Come celebrate with us! Thank you small businesses! Join us to celebrate businesses in Kenora during Small Business Week!
The Northwest Business Centre, City of Kenora, Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre, Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce, Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation, and BDC are pleased to host Small Business Week, October 15 to 21, 2023.
Please see the event listings with links to register for individual sessions.
Small Business Week Sunday
View the events and registration details for Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Fireside community appreciation event |
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Presented by Tall Pines Marina & Market Time: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Location: Tall Pines Marina & Market, 832 Lakeview Drive, Kenora, ON Fireplace Sunday and Smore's night, includes in-store shopping discount. Event is Free for all members and customers. Drop in at your leisure! |
Small Business Week Monday
View the events and registration details for Monday, October 16, 2023.
Learn how BDC can help you on your digital adoption journey |
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Presented by BDC Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Location: BDC, 301 First Avenue South, Kenora, ON The Government of Canada recently launched the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to help companies accelerate their digital transformation to increase competitiveness and improve productivity. Canada’s businesses need the tools, resources, and opportunities to go digital: CDAP and BDC can help meet this objective. Email to RSVP: carmela.bergagnini@bdc.ca |
How to value your business and planning for succession |
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Presented by LOWBIC and MNP Location: LOWBIC Boardroom, 301 First Avenue South, Kenora, ON Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. There is a lot involved with selling a business and sometimes the process can take years! If you are thinking of retiring, selling your business or are interested in the steps involved with succession planning and how to value your business, this workshop is for you! Email to RSVP: amctaggart@lowbic.on.ca |
Small Business Week Tuesday
View the events and registration details for Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Cyber insurance |
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Presented by Westland Insurance Group Ltd. Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Westland Insurance Boardroom 101 Park Street, Kenora, ON High – profile cyber-attacks and data breaches at Sony, Honda Canada and Target have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber-crime – yet surveys conducted suggest that many small businesses are still operating under a false sense of cyber security. We are going to discuss what cyber coverage is and provide you with some ways to help prevent cyber-attacks. Space is limited. Email to RSVP: gbruyere@westlandinsurance.ca |
Fireside demo days |
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Presented by Smoke & Fire Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Smoke & Fire, 1080 Railway Street, Kenora, ON SMOKE & FIRE will be heating up Railway Street during Small Business Week! We’ll be showcasing a few of our hottest fire pits, pizza ovens and BBQs outside the store from Tuesday to Friday. Pop by to see how we play with fire. |
Your first 5 steps: how to make money outside of Ontario |
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Presented by the Northern Ontario Exports Program and Northwest Business Centre Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Could selling to customers outside of Ontario take your small business to new heights? This practical one-hour webinar is designed to get you ready to accept those orders with confidence! Are you passing up sales because you don’t know where to start? We’ll demystify the steps required to take orders and get your product to a larger market. Learn how to choose shipping, customs duties and packaging options that maximize your profit and customer satisfaction. Understand how selling across Canada and beyond may require new taxes, certifications, and labelling. Link to RSVP: https://Oct17makemoneyoutsideontario.eventbrite.ca |
Lunch n' learn |
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Presented by Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: The Vault, 154 Main Street South, Kenora, ON Join us for lunch and learn tips and tricks to help you optimize your business. Networking at 11:30 a.m., presentations start at 12:00 p.m. Email to RSVP: manager@kenorachamber.com |
Small Business Week Wednesday
View the events and registration details for Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Fireside demo days |
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Presented by Smoke & Fire Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Smoke & Fire, 1080 Railway Street, Kenora, ON SMOKE & FIRE will be heating up Railway Street during Small Business Week! We’ll be showcasing a few of our hottest fire pits, pizza ovens and BBQs outside the store from Tuesday to Friday. Pop by to see how we play with fire. |
CIP coffee break |
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Presented by City of Kenora Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Location: The Black Oven, 336 Second St S, Kenora, ON Stop by for coffee and learn about the City of Kenora Community Improvement Plans! City staff will be in attendance to answer any questions you might have about eligibility and applying to the program. The City is accepting applications until November 30, 2023 for projects that can be undertaken next year. |
