Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Tuesday E-mail - August 11, 2010

What Is The Chamber Doing For You?


Chamber Comings and Goings

A note from Perry;
On behalf of the board of directors and myself we’d like to extend to Rebecca all the best for the future. She has played an important roll in the Chambers growth the past two years and we certainly appreciate her hard work.


Golf Tournament

The Chamber is currently finalizing the plans for our Annual Golf Tournament which will be held at the Parry Sound Golf and Country Club. We’ll have detailed information out to you shortly under separate email cover.


Business After Hours

Upcoming BAH Networking Events:
• Rosseau Road Power Sports and Marine, August 25, 5 pm to 6 pm
• Georgian Bay Airways, September 29, 5 pm to 6 pm

Please RSVP to info@parrysoundchamber.ca or call (705) 746-4213 to confirm your attendance for any Business After Hours.


What’s Happening In Our Community?


Business Planning Seminars - REDAC

Are you ready to pitch to the Parry Sound Dragon’s this fall? Are you looking to improve your overall business knowledge or brush up on some specific skills? Don’t miss the following seminars geared to improving your business savvy. All seminars are FREE but RSVP is required.

August 4 - Market Research presented by The Business Centre
Join The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound and discover how marketing is key in making a good business great. Whether you are a seasonal or year-round business selling a product, service, or both this workshop will provide small business owners with the information necessary to successfully market your business.

4:30 to 6:00PM - Nipissing/Parry Sound Board Room, 1A Church St.

August 11 - Marketing - presented by the Business Centre
Nipissing/Parry Sound Board Room, 1A Church St.

August 18 - Financial Planning for Business
Parry Sound Fire Hall, 4 Church Street

August 25 - Valuation
Nipissing/Parry Sound Board Room, 1A Church St.

August 26 - Intellectual Property
Parry Sound Fire Hall, 4 Church Street

September 1 - Presentation Skills as presented by Local Entrepreneurs, Keith Saulnier of Georgian Bay Airways and Andrew Ryeland of Bear Claw Tours.
Nipissing/Parry Sound Board Room, 1A Church St.
***This seminar is mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate in the presentation rehearsals***

September 15 - Presentation Rehearsals
Dragons Den Applicants will have the opportunity to perform a mock presentation and gain valuable feedback on their presentations from a panel of business-minded individuals.
Please contact Stephanie at The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound at 746-5892 to book a time.

Contact Area Economic Development Coordinator, Kirsten LeDrew at kledrew@townofparrysound.com or 705-746-2101 ext. 39 for more information or to RSVP to these great seminars!


Travel Intentions Study – Summer/Fall 2010

The Summer/Fall 2010 presentation of the Travel Intentions Study has just been posted to the Ministry’s website.

This presentation includes:
- Intent to travel to/within Ontario
- Perception of Ontario and specific destinations
- Barriers to travelling in Ontario
- Traveller’s attitudinal and behavioural trends
- The Social Benefits of Travel
The presentation is available at:
http://www.tourism.gov.on.ca/english/research/travel_intentions/index.html

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