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SUMMARY:10 Steps to Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-11/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:How to Protect Your Employees and Customers: Online Webinar with Hamilton Public Health
DESCRIPTION:This FREE session is to help businesses understand how to protect their employees and customers as they re-open to the public. \n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n\nThis FREE session is to help businesses understand how to protect their employees and customers as they re-open to the public in the coming weeks and months. Some of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nPublic Health requirementsCOVID protection and PPESocial distancing expectations\n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will begin promptly at 9 am. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400. \n\n\n\nThank you.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-protect-your-employees-and-customers-online-webinar-with-hamilton-public-health/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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UID:2134-1596103200-1596110400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis two-hour session will be held from 10 am – 12 pm and deal not only with COVID-19 related measures but also cover commonly covered topics related to the CRA such as: \n\n\n\nDiscussion on CERB\, CEWSCommon tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid themFinancial benchmarksInformation on CRA’s servicesGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
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UID:2113-1596121200-1596124800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Customer Experience Training: Reimagining the Customer Experience For a Post-Covid-19 World (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online webinar. \n\n\n\nOn average\, a customer who has a poor experience shares this with 13 people; with businesses likely to lose as many as 70% of potential customers with four or more negative reviews accessible during a Google search query. Moz.com \n\n\n\nInconsistent customer experiences result in missed sales opportunities\, poor reviews and ratings\, lack of loyalty and costly customer service remedies. Many business owners struggle to create a client experience that meets and exceeds expectations. How brands effectively appeal\, attract and retain customers is directly related to their client’s experience. Client experience informs long term purchasing behaviour and loyalty. \n\n\n\nCompanies need to understand what customers will value\, post-COVID-19\, and develop new use cases and tailored experiences based on those insights. \n\n\n\nPresented by: The Vetrina Group Vetrina Group is a consulting firm focusing on small to medium-sized retail businesses. \n\n\n\nExpertise extends into the four pillars of retail: \n\n\n\n sales performanceoperational efficiencycustomer experiencetalent capital\n\n\n\n20 years of experience in international retail leadership for high-volume\, high-revenue brands expanding aggressively into new markets. \n\n\n\nOur experience gives us and our clients a valuable and exclusive advantage in this highly competitive and expanding retail sector. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are presented by The Vetrina Group \n\n\n\nVetrina Group is a consulting firm focusing on small to medium-sized retail businesses. They have 20 years of experience in international retail leadership for high-volume\, high-revenue brands expanding aggressively into new markets.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/customer-experience-training-reimagining-the-customer-experience-for-a-post-covid-19-world-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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UID:2133-1596189600-1596193200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Why Your Business Needs An Online Store - ShopHERE powered by Google (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this FREE online webinar hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre\, we’ll chat with Chris Hamoen of Digital Main Street to discuss the ShopHere powered by Google program and answers some of the commonly asked questions. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nWho is Digital Main Street?What is ShopHere?What does it mean to sell online\, and why should my business?Do I qualify for this program?What are the costs involved?Do you have any examples of completed websites?\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about ShopHere\, please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/shophere/ \n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nShopHere powered by Google is a program brought to you by the government of Ontario with the Federal government\, plus corporate partners: Mastercard\, Shopify\, Microsoft and Facebook.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/why-your-business-needs-an-online-store-shophere-powered-by-google-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-12/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200810T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200731T151751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T151752Z
UID:2159-1597066200-1597071600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-13/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200722T174454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T174455Z
UID:2147-1597312800-1597320000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis two-hour session will be held from 10 am – 12 pm and deal not only with COVID-19 related measures but also cover commonly covered topics related to the CRA such as: \n\n\n\nDiscussion on CERB\, CEWSCommon tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid themFinancial benchmarksInformation on CRA’s servicesGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-10/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200716T235056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T235138Z
