As a member of the business community in Bruce County, you get direct access to training, consultations, seminars, networking events, research and insights, as well as the support you need to navigate government policies, permits and more.
Upcoming Training Sessions
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.
Foodpreneur Advantage
Thinking about starting a food or beverage business? Or looking to take your existing product to the next level? Foodpreneur Advantge offers a free, six-part training series designed to help food and beverage entrepreneurs build, grow and strengthen their businesses. It is offered four times per year.
Annual Events
Bridges to Better Business
Date: October 22, 2026
Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
Program begins: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Grassroots Woodfired Pizza, Huron-Kinloss
Join award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and educator Emily Baillie for “The Power of Showing Up: Building a Successful Business That Reflects Who You Really Are,” an inspiring keynote on leveraging authenticity as a business strategy. Learn how to embrace your unique strengths, communicate with confidence and build meaningful relationships that support long-term success. Participants will also enjoy one of four hands-on creative breakout workshops, along with woodfired pizza, salad, dessert, coffee and tea.
Tickets are on sale now!
International Women’s Day
Save the date: March 4, 2027
Hosted in partnership with Women’s House serving Bruce and Grey, International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual event focused on celebrating the women that make Bruce County strong, vibrant, and inspiring. It’s an opportunity to recognize their contributions, share stories, and foster meaningful connections across the community.
Cruise & Connect: A Grey & Bruce Business Networking Event
Save the date: April 2027
Hosted in partnership with Grey County Economic Development, Cruise & Connect is the area’s largest networking event, offering a memorable evening of connection, collaboration, and fun. Invite your staff, neighbouring businesses, or your entire business block, and join us on the BIG CANOE for networking, tasty appetizers, awesome desserts, live entertainment, and more as we cruise around Georgian Bay!
Discover Community-Supported Workforce Resources
Navigating the complexities of staffing can be challenging for any employer. Discover workforce-related events and activities that are designed by our community partners to support your business needs and make managing your workforce easier and more successful.