Class, Training, or Workshop

Do you have an idea or a product that you would like to turn into a business? This workshop is a great first step on how to validate your business idea, figure out if you can make a profit and become investment ready. Trailblazer is a program for early-stage startups. The program is designed to take you through the necessary steps to identify your market, validate your idea and gain an understanding of what it takes to receive funding. The program consists of weekly training, customer interaction, peer-to-peer learning, and experienced mentors to help you along the way. Leverage our knowledge and our key insights to better prepare yourself to become a successful entrepreneur. During this practical program, you will learn how to use a business model canvas and develop each part of your business to ensure you’re building a business that makes sense and that your customers want. The full course is 4 sessions in total and each week builds on the previous week. These 4 online sessions will run: Session One – January 18th: 12 – 1pm EST Session Two -January 25th: 12 – 1 pm EST Session Three -February 1st : 12 – 1pm EST Session Four – February 8th: 12 – 1pm EST Cost: $25.00 +HST For more information please contact: Carole Long carole@nwoinnovation.ca 807-768-6696

Register by emailing makingadifference@paro.ca Your Safety and Prevention Presented by Stella Nicastro-Greenough | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services and Becky Chiarot | WSIB Road Map to Simple Safety Solutions: Co-facilitated by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB): Learn about simple safety solutions for the workplace, to ensure that everyone returns home safe at the end of the day. We will provide an overview of resources to help you understand the roles and responsibilities of workplace parties, how to stay in compliance with legislation, how to manage hazards, and where to go for help. Also we’ll review how joining the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program can help with financial rebates to offset costs of implementing new health and safety topics in the workplace, and demonstrate how to calculate a potential ‘double’ annual rebate.