10 Steps to Community Action

December 19, 2011

Thank you for helping us to spread the word about the 10-Steps to Community Action series of workshops…I really appreciate it!!!

Please Note: there are only 7 spots remaining…if you are interested in joining us for this exciting program, please fill in the attached registration form and submit it quickly. Looking forward to seeing you there…!!!

Take care, Dave Barret

10 Steps to Community Action

What we will learn

l. Understanding the Foundation of Leadership
2. Social Media
3. Public Speaking
4. The Politics of Organizations
5. TRAFFIC-Managing Communication Flow
6. Dealing with Difficult People
7. Media Relations
8. Show Me the Money
9. FISH
10. Don’t Just Survive: Thrive!

Agenda

Tuesday, February 7                                                                                                           Wednesday, February 15
Tuesday, February 21
Tuesday, February 28
Tuesday, March 6
Tuesday, March 20
Tuesday, March 27
Thursday, March 29
Tuesday, April 3
Tuesday, April 10

All sessions will be held in Hanover or Walkerton from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. $125 includes HST! Originally 25 spaces available. Registration Deadline February 3

(PS: There are two pages to the attached document. Transportation is available from Paisley for up to 5 people. Let’s get lots of representation from this village. This is a learning opportunity  SMB)

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Support Program for New Business

November 28, 2011

“Are you thinking about starting your own business in Grey or Bruce
Counties and are on EI or are EI reachback eligible?

The Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program provides income and
training to support EI eligible clients.

Next application intake is in January 2012.

To get a referral or see if you are eligible contact:

Owen Sound Family YMCA at 519-371-9222 or

VPI Walkerton at 519-881-4300″

For more information visit our site at
http://www.owensound.ca/business/enterprisecentre/oseb.php ,                       or feel free to contact us with any questions.

Thanks, Katie Croft

Business Enterprise Centre- Owen Sound & Area

173 8th St. East Owen Sound, ON N4K 1K9

Bus: (519) 371-3232

Fax: (519) 371-2060

kcroft@owensound.ca

www.owensoundbusiness.ca

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WORKSHOPS TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW

September 30, 2011

The Business Enterprise Centre Owen Sound & Area
is excited to be offering a wide range of
Fall & Winter Business Sessions.

Basics of Bookkeeping Workshop
Tuesday September 13th, 20th & 27th 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Business Enterprise Centre Boardroom $90 (includes HST) per person
This three part Bookkeeping Workshop will allow you to use
the tools and information to understand your financial statements
and your own books confidently. 
Class size is limited to 8 to allow a hands – on,
individualized learning opportunity for everyone.

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Small Business Information & HST Seminar
Thursday September 15th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
FREE 
This is a two-part workshop, the Small Business Information Seminar
will focus on record keeping, income and expense. 
The HST Seminar will cover registering, reporting and remitting HST. 
Both are must attend seminars for new business and a great refresher
for existing business. 
This seminar will be presented by Canada Revenue Agency.
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Bridges to Better Business –
Business Conference; Theme- Moving in the Right Direction
Wednesday October 5th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound $50 (includes HST) per person
Bridges to Better Business – is a Business Conference like no other. 
It’s an exciting and inspirational day focused on the “business of business”. 
The day offers a combination of micro-workshops, a panel of local business people,
a luncheon, networking and tradeshow.  Mark the date on your calendar now. 
Don’t miss this business event!
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Quick Books Workshop
Tuesday October 18th & 25th,  6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Business Enterprise Centre Boardroom $90 (includes HST) per person
This two part introduction to Quick Books will provide participants
with an overview of Quick Books during the first session and access
to a trial version of the program. 
The second session will be a question and answer session to have your
specific issues addressed.  Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles
is required for this workshop.  Limited to 8 participants.
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E-Business Workshop
Tuesday November 1st & 8th, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness, Owen Sound $80 (includes HST) per person,
includes handouts and full breakfast
These two-part jam packed sessions will provide new businesses or those
new to e-business with the information and tools necessary to help them
get started or be more effective in the world of e-business.
The workshop will take you through an overview of e-business options,
what’s relevant for your business, options for selling online,
how to get your website found and much more.
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E-Marketing Workshop
Tuesday February 7th & 14th, 2012 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness, Owen Sound $80 (includes HST) per person,
includes handouts and full breakfast
This workshop series will be of interest to businesses that want to take
their online presence to the next level.  The focus of these sessions
will cover your site’s role in your business objectives,
the importance of quality content, advantages and disadvantages of social
media and which type fits with the needs of your business. 
Includes handouts and interactive learning opportunities. 

