Upcoming Training

Business Plan Training Series - Delivered via Classroom

6 half-day sessions- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Training for Current & Prospective Business Owners

This training is perfect for businesses considering an expansion or anyone who is looking to start a new business. Instructors, who also run their own business, will walk participants through the major components of a business plan and how to write a thorough and compelling document. 

Click here to view the Business Plan Development Series infosheet.

Day 4 - May 7, 2025
Management, Operations & Funding Sources

• Internal Management needs
• Human Resource needs
• Production Methods
• Facilities & Equipment
• Legal Issues
• Various places to acquire funding

Business Plan Training Series - Delivered via ZOOM

6 half-day sessions- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Training for Current & Prospective Business Owners
This training is perfect for businesses considering an expansion or anyone who is looking to start a new business. Instructors, who also run their own business, will walk participants through the major components of a business plan and how to write a thorough and compelling document. 

Click here to view the Business Plan Development Series infosheet.

Day 4 - May 7, 2025
Management, Operations & Funding Sources

• Internal Management needs
• Human Resource needs
• Production Methods
• Facilities & Equipment
• Legal Issues
• Various places to acquire funding

3-Part Training Series for Event Coordinators & Planners
To help you achieve event success!

Click here to view the Event Coordinators & Planners infosheet.

Day 1 - May 7
Introduction, Overview and Administrative Skills

• Understanding the various components of the business plan and how they all feed into the event
• Understanding the goals of the event and using them to develop an event agenda
• Developing a critical path in line with the business plan and learning to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Developing an effective reporting and monitoring process and other administrative tasks
• Using budgets as a means of control
• Understanding the importance of financial controls overall
• “What would you do” practical exercises.

Day 2 - May 14
Event Coordination and Marketing

• Event planning and production from start to finish, with focus on major areas such as: event design and set up, delegate/performer management, security, food and beverage, post-event evaluation, and more
• Understanding the role of marketing and how it ties into the overall planning of the event
• " What would you do" practical exercises

Day 3 - May 21
Risk Management, Human Resources, and Communication

• Understanding legislation and ensuring your event complies with it
• Understanding and adhering to a risk management plan
• Understanding “who” is at risk
• Developing an effective contingency plan
• Recruiting staff, volunteers; interviewing and selecting applicants
• Training staff and volunteers; providing leadership and motivation
• “What would you do” practical exercises
• COMMUNICATION and PROFESSIONALISM
• Learning objectives for today:
• Effective communication
• Designing and making presentations
• Understanding the importance of professionalism; exhibiting leadership
• Managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism