Calling all small business owners! Join Renfrew County CFDC and Enterprise Renfrew County for Bridges to Business Empowerment, a networking event series celebrating small business month in October.

Session 1: Hacking the Human: How Cybercriminals Trick Small Businesses presented by Travis Lothar Czech of Solis Indago

• Cybersecurity is often a people problem. This practical 60-minute session will show small business owners, staff, and municipal partners how cybercriminals use social engineering tactics like phishing, fake invoices, impersonation, and urgent requests to target organizations. We'll cover real-world examples relevant to our area, how to spot the red flags, low-cost protections, and simple response steps.

Session 2: Community Marketing & Brand Building presented by Mathew O'Leary of Remind Media

• Most businesses don't have a marketing problem—they have a visibility problem. In this practical and actionable session, Matt O'Leary will share the foundational strategies that help businesses attract more customers and build trust within their communities.

Includes breakfast catering by Horton Township Breakfast Volunteers.

Seats are Limited! To Secure Your Ticket Register at: https://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/workshops-events (Tickets for this event are $30+HST)

Hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County in partnership with Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, which is funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Sponsored by Perri-Rae Boell, Perri-Rae Boell & Associates Inc., Northern Credit Union, and Horton Township. These events are delivered locally by Enterprise Renfrew County and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. Registration data may be shared with sponsors/partners for outcomes reporting purposes.