February 1, 2024
Training Sessions – Helping Businesses & Communities Succeed
Check out our online and in-person courses. Click the link for more information and registration details.
| Date | Event | Rural Action Centre |
|---|---|---|
| February 6 | Sage Accounting Workshop with KOS CPA | Alberton |
| February 8 & 15 | Business Plan Workshop with Ronda Bellefontaine | Alberton |
| February 20 | Emergency First Aid & CPR en français | Wellington |
| February 26-March 11 | Successful Business Basics with Blair Aitken, MBA | Montague |
| February 28 | Maximize Your Profit Margin with Ron Robichaud | Alberton |
| February 29 | Understanding Financial Statements with Ron Robichaud | Alberton |
| March 5 | Artificial Intelligence & Your Business with Lee Gallant | Online |
Innovation PEI: Small Business Investment Grant
The Small Business Investment Grant provides a grant valued at 15% (to a maximum of $3,750) of capital costs related to: equipment; leasehold improvements/building construction (land and building); technology upgrades; and energy efficient upgrades. The application deadline for the purchases made in the current fiscal year is March 31, 2024. Innovation PEI encourages businesses to consult with a Business Development Officer before applying. To learn more, REGISTER for the Small Business Investment Grant webinar on February 13, 2024, at 12 pm.
Anti-Racism Microgrants
Supporting racial equality & community cohesion
Community groups, non-profit organizations, and youth up to 24 years of age are invited to apply for a microgrant to support initiatives that promote anti-racism work on PEI. Eligible projects include activities such as: creating educational tools; anti-racism through the arts; a podcast or newsletter that address anti-racism; encouraging BIPOC youth representation on agencies, boards or commissions; or hiring staff (e.g. project coordinator). Deadline to apply is February 26, 2024. For details and to apply, visit Anti-Racism Microgrants.
HR Momentum
HR Momentum helps businesses in Eastern PEI learn essential and practical human resource management skills that help them succeed. Learn about HR planning and leadership; how to develop an HR Policy Manual, and how to recruit, engage and retain employees. For more information, contact Margaret Gallant at [email protected] or 902-394-4625.
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Contact the Client Information Officer in your local centre if we can be of assistance.
Emma Gamble
Montague
[email protected]
902-838-4030
Barb MacDonald
Alberton
[email protected]
902-853-3616
Marthe Ngombi
Wellington
[email protected]
902-854-3439