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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series Session 7: Financial Review
DESCRIPTION:Forecasting with Confidence \n\n\n\n\nIf you’re making decisions without clear numbers\, this is why. Most owners don’t need perfect financials. They need visibility.\nThis session helps you get clearer on cash flow\, KPIs\, and decision-making so you can plan with less stress. You’ll leave knowing which numbers matter most\, what to track weekly\, and how to use AI to make forecasting and planning easier without turning it into a finance project. \nNo accounting deep dives. We’ll keep it business-owner simple. \nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nThe few numbers that drive better decisions\nCash flow basics that stop surprises\nSimple KPI tracking that fits your business model\nHow to use AI to build dashboards\, summaries\, and forecasts\nWhat AI can help with vs what still needs human review\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nA financial visibility scorecard (pre-session)\nA KPI shortlist template you can reuse\nAn AI forecast prompt pack for cash flow and planning\nDashboard ideas you can build in the tools you already use\n\nWho It’s For\n\nOwners who want fewer financial surprises\nLeaders planning hires\, pricing changes\, or growth\nTeams responsible for reporting\, budgeting\, or tracking results\n\nAbout Sara\nAI Strategist\, Small Business Growth Advisor and former Business Broker. \nSara is a strategic AI partner who listens first\, then helps small business owners and leaders to build a clear AI Action plan with tools they can use confidently. \nRegister Here 
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/lunch-learn-series-session-7-financial-review/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series Session 6: Sales and Marketing at Ease
DESCRIPTION:Cut through the noise \n\n\n\n\nIf you’re posting\, emailing\, and trying everything\, but leads still feel random\, this is why.\nMarketing doesn’t need more content. It needs a clearer message and a better follow-up system. \nThis session helps you use AI ethically for targeting\, copy\, and lead nurturing that actually fits your business. You’ll leave knowing what to say\, who to say it to\, and how to use AI to support marketing and sales without sounding generic. No jargon. No hype. Just clarity. \nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nPositioning that makes people lean in\nSimple targeting: who you want\, who you don’t\, and why\nUsing AI to draft better copy without losing your voice\nBuilding a follow-up plan that stops leads from going cold\nContent planning that supports sales instead of just “posting”\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nAn ideal customer refresher worksheet (pre-session)\nAn AI campaign planner you can reuse\nA short prompt library for emails\, posts\, and follow-ups\nA simple 30-day content and follow-up plan\n\nWho It’s For\n\nOwners who want consistent leads without burning out\nTeams doing marketing\, sales\, or client outreach\nLeaders who want a system\, not another tactic\n\nAbout Sara\nAI Strategist\, Small Business Growth Advisor and former Business Broker. \nSara is a strategic AI partner who listens first\, then helps small business owners and leaders to build a clear AI Action plan with tools they can use confidently. \n\nRegister Here 
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/lunch-learn-series-session-6-sales-and-marketing-at-ease/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:How to Start a Business Workshops \nOur workshops cover everything you need to start and run a business\, including: \n\nBusiness Structure (Sole Proprietorship vs Corporation)\nBusiness Registration\nHST\nWSIB\nResources for Small Businesses\, and more\n\nBook a Webinar here: How to Start a Business
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/webinar-how-to-start-a-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muskoka Small Business Centre":MAILTO:admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T124500
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series Session 5: 5-Star Customer Experience
DESCRIPTION:Keep the human\, add the smart \n\n\n\n\nIf customers are waiting too long\, follow-up is inconsistent\, or your team is drowning in messages\, this is why. Great service is not about doing more. It’s about doing the right things every time.