Small business week has something for everyone

North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce
News Release

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It is Small Business Week 2008 October 20th - 24th 2008 and here is what is going on:


Evening of Excellence - Tuesday October 21, 2008
Location: École publique l'Odyssée - 480 Norman Ave.

Time: Refreshments and Hors d'oeuvres at 6:00pm

Awards Ceremony from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Cost: $15.00 per person

Contact: Please call the Chamber to register! 472-8480

Details: There are many small business successes in the North Bay area. This event will introduce you to many local businesses that have grown and prospered in the past year. Awards include: Success Stories, Young Professional of the Year, Student of the Year, New Business of the Year, Not for Profit of the Year and Employee of the Year.

Keynote Speakers: Des Anthony and Christian Prost

Sponsored By Bell


The AODA and What It Means To You - Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Location: Discovery North Bay - 100 Ferguson St. (the old CPR Station)

Time: 8:30am to 10:00am

Cost: $15.00 for Chamber Members

$25.00 for Non-Members

Contact: Please call the Chamber to register! 472-8480

Details: Learn about Customer Service Standards from a disabilities perspective. On January 1, 2008, the first Accessibility Standard regulated under the Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) became law in theis Province. Learn how it affects you.

Speakers: Dan Pletzer and Denise Alkins

Sponsored By GetTrainedWorkers.com


Energy Conservation - Thursday, October 23, 2008
Location: Nipissing University, Room A234

Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Cost: No charge

Contact: Please call the Chamber to register! 472-8480

Details: Reducing your business' electricity consumption means lower electricity bills and less cash out of pocket. We can show you how you can use less electricity, with no cost or hassel. Come and join us for this informative session and start doing your part for the environment and yourself!

Sponsored By Nipissing University


Trade Show and Business After Hours - Thursday, October 23, 2008
Location: Nipissing University, Main Entrance

Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Details: Use the power of networking to meet new Chamber members and potential customers!

Sponsored By Nipissing University


Salute to Small Business - Thursday, October 23, 2008
Location: Nipissing University Theatre, Room F213

Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Cost: $20.00 for Chamber Members

$30.00 for Non-Members

Contact: Please call the Business Centre to register! 474-0626 ext. 528

Details: The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. is pleased to present David Chilton, author of Canada's all-time best selling book, The Wealthy Barber. Learn about

solutions to overcome the challenges many entrepreneurs face;
The value of believing in yourself;
David's personal experiences as an entrepreneur;
Overcoming mistakes and the importance of perspective;
How mentorship cna play an integral part of business success.
Speaker: David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber.

Sponsored By The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound


Keeping Customer Service Top of Mind While Managing Your Business - Friday, October 24, 2008
Location: Holiday Inn Express, Ferguson Room

Time: 8:30am to 10:00am

Cost: $20.00 for Chamber Members

$30.00 for Non-Members

Contact: Please call the Chamber to register! 472-8480

Details: This interactive session is presented by Suzanne Fleury (smfleury & associates). It is a two hour workshop that provides an excellent overview of the six steps to understanding what offering 'customer service' includes and teaches the participants how to direct their operation and staff to stand out.

Sponsored By TD Canada Trust

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