Registration now open for the Frontenac Business Retreat and Awards

The 2023 Frontenac Business Retreat and Awards is a cozy, casual, half-day event for business operators and their friends across Frontenac to learn, connect, and network.

It's free to attend.

Tuesday, 14 November
12pm-7pm
RKY Camp
1194 Sugar Bush Lane, Parham, ON, K0H 2K0

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

AGENDA:

12 -12:30 pm - Registration, networking, light refreshments

12 - 2 pm - Campfire chat, brand toolkit, let's talk storytelling

• Featuring Terrilyn Kunopaski of tante consulting, and Hermine Mbondo of B4brand
• The Frontenac County tourism brand standards were released earlier this year. This will help us all to share the Frontenac story more effectively with prospective visitors.
• Now the attention is on you.
• How can you use this resource to support your own marketing efforts?
• This interactive and playful session will challenge participants to consider what their businesses represent and how to embrace their unique identities. It's all about connecting with and attracting new clients.

2 - 2:15 pm - Outdoor fireside break - Networking and light refreshments

2:15 - 2:45 pm - Campfire chat - The importance of farmers markets in our community

• Featurint representatives from the Frontenac Farmers Market, Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, and Market at Wolfe Island Commons.
• Hear about their 2023 market experience, plans for 2024, and how your business can be involved.

2:45 - 3:30 pm - Campfire chat - Business support in Frontenac

• Featuring representatives from Frontenac Business Services; Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO); Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; and Kingston Economic Development Corporation.
• Learn more about business supports available to Frontenac businesses. Ask questions. Learn about timelines and ways you can become more connected.

3:30 - 3:45 pm - Outdoor fireside break - Networking and light refreshments

3:45 - 4:45 pm - Campfire chat - Partnership panel

• Featuring representatives from Blue Moose Inn, Kick & Push Brewing Company, Sumac Centre, and more.
• Each business operator will share their experiences with partnerships. Q&A session.
• How do partnerships work? What makes a successful partnership? Has anything not worked? What to consider with partnerships and partnership agreements.

4:45 - 6 pm - Networking and light refreshments

6 pm - Frontenac County Business Awards presentations