Basics of Starting a Small Business in Ontario - September 21st - 1:00 pm Do you have an idea and you want to start your own small business, but you aren’t sure where to start? About this event Find out how to register your business, different business structures, what expenses you need to keep track of and how to do it, government support programs, and free services available to you. Register here [link].
Build Your Small Business with Social Media - September 22nd - 12:00 pm Interacting with consumers on social media is an important marketing strategy for small businesses. Using social media helps you build brand About this event Interacting with consumers on social media is an important marketing strategy for small businesses. Using social media helps you build brand awareness, increase your customer base, and connect with current customers. Learn how during this informative workshop! Register here [link].
STEM Speaker Series - Lisa Porter, Executive Director of WE-SPARK - September 23rd - 7:00 pm DR. LISA PORTER , Core Principal Researcher Dr. Lisa Porter is the Executive Director of WE-SPARK Health Institute and a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Windsor. She completed her Ph.D. at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON) in the Department of Medical Sciences and was a Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of California San Diego (La Jolla, CA). Dr. Porter is the recipient of many Awards and Honours, including the Research Impact Award, Faculty of Science (2019), the David Kelly Award for Community Service, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (2018), and the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada (2014). Dr. Porter was a founding member of the Windsor Cancer Research Group and continues to sit on the Executive Committee. She is a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) University Delegate, a Member of the College of Reviewers and a Scientific Member of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Tumor and Microenvironment…
Design Thinking - September 24th - 2:00 pm Build your creative confidence and learn how to innovate using a proven Design Thinking process! About this event Change your mindset - about challenges and problem solving - and about creating something new! Build your creative confidence and learn how to innovate using a proven Design Thinking process using the globally recognized IDEO, Standford school Design Thinking method. Register here [link].
Canva Basics - September 27th - 10:00 am Need to learn how to market your business? Learn how to navigate Canva through this workshop! About this event Do you want to learn tips and tricks to help expand your marketing skills? Learn how to create logos, build social media graphics, banners, etc! Join us to learn all about the basics of Canva, a free online marketing tool that will help you grow your business! Register here [link].
Personal Branding & Networking - September 28th - 1:00 pm Personal branding and networking done right can set you apart. About this event Learn the how and why of Personal Branding to set you apart from others on social media platforms and how to establish a Network of personal and business connections to help you and your business soar! Be sure to register with the email address linked to your Microsoft Teams account... you will receive a link to the MS Teams virtual event. (For example: If MS Teams is linked to your St. Clair College email address and you register here with your gmail account, you won't be able to access the event properly as it won't show on your calendar). Register here [link].
LinkedIn for Success - September 29th - 11:00 am Learn the fundamentals of LinkedIn, the social network for professionals! In this workshop, you will dive into the tools and services. About this event Learn the fundamentals of LinkedIn, the social network for professionals! In this workshop, you will dive into the tools and services that LinkedIn offers to build your online profile. Valuable for employers and employees, this workshop will also give tips on searching for job openings or for talented future employees. Register here [link].
Elevator Pitch - September 30th - 10:00 am Do you want to learn how to effectively and successfully deliver your elevator pitch? Then look no further because this workshop is for you! About this event An elevator pitch is a brief introduction of yourself and what you do in the time it takes to ride an elevator. With this workshop you will be taught how to introduce yourself, business idea or your product with while leaving a lasting impact on those you meet. If you want to become confident in how you deliver yourself, then this workshop is for YOU! Register here [link].
KTDRR 2021 Virtual Knowledge Translation Conference: Research Results for Policy Outcomes - October 25th - 1:00 pm Hosted by the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability & Rehabilitation Research. The 2021 theme is “Research Results for Policy Outcomes.” Presenters will address key questions pertinent to any researchers or product developers interested in making a policy impact with their work. The conference takes place October 25, 27, 29 from 1-5pm EST. Visit their website for more details about the conference and to register [link].
Canadian Cancer Research Conference - November 11th - 12:00 pm The 2021 Canadian Cancer Research Conference is Going Virtual! Join Canada’s cancer research community online for this year’s conference! Staying up to date on cancer research is key and the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) wants to make sure you don’t miss anything. Mark your calendars for the Canadian Cancer Research Conference taking place virtually November 8 to 11, 2021. This four half-day virtual event brings together researchers, clinicians, decision-makers, and trainees at all stages of their career. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from top leaders in Canadian cancer research who will share knowledge and address key challenges and opportunities for innovating cancer research in Canada. Learn more about registration and submitting an abtract on their website.
Cancer Education Day: Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancer - What Primary Care Needs to Know - November 12th - 8:00 am SAVE THE DATE: Friday November 12th, 2021 8:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Event: Zoom
Virtual Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference 2021 - November 19th - 9:00 am Save the date for the Virtual Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference 2021. For more information, visit their conference page www.uwindsor.ca/glbnc
