Women of Manitoulin Entrepreneur Network

AGENDA

8 – 8:45 Registration (you can purchase breakfast at the North 46 Restaurant)

8:45 – 9:00 restroom, grab a coffee, move to your seat

9:00 – 9:30 – (Barbara)  Welcome,

  • Video Welcomes from Minister of Tourism, Culture & Gaming and Associate Minister of Small Business, as part of the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

9:30 – 10:00 – Lila Sloss – Co-operators (all things insurance)

10:00– 10:30 – Karen Robinson – Karen Robinson Tax (Tips when it comes to your books)

  • 10:30 – 10:45 – Short break, restroom break, refresh coffee/tea and bring it back to your table

10:45 – 11:15 – Media Kit Package – Review (Barbara)

     Advertising Opportunities – Southern Ontario, Ontario, Canada, International

  • Northern Ontario Travel – The official Magazine
  • Information from Northerneastern Ontario (The Seven)
  • Information from Attractions Ontario
  • Information on Made in Ontario Branding
  • This is Manitoulin
  • Manitoulin Magazine
  • Attractions Ontario

 

Local Advertising Opportunities

  • Hits 107, Country 103
  • Media Kit from Manitoulin Expositor

 

Time for your input/ideas/suggestions

11:15 – 12  First round table – What topics would you like to see at 5 upcoming networking events that will help you succeed in business

12 – 1 –Lunch – You can purchase your lunch from North 46.  They have a regular and special lunch menu for the WOMEN attendees

Funding and Support

1:-00 – 1:30 – Rosalind Lockyer – PARO

1:30 – 1:45 – Melanie Milton – TD Bank

Review of information provided by  FedNor and NOHFC (Barbara)

   Tourism Support & Services

1:45 – 2:15 – Carol Greenwood TIAO

2:15– 2:45 – Karen Peacock – Destination Northern Ontario

2:45 – 3:15 –  Networking break take some time to chat with the speakers and other entrepreneurs, network, refresh your drink.

Time for your input/ideas/suggestions

3:15 – 3:45 – Round Table – Ideas for making Manitoulin Island a Culinary Destination

3:45  –  4:00 – First Round Table Result identifying the 5 networking meeting topics that will happen during 2025 (these will be scheduled to take place across Manitoulin Island)

Opportunities to get your business seen

  • Video from Royal FedNor on taking part in the Royal Agricultural Fair

4:00 – 5:00   – Networking (leaving a little extra time in case we run long on some speakers).

Confirmed Speakers

Carol Greenwood (Tourism Industry Association of Ontario TIAO) – Vice President, Membership & Business Development

Karen Peacock (Destination Northern Ontario), Senior Coordinator, Workforce Development and Industry Training

Karen Robinson (Karen Robinson Tax)

Lila Sloss – Co-operators

Rosalind Lockyer, Founder and CEO of PARO Centre, for Women’s Enterprise

Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

 

Silver Sponsors

           

Bronze Sponsor