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Are you a food producer/processor?
August 16, 2017
We would like to hear from food producers (farmers) and food /beverage processors in the Frontenac/Kingston area on the gap in infrastructure and services they require to start or grow their businesses. Staff at the Frontenac CFDC, County of Frontenac and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation are working together to determine how we can best… continue reading
Please join us for our AGM June 15
May 29, 2017
When I asked young entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds if he would share his “success story” at our Annual General Meeting, his response was that it would make his Mother proud to hear it referred to as that. Come hear Ryan’s story about growing Capital Waterfowling. His story dovetails nicely with that of the other young… continue reading
Showcase your business at Frontenac CFDC AGM
May 11, 2017
Would you like to rent a table top display at the Frontenac CFDC AGM? The Frontenac CFDC will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 15th at the Verona Lion’s Hall. This year for the first time, we will be renting tables to showcase your business. Tables are 2’ by 6 ‘. Exhibitors… continue reading
Interested in becoming a Frontenac CFDC board member?
April 4, 2017
Residents and/or business owners within the County of Frontenac are eligible to apply to become a director. Candidates ideally have: An interest in local and regional community and business development Knowledge of Frontenac County in general and perhaps an understanding of a specific business sector If you are interested in becoming a board member of… continue reading
Are you taking advantage of our Tech Coaching?
March 13, 2017
Frontenac CFDC’s Tech Coach project is all about moving small businesses in Frontenac and L&A counties to the next level by leveraging technology. Through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and online training, we help businesses get more out of social media, connect to new mobile technologies, and leverage online tools to allow them to work from anywhere. … continue reading
Learn to promote your business
January 26, 2017
This morning I received a welcome email from Darwyn, “I attended yesterday’s on-line marketing workshop. Wanted to report back that it was excellent. Max did a great job (awesome instructor, very knowledgeable, with first hand experience) and this will really help us kick start our new marketing efforts”. If you wish to learn to promote… continue reading
Increase your sales
September 22, 2016
I recently tried to purchase a birthday gift online for my sister-in-law. The business advertised an online store, but I could not find products to put in the shopping cart. My emails asking to purchase the product have gone unanswered. If your don’t want your business to miss these sales opportunities, join us for… continue reading
Tech Coaching
September 20, 2016
Looking to increase your sales? Wondering what software to use for bookkeeping? What hardware solution best suits your business? Personally, it is beyond me to figure out what specifications we need for our office hard drives or how best to secure and back up our system. I also found it challenging to write a request… continue reading
What Small Business Workshops Should We Offer?
July 22, 2016
I would like to hear from you as to which small business workshops you would like us to offer this fall and the best day/time per week to offer them. Potential topics include Business Basics, Top 5 Mistakes Start Ups Make, Reading Financial Statements, How to Apply for a Growing Forward 2 Grant, Digital Marketing.… continue reading
RFP Opportunity
July 14, 2016
Are you tech savvy and love to work with small business owners? This project we are issuing an RFP for is to assist businesses in adopting digital tools, technologies and services to start and grow their businesses. Business education will be provided in a group basis, as well as providing individualized solutions in a concerted effort… continue reading