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Seminars & Workshops
Seminars, workshops and conferences are beneficial at any stage of business development.
The BECN offers opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners to improve their skills and learn business best-practices through a variety of educational formats.
Educational opportunities include several different formats; seminars, workshops, roundtable and networking opportunities, best practices, business panels, iPlan: Planning & Prioritizing workshop, and events delivered by experts in a variety of business topics, and for women entrepreneurs under the 'She Owns It' brand.
Upcoming events will be posted on this page and on the Business & Entrepreneurship Facebook page.
View educational videos posted to the BECN YouTube Channel. There are educational resources offering best practices and helpful tips. Including; business panels with local entrepreneurs, 6 individual short videos on various business topics (social media, photography enhancement, website and branding, finance, accounting, enhancing your digital presence).
Social Media for Businesses: Your 2025 Marketing Strategy
Join social media expert, Rebecca Hawthorn of Four Corners Collective, as she dives into setting up your 2025 marketing strategy. Explore organic vs. paid ads, on Google and Meta, stories, reels and the sales funnel, how it can benefit businesses at various stages of growth.
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Zoom
BECN Peer to Peer Connect
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and small business owners at BECN peer to peer connect sessions.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: BECN Boardroom, 600 William Street, Cobourg.
* Please note: If inclement weather, an email will be sent out by Noon the day before (Monday, February 3) to move the meeting to a fully virtual Zoom format.
The first half of the session will be a facilitated roundtable format to promote conversation, participation voluntary. The second half will be open interaction.
Register for February Peer to Peer Connect
Advanced Business Series:
Take your business to the next level with the Advanced Business Series!
This series offers a unique opportunity to ask questions, enhance your knowledge through expert-led mini-sessions and gain personalized insights with 15-minute one-on-one consultations. Limited spaces available, booked on a first come first served basis:
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Morning: Business Lawyer, Melanie Racine from Racine Law
Afternoon: Director of Finance, Tim McLaren from Part-Time CFO Services
- These professionals will guide your questions to help navigate key aspects of your business journey.
- Click below to pre-register your 15-minute time slot for each professional.
- Please come with your questions prepared as these will be introductory sessions.
- Please note, some questions may not be answered due to the nature.
- These sessions are informative and offered based on the capacity of the professionals ability to provide direction.
Biographies:
| Tim McLaren, Director of Finance |
| Tim McLaren has over 16 years of financial management and operations leadership experience, working at a top tier consumer goods company. He is known for his expertise of navigating ERP systems, development of KPI’s, and driving strong financial results. Tim has extensive experience with financial transactions, processes and policies.
As Controller for two Quaker Oats manufacturing sites, Tim was the strategic business partner for the Operations teams and supporting functions. He provided financial guidance and ownership for annual spending plans/budgets, decision support/analysis of financial opportunities and risks, monthly forecasting and reporting of site financials, financial lead for Collective Bargaining Agreements, and lead yearly reviews of financial controls. Tim also spent over 4 years as a Production Manager, leading a team of supervisors and support staff to run 6 production lines with direct accountability for 80 hourly associates. His team had ownership for Safety, Quality, Cost and Fulfillment. Tim McLaren is a past board member with the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society, in which he lead for two years as Chair of the Board. In his spare time, Tim enjoys camping with his family, canoeing, and kayaking. Education
Volunteer/Community Involvement
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| Melanie Racine, Owner |
| Melanie has focused her practice on Wills, Estates, Real Estate & Business Law. Melanie was born and raised in Port Hope. After completing her Honours Bachelor of Arts at Waterloo University in Military History, she travelled extensively and was accepted to the University of Cardiff, Wales where she completed her Bachelor of Laws.
After returning to Canada she settled in Port Hope where she is happily raising her two daughters. She is excited to be on the main street of Port Hope and welcomes you to Racine Law! |
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