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Petawawa Ramble

Get on the Map - Deadline September 15

The Petawawa Ramble is coming! Pumpkin Folks join our community harvest displays as part of this unique autumn festival. If your business hasn't yet registered, the deadline to get on the map is Friday, September 15th.

Registration is FREE! Once you register, you are then eligible for the community voting and prize award eligibility.

To register your business to participate in the Petawawa Ramble: Business Harvest Display Details and Registration - The Town of Petawawa

General Ramble information: Petawawa Ramble 2023 - The Town of Petawawa

Pints and Gourds Ramble Event

Pints and Gourds, Food and Beverages, Music and Festivities! Thanks to H&H Construction for sponsoring this fun Ramble event. Tickets are $40 + processing fees through Eventbrite. Your ticket Includes four (4) beverages from different local businesses with a keepsake glass, two (2) food samples, and live entertainment by three (3) different amazing musical performances!

The event takes place on Saturday, October 14th at the Petawawa Civic Centre upstairs hall from 7 pm - midnight.

Get your tickets today! Pints & Gourds - Petawawa Ramble - Saturday, October 14th - The Town of Petawawa

Farm to Trail Ramble Event

A brand-new event as part of the Petawawa Ramble, Farm to Trail, is a brisk fall stroll along the Algonquin Trail while sampling freshly prepared local food and products from valley artisans. Tickets are $50 and participants get a commemorative side plate from Bumpy Roads Studios along with 12 gifts/tastes from the participating vendors. There will be music, a petting farm, and bouncy elements to enjoy along the way. 

This event will take place on Sunday, October 15 from 11 am – 3 pm. Walk, experience, eat, repeat! Join us for the Petawawa Farm to Trail event. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Farm to Trail - Petawawa Ramble - Sunday, October 15th - The Town of Petawawa

Register Today!

The UOVCC Business Excellence Annual Gala

Join us on Saturday, September 23rd at the Normandy Officers' Mess, Garrison Petawawa. Celebrate local businesses, connect, and network! Meal catered by Ulrich's!

Get your tickets!

2023 UOVCC Business Excellence Awards Gala (upperottawavalleychamber.com)

Bridges to Better Business - Small Business Week

Join us on Monday, October 16th at the County of Renfrew building for a half-day or full-day session of interactive presentations on topics to support your business marketing!

October 16: Topics include content calendar creation, Instagram playground, Reels, and Canva; facilitated by Baker Consulting and Lotus City Media with lunch provided by Mackie’s Golden Meals.

Cost: $28 + HST

Location: In-person at 9 International Drive, Pembroke, 8:30 am – 4 pm.

October 18: The Storytelling Blueprint - How to tell your business story. Facilitated by Kevin Smith. (10:00 am – 11:30am)

Cost: FREE

Location: virtual

October 19: Guest Smart - How to get media interviews. Facilitated by David Cohen. (10:00 am – 11:30am)

Cost: FREE

Location: virtual

Registration is required for all sessions, easy registration: Bridges to Better Business Small Business Week - County of Renfrew

Algonquin College Fall Business Leadership Conference

It all takes place on Thursday, October 26th. You can join in person or online for this annual business event.

For speaker information and to register check out the event page on the Algonquin College website.

Business & Leadership Conference, Algonquin College, Pembroke

Veteran Business Expo

We will be celebrating our Veteran/Serving member businesses during the month of November! To kick off this celebration, and Veterans Week, we will be hosting a Veteran Business Expo on Sunday, November 5th from 10 am - 3 pm at the upstairs hall of the Civic Centre.

This will be a public event and we are seeking interested veteran/serving member businesses who wish to participate by selling and showcasing their products or services.

Details of the event and registration link can be found on the municipal website.

Veteran Business Expo - The Town of Petawawa

Business General

Federal and Provincial Grants and Resources

Fed Dev New Funding Programs for Southern Ontario

There are three new funding programs that were recently announced available to scale business growth, innovation, and competitiveness. These programs provide both non-repayable and no-interest loans. All potential applicants should consult regional advisory personnel to discuss the project and potential eligibility.

• Business Scale-up and Productivity (canada.ca)
• Community Economic Development and Diversification (canada.ca)
• Regional Innovation Ecosystem (canada.ca)

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation

RCCFDC has new microloans that are available for businesses. Check out their suite of programs at Financing / Funding - RCCFDC — Renfrew Country Community Futures Development Corp website.