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As part of the Government of Ontario's commitment to building a self-reliant and sustainable economy, Succession Ontario provides small business owners with the tools and resources they need to develop a comprehensive business succession plan.

Join Rob Tamblyn and Sarah Gobeil for a discussion about business transitions and gain insights on how Succession Ontario's resource hub has been curated to help evaluate exit options, provide valuation estimates, and build value along the succession pathway.

About the Presenters

Rob Tamblyn is a seasoned economic development professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting business growth, community development, and strategic initiatives in Eastern Ontario. He currently serves as Business Development Manager, Small & Medium Enterprises, with Kingston Economic Development Corporation, where he works closely with established small and medium-sized enterprises to help them navigate challenges, access supports, and seize opportunities across the region. Throughout his career, Rob has dedicated himself to enhancing the economic vitality of the communities he serves through hands-on engagement, program delivery, and strategic guidance. He is known for his commitment to mentorship, frequently leading workshops and advising business owners on topics such as business planning, access to funding, and growth strategies.

Sarah Gobeil is a program management professional with experience supporting small and micro-business owners through education, engagement, and capacity-building initiatives. She currently serves as the Succession Ontario Project Coordinator with Kingston Economic Development Corporation. In her role, Sarah works closely with economic development partners and stakeholders to align program goals, deliver workshops and training, and track program performance. She is known for her collaborative approach, strong relationship management, and commitment to inclusive and practical programming that supports business continuity and long-term success. She brings a strong background in program coordination and event delivery and is passionate about supporting Ontario’s small business community through knowledge-sharing and hands-on learning

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ResearchFDI Academy is a self-paced online training platform designed to equip economic development professionals with the skills needed to excel in investment attraction. Throughout the course participants will gain actionable insights on FDI strategies, lead generation, stakeholder engagement, and aftercare. Whether pursuing individual growth or team-wide development, ResearchFDI Academy provides the tools to build lasting investment success. ResearchFDI Academy has been formally recognized by, and is offered throughout Ontario in partnership with the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO).

Based in Montreal, QC, Adam Solomon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role of VP of Business Development at ResearchFDI, utilizing his skills to oversee the implementation of company-wide research strategies and strict quality control measures for client deliverables.​

Throughout his years in economic development consulting and research, Adam has worked across a wide range of industries including aerospace, renewable energy, software, and advanced manufacturing. Adam prides himself on understanding global business climates and knowing how to work with key decision makers from international companies. ​

​Adam has consistently demonstrated his knowledge and experience while working closely with ResearchFDI clients throughout North America. Since joining ResearchFDI in 2011, he has helped secure significant corporate investments and mandates with Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

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Objectives

Our goal is for participants to gain a foundational understanding of the Microsoft 365 environment, with a focus on SharePoint document management.

Introduction  

·      Plain‑language overview of Microsoft, thecompany and Office 365

·      How everyday actions like email, clouddocuments, and logins, intersect with digital risk

·      Why security awareness is essential forindividuals, organizations, and Nations

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SharePoint: Getting Started

·      What SharePoint is and when to use it

·      Differences between SharePoint and OneDrive

·      Creating sites, groups and setting permissions

·      Setting up navigation and how to structure sites

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SharePoint: Libraries, Lists and Documents

·      Organizing files using libraries, columns,metadata and views

·      Managing files effectively: creating, uploading,deleting, finding, and sharing

·      Understanding versioning, deleting, and backups

·      Creating alerts and automation.

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Office Integration and Use

·      Creating documents from within desktop apps(Word, Excel)

·      Integrating and linking document libraries withOneDrive

·      Setting up templates within document libraries

·      Using Teams

·      Advanced document search

·      Logging, audits and conditional access

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Wrap-Up & Q&A

·      Key takeaways for staying secure and organized

·      Encouragement to practice new skills within your teams and communities

·      Reinforcement of tech confidence and on going learning

About the Presenters

Angie Saltman  

President, Saltmedia, Visionary Leader, Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA, over 20 years’ experience in design and management

Angie is the founder of Saltmedia, and the co-founder of IT Horizons. She's an Indigenous innovative leader who believes in supporting the Indigenous economy and giving back to the community. Her friendly attitude makes working through any difficult issues much easier.  

She has over 20 years of experience in technology and design, and her specialties include team collaboration, leadership, the internet, design, and client services. Angie holds a Diploma in IT, an MBA in Indigenous Business Leadership (IBL) from Simon Fraser University and is currently working on her Plain Language Certificate from SFU to level up her visual and written communications.

Jarret Martyniuk

Jarret handles IT Horizons' clients' advanced technical needs and makes tech easy for them to use. He also oversees daily operations and leads the technical team. Whether clients are experiencing email issues or servers and advanced networking problems, he always finds the best solution for each client’s unique challenges. Jarret is an IT veteran with over 20 years of hands-on experience and a Diploma in Electronics Engineering.

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