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  • Registration now open for the Frontenac Business Retreat and Awards

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    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