lunch and learn about succession planning for your small business (presented by BDO)
Thank you to CBDC for sponsoring this event.
Free for members of the Kensington Chamber and/or Central Coastal Tourism Partnership, $10 for non-members.
- Examine the important role of Customer Experience in your business.
- Explore successes and gaps in Customer Experience, and why it matters.
- Understand key Customer Experience metrics to continually measure and evaluate performance.
- Identify key customer touchpoints and activities in your customer’s journey and discover ways to boost Customer Experience throughout.
- Share insights and ideas to elevate your Customer Experience.
Hosted by The Rural Action Centre in partnership with CBDC Central PEI
To register please contact Josée Ouellette| 902-854-3439 | josee@rdeeipe.org
Join the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce at the Confederation Centre of the Arts for their Mega Mixer, with Title Sponsor Xplore Business. Celebrate Small Business Week with over 200 Island business owners and professionals to exchange ideas, build connections and expand your network with the business community. Enjoy an evening of music, and delicious apps and refreshments all while Xploring over 30 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. Let’s celebrate and grow Small Businesses together!
- Examine the important role of Customer Experience in your business.
- Explore successes and gaps in Customer Experience, and why it matters.
- Understand key Customer Experience metrics to continually measure and evaluate performance.
- Identify key customer touchpoints and activities in your customer’s journey and discover ways to boost Customer Experience throughout.
- Share insights and ideas to elevate your Customer Experience.
Hosted by The Rural Action Centre in partnership with CBDC Eastern PEI.
To register please contact Emma Gamble | 902-838-4030 | emma.gamble@cbdc.ca
Sip on success at this cozy coffee chats session, surrounded by the warmth of entrepreneurial camaraderie.
Show Me the Money
How to Lose the Least from Inflation
Every small business knows that every dollar counts. The lesson? Be careful where you put it. It’s a matter of survival, and as inflation compounds this sometimes-losing battle, small businesses are in need of a lifeline.
Our presenting members will introduce a discussion on how to lose the least amount of time, energy, and resources from inflation by maximizing your cash flow, reducing your accounts receivable, and executing proactive legal strategies. A Q&A session will follow, allowing you to pose anything to your panellist of choice.
Topics
Cash Flows Everything Around Me
by Michael Fitzpatrick
Trying to perfect and maximize your allocation of limited cash is too often an obstacle besetting small businesses, especially in this time of inflation. Learn to effectively manage your cash flow and avoid shortages that could hinder day-to-day operations or growth initiatives. Master budgeting, financial forecasting, and expense management and stay ahead of the curve.
Show Me the Money
by Krista Walsh
Timely and consistent cash flow is vital for small businesses, and a major component of that is managing accounts receivable. Learn to optimize your invoicing processes, encourage prompt payments, and handle late payments to maintain a healthy cash flow and reduce the risk of unpaid invoices affecting your financial stability amid periods of high inflation.
The Right to Know
by Scott Barry
Small businesses are vulnerable to unique legal challenges, ranging from contract disputes to intellectual property issues. Understanding legal rights and responsibilities, along with how to navigate potential conflicts, can help your small business protect its interests and minimize the financial and operational impact of legal disputes. Proactive legal strategies can safeguard assets, reputation, and overall business continuity.
Meet Our Panelists:
Krista Walsh
Krista Walsh was a failure. At twenty years old she had been fired three times in six months from her career as a dental assistant. As she had to re-evaluate her career path (and face unemployment), Krista moved back home with her parents to work in her family’s home heating business. Driven by the fear of failure, she studied and researched account receivable strategies and policies.
Today Krista is a multifaceted entrepreneur, author and speaker with businesses spanning from debt collection to fitness. She has been named an Emerging Leader for Atlantic Canada (twice), Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Canada Association of Professional Speaker’s Rising Star and has developed into one of Canada’s leading young entrepreneurs.
Michael Fitzpatrick
Michael Fitzpatrick is a founding Partner with Fitzpatrick & Company, a Charlottetown based Business advisory firm. Michael provides service to a diverse clientele, with a focus in Tax. Audit, Assurance and Transactional Services. He has several years of service to owner-managed businesses and extensive experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of financial reporting systems, in addition to general business management. Michael was awarded his CA designation in Alberta and has since practiced in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Throughout his career, Michael has worked with a wide variety of clients from coast to coast in Canada across North America. In 2013 Michael was awarded, by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Prince Edward island (ICAPEI), The Early Achievement Award for remarkable accomplishments early in his career. In 2015 Michael was recognized by 21 Inc. as an emerging leader in Atlantic Canada.
