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🎙️ An uplifting community of women entrepreneurs growing their impact, income and influence together.
🍋 Meet-Ups | Masterminds | Mentorship
🇨🇦 Serving Stratford, ON + area

This month, I’ll be sharing how women entrepreneurs can access new sources of funding, including grants, sponsorships, a...
10/06/2026

This month, I’ll be sharing how women entrepreneurs can access new sources of funding, including grants, sponsorships, and award funding.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/4vd92s7n to join me on Friday, October 23rd, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾️ in St. Marys for “Pitching for Profit”.

You’ll learn how you can align your business goals and mission with organizations that are investing in small businesses like yours.

In my own business, I’ve accessed more than $100,000 in grant, scholarship, and award funding since launching my first business in 2001.

And you can, too!

Let’s get focused on funding! 💰

Did you know that, on average, one-third of the women at our monthly events are brand new to Fresh Idea Collective? 🍋 We...
10/04/2026

Did you know that, on average, one-third of the women at our monthly events are brand new to Fresh Idea Collective? 🍋 We love welcoming new faces into the mix, and seeing first-time attendees, like Laura from The Red Bird (see below), jump in, make connections and enjoy the experience!

Haven’t joined us yet? Why not visit https://www.freshideacollective.com/events to see what’s coming up next?

We hope to see you soon. fabulous !

Visit https://tinyurl.com/35npv5fu to join us at our next Fresh Idea Exchange (FIX) on Thursday, Nov. 12th from 10 am - ...
10/02/2026

Visit https://tinyurl.com/35npv5fu to join us at our next Fresh Idea Exchange (FIX) on Thursday, Nov. 12th from 10 am - noon at The Parlour Inn in downtown Stratford.

This interactive event includes a morning break buffet featuring muffins and fruit, coffee, tea and juice PLUS a chance to connect with other women entrepreneurs from Perth County and beyond.

Our special guest will be Sarah Kinlin of Pearl Performance based in the Guelph area. A leadership speaker, author, and creator of the Grit, Grace & Goals framework, Sarah will be sharing a real-life business challenge she recently faced, how she navigated it, and what she learned along the way.

FIX events are designed to create a welcoming experience for women entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask honest questions, and learn from the lived experience of other local business owners.

See the event link above for all the details.

Space is limited so don't delay -- register today.

Fresh Idea Collective gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Perth Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) for this event. Funded by the Government of Canada, Perth CFDC helps businesses start, grow and succeed through flexible financing, free expert guidance, practical resources and support.

We can't wait to see you there, fabulous !

10/02/2026

What a night for PJs + Prosecco at the 2026 Handbags for Hospice event! 👜 🍷 This year’s event raised over $100,000 in support of Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth.

Thank you to the sold-out crowd of 350+ women (and men) who supported this great cause and — as always — to Layne the Auctionista for bringing the party to the stage!

What an honour to once again be a part of the planning committee for this event.

See you next year at Handbags for Hospice , everyone!

We loved having you at Speaker Camp, Meg! 🎙️ Keep carving your own unapologetic pathway and sharing your brilliant story...
09/30/2026

We loved having you at Speaker Camp, Meg! 🎙️ Keep carving your own unapologetic pathway and sharing your brilliant story. 💛

Missed out on Speaker Camp? Visit https://www.freshideacollective.com/events to join us at our next event for women entrepreneurs — we’re saving you a seat! 🪑

FREE VIRTUAL SESSION: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yebsrbzw to join other growth-minded women entrepreneurs on Tuesday, Oct...
09/29/2026

FREE VIRTUAL SESSION: Visit https://tinyurl.com/yebsrbzw to join other growth-minded women entrepreneurs on Tuesday, Oct. 6th from noon - 1 pm for a FREE Sales Growth Virtual Cafe!

As business owners, we’re always looking for new ways to grow our sales. But with so many strategies and ideas out there, what’s actually worth your time and energy?

Join this free, online discussion for Canadian women entrepreneurs as we share ideas, experiences and practical strategies for growing sales.

This 1-hour, interactive conversation will give you a chance to connect with other women entrepreneurs from the comfort of your own office, and explore what’s working in your business, what’s getting results and where you might want to try something new.

In this session, we’ll talk about:

• Strategies that are helping you attract new customers
• Ways you’re turning interest into sales
• Follow-up strategies that keep potential customers engaged
• Building repeat and referral business
• Marketing activities that are contributing to sales
• Simple ways to strengthen your sales process

Come with your questions, your ideas and your sales challenges.

You’ll leave with fresh perspectives and practical ideas to explore in your own business. ✅ Are you ready for it? Let's goooooo!

Visit https://tinyurl.com/ykkv4m7f to join Fresh Idea Collective founder Kerry Ramsay for a 2-hour workshop on “Pitching...
09/27/2026

Visit https://tinyurl.com/ykkv4m7f to join Fresh Idea Collective founder Kerry Ramsay for a 2-hour workshop on “Pitching for Profit” at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in St. Mary’s on Friday, October 23rd from 10 am - noon.

Since launching her first business in 2001, Kerry has secured $100,000+ in grants, sponsorships, and awards to support business growth.

She has also been a reviewer of hundreds of municipal funding applications, so she’s seen firsthand what makes an application stand out and what causes it to miss the mark.

Now, she’s sharing those insights with other women entrepreneurs.

Together, we’ll dig into:

🍁 Where to find funding opportunities
🍁 What funders are really looking for
🍁 How to position your business for funding
🍁 How to make a compelling ask
🍁 Practical next steps you can take right away

Come ready to think bigger, share ideas, learn from other women entrepreneurs, and leave with a clearer funding strategy.

Let’s find your funding fit!

Thanks to Melanie Voskamp of Kingston for sharing this September moment with my book “Helium”. 🍂“It’s my morning LIFT!” ...
09/23/2026

Thanks to Melanie Voskamp of Kingston for sharing this September moment with my book “Helium”. 🍂

“It’s my morning LIFT!” she says. 💛 “I read a certain number of professional pages each morning, and right now, I’m making my way through your book.”

So glad you’re enjoying the book so far, Melanie!

To grab you’re own copy, visit one of the following shops or buy it on Amazon:

📕 Betty’s Bookshelf (St. Marys)
📕 Got It Made (Stratford)
📕 Pedal Works Café & Studios (Kingston)
📕 Coles Stratford (Stratford Mall)

You can also request “Helium” to be carried at your own local bookstore or library.

Happy reading, friends!

Thanks for being a part of our September Fresh Idea Exchange, Orielle! ☕️
09/22/2026

Thanks for being a part of our September Fresh Idea Exchange, Orielle! ☕️

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