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• Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) from a Distance

  • When
    21 Apr 2021
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent closer to event date)

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  Deepen your economic development knowledge with a look at BRE theory and best practices, practical tips for implementing BRE, a discussion of technology’s effect on effective BRE, and a review of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how to use them. A thorough case study demonstrates how to leverage all of these tools effectively. Facilitated by MDB Insight and in partnership with the Government of Ontario.
  

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• The New Virtual Investment Pitch

  • When
    28 Apr 2021
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent closer to event date)

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  Round out your business development knowledge by distinguishing Investment Readiness (IR) from Investment Attraction (IA), a step-by-step of how to implement and market investment attraction in a digital environment, reviewing how KPIs are involved and the technologies used throughout the process. Case studies and examples throughout illustrate how this can be done effectively. Facilitated by MDB Insight and in partnership with the Government of Ontario.
  

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• Digital Strategies to Attract Investment, Boost Tourism & Support Businesses

  • When
    04 May 2021
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    1:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent closer to event date)

  Join us May 4th (1:30 pm) for a practical session on Digital Strategies to Attract Investment, Boost Tourism & Support Businesses.

  Pandemic restrictions mean communities of all sizes have to be that much more creative when it comes to showcasing the top features and properties in their region. After all, if they can't come to you, you need to be innovative in engaging and communicating your value proposition to them. This webinar will look at different digital strategies to attract investment, stimulate tourism, and support existing local businesses. 

  • Learn best practices for attracting and engaging website visitors with interactive tools
    
  • Understand the different kinds of virtual tours and learn how to incorporate them for virtual properties
  • Discover how to build your own interactive virtual tours to attract investors, support businesses and bolster tourism
  • Use your digital tools in creative ways for outreach in email newsletters, on social media, in online presentations and more

  Facilitated by GIS Planning Inc. www.gisplanning.com

  
  

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