Hosted by Kensington Area Chamber of Commerce
Join Jenn Waugh with JW Media learning how to boost your local business!
Tired of hearing the same old advice about email marketing?
Ready to cut through the noise and get straight to what works?
You’re In Luck! Welcome to Email Unleashed! Where we join Jenn in ditching the fluff and diving deep into the real, actionable email marketing strategies she has PROVEN to transfer local businesses?
Hosted by the Kensington Area Chamber of Commerce
Join the Kensington & Area Chamber to celebrate Small Business Week for an after hours mixer at Family & Friends Restaurant. There will be some munchies and a cash bar available. Plan to stick around for supper after the mixer!
This event is sponsored by Provincial Credit Union.
Wrap up Small Business Week celebrations in West Prince at the O’Leary Farmers Co-op. Come for the barbecue, stay for the fellowship and networking opportunities.
Hosted by the Greater Summerside Area Chamber of Commerce:
A B.A.S.H. is a Business and Social Hour, where people in the business community meet up to chat and relax!
It combines both business and pleasure, with delicious snacks and refreshments, the opportunity to meet new people, and catch up on business insights!
There’s no registration required, just bring an open mind and your appetite for new opportunities!
Eastern PEI Community Navigators Panel Discussion with Belfast Mini Mills about Atlantic Immigration Program Success Story and networking with local business supports.
The Summit
For Island Entrepreneurs and Innovators
- Bring together the PEI entrepreneurial ecosystem and provide an opportunity for founders and visionaries to gain new strategies and learn important lessons from seasoned entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners and industry leaders.
- Feature renowned keynote speakers who are leaders in entrepreneurship and will provide invaluable insight on their expertise and strategies, all while sharing stories on their success and failures. Make sure to monitor our social media, as we will be announcing the speakers leading up to the event!
- This is the perfect opportunity to network and make meaningful connections. Founders, visionaries, and innovators will have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, mentors, and potential investors – fostering relationships are crucial for startup success! Participants can engage in interactive sessions and grow a network that will serve as the foundation for their startup journey.
- We will also be highlighting the PEI ecosystem and showcasing available support. Attendees will be able to learn about available resources, funding, and services on PEI, which is perfect for any entrepreneur aiming to grow in PEI’s supportive environment. This is the perfect way to discover services, programs, and partnerships that can fuel your company’s innovation and growth on the Island.
New for 2024:
- Trade mission delegates (co-exhibitors and walkers) will be invited to an Ocean Technology event at the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, at Canada House in Trafalgar Square on Monday, March 11, 2024 (daytime), hosted by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.
- Delegates are also invited to a Canada networking reception during the show (hosted at the Canada Pavilion), as well as a new event for 2024 – “Morning Coffee with Canada”. Both events are designed to attract attendees to visit and engage with companies in the Canada Pavilion.
- Co-exhibitors will also be invited to participate in an enhanced digital marketing campaign leading up to and during Oi 2024, designed to draw visitors to their booths at the show.
- Individual co-exhibitor booth space within the pavilion
- Display counter and locked cabinet
- 2 chairs/stools
- Carpet
- Electricity
- Access to dedicated Wi-Fi
- Lead capturing app
- Optional booth items (e.g. tv screens/monitors) will be available to rent at an additional cost.
Innovation PEI’s Small Business Webinar Series is hosted by our knowledgeable and helpful Small Business Development Officers. Our webinars are designed to help Prince Edward Island startups and small businesses navigate PEI’s business landscape and guide you to the supports and services you may be eligible for.
The first webinar in our series, taking place on January 23rd, 2024 at 12pm, will focus on our Web Presence Assistance Program:
Web Presence Assistance provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island businesses and not-for-profits to assist with the creation of an online presence or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of Web Presence Assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits establish an online presence, reach customers, and increase sales.
In this webinar, we will discuss:
- Program details and eligibility
- Levels of assistance available
- Application process and evaluation
Stay tuned for more from our Small Business Webinar Series!
Event Overview
Decide whether new international trade opportunities are viable, assess your company’s readiness to take advantage of them, and determine whether the potential benefits outweigh the risks and costs.