KWIB Collective speed networking |
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Presented by Kenora Women in Business Collective (KWIB Collective) Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Cottage Time Public House, 129 Bernier Drive, Kenora, ON Calling all Kenora Women in Business! We are pleased to invite you for a FUN evening of “business speed networking” with other women entrepreneurs. The evening will include a round of quick intros where you will get to know other women and learn more about how they are contributing to our community. It also gives you a chance to brush up on your self promotion skills! Investment is $30 plus gratuity which includes Indigenous inspired appetizers and a signature drink! Email to RSVP: hey@mosswood.ca |
Small Business Week Thursday
View the events and registration details for Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Hands on Canva training workshop |
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Hosted by the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Time: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Location: Kenora Chamber Boardroom, 101 Park Street, Kenora, ON Not only will you learn about building a brand guide, using templates, creating social posts for various platforms, and more, but will have the opportunity to use these tools to create content for your own business during the workshop!Come prepared with your laptop, as well as your business's logo, brand fonts and colour codes (Hex, CMYK, or RGB). Spots are limited and open to businesses only. Link to RSVP: https://CanvaKenora.eventbrite.ca |
Luxury ice fishing resort tour |
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Presented by Grace Anne II Ice Fishing Resorts Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Location: 232 Water Street, Kenora, ON Come out to see firsthand the Luxury Ice Fishing House! Tour conducted by a Professional Guide. Enter for a chance to win a Half-Day Self-Guided Winter Experience at one of our Ice Houses along with 2 Stylish Roots Toques! Coffee and donuts will be served on location. |
Fireside demo days |
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Presented by Smoke & Fire Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Smoke & Fire, 1080 Railway Street, Kenora, ON SMOKE & FIRE will be heating up Railway Street during Small Business Week! We’ll be showcasing a few of our hottest fire pits, pizza ovens and BBQs outside the store from Tuesday to Friday. Pop by to see how we play with fire. |
Light It Up! for NDEAM |
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Presented by KACL All evening October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. KACL’s Employment Services encourages all businesses to light up or decorate their building in purple and blue on Thursday, October 19, in recognition of inclusive employment in our community. This initiative has gained traction throughout Canada and particularly our community over the last few years, with more businesses every year taking part and highlighting inclusive employment by decorating their businesses in purple and blue. The more participation, the greater the impact. If you would like to participate, please contact: Jamie Papaioannou, Employment Services Manager, Kenora Association for Community Living at 807-467-5266 or JPapaioannou@kacl.ca |
Business appreciation reception |
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Presented by Copperfin Credit Union Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Location: Lake of the Woods Brewing Company, 350 Second Street South, Kenora, ON Thank you small businesses! Come celebrate with us. The reception will consist of complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. This is a casual gathering with the opportunity to network. Drop in at your leisure! |
Small Business Week Friday
View the events and registration details for Friday, October 20, 2023.
Luxury ice fishing resort tour |
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Presented by Grace Anne II Ice Fishing Resorts Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: 232 Water Street, Kenora, ON Come out to see firsthand the Luxury Ice Fishing House! Tour conducted by a Professional Guide. Enter for a chance to win a Half-Day Self-Guided Winter Experience at one of our Ice Houses along with 2 Stylish Roots Toques! Coffee and donuts will be served on location. |
Fireside demo days |
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Presented by Smoke & Fire Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Smoke & Fire, 1080 Railway Street, Kenora, ON SMOKE & FIRE will be heating up Railway Street during Small Business Week! We’ll be showcasing a few of our hottest fire pits, pizza ovens and BBQs outside the store from Tuesday to Friday. Pop by to see how we play with fire. |
Glow bowling mix and mingle |
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Presented by The Cave Bowling and Bar Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Location: 126 Matheson St S, Kenora, ON Come and bowl during glow bowling and compete against new friends. A shared lane with up to 6 bowlers will get the good times rolling. Only 24 spots available and those who preregister will get bowling half off. Play a game and the one with the highest score, gets to bowl for free during this event. This is an event you don't want to miss out on. Register by Wednesday, October 18 by calling 807-468-8284. |
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