\nThis session helps you improve response time\, personalization\, and consistency while protecting your brand voice. You’ll leave knowing where your customer experience breaks down\, what to fix first\, and how AI can support your team without making your business feel robotic. No scripts. No spam. Just better service. \nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nWhere CX breaks: slow replies\, missed follow-ups\, unclear next steps\nHow to keep your brand voice consistent across the team\nUsing AI for follow-up\, summaries\, and faster response drafts\nFeedback loops: how to learn from reviews and client feedback\nWhere chatbots help vs where they hurt\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nA customer journey snapshot worksheet (pre-session)\nA CX audit worksheet to spot gaps and quick wins\nA brand voice prompt builder you can reuse\nA simple follow-up system you can implement in 30 days\n\nWho It’s For\n\nOwners who want stronger reviews and repeat business\nTeams handling customer emails\, DMs\, calls\, or service requests\nLeaders who want better service without adding headcount\n\nAbout Sara\nAI Strategist\, Small Business Growth Advisor and former Business Broker. \nSara is a strategic AI partner who listens first\, then helps small business owners and leaders to build a clear AI Action plan with tools they can use confidently. \nRegister Here 
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/lunch-learn-series-session-5-5-star-customer-experience/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:How to Start a Business Workshops \nOur workshops cover everything you need to start and run a business\, including: \n\nBusiness Structure (Sole Proprietorship vs Corporation)\nBusiness Registration\nHST\nWSIB\nResources for Small Businesses\, and more\n\nBook a Webinar here: How to Start a Business
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/webinar-how-to-start-a-business/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muskoka Small Business Centre":MAILTO:admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series Session 4: Skill up your Team
DESCRIPTION:Build a future-ready workforce \n\n\n\n\nIf your team feels stretched\, inconsistent\, or unsure what AI means for their jobs\, this is why. AI doesn’t fail because the tool is wrong. It fails because the team isn’t aligned.\nThis session helps you strengthen roles\, communication\, and change readiness so AI supports the team instead of stressing them out. You’ll leave knowing what to clarify with your team\, what to train\, and how to reduce resistance before it becomes a bigger problem. \nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nRole clarity: who owns what\, and where work gets dropped\nCommunication and handoffs that reduce errors\nHow to introduce AI without fear\, secrecy\, or chaos\nWhat to train first: prompts\, process\, policy\, or tools\nSimple governance: what AI can do\, what it can’t\, and who approves\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nA team readiness scorecard (pre-session)\nAI governance starter questions for HR and leadership\nA culture change checklist for adoption\nA simple 30-day rollout plan for training and communication\n\nWho It’s For\n\nOwners managing growth with the same team\nLeaders seeing resistance\, confusion\, or mixed expectations\nTeams who want to use AI without losing trust or quality\n\nAbout Sara\nAI Strategist\, Small Business Growth Advisor and former Business Broker. \nSara is a strategic AI partner who listens first\, then helps small business owners and leaders to build a clear AI Action plan with tools they can use confidently. \nRegister Here 
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/lunch-learn-series-session-4-skill-up-your-team/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series Session 3: Smooth Operations
DESCRIPTION:Maximize profit with smarter decisions \n\n\n\n\nIf your team feels busy all day but nothing moves fast\, this is why. Most businesses don’t need more tools. They need cleaner workflows.\nThis session helps you spot bottlenecks\, reduce manual work\, and use AI in a way that actually saves time without creating chaos. You’ll leave knowing what to streamline\, what to automate\, and what to stop doing the hard way. No tech overhaul. We’ll keep it practical. \nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nWhere work gets stuck: handoffs\, approvals\, rework\, unclear steps\nWhat to automate vs what to keep human\nHow to turn repeat work into simple SOPs\nHow to choose the right tools without shiny-object overload\nWhere AI adds value vs where it complicates operations\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nA simple workflow mapping worksheet (pre-session)\nAn automation opportunity checklist\nAn AI Workflow Prompt to identify quick wins and risks\nA 30-day operations cleanup plan you can start right away\n\nWho It’s For\n\nOwners who feel like everything runs through them\nTeams stuck doing repeat manual tasks\nLeaders who want fewer errors\, faster follow-through\, and less stressAbout Sara\n\nAbout Sara\nAI Strategist\,\nSmall Business Growth Advisor and former Business Broker. \nSara is a strategic AI partner who listens first\, then helps small business owners and leaders to build a clear AI Action plan with tools they can use confidently. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/lunch-learn-series-session-3-smooth-operations/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
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SUMMARY:Smarter Hiring. Stronger Teams. Better Retention.