The Feasibility of International Trade course examines the critical steps and decisions needed to ensure the success of new international ventures. You will learn how to analyze your organizational readiness, identify promising opportunities, and decide if the potential outcomes fit with your company’s strategic direction and improve your bottom line.
This course runs for four days on the following dates:
- Day 1: Friday, February 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Day 2: Friday, February 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Day 3: Friday, February 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Day 4: Friday, March 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This event is virtual via Zoom. A link will be provided prior to the event date.
To register, click on the REGISTER button located on the top right of this page.
FITTskills Course Fee: FREE
Course Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Please note, by registering you are aware that we will share your name, company, and contact info with the facilitator so they can contact you with course materials, Zoom links, and additional information.
Got questions about FITTskills? For more information, please contact:
Yuliya Demish, Export Development Executive
Invest Nova Scotia
yuliya.demish@investnovascotia.ca
902.221.5138
Innovation PEI’s Small Business Webinar Series is hosted by our knowledgeable and helpful Small Business Development Officers. Our webinars are designed to help Prince Edward Island startups and small businesses navigate PEI’s business landscape and guide you to the supports and services you may be eligible for.
Our next webinar, taking place on February 13th, 2024 at 12pm, will focus on our Small Business Investment Grant: The Small Business Investment Grant helps Prince Edward Island’s small businesses improve efficiency and innovation by way of a non-repayable financial contribution toward the purchase of eligible capital asset costs. In this webinar, we will discuss:
- Program details and eligibility
- The activities and costs supported
- Levels of assistance available
- Application process and evaluation
There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Please submit your questions ahead of time through the registration form. We hope to see you there!
- Seoul, South Korea February 19 and 20 (Monday and Tuesday)
- Manila, Philippines February 22 and 23 (Thursday and Friday)
- Hong Kong & Macau February 26 and 27 (Monday and Tuesday)
For more information, please contact Lannia Pan MacAleer at lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
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In this information session, presented by Shannon Pratt, Éliane Laberge and special guest Indigenous photographer Patricia Bourque, we will discuss:
- program eligibility
- application process
- jury selection process
- and more!
Please note: this information session will be recorded and shared.
Sign up for the information session today!
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- Strategically Located Pavilion – Gain access to a 1,000-square-foot Atlantic Canada Pavilion, strategically positioned within the IBS Central Hall.
- Prime Booth Space – Our turnkey exhibition package provides participants with the ideal setting to foster new business relationships. This package includes a traditional 10×10 pipe and drape booth layout, red carpet padding, a counter display featuring your company’s colour wordmark, electrical outlets, and daily cleaning services.
- Exhibit Support Services – Enjoy enhanced visibility and branding opportunities within a high-traffic area, as well as the support of the Atlantic Infrastructure Sector working group and participating provinces.
- Curated B2B and Networking Program – Benefit from expert-facilitated B2B meetings, market intelligence sharing, and networking opportunities with industry peers and partners, all led by Grey Cliff industry experts.
For more information, please contact Lannia Pan MacAleer at lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
Fintech Meetup is a conference that focuses on facilitating meetings and connections by leveraging proprietary matching algorithms that deliver results. It draws from across the entire fintech ecosystem, covering over 130 categories of services and solutions.
In addition to meetings, there are presentations from industry thought leaders as well as content around the latest innovations, trends and technologies disrupting payments, and banking and financial services.
What can I expect from participating?
Participating companies can expect 8-10 (up to 24) double opt-in 15-minute arranged meetings with industry leaders/ professionals. In addition, through this delegation, companies can access 3-6 hosted meetings with credit unions and small banks (<$100B under management), as well as merchants and retailers.
Companies participating in this mission will receive:
- Up to 2 event tickets per company (Current value $1295 USD/ ticket)
- 3-6 hosted meetings (depending on number of participating companies) (value $650 USD/meeting)
- 8-12 double opt-in meetings
- ability to buy additional tickets for team members at a discounted rate
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Ells at barb@venninnovation.com or (506) 850-9835.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canada Pavilion at FoodEx Japan is now open to Canadian export-ready companies to register. This year’s show will take place at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, from March 5 to 8, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Foodex Japan is the largest food and beverage show in Asia, and is a vital industry event for buyers from Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. In 2023, the show attracted 3,300 exhibitors from 94 countries and regions and 73,000 professional visitors. For more information, please click here: https://www.jma.or.jp/foodex/en/. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis to Canada companies only. The all-inclusive participation fee includes these basic furnishings: company signage, Backlit front counter, one meeting table with two chairs, three shelves, two lights, wastebasket and basic electricity. Pavilion exhibitors also have the option to expand, customize and enhance their booths with graphics, furnishings, refrigeration and other appliances and enhancements directly through the Canada Pavilion team, at an increased cost. Please click on the following link for details and to book your space: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/59927/
For more information, please get in touch with Lannia Pan MacAleer at lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
AAHAR is India’s largest Food & Hospitality trade show, organized by the Government of India, and includes 2 simultaneous shows:
– Hospitality India: Hotel & Restaurant Equipment and Supplies
– Food India: Processed Foods, Food Processing and Beverages
In 2023, the show had over 125,000 visitors and 1,600 exhibitors including international participation from Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Peru, UAE, UK, USA, South Africa & Taiwan.