For more information or to register please contact
the office at 519-371-3232
or email businesshelp@owensound.ca. 
Also, for continually updated business
information and advice follow us on
Facebook: Business Enterprise Centre, Owen Sound.

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www.jbarnaphotoart.ca

June 20, 2011

ANNOUNCING. . . . .

JENNIFER BARNA FINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

PAISLEY

. . .  A NEW WEBSITE!

Please visit www.jbarnaphotoart.ca
Jennifer Hodge Barna Jennifer Barna Fine Art & Photograhpy
239 James St.  Paisley  Ontario             (519)353-6030

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One year celebration at DayDream Believers

April 28, 2011

 

1st Anniversary

Please join the festivities on

Sunday May 1st 1-4 p.m.

258 Queen St North

Enjoy savings up to 50% off in a

 balloon game surprise !!!

Door prizes and Sweets

Great opportunity to pre-order

Mother’s Day flowers!

519-353-GIFT (4438)

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Bridges to Better Business Mar 2

February 16, 2011

An Invitation to Business Owners
“Bridges to Better Business”

A Peer-to-Peer Business Learning & Networking Event
Southampton Town Hall
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

RSVP by February 23, 2011

5:30: Social
6:30: Speaker/Discussion
Four Generation Marketplace – Listen, Learn & Share
Guest Speaker: Joanne Sutton
Human Resources Professional & Speaker
519-832-2082 or
smallbiz@saugeenshores.ca
 www.saugeenshores.ca/business
Light Buffet
Cash Bar
Cost: $25 per person

RSVP by February 23, 2011

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PDCC ELECTIONS 2011

January 27, 2011

Time
Tuesday, February 1 · 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Location Main street Paisley

Queen St. Town Hall, (legion)
Paisley, ON
Created By
More Info Voting for a new executive of the Paisley Chamber will take place on February 1, 2010. The Paisley Chamber needs to reinstate the Chamber to take advantage of upcoming Infrastructure Grants and Programs. Volunteers are needed for Executive and Committee positions. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Chamber Website. http://www.paisleyvillage.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/PCC_NOMINATION_2011.pdfIf you are a business owner or a concerned resident of Paisley, Please come to this meeting to show your support.

ALL fees for Membership ($125) will be waived for the year of 2011 for all businesses in Paisley.

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Opportunity for summer employment 2011

November 25, 2010

APPLICATION FOR 2011 FOOD BOOTH

As the Paisley Farmers Market enters its fifth year the Executive have decided to embrace a new venture and offer our loyal customers a gmo free, local, fresh “Food Booth”. It will be at the market every Saturday morning for light breakfast and or brunch. It will support our produce vendors,giving Our Market Visitors a chance to try seasonal recipes made highlighting quality foods from the market.

The Paisley Farmers Market invites anyone interested in being a food vendor (Culinary Students Welcome) to submit an application for the upcoming 2011 Market Season.

Application should include name, address, phone, email and your history and experience at markets or running a food booth. Submit a sample menu, kind of food variety or plan and any requirements you may have such as electricity to Paisley Farmers Market Box 206 Paisley, Ont N0G 2N0 or paisleymarket@gmail.com

Thanks for your interest.

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