DESCRIPTION:Practical webinar for tourism operators on smarter hiring\, onboarding\, and retention to build stronger teams and reduce turnover. \n\n\n\n\nBuilding Strong Tourism Teams: Practical Strategies for Hiring\, Onboarding\, and Retention \nFinding and keeping great staff remains one of the most significant challenges facing tourism and hospitality operators today. Whether hiring for seasonal peaks or year-round roles\, the ability to build a strong\, respectful workplace culture is essential to delivering exceptional visitor experiences and sustaining business success. \nThis practical webinar will provide tourism operators with clear\, actionable strategies to strengthen their workforce\, from smarter hiring practices and structured onboarding to workplace policies\, retention tools\, and leadership approaches that foster positive workplace culture. \nParticipants will learn how to reduce turnover\, set employees up for success from day one\, and create environments where people feel valued\, supported\, and motivated to stay. \nTopics will include: \n\nSmarter hiring practices that prioritize values\, fit\, and long-term success\nPractical onboarding approaches that build clarity\, confidence\, and engagement\nEssential workplace policies and legal foundations every operator should have in place\nProven retention strategies that reflect today’s workforce expectations\nLeadership practices that shape respectful\, healthy workplace cultures\nLive Q&A with opportunity to address operator questions\n\nThis session is designed specifically for tourism and hospitality employers across Muskoka\, Parry Sound\, Algonquin Park\, and the Almaguin Highlands who are looking to strengthen their teams and build more resilient\, sustainable businesses. \n\nThursday March 12\, 2026\n11.00am – 12.00pm\nZoom – Online\nReserve Your Spot 
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/smarter-hiring-stronger-teams-better-retention/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Online,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T124500
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SUMMARY:Session 2 of the Evalu8 + Grow with AI 8-Part Lunch & Learn Series
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for Session 2 of the Evalu8 + Grow with AI 8-Part Lunch & Learn Series.\n\nRevenue Potential – Maximize profit with smarter decisions\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026\n12:00–12:45 PM ET\nLive + Interactive\nFree to attend\n\nIf revenue looks steady but profit feels thin\, this session will help you understand why. Many businesses don’t have a sales problem … they have pricing\, margin\, or delivery-time inefficiencies that quietly erode profit.\n\nIn this session\, you’ll map your revenue streams\, uncover hidden profit leaks\, and explore how AI can help you pressure-test pricing and offer changes before implementing them.\n\nRegister here:\nhttps://revenue-potential.eventbrite.ca\n\nTo view the full 8-part series schedule:\nhttps://iion.ca/events
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/session-2-of-the-evalu8-grow-with-ai-8-part-lunch-learn-series/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T124500
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series Session 1: The AI-Ready CEO
DESCRIPTION:Register for Free here: Lunch & Learn Series Session 1: The AI-Ready CEO Tickets\, Wed\, Feb 11\, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite\n\nGet leadership clarity before you invest in AI\n\n\n\nMost business owners are rushing to adopt AI tools before they’ve aligned them with their own leadership strategy. That’s backwards.\nThis session helps you set your direction\, create simple AI guardrails\, and build a CEO Partner prompt you can reuse for real decisions \nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nHow your leadership lens shapes your AI outcomes and custom solutions\nWhat you need to know\nWhere most CEOs go wrong with tech adoption\nWhy “structure first\, then AI” matters now more than ever\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nA guided leadership self-audit (pre-session)\nYour first CEO Master Prompt to steer strategic use of AI\nA no-fluff\, high-impact Quickstart Toolkit for immediate action\nOption to submit your prompt for 1:1 expert feedback\n\nWho It’s For\n\nBusiness owners ready to stop winging it with AI\nCEOs and Founders who want clarity before chaos\nLeaders exploring growth\, transition\, or digital modernization\n\nAbout Sara\nAI Strategist\,\nSmall Business Growth Advisor and former Business Broker. \nSara is a strategic AI partner who listens first\, then helps small business owners and leaders to build a clear AI Action plan with tools they can use confidently.
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/lunch-learn-leadership-your-vision-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Business After Hours,Educational,Home Page,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T200000
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SUMMARY:How Lakes Work Episode 3 – Dr. Andrew Paterson and Christopher Stock (TEHONATÁHNHEN)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Andrew Paterson: Department of Biology\, Queen’s University presents: “When lakes fall ill: A review of current threats to lake health in Ontario” \nAcross the globe\, inland lakes are being altered by climate change\, pollutants\, landscape degradation\, and the introduction of non-native species. In a review of the latest science\, this presentation will explore current threats to lake health in Ontario\, and how these threats may interact to impact aquatic ecosystems. Where possible\, it will also discuss the steps we can take to help protect these sensitive ecosystems for future generations. \nChristopher Stock (TEHONATÁHNHEN) presents: “She is resting” Winter and the important role of ice \nThe Earth goes through its natural rhythm and cycle to reset the balance and the natural order of things. Winter — the time of rest. Our mother Earth is covered with a warm blanket of snow allowing her to sleep and rest up before Spring. Christopher discusses the role of responsibility\, stewardship and of a reciprocity relationship with all of Creation in order to foster balance and Harmony for all.
