Cobourg, ON (August 23, 2024) – The Town of Cobourg Economic Development department has unveiled dynamic and insightful programs, seminars and workshops coming in the fall of 2024.

Aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned business professionals, and anyone seeking to elevate their business will benefit from the following series, curated to equip participants with the tools they need to succeed in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Sessions are hosted by industry professionals and thought leaders and will take place at the Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre.

Skilled Trades Career Day:In collaboration with the Province of Ontario, Level Up! And Skills Trades Ontario the economic development team is pleased to host Level Up! in Cobourg. Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs that bring together the best in skilled trades professionals across industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more. Students in grades 7 to 12 can learn about Ontario’s 140+ trades through interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about life-changing career opportunities.

Date: Thursday, September 12^th, 2024 | Venue: Cobourg Community Centre – 750 D’Arcy Street

Succession Planning and Mergers and Acquisitions:In collaboration with RBC Financial Group, Cobourg is the first stop in a three-community session that will provide an informative event for business owners, which includes an economic update that can help you navigate the near-term economic environment. A member of the Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions team will then discuss preparing for the sale of your business, followed by a conversation about tax considerations. Guest speakers include: Carrie Freestone; Economist, Royal Bank of Canada; Brandon Beadow, CFA; Director, RBC Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A); and Sarah Netley, MAcc, MTax, TEP, CPA, CA; Partner, Baker Tilly KDN

Date: Thursday, September 26^th, 2024, Time: 8:30 – 10:00am | Venue: Lecture Hall, Venture13 - 739 D’Arcy Street

Post-Secondary Spotlight Series:This series features post-secondary programs and resources that are available for local companies to leverage industry research and/or hiring. In September the series will feature Ontario Tech University’s Brilliant Catalyst Program. Brilliant Catalyst's mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of change makers by building a community of experts, entrepreneurs, advisors, and influencers to fuel innovative change. Learn more about this program and how your company can tap into this program service offering.

Presenter: Connor Loughlean, Program Manager | Date: Friday, September 27^th, 2024, Time: 8:30 – 10:00am | Venue: NSSL Seminar Room, Venture13 - 739 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg, Ontario

Join us in December to learn more about how the Loyalist College - Port Hope Campus can benefit your business and community. Our series highlights post-secondary programs and resources available for local companies to leverage for industry research and hiring needs. Laurie Caouette – Industry Partnership Officer will be a vital resource in this series, showcasing what this campus can offer in specialized programs designed to meet local workforce demands, and providing hands-on training.

Presenter: Laurie Caouette, Industry Partnership Officer | Date: Wednesday, December 4^th, 2024, Time: 9:00am – 10:00am | Venue: NSSL Seminar Room, Venture13 - 739 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg, Ontario

Revenue Growth Series: The Revenue Growth series continues for the months of September to November. This series features local businesspeople who have driven new revenue growth into their company. Occurring monthly on every second Wednesday.

• Seminar Title: Revenue Growth Series with Arnaud Raymond, Belden Canada |
  Date: Wednesday, September 11^th, 2024, Time: 8:30 – 10:00am | Venue: Lecture Hall, Venture13 - 739 D’Arcy Street |

Arnaud Raymond is the Engineering Manager of Belden Canada, and a long-term member of the Cobourg business community. In 2016 he started with Belden Inc. in Cobourg where he has held several positions including interim Plant Manager, Operations Manager and Engineering Manager.

• Seminar Title: Revenue Growth Series with Dominique Sayers, B&D Liquidation and Auction Services | Date: October 9^th, 2024, Time: 8:30 – 10:00am | Venue: Lecture Hall, Venture13 – 739 D’Arcy Street |

This event will feature Dominique (Buckler) Sayers, Director of Operations at B&D Liquidation and Auction Services. Dominique Sayers, a part owner of B&D Liquidation, grew up in Cobourg, where her parents opened the business in 1999. In late 2019, B&D Liquidation moved into a new location, expanding its product offerings. Dominique has also contributed to the growth of B&D's social media accounts. In July, she opened a sister store called B&D Bins, which is expected to be a popular way of selling liquidation merchandise.

• Seminar Title: Revenue Growth Series with Rino Ferreri, Ferreri Menswear| Date: November 13^th, 2024, Time: 8:30 – 10:00am | Venue: Lecture Hall, Venture13 – 739 D’Arcy Street |

“Love what you do and make every interaction an amazing experience.” These are words that Rino Ferreri has modeled his business and personal life after. Rino, born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, saw an opportunity to grow at the age of 21. Now, 33 years later, he has three retail businesses, commercial properties, and real estate investments. He continues to build his brand and the community around him. He loves managing his business, creating a great experience for clients through his love of fashion, and even tailoring garments when needed.

Cobourg’s Growth and Development Symposium: Building from last year’s Real Estate and Industry Event,Cobourg’s Growth and Development Symposium will provide a development update over the past year and a panel discussion among real estate and development professionals about leading growth and development trends. This symposium will prove to be a resourceful experience for anyone who is interested in Cobourg’s development trends and projects and learning about leading urban development trends among industry professionals.

Date: Thursday, October 3^rd, 2024, | Time: 8:30 – 11:00 am | Venue: Lecture Hall, Venture13 – 739 D’Arcy Street

The Manufacturing Conference:Cobourg Economic Development department is proud to support the NMA Manufacturing Conference, a premier event bringing together leaders in the manufacturing industry for a day of networking, learning, and collaboration. This year’s conference, held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Thursday, October 24th, will feature an international keynote speaker, Jeff Butler, and a dynamic Workforce Strategies panel discussion with two Ontario Manufacturers and Economic Development departments Cornwall and North Bay. With four outstanding workshops led by industry experts, a dedicated Swag Hour for the tradeshow, and exclusive networking opportunities.

For more information, please visit themanufacturingconference.ca.

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 | Time: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm | Venue: Cobourg Community Centre – 750 D’Arcy Street