Learn, Network, Share and Grow
Owning or running a business in Bruce County comes with great reward, but not without challenges. You don’t have to overcome these hurdles alone. As a member of this business community, you get direct access to training, consultation, business seminars, networking events, research, insights and the support you need to help you navigate government policies, permits and information. Bruce County is invested in helping you business succeed and committed to helping you manage. Explore all opportunities available to you below.
Have an idea for a training session you’d like to see offered? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@businesstobruce.com.
Upcoming Business to Bruce Training
Building a Destination Brand: Attract More Visitors by Telling Your Brand Story
May 21, at 12PM
This session is for you if you want to attract more visitors by telling a brand story that reflects the heart of your business and community.
Learn how to stand out as a destination, connect with the right travellers, and bring your story to life across digital and physical touch points. In this free 60-minute webinar, you will learn about crafting your destination & business brand story, researching visitors with digital story telling, and quick wins for small teams & tight budgets.
Marketing & Branding your Food Product
May 22, at 10:00AM
This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. Amanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this webinar, Amanda will share her expert insight, from how to create your brand, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Why YOU are your brand as a new food or beverage business
- What to consider when creating a visual identity for your company
- What does marketing in 2025 look like?
Selling to Food Retailers
May 29, at 10:00AM
This session is for you if you have a CPG (Consumer Packaged Good) Product but have never sold into retail stores. Gain some insight and instructions on how to conduct a sales call. This session will be hosted by Paul Dromgole, a member of the Foodpreneur Advantage Team, who has extensive training with Fortune 500 companies as well as his own independent Sales Agency. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Breaking down a sales call into 7 clear steps
- Creating a plan for your sales call
- Learning how to overcome objections
- Closing the deal
- Following up & Customer Service
Labelling & Packaging your Food Product
June 5, 10:00AM
This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. For this session, we will be joined by Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars. Nicole will guide us through what to consider when choosing a package for your food product, what to include on your label, and what mistakes to avoid when packaging your food product.
- Packaging Considerations
- Labelling Requirements
- Mistakes to Avoid
Staffed for Success: Social Media Training for Your Summer Team
June 11, at 1:00PM
This 60-minute workshop is designed specifically for Summer staff hired by businesses who may find themselves managing or supporting social media as part of their role. While many students are already familiar with social platforms for personal use, using them strategically for business is a different skill set. This session equips students with practical tools, real-world best practices, and creative confidence to hit the ground running.
Annual Events
International Women’s Day
March 20, 4:30PM to 9PM
Save the Date: Mark your calendars for March 5, 2026, for next year’s events.
This International Women’s Day event is a networking opportunity in March designed to celebrate women entrepreneurs and community leaders while inspiring business owners and encouraging networking opportunities.
Bridges to Better Business
Save the Date: Mark your calendars for October 23, 2025 for this year’s event.
A fall networking event designed to inspire your growth as an entrepreneur. Each year we invite captivating speakers who understand the pulse of entrepreneurship. Stay tuned for 2025 Bridges to Better Business event details!
Discover Community-Supported Workforce Resources
Navigating the complexities of staffing can be challenging for any employer. Discover workforce-related events, activities, and news offered by our community partners designed to support your business needs and make managing your workforce easier and more successful.