India represents a rapidly growing demographic with increasing income levels, eager to enjoy imported and novel food products. With over 1,602 exhibitors from Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, UAE & USA, catering to an Indian audience of food-sector importers and businesses, more than 94% of previous show participants have indicated a high level of satisfaction in meeting their commercial objectives.
Canada’s Participation: Since 2010, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada, several Canadian Provinces, and key associations, have participated in AAHAR with numerous Canadian companies represented each year. Many Canadian products have been successfully introduced to Indian importers, including edible oils, dried and frozen fruit, fish and aquatic products, processed foods, beverages, cookies, pastas, energy bars etc.
At the show, you will network with India’s food industry leaders, while promoting your products to business visitors from all key food sectors, including importers, wholesalers, distributors, retail chains, hospitality institutions, cash & carry vendors, supermarkets & potential joint venture partners. You will participate in the full trade show program including your own reserved booth space in the Canadian pavilion, setup assistance, information session, retail tour, opening ceremony, networking reception, and other business-to-business opportunities.
Why participate:
– India’s growing population with 1.4 Bn. people with rising income levels, rapidly expanding manufacturing/services sectors, and a growing consumers market; all make India a tremendous destination for Canadian exporters/investors.
– India boasts the fastest growing retail segment in Asia importing 20% of retail-carried products, as well as a rapidly growing health-conscious bias which is creating demand for healthy, nutritious food products & dietary supplements.
– Consumers prefer products offering convenience, with packaged and processed food sales continuing to grow at a remarkable pace, including ready-to-eat meals, cereals, bakery, canned food, and condiments.
– The Canada Brand is trusted by Indian consumers, representing a safe, healthy and delicious choice.
– India’s Hotel Restaurant Institution sector seeks high-value food products (fresh/frozen meat/seafood).
– Edible oils are India’s largest imported food category, providing an opportunity for healthy Canadian alternatives such as canola, sunflower and mustard oils, replacing their current reliance on palm-oil.
– India aspires to be regional food production and exporting hub in Asia to neighbouring countries, making it an ideal target for Canadian food ingredients, technologies and partnerships.
Product opportunities:
– grains, pulses, beans & oilseeds: canola oil, processed oats, roasted flax seed, mustard powder, malting barley.
– fruit: apples, fresh, frozen / dried blueberries, cranberries & other berries, cherries, apricots, pears.
– processed food: hemp products, bakery, confectionery, juices, jams, sauces, honey, maple syrup, ingredients.
– seafood: frozen salmon, lobster, scallops, clams, cold water shrimp, snow crab.
– meat: pork & processed pork.
– alcoholic beverages & ingredients: wine, ice-wine, beer, grape-juice, malting barley, hops.
– nutraceuticals: health and wellness supplements
– grain & food industry equipment: bulk-storage, grain-handling, cold chain, associated logistics equipment
– food industry service providers: consolidators, logistics, software, consultants, contract laboratories
AAHAR Trade Show Program Elements (TBC):
– 6 sqm booth space allocated in the Canada Pavilion (adjacent to India’s largest food importer association)
– Stall setup assistance (lighting, shelving, posters, graphics)
– Information session for the trade show and import requirements (in-person)
– Retail tour of various levels of retail establishments in New Delhi as a guide for your product placement
– Participation in Opening Ceremony at the Canada Pavilion
– Networking opportunities
– Other direct business-to-business opportunities and leads
Pricing & Inclusions:
Participants are responsible for their own travel costs (including visas), accommodation, and local transportation. Registration charges for Canadian company participants, for a 6 sqm booth within the Canadian Pavilion, and Program Elements mentioned above = $3,500 CAD.
