Business Enterprise Centre - Grey County

06/16/2026

Happening this week! Join us and Marco from Wallace & Moody Marketing to learn quick marketing hacks that don't need a lot of time.

Register for Wednesday's event here: https://buff.ly/CT2MSvp

06/11/2026

In partnership with Business to Bruce from Bruce County Economic Development, we hosted our Summer Company 2026 Launch Event last night. These young entrepreneurs will be running their own businesses in our communities this summer. Congratulations to each student for being accepted into the Summer Company program and all the best for a successful summer!

05/26/2026

🍴📦 Ready to package your food product like a pro?

Join the Foodpreneur Advantage online seminar on how to create labels and packaging that are not only eye-catching, but also compliant and food-safe In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn about:
✔️ Packaging considerations
✔️ Labelling requirements
✔️ Common mistakes to avoid

Featuring guest speaker Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars, who will share practical insights on choosing the right packaging and creating compliant labels for your food or beverage product.
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
💻 Online
🎟️ Register here: https://buff.ly/ieP0RNC

05/25/2026

Small Business Owners in Grey County, we have an amazing opportunity for you. Business Enterprise Centre - Grey County

On May 28th, we will be leading a hands-on, in-person session to walk you through getting QuickBooks™ working for your business, with practical tips you can apply right away to start saving time.

Sign up today! This session is limited to 20 people to ensure everyone gets the support needed to set up this popular bookkeeping program.

💲 $20 (hosted and subsidized by the Business Enterprise Centre – Grey County)

Bring your laptop and get ready to follow along.

Register now to secure your spot.

https://pulse.ly/5ftgcie48e

05/21/2026

Don't miss out on our QuickBooks training next Thursday. We'll have a bookkeeping expert walk you through how to setup and manage your QuickBook accounts. This is a hands on session so bring your laptop and come ready to learn!

Registration is here:https://buff.ly/yrpmrBA

05/19/2026

When you're running your business, marketing shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job. Learn the quick and easy marketing hacks to get your business visible online.

Join us and Wallace & Moody Marketing to learn:
✅ Google Business Profiles 101
✅ Simple social media
✅ Start or improving your websites
✅ Google Ads 101

This is a quick 1 hour session jammed with hot tips. Register today at https://buff.ly/rJTlR4s

05/13/2026

The Ontario Job Grant is now accepting applications for businesses looking to have employee training expenses covered.

The program offers:
✅ Up to $10,000 per trainee in government funding
✅ Up to $15,000 when hiring newly unemployed workers
✅ Training for existing employees AND new hires

Perfect for upskilling your team, filling skill gaps, or bringing new talent onboard.

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-job-grant

05/11/2026

Registration is still open for Owen Sound Innovates. Happening tomorrow at the Sydenham Campus, celebrate Canadian Innovation Week with discussions from innovators throughout Owen Sound.

Celebrate Canadian Innovation Week by joining us at Owen Sound Innovates, a free, in‑person event showcasing the people, partnerships, and ideas shaping our region. From life‑saving medical isotopes to Indigenous culinary innovation (Naagan by Zach keeshig!) and creative research collaborations, innovation is thriving in the Scenic City.

🗓 Tuesday, May 12
🕠 Doors open at 5 p.m. | Program starts at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Sydenham Campus, Owen Sound

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Learn more and register today here: https://www.owensound.ca/news-and-public-notices/posts/owen-sound-to-celebrate-canadian-innovation-week-with-inaugural-community-showcase/

05/05/2026

If you're looking for an opportunity to network and meet other businesses in Owen Sound, consider visiting the BNI Sound Networking - Chapter in Owen Sound.

On May 20 the group is hosting an open event for new and curious members Details:

📍 Location: Sydenham Campus, Owen Sound
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
📝 Registration Deadline: May 12
⚠️ Limited space available

Contact chapter president Candace Grant at [email protected] to register.

05/01/2026

Calling all service-based businesses! We have an upcoming financials workshop that focuses on how you can manage cash flow better and find opportunities in your numbers.

Facilitated by Georgian College’s Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, this workshop will help you:
✅ Learn to read and use key financial statements.
✅ Track performance and manage cash flow effectively.
✅ Identify opportunities to improve your overall profitability.
✅ Leave with practical tools and greater confidence.

🗓 When: Thursday, May 21
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Sydenham Campus, 1130 8th Street East, Owen Sound

Register here: https://buff.ly/oDwdufI