UID:2114-1597330800-1597334400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Customer Experience Training: Maintaining Customer Loyalty and Trust (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:On average\, a customer who has a poor experience shares this with 13 people; with businesses likely to lose as many as 70% of potential customers with four or more negative reviews accessible during a Google search query. Moz.com \n\n\n\nInconsistent customer experiences result in missed sales opportunities\, poor reviews and ratings\, lack of loyalty and costly customer service remedies. Many business owners struggle to create a client experience that meets and exceeds expectations. How brands effectively appeal\, attract and retain customers is directly related to their client’s experience. Client experience informs long term purchasing behaviour and loyalty. \n\n\n\nAs the world joins forces to contain the current COVID-19 crisis\, businesses are concerned with the impact that events may have on the relationship with their customers. Customer loyalty and trust are being put to the test. Companies want to continue to provide excellent value to their customers\, and they want to return to growth as soon as they can after the crisis lifts. This is a time for companies to look ahead\, to consider the improved and innovative offerings they can launch in the market now that will serve customer needs today as well as provide momentum into the future. By letting customers know they are important by keeping their interests first and foremost\, companies can retain customer loyalty and trust. \n\n\n\nPresented by: The Vetrina Group Vetrina Group is a consulting firm focusing on small to medium-sized retail businesses. \n\n\n\nExpertise extends into the four pillars of retail: \n\n\n\nsales performanceoperational efficiencycustomer experiencetalent capital\n\n\n\n20 years of experience in international retail leadership for high-volume\, high-revenue brands expanding aggressively into new markets. \n\n\n\nOur experience gives us and our clients a valuable and exclusive advantage in this highly competitive and expanding retail sector. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are presented by The Vetrina Group \n\n\n\nVetrina Group is a consulting firm focusing on small to medium-sized retail businesses. They have 20 years of experience in international retail leadership for high-volume\, high-revenue brands expanding aggressively into new markets.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/customer-experience-training-maintaining-customer-loyalty-and-trust-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200817T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200731T151856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T151858Z
UID:2160-1597671000-1597676400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-14/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200824T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200731T152013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T152014Z
UID:2161-1598275800-1598281200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-15/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200825T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200722T172413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T172414Z
UID:2140-1598346000-1598349600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour session will be held from 9 am – 10 am and deal specifically with COVID-19 measures such as the CERB and CEWS. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200811T201649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T201650Z
UID:2171-1598437800-1598441400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Why Your Business Needs An Online Store – ShopHere Powered By Google (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this FREE online webinar hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre\, we’ll chat with Chris Hamoen of Digital Main Street to discuss the ShopHere powered by Google program and answers some of the commonly asked questions. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nWho is Digital Main Street?What is ShopHere?What does it mean to sell online\, and why should my business?Do I qualify for this program?What are the costs involved?Do you have any examples of completed websites?\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about ShopHere\, please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/shophere/ \n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nShopHere powered by Google is a program brought to you by the government of Ontario with the Federal government\, plus corporate partners: Mastercard\, Shopify\, Microsoft and Facebook.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/why-your-business-needs-an-online-store-shophere-powered-by-google-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200819T134951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T134952Z
UID:2173-1598454000-1598459400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:RBC Future Ready Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online summit. \n\n\n\nThere’s a lot to think about when you’re starting your professional life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant state of change\, you’re not the only one. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Future Ready\, an event where you’ll hear from industry experts\, inspiring young professionals and top athletes who will share advice\, guidance\, and tools to help you prepare for your professional future. \n\n\n\n1.5 hours15+ industry experts and inspiring young professionalsMany young people coming together with the common goal of being Future Ready\n\n\n\nLearn more by visiting: https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/future-ready-youth-summit.html
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/rbc-future-ready-youth-summit/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200722T174623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T174624Z
UID:2148-1598522400-1598529600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis two-hour session will be held from 10 am – 12 pm and deal not only with COVID-19 related measures but also cover commonly covered topics related to the CRA such as: \n\n\n\nDiscussion on CERB\, CEWSCommon tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid themFinancial benchmarksInformation on CRA’s servicesGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-11/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200831T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200731T152118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T152119Z
UID:2162-1598880600-1598886000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-16/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200908T190135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T190136Z
UID:2185-1600090200-1600095600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps to Starting A Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-17/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200915T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200722T172634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T172635Z