Participation in the Canadian Pavilion is limited.
Sign up soon to ensure a spot!
For further information, please contact
CanadainIndia.Agri@international.gc.ca
Since its inception some 30 years ago, the Seafood Expo North America (SENA) has been the premier trade event for seafood producers and buyers throughout the world and is the largest seafood trade event in North America. The event attracts over 25,000 buyers and suppliers of fresh, frozen, packaged and value-added seafood products, equipment, and services. Attendees travel from more than 115 countries to do business at the exposition.
At Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, the 2024 conference program will feature more than 30 educational sessions, presented by top seafood industry experts. Attendees will take away engaging and practical information covering the most important and timely issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment.
For more information, please get in touch with Bonnie MacDonald at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca
Innovation PEI’s Small Business Webinar Series is hosted by our knowledgeable and helpful Business Development Officers. Our webinars are designed to help Prince Edward Island startups and small businesses navigate PEI’s business landscape and guide you to the supports and services you may be eligible for.
Our next webinar, taking place on March 12th, 2024 at 12pm, will focus on our Small Business Assistance Program:
To encourage the creation and viability of small businesses in Prince Edward Island, Small Business Assistance supports activities that increase productivity and competitiveness. The program supports eligible costs related to business plan development, internal planning and processes. A new business is eligible for support for marketing and promotion activities.
In this webinar we will discuss:
- Program details and eligibility
- The activities and costs supported
- Levels of assistance available
- Application process and evaluation
There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Please submit your questions ahead of time through the registration form.
We hope to see you there!
As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to Malaysia and Vietnam. The trade mission will help Canadian exporters and innovators from across the country position themselves in these markets by showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness while facilitating long-term trade and investment opportunities.
Event details
Team Canada Trade Missions are Minister-led, enhanced trade missions to the Indo-Pacific region tied to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. These trade missions prioritize innovation sectors and seek to open doors for Canadian companies, from large and diverse businesses to SMEs led by groups traditionally underrepresented in trade, such as:
- women
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black and other racialized Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- youth
The Team Canada model also welcomes the participation of:
- provinces and territories
- municipalities
- other government departments
- trade portfolio partners
- chambers of commerce
- trade and industry associations
All coming together under a high-profile, “whole of Canada” approach.
Dates: Sunday, March 24 – Friday, March 29, 2024
Markets: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 24-26, 2024) and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 27-29, 2024)
Sectors: The trade mission program will be tailored to areas of Canadian competitive advantage and will focus on the following sectors:
- aerospace and defence
- agriculture and processed foods
- clean energy, clean technologies
- information and communications technologies
- infrastructure
- life sciences
Format: In-market
Registration deadline: January 12, 2024, 17:00 E.S.T.
For more information, please get in touch with our Global Trade Services team.
Restaurants Canada Show’s 79th edition will empower the industry with three action-packed days of thought leadership, top trends, innovative products, inspiration and networking. Meet an array of individuals as 84% of Canada’s Top 100 food service companies attend. Exhibit within Restaurants Canada Show’s dynamic show floor to bolster your brand
Restaurants Canada Show is the ultimate celebration of food and beverage, serving up trend-forward ideas and inspiration to the industry.
Brought to you by Restaurants Canada, this annual event is THE destination for solutions-oriented presentations and suppliers, peer-to-peer networking, and exciting flavour experiences.
The theme this year is ‘LEVEL UP’! In this ever-evolving industry, continuous improvement and growth are key for a profitable business. Learn how to push the boundaries of what’s possible and embrace innovation. Whether you’re aiming to expand your business, foster a winning team, boost efficiency, or enhance overall quality of service, you can learn how to LEVEL UP at RC Show 2024.
For more information please get in touch with Jamie Blanchard at jrblanchard@gov.pe.ca
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Innovation PEI, in partnership with the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat, has recently announced a call for applications for Gender-Based Violence Arts Grants. The purpose of this call for applications to provide financial support for the creation and dissemination of artistic projects that raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and its impacts as well as promote prevention of GBV. This specific call for applications coincides with Prince Edward Island’s bilateral funding agreement with Women and Gender Equality Canada towards the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence (NAP)
Innovation PEI is hosting an information session on Tuesday, April 9th at 12pm that will focus on the new Gender-Based Violence Prevention Arts Grants. In this information session, we will discuss:
- Program details and eligibility
- The activities and costs supported
- Levels of assistance available
- Application process and evaluation
- And more!
