Welcome to our October 2022 roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Looking to join a monthly, recurring networking group? Scroll to the bottom of this blog to learn about local groups and when they meet.
Do you have any great training or networking opportunities to share with us? Comment below, or send your suggestions to culture@brantford.ca. Please note that these lists are compiled at the beginning of the previous month, and curated specifically for creative industry professionals. This is not a comprehensive training list, but is rather a starting point for your own professional development.
Business Planning – Part 2
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC)
When? Tuesday October 4, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Where? Online workshop
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Marketing Masterclass: Marketing for Events for Arts and Heritage Organizations
Hosted by Work in Culture
When? Tuesday October 4, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where? Online webinar
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Financial Forecasting
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC)
When? Tuesday October 11, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Where? Online workshop
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
How to Grow a Brick-and-Mortar Store on Social Media
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC) and facilitated by My Main Street
When? Tuesday October 11, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where? Online workshop
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Lifescapes
Hosted by Brantford Public Library
When? Tuesday October 11, 2022 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Where? Brantford Public Library, Main Branch, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Business After Hours
Hosted by Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant and Marriott Towneplace Suites Brantford
When? Tuesday October 11, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where? Marriott Towneplace Suites Brantford, 30 Fen Ridge Court, Brantford
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Market Research
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC)
When? Tuesday October 18, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Where? Online workshop
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
14th Annual Chamber Trade Show
Hosted by Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
When? Tuesday October 18, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Where? Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre, 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Brantford Public Library Author Series featuring Nicole Lundrigan
Hosted by Brantford Public Library
When? Tuesday October 18, 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Where? Brantford Public Library, Main Branch, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Etsy Sellers Learning Circle
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC) and presented by Laurier Women’s Entrepreneurship Centre
When? Friday October 21, 2022 from 12:0pm to 1:00pm
Where? Online workshop
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Ready…Set… Write That Novel, An Online Workshop with Larry Brown
Hosted Glenhyrst Art Gallery
When? Saturday October 22 and Sunday October 23, 2022 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where? Online workshop
Fee? $60.00 Non Members, $50.00 Members
Registration required? Yes
Writers’ Support Circle
Hosted by Brantford Public Library
When? Monday October 24, 2022 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where? Brantford Public Library, Main Branch, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Tax Seminar with the Canada Revenue Agency
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC)
When? Tuesday October 25, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where? Online workshop
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Accessibility is Good for Business – Webinar Series
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC) in partnership with Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant, Grand River Council on Aging and the Laurier Women’s Entrepreneurship Centre
When? Tuesday October 25, 2022 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Where? Online webinar
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Mastermind Session: eCommerce Marketing
Hosted by Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC) and facilitated by My Main Street
When? Tuesday October 25, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where? Online workshop
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Lifescapes
Hosted by Brantford Public Library
When? Tuesday October 25, 2022 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Where? Brantford Public Library, Main Branch, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Midlife Pivots and Curveballs: A Guide for Entrepreneurial Women
Hosted by Laurier Women’s Entrepreneurship Centre
When? Wednesday October 26, 2022 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Where? Online webinar click on (“SOAR” Networking Events link)
Fee? Free
Registration required? Yes
Brant Business Builders
Brant Business Builders is a proven entity supercharging the growth of Brantford and area businesses through the practice of referral and testimonial generation. Working with members, you can develop significant business allies who can help you establish credibility. The dedication and support of members by members is at the heart of their mission to build business through quality relationships.
Brant Women Networking Group (BWNG)
Brant Women Networking Group is a progressive women’s organization that supports women in achieving business, financial and personal success. They offer innovative programs that provide opportunities for networking, connecting, mentoring and learning from and with each other.
Ladies Who Lead
Ladies Who Lead is a networking group of dynamic, professional women empowered through support, inspiration and mentoring, to promote success of women in business and their professions. They offer professional women the opportunity to provide one another with peer support and empowerment through networking opportunities and professional speakers.
Brant Toastmasters #2580
Brant Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022: Marketing and Sales
Monday, November 7, 2022: Brantford: Crafting Content for Social Media
Tuesday, November 8, 2022: Social Media Strategies That Work
Tuesday, November 8, 2022: Lifescapes
Tuesday, November 8, 2022: Business After Hours – City of Brantford
Monday, November 14, 2022: Grow Your Small Business on Instagram
Tuesday, November 15, 2022: Brantford Public Library Author Series featuring Heather O’Neill
Friday, November 18, 2022: Etsy Sellers Learning Circle
Saturday, November 19 and Sunday November 20, 2022: Monologues, An Online Workshop with Larry Brown
Monday, November 21, 2022: Digital Tools, Software and Apps to Manage Your Small Business
Tuesday, November 22, 2022: Accessibility is Good for Business – Webinar Series
Tuesday, November 22, 2022: Mastermind Session – Social Media
Tuesday, November 22, 2022: Lifescapes
Wednesday, November 23, 2022: 16th Annual Ladies Night Out – Wine, Women and Shopping
Monday, November 28, 2022: Grow Your Small Business on Instagram
Monday, November 28, 2022: Writers’ Support Circle
Tuesday, November 29, 2022: Lifescapes
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