Small Businesses are at the heart of our community and we value the contribution that every business makes. Bridges is our opportunity to bring everyone together to learn and share ideas to continue to build our local economy.
In partnership with BDC
Event details:
📅 October 23rd, 2024
📌 Cornwall Golf & Country Club, 6740 Sutherland Ave, Cornwall, ON K6H 7J3
⏲️ 8:30am - 2:00pm
Each ticket includes breakfast, lunch, 3 incredible guest speakers, the chance to network with your local business community, and a copy of Jennifer's book "Forward Thinking For Your Business".
Meet this year's guest speakers:
Jennifer Layman, Pro Golfer, Owner, Forward Thinking
Think Like a Pro: Use a pro golf strategy to drive marketing results for your business.
Jennifer Layman is a speaker, author and small business marketing advisor who launched her business following a career in professional golf. When pro golfers compete in a tournament, they don't just show up on the first day and play. They've studied the course and built a strategy for their strengths to use in competition. The same applies to business. In her talk, "Think Like a Pro: Use a pro golf strategy to drive marketing results for your business" Jennifer will use this unique insight to illustrate how to elevate your business's competitiveness, uncover new opportunities, and build the business you know is there.
John Wright, Owner Lost Villages Brewery
Crafting Loyalty: Building a Brand Through Authentic Connections.
John Wright is one of three owners of Lost Villages Brewery in Long Sault, Ontario. With a focus on community and connection, John and his team have built a brand that goes beyond the beer itself. By leveraging social media and embracing a more personal approach, they have created a loyal customer base that feels connected to the brewery's story. In his talk, "Crafting Loyalty: Building a Brand Through Authentic Connections," John will share practical strategies and insights from his journey in building a brand that resonates with people on a deeper level.
Keynote Speaker: Pierre Cleroux
12pm - Preparing for the Future: Outlook for Small Businesses in 2025
BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux will be providing an insightful and dynamic session , and will share four key trends that will shape your business over the next five years—and the strategies you’ll need to navigate them successfully.
Learn how to:
• Discover how to tackle rising costs, evolving customer needs, labour shortages, and technological disruptions.
• Receive practical tips and tools to enhance your efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. Learn strategies to thrive in a dynamic business environment.
• Benefit from the insights and best practices shared by BDC’s Chief Economist.