There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Please submit your questions ahead of time through the registration form. We hope to see you there!
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As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea to help Canadian exporters and innovators from across the country position themselves in this market by showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness and to facilitate long-term trade and investment opportunities.
Event details
Team Canada Trade Missions (TCTM) are Minister-led trade missions to the Indo-Pacific region tied to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. These trade missions prioritize innovation sectors and seek to open doors for Canadian companies, from large and diverse businesses to SMEs led by groups traditionally underrepresented in trade, such as:
- women
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black and other racialized Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- youth
The Team Canada model also welcomes the participation of:
- provinces and territories
- municipalities
- other government departments
- trade portfolio partners
- chambers of commerce
- trade and industry associations
All coming together under a high-profile, “whole of Canada” approach.
Dates: Sunday, April 21 – Thursday, April 25, 2024
Market: Seoul, South Korea
Sectors: The trade mission program will be tailored to areas of Canadian competitive advantage and will focus on the following sectors:
- agriculture and processed foods
- clean energy, clean technologies
- creative industries (audio-visual and interactive media, including gaming)
- information and communications technologies
- life sciences
Format: In-market
Registration deadline: January 12, 2024, 17:00 E.T.
For more information, please contact our Global Trade Services Team.
- Four open-concept provincial pavilions – one for each of the Atlantic Provinces.
- Each pavilion will be turn-key and include furnishing, graphics, and signage.
- A chared chef station to prepare product samples for exhibiting companies.
- Exhibitors will be included in any additional mission activities.
- Exhibitors will be responsible for all travel arrangements, accommodations, and meals.
- Registration for the show with 2 badges/company.
- Co-exhibitor space in the shared open-concept provincial pavilion.
- Booth furniture – individually branded counter, signage, shared meeting tables, and chairs.
- Access to the shared chef station – chef to prepare samples for co-exhibitors.
- $500 reimbursement allowance toward shipping of seafood for sampling and meetings.
- Participation in value-added activities – networking reception, B2B programs, etc.
- Listing in the show directory and digital marketing promotions.
- Company signage/booth signage (please note, banners or other company signage are not permitted)
- Access to the Canadian lounge.
- Registration for the show – 2 badges/company (additional badges may be subject to fees)
- Access to the provincial booth and amenities when space permits. (Priority is given to co-exhibitors)
- Participation in value-added activities – networking reception, B2B programs, etc.
For more information, please get in touch with Jamie Blanchard at jrblanchard@gov.pe.ca
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is the premier annual meeting place for Caribbean Regional Power Utility Executives, Senior Government Energy, Policy and Infrastructure Officials and also International Financial Institution leaders to come together for the common purpose: to ramp up energy transition across the Caribbean. The Environmental Services Association Maritimes (ESAM), with the support of ACOA, is hosting an Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to CREF 2024 information session on December 7th at 11am AST / 11:30am NST via Zoom. In this session, we will discuss the structure of the Carribean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) event, the benefits you can access by being part of the Canadian Government Trade Mission as well as what to expect in terms of themes and attendees. To register for our information session, click here!
For more information, please get in touch with Lannia Pan MacAleer at lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
The FBA and Sobeys partnership continues to pave the way for members success by offering this unique opportunity to help you get your products on the shelves of one of the country’s largest food retailers!
Sobeys Local Program is supportive of all Atlantic based producers that offers you the flexibility of servicing a few stores or all of them (including Foodland) allowing you to grow at a sustainable pace within their network of stores without the cost of listing/shelf fees. If you have a new product planned for the holidays, this is when you need to present it if you want the be included in their seasonal program.
Did you know?
Since 2020, over 50 companies have been able to pitch to Sobeys executives through this program. Over 70% of applicants are selected to pitch to Sobeys executives.
Not sure if you are ready to pitch your product?
Attend our FREE Application Training Webinar on March 28th at 11AM Atlantic Time to learn if you have what is required to be successful in your pitch. Click here to be added to the webinar attendee list.
Cannes Business Development Mission
May 14th – 22nd, 2024
Overview
Innovation PEI is now accepting applications from mid-to-senior level PEI producers to join a Pan-Atlantic Business Development mission to Cannes, France to take place during the Marche du Film and Cannes Film Festival, May 14 – 25th 2024.
