Lunch & Learn

The Belleville Chamber of Commerce strives to offer members opportunities to have access to experts in a variety of topics that will help you to navigate through the challenges you face in your business. 

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BCC welcomes the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)
Friday, November 29th 

The Belleville Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) to celebrate our partnership in their mission and dedication to developing and supporting a prosperous business community.  The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce is a cultural non-profit organization formed to generate commerce for Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, creating economic development within the proud Black communities across the country.

Join us as we celebrate our new partnership with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce in this two-part event
10:30 – 11:45 · BCC & CBCC Partnership Launch - Ribbon Cutting 
The Log Cabin, 5 Moira St. E
Followed by an inspiring
Lunch & Learn: Widening your Professional Circle of Trust 
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Aspira Quinte Gardens Auditorium, 30 College Street East

In this 1-hour session led by Carrie Oswald, Belonging Redefined – you will explore how and why our spheres of influence are chosen. This interactive Session asks us to discuss and reflect on how we may be limiting our decision making and potentially the growth of our businesses while also offering tips and resources to help widen your Circle of Trust to maximize opportunities and/or uncover new opportunities for 2025 and beyond with fresh perspectives.  An excellent session for Allies, Owners, Managers and decision makers of all kinds.

Lunch will be provided at no charge, beginning at 12:00 noon followed by the presentation, sponsored by Aspira Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence.
Register now to be part of the Black business renaissance!

We hope you can join us and learn more about the CBCC and how they drive the Black business renaissance.  READ MORE and REGISTER!

Lunch is sponsored by:  Aspira Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence  

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DID YOU MISS IT?

"Demystifying Workplace Accommodations for people with disabilities"
This interactive roundtable session used case study profiles that provided the chance to explore a range of disabilities; how they can be accommodated to enhance workplace accessibility and support the employment of an eager and capable workforce.  

Virtual Integration:  What Is It, and How Can It Help My Business
Peter Young from Virtual Encounters introduced us to the world of virtual reality and how immersive experiences  relate to key sectors in Belleville - Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality & Tourism, Non-Profits.  These virtual experiences can aid employers in a variety of ways that include team building, training, onboarding, and so much more.

Introduction to the World Of AI.
Professor Baba Giwa from Loyalist College presented a high-level discussion on the value of AI for business.  Ultimately, there is a cost and you should choose your platform wisely, but when leveraged with the correct data, AI can help your business be smarter.   And AI does have the capacity to learn, setting it apart from even the best CRM systems.

The Hidden Job Market
Presented by the Belleville Chamber of Commerce CEO Jill Raycroft, with the help of the Centre for Workforce Development, the session explored the results of the 'pilot' survey completed by 76 of our chamber members.   Watch for more on this subject as the survey gets rolled out across the region.

Are you prepared for digital threats to your business?
Presented by Nesda Technologies, their experts answered questions like...
What are today’s top cybersecurity risks? What is making headlines? What immediate actions can you take?
WATCH RECORDED SESSION

Free tax help for your small business or corporation.
Experts from the CRA gave us a lot of information, including common tax errors, deductions, general bookkeeping concepts and best practices as well as helpful tools and services.  Unfortunately, those sessions could not be recorded.  If you do have questions about what you can and cannot do, I encourage you to reach out for a one-on-one 'confidential' session with a liaison officer.  You can fill out the request form at canada.ca/cra-liaison-officer.

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If you have a topic that you would like us to explore, or if you have a problem or question that you are looking for someone to help you get to a solution or answer, please let us know.  
Call Lisa at 613.962.4597 ext. 2 OR email lisa@bellevillechamber.ca.