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Branding and Merchandising Workshops

Get your business noticed on a local golf course! For $500 + HST you can have your business signage at Roanoke Golf Course for 2023. With this sponsorship, you will also receive 20 (18-hole golf passes) which you can use as giveaways, employee incentives, or as family gifts. If you are interested in this exposure opportunity please contact Lance at Roanoke Golf Course today! Call 613-633-1108 or email roanokegolfclub@hotmail.com

Become a member of the Chamber of Commerce and enjoy local, regional, and international affinity programs, discounts, and opportunities. Check out the new membership packages, upcoming events, and opportunities to engage and network with fellow industry partners.

• Find out about NEW UOVCC Membership Packages
• Attend the UOVCC luncheon AGM on February 16th at 11:30 am - Clarion Hotel in Pembroke. Registration required $25 + HST
• Attend the UOVCC International Women's Day lunch and panel discussion on March 8th at 11:30 am at a Anthony's Italian Grill in Pembroke. Registration required $30 + HST for members, $35+ HST for non-members.
• Request FREE support from a UOVCC Digital Service Squad member to help connect your business with digital resources and technologies as offered through the Digital Main Street and partner programs. Reach out today 613-732-1492
• Travel - Next stop Tuscany. Learn more about this business and pleasure travel opportunity.

Community Futures is administering the Francophone Wage Subsidy program!

If you are an employer in Renfrew County (For profit, not for-profit, Municipality, etc.) and you are planning on hiring a Francophone/Bilingual employee between now and March, 2023 you may be eligible to receive a 50% wage subsidy for the new hire.

NOTE: any francophone hires on or after September 6, 2022 may also be eligible!

For more information and to determine eligibility, please contact Kelley Lemenchick at kelley.lemenchick@rccfdc.org or 613-431-3951

Enterprise Renfrew County is hosting a series of French Language workshops and networking opportunities in March. This opportunity is made possible through a grant from the Province of Ontario focused on improving small business resources.

• Check out the ERC events calendar to register for upcoming workshops and sessions.
• Summer Company is now open for students (15-29) who want to run their own businesses this summer. Registration is required - apply today!
• Starter Company Plus will be back for a spring/summer intake. Don't miss your chance to get dedicated support, resources and possible financial support for your startup business. Learn more about ERC Starter Company Plus.