Seven producers from the four Atlantic Provinces will be selected to further enhance the promotion of coproduction, joint-financing, distribution and development opportunities between screen industry producers in the Atlantic Provinces and those internationally. The mission will enhance the group’s knowledge of working with producers on an international scale.
Advance Preparation
To help ensure producers are prepared for the trip, a consultant will be engaged to provide on-the-ground services and support while in Cannes. Selected applicants will be notified of the consultant once they are selected in early March.
Selected candidates will be contacted by the consultant shortly thereafter to begin initial virtual discovery sessions in advance of the mission.
Travel and Accommodations
Companies will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations for this trip. The delegation must be on the ground, for meetings in Cannes by the morning of May 14th, 2024 (subject to change).
Targeted Meetings
The Consultant will arrange a minimum of 5 targeted meetings for companies based on their individual needs. Where appropriate, group sessions may also be arranged. Selected attendees will be expected to share their travel itinerary with the Consultant in order to best accommodate their schedule. Selected attendees will be required to purchase a Market Badge for Cannes.
Application Process
In order to apply companies must complete the attached application form and provide supporting material by March 12 2024. Below you will find the criteria for applications:
- Must have at least two producer credits on completed productions of the following nature:
- Television one-off production with a minimum broadcast length of 30 minutes
- Television series production
- Feature film that a) received financing from a Federal and/or Provincial funding agency (NL, NS, PEI, NB) b) and a budget of $250,000 or greater
- Participated in at least one international market or festival event (can include provincially led business development trips/trade missions)
- Must have multiple viable projects for international markets
*If you feel you may not meet the criteria and are still interested in attending the mission, please contact Film Industry Growth Specialist, Meaghan Brander.
Ensure your success in new markets by conducting proper research, selecting the most effective entry strategy and implementing it efficiently.
The International Market Entry Strategies course examines what individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new international ventures. You will learn how to research market entry options, analyze them, and then select the most effective strategy for your needs. With this knowledge in hand, you will also discover how to implement and manage your new market entry strategy and build a successful future in your new market.
Download Full Course Outline PDF
COURSE AGENDA:
This course runs for four days on the following dates:
- Day 1: Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Day 2: Friday, May 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Day 3: Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Day 4: Friday, May 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This event is virtual via Zoom. A link will be provided prior to the event date.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
FITTskills Course Fee (Value $600.00): FREE for PEI businesses
Course Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Please note, by registering you are aware that we will share your name, company, and contact info with the facilitator so they can contact you with course materials, Zoom links, and additional information.
Got questions about FITTskills and upcoming courses? For more information, please contact:
Yuliya Demish, Export Development Executive
Invest Nova Scotia
yuliya.demish@investnovascotia.ca
902.221.5138
Overview
Innovation PEI is now accepting applications from mid-to-senior level PEI producers to join a Pan-Atlantic business development mission to Los Angeles, California to take place June 3rd to 7th, 2024.
Seven producers from the four Atlantic Provinces will be selected to further enhance the promotion of coproduction, joint-financing, distribution and development opportunities between screen industry producers in the Atlantic Provinces and those internationally. The mission will enhance the group’s knowledge of working with producers on an international scale.
Advance Preparation
To help ensure producers are prepared for the trip, a consultant will be engaged to provide on-the-ground services and support while in LA. Selected applicants will be notified of the consultant once they are selected in early April.
Selected candidates will be contacted by the consultant shortly thereafter to begin initial virtual discovery sessions in advance of the mission.
Travel and Accommodations
Companies will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations for this trip. The delegation must be on the ground, for meetings in LA by the morning of June 3rd 2024 (subject to change).
Targeted Meetings
The Consultant will arrange a minimum of 5 targeted meetings for companies based on their individual needs. Where appropriate, group sessions may also be arranged. Selected attendees will be expected to share their travel itinerary with the Consultant in order to best accommodate their schedule.
Application Process
In order to apply companies must complete the application form below and provide supporting material by April 12th, 2024. Below you will find the criteria for applications:
- Must have at least two producer credits on completed productions of the following nature:
- Television one-off production with a minimum broadcast length of 30 minutes
- Television series production
- Feature film that a) received financing from a Federal and/or Provincial funding agency (NL, NS, PEI, NB) b) and a budget of $250,000 or greater
- Participated in at least one international market or festival event (can include provincially led business development trips/trade missions)
- Must have multiple viable projects for international markets
*If you feel you may not meet the criteria and are still interested in attending the mission, please contact Film Industry Growth Specialist, Meaghan Brander.
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