
Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
Seminars, workshops and conferences are beneficial at any stage of business development.
The BECN offers opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners to improve their skills and learn business best-practices through a variety of educational formats.
Educational opportunities include several different formats; seminars, workshops, roundtable and networking opportunities, best practices, business panels, iPlan: Planning & Prioritizing workshop, and events delivered by experts in a variety of business topics, and for women entrepreneurs under the ‘She Owns It’ brand.

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Business summer series
Interactive workshops for entrepreneurs
Our Summer Business Series, is to empower local entrepreneurs and business owners with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to scale up, boost skills, and continue thriving in today’s evolving market.
Each workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, focusing on actionable strategies that you can immediately apply to your business. Plus, these sessions offer fantastic networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry experts, and community partners.
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time:
Doors Open: 1:15 p.m.
Keynote Workshop: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Networking: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Grand Maple Event Centre, 19 Albert Street East, Hastings
Admission: $20 includes HST, pre-registration required, spaces are limited.
Join internationally recognized keynote speaker Daniel Lewis —co-founder of the award-winning loose-leaf tea company T by Daniel, which famously served tea to the Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) in 2017—for an energizing and transformative workshop designed to elevate both your team culture and customer experience.
With a focus on authentic leadership and meaningful connection, Daniel introduces his engaging and easy-to-apply E-I-E-I-O framework—a human-centric approach that helps organizations build thriving teams and unforgettable customer moments.
Attendees will leave with:
- an unforgettable framework to strategically prioritize ‘people over policy’ and remove barriers to employee excellence
- insightful stories and discussions on how to cultivate a magnetic and positive corporate culture AUTHENTICALLY
- inspiring and actionable strategies to master the art of creating wow! Resulting in moments that leave a lasting impression on your customers and clients
Brought to you in partnership by Team Northumberland: Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce, Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce, and Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce.
Supported by: Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) and the Province of Ontario
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Doors Open: 12:30 p.m
Workshop: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Alnwick Civic Centre, 9059 Hwy 45, Roseneath
Admission: $15 includes HST, pre-registration required, spaces are limited
Since 2003, BizLaunch has been equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and confidence to build profitable businesses. Led by internationally recognized small business expert Andrew Patricio—who has started seven businesses, authored two books, and delivered workshops in over 22 countries—this seminar will give you the roadmap to growth.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:
- Create a motivating 5-year vision and actionable 1-year goals
- Define values and culture to guide every decision
- Build a smart marketing plan and people strategy
- Understand key financial ratios and systems for scaling
- Set 90-day priorities to maintain momentum
If you’re ready to move from working in your business to strategically leading it, this seminar is your chance to learn proven methods from someone who truly understands entrepreneurs—because he is one.