UID:2141-1600160400-1600164000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour session will be held from 9 am – 10 am and deal specifically with COVID-19 measures such as the CERB and CEWS. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-6/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200908T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T192835Z
UID:2188-1600174800-1600185600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Accounting): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for Business Legal\, Accounting\, or Marketing advice? The Access to Professionals series provides an opportunity for you to meet with a professional for a 30 minute\, one-on-one meeting and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your business. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Access to Professionals program please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/access-to-professionals-2/ \n\n\n\nHow to Book Your Session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free\, booked in 30 minute intervals. \n\n\n\n*** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below\, complete in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader\, save and email back to the Centre. \n\n\n\nPlease note the attached form is a fillable/editable PDF. If you have any difficulties with the attached form please email us directly at mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca. \n\n\n\nAtoP Client Form 2020Download\n\n\n\nOnce submitted\, your form will be reviewed and you will be contacted with available appointment times.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-accounting-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200908T195207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T195209Z
UID:2193-1600261200-1600272000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Marketing): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for Business Legal\, Accounting\, or Marketing advice? The Access to Professionals series provides an opportunity for you to meet with a professional for a 30 minute\, one-on-one meeting and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your business. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Access to Professionals program please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/access-to-professionals-2/ \n\n\n\nHow to Book Your Session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free\, booked in 30 minute intervals. \n\n\n\n*** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below\, complete in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader\, save and email back to the Centre. \n\n\n\nPlease note the attached form is a fillable/editable PDF. If you have any difficulties with the attached form please email us directly at mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca. \n\n\n\nAtoP Client Form 2020Download\n\n\n\nOnce submitted\, your form will be reviewed and you will be contacted with available appointment times.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-marketing-virtual-sessions/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200911T151108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T151109Z
UID:2240-1600282800-1600288200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ecommerce Options For Small Business (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:About this Event: \n\n\n\nIt’s never been easier for small businesses to dip their toes into the world of ecommerce. Discover the fundamentals of selling online in this webinar that’s perfect for ecommerce beginners. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nHow to add ecommerce functionality to an existing websiteHow to sell through a third-party marketplaceHow to build your whole website as an online storeWhat your options are for payment gateways and feesHow to integrate your online store to other digital systems like accounting and shipping\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for main street small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ecommerce-options-for-small-business-online-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200722T174758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T174759Z
UID:2149-1600336800-1600344000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis two-hour session will be held from 10 am – 12 pm and deal not only with COVID-19 related measures but also cover commonly covered topics related to the CRA such as: \n\n\n\nDiscussion on CERB\, CEWSCommon tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid themFinancial benchmarksInformation on CRA’s servicesGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-12/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200908T200016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T200017Z
UID:2197-1600347600-1600358400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Legal): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for Business Legal\, Accounting\, or Marketing advice? The Access to Professionals series provides an opportunity for you to meet with a professional for a 30 minute\, one-on-one meeting and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your business. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Access to Professionals program please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/access-to-professionals-2/ \n\n\n\nHow to Book Your Session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free\, booked in 30 minute intervals. \n\n\n\n*** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below\, complete in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader\, save and email back to the Centre. \n\n\n\nPlease note the attached form is a fillable/editable PDF. If you have any difficulties with the attached form please email us directly at mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca. \n\n\n\nAtoP Client Form 2020Download\n\n\n\nOnce submitted\, your form will be reviewed and you will be contacted with available appointment times.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-legal-virtual-sessions/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200911T121617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T121617Z
