Fall Back to Business Events from The Business Enterprise Centre!

September 24, 2009

Spaces are going quickly! Register today for the Seventh Annual Bridges to Better Business Event!

It’s not very often that you’re able to spend an afternoon with business colleagues, talking, thinking and focusing on business operations. It’s the best investment around.

Join us on Friday October 2nd 11:00am – 6:00 pm, at the Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound for the 7th Annual Bridges to Better Business Event and spend the afternoon working on your business. This year’s theme will be “Review, Renew and Revitalize…Your Business and You”.

Bridges to Better Business is not a business seminar, or training session where you listen to someone tell you things you already know. Bridges is an opportunity to learn and share with other business owners.

After a tremendous networking luncheon, the experienced panel take over, consisting of Jeff Sziklai of BellWyck Packaging, Neale Kemp of Aspin Kemp & Associates, Susan White of European Bakery Café, Brad Locking of Locking Business Furnishings, and Marsha Barrow of Butchart Estate Bed & Breakfast. The panel discussion will be followed by the chance to do some peer to peer sharing and learning.

This is followed by a mini trade showcase providing businesses with an opportunity to display their products and services. “Wined” down the day with a reception, where you have an opportunity to visit and network with other business owners and make terrific connections

Early bird registration ONLY $30 per person
Must be registered and paid by Friday September 18th for discount.
After September 18th cost is $35 per person

Tradeshow booths available on a first come basis for an additional $30. There are only a few booths left; register today!

To register, forward completed registration form (http://www.owensound.ca/business/enterprisecentre/businessevents.php) and payment, (cheque made payable to City of Owen Sound) to:

The Business Enterprise Centre – Owen Sound & Area
173 8th Street East, Owen Sound, N4K 1K9
Tel: 519-371-3232 Fax: 519-371-2060
Email: businesshelp@owensound.ca

More Fall back to Business events!

Wednesday September 23 -

Employee Regulations Seminar – Please register before Monday September 21st to ensure your space!

Specialists from Canada Revenue Agency will be presenting the following topics:

· Deducting, Remitting and Reporting Payroll

· Self Employed vs. Employee

· Electronic Services for Business

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 9:30am-1:30pm.

Thursday October 8th -

2009 Ontario Budget: Comprehensive Tax Package-How it will Affect You and Your Business

Join representatives from the Ministry of Revenue for a review of the 2009 Ontario Budget’s proposed tax package and the impact on businesses and individuals. A major focus of this presentation will be the proposed single sales tax that would come into effect on July 1, 2010.

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 9:00am-10:00am.

Thursday November 19th -

How to Really Start a Business

Discover the basic steps involved in starting a business, determining your market, rules and regulations and how to be successful.

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Pre-Registration is required for all seminars.

We look forward to seeing you!

Written by Deb · Filed Under Events, Guest Post, Owen Sound, Participation

Wellness Roadtrip

August 24, 2009

10:00 – 5:00 Saturday August 29

A self-guided tour in the Owen Sound District exploring remarkable opportunities for spirit, mind and body.

This area has hundreds of wellness providers who offer a wide range of options for healthy living. The first-ever one-day Wellness Roadtrip will provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about energy healing, reiki, naturopathy, Native healing and spirituality, massage, yoga, dreamwork, aromatherapy, quantum bio feedback, ion cleansing, meditation, fitness, nutrition and more. On Saturday August 29 from 10:00 – 5:00, nine wellness venues in and around Owen Sound will open their doors to provide hands-on demonstrations, presentations, product samples and answers about their specific services.

Organized by a local alliance interested in expanding understanding of the many available local health options, the Wellness Roadtrip is based on the familiar artists’ studio tour model. The Wellness Roadtrip will showcase numerous approaches to traditional and alternative healing. With their $10 ticket, participants will have access to nine sites with over two dozen local experts on hand. In addition, there will be a grand prize of a Wellness Package (valued over $2500) including healthy treatments and products for one lucky participant.

Get your Wellness Roadtrip ticket now (available at The Ginger Press and Good Health Mart)!

For more information and tickets contact
Maryann Thomas
The Ginger Press
848 Second Avenue East
Owen Sound N4K 2H3
(519) 376-4233
maryann@gingerpress.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Community, Features, Participation, Wellness, Your Contributions, theOwen Features

United Way Backpack Campaign

August 20, 2009

The United Way’s backpack program is falling short of goal.

In light of a demand that represents an increase in over 400 more children in 2009 than in 2008, the United Way is struggling to keep up.

The United Way raised over $21 000 in 2009 to provide 1240 backpacks; to date the United Way has raised just over $14 000 in 2009 with requests topping 1600.

“Some of our larger donors from 2008 are simply not able to give this year” explains United Way Executive Director Francesca Dobbyn, “we’ve had amazing support from the community, the challenge is that due to the increase in need, we need even more.”

One hundred percent of the proceeds go to purchasing supplies and backpacks.

“Parents are calling and asking when they can pick up the backpacks for their children…I just don’t know what to tell them” Dobbyn laments. Both Counties have seen an increase in welfare cases as laid off workers run out of EI. “Poverty is new for a lot of middle class families in our region, we’re trying to help them cope as best as possible”

Donations can be made at any TD Bank, Meridian Credit Union or Staples Business Depot in Owen Sound. Donations of supplies and funds can be made at the United Way office 380 9th Street East Owen Sound or by calling 519 376 1560 during regular business hours.

Below is the story that we originally ran on the Backpack Campaign…

It’s back to school time again… well, in a couple weeks… We had the opportunity to talk to Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director of the United Way of Bruce Grey about their annual Backpack campaign. It gives all kids a great beginning to the new school year by starting on a even playing field.

If you’d like to get involved or make a donation, here’s how to get in touch.
United Way of Bruce Grey
380 9th St. E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1P1
Phone:519 376 1560 Fax:519 376 5458
unitedwaybg@bmts.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Owen Sound, Participation, The Area, Video

Business Excellence Achievement Awards

August 14, 2009

The Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Business Excellence Achievement Awards. This year the voting is being done strictly online at www.oschamber.com. There are eight categories and nominations are due by the first week of September.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Business, Features, Owen Sound, Participation, theOwen Features

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