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/how-lakes-work-episode-3-dr-andrew-paterson-and-christopher-stock-tehonatahnhen/
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Home Page,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T200000
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SUMMARY:How Lakes Work Episode 2 – Gord Miller and Dr. Norman Yan
DESCRIPTION:Gord Miller\, Earthwatch presents: “The Littoral zone – lots of action at the lake’s rim” \nThe presentation will introduce the audience to the concept of the littoral zone of lakes by focusing on four questions. What are the parts of the littoral zone? How does it function ecologically? How important is it to the whole lake ecosystem? Participants will be exposed to a new lexicon of terms and concepts that will inform them of the dynamics of how lakes work. \nDr. Norman Yan\, York University and Friends of the Muskoka Watershed presents: “For the love of Daphnia: How tiny creatures make our lakes work” \nThere are 1000’s of species that inhabit the offshore waters of Muskoka lakes. While almost all are invisibly small\, they are vital to the health of our lakes. Norman will introduce you to one of them\, the water flea Daphnia\, sharing Daphnia’s story to help you understand the importance of protecting even the tiny creatures in our lakes.
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/how-lakes-work-episode-2-gord-miller-and-dr-norman-yan/
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Home Page,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T200000
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SUMMARY:How Lakes Work Episode 1 - Dr. Sapna Sharma and Dr. Neil Hutchinson
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sapna Sharma\, York University presents: “On thin ice: are lakes feeling the heat?” \nOur planet is experiencing accelerated climate warming\, with dramatic consequences not only on lake ecology\, but also on the ecosystem services we rely on from our freshwater resources. Lakes with seasonal ice cover\, which represent more than half of the world’s lakes\, are especially sensitive to a changing climate. Mitigation of greenhouse gases is essential to preserving this ecological\, cultural\, and economically important resource. \nDr. Neil Hutchinson\, Friends of the Muskoka Watershed presents: “The things we can’t see – lake physics” \nWhile most of us are fascinated by the variety and abundance of the life in a lake\, or by how our favourite lakes may change over the seasons\, our appreciation of how the lake works to support that life is gained when we understand how physical processes\, driven by reactions at the molecular level\, are responsible for the behaviour and ultimately the ecology of our temperate lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the webinar trailer!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/how-lakes-work-episode-1-dr-sapna-sharma-and-dr-neil-hutchinson/
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Home Page,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Generative AI and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Risks
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speakers  \nTony Orsi\, patent agent and principal with Smart & Biggar LP. Tony assists clients with evaluating new technologies\, pursuing patent protection globally\, and providing strategic IP management services. He works in various technology areas including electrical\, biomedical\, fintech\, AI\, software\, cleantech\, and mechanical innovations. Tony also has practical experience working with ASICs as well as signal and image processing. Tony advises\, mentors and speaks on IP for several organizations including the Spark Centre\, Invest Nova Scotia\, the Northern Ontario angels\, and several universities.\n\nGurbir Sidhu\, computer science engineer turned lawyer\, with experience in assisting technology companies to develop\, position\, and monetize their IP assets. He has extensive experience in patent prosecution\, IP due diligence\, licensing\, transactions\, and IP analytics\, with a focus on the engineering and high-tech sectors. His areas of expertise include software\, artificial intelligence\, CGI and animation\, robotics\, AR/VR technologies\, FinTech\, and aerospace. Outside of work\, Gurbir is an Adjunct Professor at Conestoga College\, where he enjoys teaching business and IP law.\n\nWhat we’ll cover  \n\n\nThe role of AI in ideation and design and how it impacts ownership and originality.\n\n\nKey risks for patents\, copyright\, trade secrets\, and trademarks when AI is part of the process.\n\n\nPractical strategies for documenting human contributions\, safeguarding. confidential information\, and ensuring compliance\n\n\nEmerging legal frameworks and what they mean for your IP strategy.\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with actionable insights to use AI responsibly and maintain strong IP protection in an evolving legal landscape.\n\nClick here to view full details and reserve your spot:  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/generative-ai-and-intellectual-property-navigating-the-risks-tickets-1977623060811
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/generative-ai-and-intellectual-property-navigating-the-risks/
CATEGORIES:Business After Hours,Educational,Webinar
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