Complimentary Employers Breakfast
The Chamber is proud to be a partner on this exceptional event. Hosted by the YMCA Parry Sound Employment Service the Employers Breakfast is a great opportunity to learn how our local employment service office supports employers.
November 24th, 2010 at the Bobby Orr Community Centre from 7:30am - 9:30am.
Please see the poster in the next blog post for more information on the activities planned and how to RSVP.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
Brought to you in partnership with Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Womens Network we bring you a free seminar, Social Media, don’t be left behind. This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose.
Guest Speakers Carl Clift and Jason Fairfield of Oncor Solutions Inc. will bring you up to speed on social media and how it can benefit your business. Guest speakers at the recent Ontario PGA show conference and regular webinar hosts Carl and Jason’s presentation is not to be missed.
Where: The Charles W. Stockey Centre
When: December 1, 2010
Registration 8:30am
Event Start: 9:00am
Event End: Noon
Cost: Free, RSVP required
To RSVP please e-mail kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or call the Chamber at (705) 746-4213.
This event is funded in part by Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre in support of economic development in West Parry Sound and by the Business Centre - Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
Upcoming Business After Hours
November 17th - Hidden Bay Leadership Camp
We are currently booking business after hours dates for 2011. If your business is interested in hosting a after hours event please contact Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
What can we do for you?
The Chamber is always looking for new ideas on how to improve our services to members. Do you have a idea or something you would like to see us doing more of, well let us know! We are always excited to do more for our members so speak up and let us know what we can do for you.
Chamber Happenings:
The Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors currently has director positions open. If you have a passion for local business and want to make a difference for our business community please contact Perry at the Chamber to learn more about this exciting opportunity. (705) 746-4213 or perry@parrysoundchamber.ca
Chamber AGM
Upcoming Business Workshops & Seminars:
Contact North and PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise have teamed up to offer workshops every Wednesday inNovember. The sessions are available free of charge and open to all Parry Sound and area residents (both men and women) though Contact North distance education delivery system. The Contact North Center is located at 60 James Street, suite 201. Please register by e-mailing : buildingbridges@paro.ca.
Pricing Strategies for Your Business
November 17, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
with Brenda McDougall – PARO Centre
• Importance of pricing and factors overlooked when developing a pricing strategy for your business
• Quality, expertise and image of your business
• Intangible factors and consumer perception and value of Goods and Services
• Establishing price ranges to cover costs, breakeven analysis
The Art of Negotiating
November 17, 2010 - 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
with Barbara Gauthier, PARO Centre
• Aim to achieve a win-win solution that is acceptable to both parties
• Discover how to negotiate with confidence so that everyone feels like a winner
• Getting prepared
What’s Happening With Our Members?
Have you recently made changes to your business, won a award, are you hosting a great event or giving back to our community? We want to share your achievements with all of our members and best of all it’s FREE! Please e-mail your news to jessie@parrysoundchamber.ca or
call (705) 746-4213.
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