CBDC Cumberland

11/02/2026

💻 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 — 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆? 💻

📅 Date: November 4th, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Jason Freake, Authentech Systems
💰 Cost: FREE

Your website is your business’s 24/7 digital presence—but when a potential customer lands on it, does it encourage them to stick around and take the next step, or leave frustrated and head to a competitor?

In this practical 90-minute website check-up, you’ll learn how to look at your website through the eyes of your customers and identify areas that could be holding it back.

You’ll explore:
✅ Common website issues that can frustrate potential customers
✅ Simple ways to evaluate your website’s effectiveness
✅ What helps keep visitors engaged and moving forward
✅ High-impact areas you can improve without completely rebuilding your website
✅ Real-world examples and practical changes you can apply to your own site

💡 Give your website a check-up and discover practical ways to turn more visitors into potential customers.

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1D1hfZk1QZOf8_otpFheLA #/registration

10/26/2026

🌟 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀! 🌟

This November, join us for two practical virtual workshops designed to help your business make a stronger impression online and connect more effectively with your customers. Whether you’re wondering if your website is helping—or hurting—your business, or you want to make better use of Instagram, these sessions will give you practical strategies you can put to work right away.

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝟭 – 𝟵𝟬-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗨𝗽
Your website is working for your business 24/7—but is it creating new opportunities or sending potential customers elsewhere? In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to take a closer look at your website through the eyes of your visitors and identify issues that could be affecting their experience. Using real-world examples and straightforward guidance, Jason will walk you through simple, high-impact areas to review so you can better understand what’s working, what may need improvement, and what could be causing potential customers to leave.

📅 Date: November 4th, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Jason Freake, Authentech Systems
💰 Cost: FREE

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝟮 – 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Instagram can be a powerful way to build awareness and connect with customers—but using it effectively takes more than simply posting photos. This beginner-friendly workshop will help you better understand how Instagram works and how your business can use it more strategically. You’ll explore everything from optimizing your profile and creating engaging posts to using Reels and understanding Insights, while learning practical ways to develop a simple, consistent approach to Instagram that helps you connect with your audience and grow your online presence.

📅 Date: November 18th, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Rachael McBay
💰 Cost: FREE

💡 Don’t miss these opportunities to strengthen your digital presence, improve how customers experience your business online, and make your website and social media work harder for you.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: https://setraining.ca/

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

From a cross-country voyage to a thriving rural venture, Duskwood Farm shows what happens when curiosity meets commitment. Tikvah Mindorff and Tyler Simpson turned a former tree lot into a handcrafted wreath business serving customers near and far. Their story blends trial and error, creative problem-solving, and a deep respect for their land.

Discover how they built something meaningful, adapted along the way, and found opportunity in unexpected places. Get ready to be inspired. https://cbdc.ca/stories/duskwood-farm/

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Is your business facing tariff-related challenges or looking to diversify its supply chain?

The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program can help you understand your options and plan your next steps. Eligible Atlantic Canadian businesses can access up to $10,000 in expert consulting support from customs brokers, trade consultants and trade lawyers. Get guidance to navigate tariffs, explore supply chain options and understand customs requirements.

Cost is a $99 participation fee + 25% of total consulting costs. Spaces are limited and the application deadline is December 31, 2026.

To apply, visit https://cbdc.ca/advice/tariff-and-customs-advisory-program/

10/19/2026

📚 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴! 📚

📅 Date: October 21st, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

If bookkeeping is one of those tasks you keep putting off—or you’re not even sure if you should be doing it yourself—you’re not alone. Keeping accurate financial records is an important part of running a business, but there’s no single approach that works for everyone.

This practical workshop will help make bookkeeping feel clearer and more manageable. You’ll explore:
✅ Whether doing your own bookkeeping makes sense for your business
✅ When it may be time to hire someone to help
✅ Simple manual methods for keeping your records organized
✅ Free tools and popular bookkeeping software options
✅ Practical tips to make bookkeeping easier to stay on top of

💡 Find a bookkeeping approach that works for you and make managing your business finances feel a little less painful.

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gs4GUUd3Qp-XxhzUeNXfbQ #/registration

10/19/2026

10/12/2026

🚀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲!🚀

📅 Date: October 14th, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

Your business plan is done. Your idea looks solid. Maybe you’ve even secured your funding. But what actually needs to happen before you can officially open your doors?
This practical workshop will walk you through some of the essential administrative steps involved in starting a business so you can move forward with fewer surprises and more confidence.

In this session, you’ll learn about:
✅ Choosing the right business structure
✅ Registering your business
✅ Understanding HST requirements
✅ Important administrative steps before opening
✅ Common start-up pitfalls and how to avoid them

💡 Take some of the confusion out of starting a business and get a clearer picture of what needs to happen next.

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a4_XQX-LR--ZmPuqCz-XUQ #/registration