"New Economy.... New Opportunities"

Enterprise Renfrew County has partnered with the Renfrew Chamber of Commerce to host this year's, Bridges to Better Business Event, "New Economy...New Opportunities".

• Peer-to-peer networking
• Interactive presentation and learning opportunity
• Knowledgeable local business people to share their business strategies through a panel discussion, sharing experiences, ideas, concerns and successes will provide the entrepreneur with maximum take-home value often in the form of a unique solution. 

Keynote Speaker: Ian Portsmouth

Ian Portsmouth is the Editor and Associate Publisher of PROFIT, Canada’s best-read publication for entrepreneurial business. In 2008, the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors named PROFIT the Magazine of the Year in the mid-circulation category.

Portsmouth is also the host of the BMO Business Coach podcast, a twice-monthly series that tackles the top opportunities and issues facing Canadian entrepreneurs.

How can you build a business in any industry and under any economic circumstances? Follow the lead of Canada Fastest-Growing Companies, who defy the odds year after year to generate jaw-dropping growth. In this idea-packed presentation, Ian Portsmouth reveals the macro-strategies and micro-tactics of firms on PROFIT’s annual rankings of Canada’s most entrepreneurial companies, from big-name firms like Research In Motion and WestJet to hyper-growth firms you’ve never heard of—but need to. You’ll discover tested methods for improving your products, processes and profits, with a message that resonates with business owners and anyone else who is responsible for the bottom line.

  Interactive Session: Rob Campbell - TIPS unLTD

  Rob Campbell has over 20 years of professional business to business sales, entrepreneurship and direct marketing experience, Rob has built a reputation for developing strong, lasting relationships with customers, colleagues, co-workers and even competitors. Convinced that to love sales is to understand people and their individual needs, Rob set out early to prove that doing business can better everyone involved in the transaction. He has been sharing his relationship-oriented sales approach with his customers, peers and sales teams for years and now he shares his wisdom with organizations like yours.

Information Session: John Wilson – Money Concepts

John Wilson has been involved with Money Concepts since 1992. He specializes in dealing with the varied needs of the business owner and is available to "help his clients fulfill their dreams". An Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion session of small business owners from Renfrew County, the panel will participate in a question and answer period A tradeshow of local businesses and sponsors of the event will highlight their products and services

Cost to attend is $45.00 plus HST, this includes: break, handouts, lunch, keynote speaker and more.

PayPal accepts major credit cards, you do not need a PayPal account to register for the event. Tickets are non-refundable. If you have any food allergies please contact me at 613-735-8224 a week in advance of the event. If you require assistance contact: 613-735-8224      

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