UID:2239-1600524000-1600527600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Main Street's Small Business Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion with local small businesses and artisans–challenges\, victories and the power of going online. \n\n\n\nAbout this event: \n\n\n\nHosted by Digital Main Street’s ShopHERE Program powered by Google\, the Small Business Stories event will bring local small business owners together for an engaging discussion. They will discuss challenges\, victories\, digital transformation and takeaways for fellow small business owners. \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating and learning from a few Ontario-based entrepreneurs in our network. Join through the Zoom link below. \n\n\n\nDiscussion: \n\n\n\nIns and outs of being a small business ownerChallenges and wins (COVID-19 and more)Business impact through going digital Takeaways for small business owners \n\n\n\nPanelist: \n\n\n\nPLENTEA\, Toronto Green Cabin Pottery\, Wawa Little Chief & Co.\, Saint Catharines Face Yoga Lab\, Toronto Smellis Beard Oil\, Chatham\n\n\n\nTo join this webinar\, click here to launch Zoom on Saturday\, September 19th at 2pm. Please register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. \n\n\n\nDigital Main Street’s ShopHERE Program powered by Google is brought to you by the provincial and federal governments of Ontario and Canada\, plus corporate partners Intuit Quickbooks\, Mastercard\, Shopify\, Microsoft and Facebook. Learn more here. \n\n\n\nFor now\, ShopHERE is restricted to Ontario businesses only.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/digital-main-streets-small-business-stories/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200921T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200908T190346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T190415Z
UID:2186-1600695000-1600700400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps to Starting A Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-18/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200911T151436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T151437Z
UID:2241-1600801200-1600806600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Google Analytics For Small Business (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:About this event: \n\n\n\nEver wondered who’s visiting your website\, and what they’re doing there? Google Analytics can tell you all of that and more. Discover the fundamentals of Google Analytics in this beginner-level webinar. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nHow to connect your website to Google AnalyticsHow to set up Google Analytics properly to filter out irrelevant trafficHow to create custom views and set goals within Google AnalyticsHow to generate 5 key reports to let you know how your website is performingHow to configure Google Analytics to automatically send you reports\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for main street small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/google-analytics-for-small-business-online-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200910T143045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T143527Z
UID:2226-1600952400-1600956000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:The Digital Advantage: Securing Your Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Free\, online webinar. \n\n\n\nWho should watch? Canadian companies selling domestically or internationally\, who want to learn how to secure their business against digital risk to successfully expand into new markets. \n\n\n\nDigital adoption and transformation can significantly improve the management and growth prospects of your company.  \n\n\n\nBut going digital comes with risks. IT security\, information security and client data protection are key areas for your company to consider when you’re looking to securely grow into new markets.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, The digital advantage: Securing your business\, we’ll address common misconceptions about digital risk\, share real cases and discuss mitigations to protect your company. \n\n\n\nJoin us live on Thursday\, Sept. 24\, 2020\, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to find out: \n\n\n\nThe different types of digital risks facing Canadian SMEs Why digital risk management and data/IT security are foundational to your overall digital strategy How to protect your company and develop a strategy for digital risk  The resources and tools available to help your business \n\n\n\nPresented by Export Development Canada in conjunction with Microsoft Canada.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/the-digital-advantage-securing-your-business-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200908T190603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T190605Z
UID:2187-1601299800-1601305200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps to Starting A Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-19/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200929T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200722T172950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T172951Z
UID:2142-1601370000-1601373600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour session will be held from 9 am – 10 am and deal specifically with COVID-19 measures such as the CERB and CEWS. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-7/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200930T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053002
CREATED:20200910T144012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T144013Z
UID:2228-1601456400-1601460000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Why Your Business Needs An Online Store – ShopHere Powered By Google (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this FREE online webinar hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre\, we’ll chat with Chris Hamoen of Digital Main Street to discuss the ShopHere powered by Google program and answers some of the commonly asked questions. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nWho is Digital Main Street?What is ShopHere?What does it mean to sell online\, and why should my business?Do I qualify for this program?What are the costs involved?Do you have any examples of completed websites?\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about ShopHere\, please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/shophere/ \n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nShopHere powered by Google is a program brought to you by the government of Ontario with the Federal government\, plus corporate partners: Mastercard\, Shopify\, Microsoft and Facebook.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/why-your-business-needs-an-online-store-shophere-powered-by-google-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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