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VC Athletic Therapy Grand Opening at New Location

VC Athletic Therapy Health Collective has opened its new location at 14 Canadian Forces Drive in Petawawa. This new location will allow VC Athletic Therapy to better serve clients with expanded services in a new state-of-the-art facility. For more information or to book an appointment, visit their website at vcathletictherapy.ca.

Upcoming Workshops & Engagements

Addressing Workforce Needs with

Renfrew-Lanark Labour Market Working Group

Join the Renfrew-Lanark Labour Market Working Group for one of four community consultations as we tackle the challenging question of how rural areas can address their workforce needs now and in the future.

• Register for Renfrew - November 14th
• Register for Pembroke - November 20th - SOLD OUT
• Register for Virtual - December 3rd

Employer Pulse Survey - Provide Real Time Insight Into How Local Labour Market is Evolving

By taking a few minutes to complete this survey, you will be playing a crucial role in shaping labour market solutions. Here is why your participation is invaluable:

• It helps us build innovative workforce solutions that are beneficial to the communities in our region.
• It provides real-time insight into how our local labour market is evolving.
• It informs our community of opportunities and threats to our local labour market.

• Complete the Employer Pulse Survey

Upcoming workshops from the OVTA presented by Sara Norton of REPLY-ALL

Increasing Your Online Presence - Learn strategies for improving social media, optimizing your website, and enhancing digital marketing efforts.

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am EST

Using AI in the Tourism Industry - Explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in shaping tourism. Discover how AI can enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive innovative solutions in travel and hospitality.

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am EST

The Anatomy of an Ad - Learn the key elements of effective advertising. Learn how to craft compelling content, choose impactful visuals, and target the right audience to create ads that drive results.

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am EST

Introduction to Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism.

Join GreenStep's Sustainable Tourism Team for this informative webinar to learn how your business, and the planet, can benefit from assessing your business’ sustainability performance.

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm EST

Mastering the Essential Steps of Sales Series

Enterprise Renfrew County is hosting a workshop with David Cohen on Mastering the Essential Steps of Sales. This is a FREE two-part webinar offered from 10 am - 12 pm on November 19th and 26th.

Register: Workshops & Events | Enterprise Renfrew County

Grants & Funding Opportunities Available

Apply for Ontario Trillium Grow Grant: Funding of $50,000 to $200,000 per year is available for projects that encourage active lifestyles, strengthen community connections, enrich lives through arts, culture, and heritage, support youth skill development, promote environmental conservation, and help economically vulnerable people meet basic needs or improve financial stability. Deadline November 6th, 2024.

Apply for FedDev Ontario Business Grants: This program offers non-repayable contributions ranging from $125,000 to $10 million for projects that focus on clean growth, technology, industrial transition, and automotive sector transformation, aiming to support scaling, productivity, and market expansion​. Deadline December 20th, 2024.

Apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2025: The annual Canada Summer Jobs program Call for Applications will launch during the week of November 18, 2024. Deadline December 19, 2024.

Financial Relief for Small Businesses

Petawawa Ramble 2024 Business Awards Handed Out

We are excited to share the results of this year’s Petawawa Ramble Business Pumpkin Folks Harvest Display Awards! Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who voted and participated this year!!

Best Business Harvest Displays:

1. Dairy Queen – Blizzard Bonanza
2. The Shed – East Coast Welcome
3. End of the Leash – Who Let the Dogs Out

Best Harvest Display with Theme:

• Music for Young Children – Cirque de Musique

Honorable Mentions:

• Ritchie’s Feed and Seed – Bob Ross Art

Committee's Choice:

1. Home Front Dental
2. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

Crowd Favourite:

• The Country Cupboard

Best Community Display:

• St. John’s Lutheran Church

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted in this year's competition! A special shoutout to McKie Pools & Spas, this year’s sponsor for the business harvest display contest and to Mike's Hardware Doors and So Much More for being the title sponsor of this event. See you next year!

We are excited to announce The Shed will be serving food ($) and Music Healing Veterans will provide entertainment during the Veteran Business Vendors Expo. The event is Saturday, November 9th, from 10AM to 4PM in the upstairs hall at the Petawawa Civic Centre. It is FREE to attend and an opportunity for the public to see and support veteran owned and operated businesses.