E-NEWS Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce

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1 January 2011 E-NEWS TO PARTNER WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT A VIBRANT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. Dragon s Den Star Coming to Winkler!. December 10,2010 Betty Hiebert, President of the is pleased to announce that Robert Herjavec, star of the hit TV series Dragon's Den will be the guest speaker at the Chamber's 2011 Gala Dinner & P.W. Enns Business Awards Evening on April 14, Mr. Herjavec will be speaking about Lessons from the Den. At the age of 8, Robert and his family left Croatia, sailing for Canada in hopes of creating a better life for them. They arrived in Toronto with a single suitcase, no job prospects, $20 to their name and dreams of success. Robert shared his parents' dream and his had no limits. From delivering newspapers to waiting on tables to launching a computer company from his basement, he applied his immense energy and ambition with outstanding success. Today, he is President of The Herjavec Group which has achieved a ranking in the prestigious Profit Magazine Ranking of Canada's 100 Fastest Growing Companies three years in a row. In addition to Dragon 's Den, he also stars on ABC TV' s hit show Shark Tank. In yet another achievement, Harper Collins has published Robert's views on his personal and business success in a book aptly titled Driven. The book was published 3 months ago and has been a national bestseller for the last 3 months. Betty Hiebert goes on to say that this event highlights the Winkler Chamber's commitment to leadership, innovation, and excellence, both locally and globally, in leading the way in creating a strong business environment in today's ever changing economic climate. Tickets are $130 plus GST. Contact the office for tickets or for more information at (204) or Click Here to visit the CBC Dragon's Den homepage

2 AGM Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 23, Networking at 11:30am with lunch served at 12:00 noon. Location: Heartland Inn, Winkler. In addition to the business portion, Mayor Martin Harder will be presenting the "State of the City Address" at that time. Tickets are $ To register for the luncheon please contact the Chamber office at or by at Chamber Executive Annual Gala Dinner & P. W. Enns Business Achievement Awards Achievement, Nominate, Celebrate The desires to offer a full range of business awards to its membership to achieve the outcomes listed below: Raise the profile of the within the community and within the membership. Recognize, celebrate and profile the accomplishments of members. Motivate members to excel within their respective businesses while also giving back to the community. Offer added value to a membership. Nomination packages are available to pick up at the Chamber office. Deadline for nominations will be March 11, All nominations shall be received at the office, or on our website All awards will be presented to the recipients at the Annual Gala Dinner Thursday, April 14, 2011 P. W. Enns Business Excellence Award Recognizing a successful business that has made an exceptional contribution to Winkler Business and community service. All award receipts will be evaluated in the following factors: Business achievement and growth Employment growth Contribution to the industry and community Overall positive impact on community through spirit, drive and vision Volunteer service and leadership Scott Cockbill Southland Honda Kenton Doerksen Gislason Targownik Peters Linda Doerksen Tim Hortons Dianne Friesen Chamber of Commerce Betty Hiebert Prudential Riverbend Realty Ltd. Myrna Wiebe Access Credit Union Ltd. Eugen Klassen Elias Woodwork & Manufacturing Zahid Zerhri Shoppers Drug Mart Brenda Storey Chamber of Commerce Kenneth Thomas GV Consulting Group Kavi Abbu Garden Valley Collegiate Junior Executive 2

3 ...continued from previous page. P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (10 employees or under) AND P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (over 10 employees) Honours a business that demonstrates continual positive business growth, superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality. To nominate a business for a Business Builder Award, simply explain how the company has demonstrated excellence and commitment to quality in as many of the applicable areas listed below: A mission statement, vision, or goal for the business Exceptional customer service philosophy and practices Product service offerings Positive business growth Overall positive impact on community through spirit, drive and vision Job Search Assistance Located just north of Rona and Superstore, Regional Connections, Employment Services, provides basic job search assistance to the public. Whether new to Canada or Canadian born, people may make an appointment with the Employment Facilitator in order to receive services such as: Job skill identification Job interview preparation Referrals to and counsel about career related programs and training Group workshops on resume development, cover letters, and job readiness Facilitation of Credentials Assessment or Qualifications Recognition Free computer/internet access for job searching and resume writing Up to date Job Board where employers are welcome to post employment opportunities and where job seekers can keep abreast on current job openings. Welcome Chamber of Commerce New Members CP Roofing Cornie Goertzen FB Industries Inc. Hank Boschmann Friesen s Computer Service Aron Friesen Harder International Commercial Services Dennis Harder MyCouponCafe.com Nancy Toews Employers are welcome to e mail us with information about current and future job openings. We are glad to post the information on our job board. Kimberly Rempel, the newly hired employment facilitator, can be contacted by e mail at employment@regionalconnections.ca or by phone at Appointments are recommended. This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba. 3

4 Women in Business Breakfast Tuesday, March 8th 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Winkler Centennial Library Carol Hawkins is the Creative Director with the Centre for Education and Work, a not for profit organization located in Winnipeg. She holds a Masters in Adult Education and is a Certified Essential Skills Profiler with over 20 years experience in adult education. Carol develops interactive on line resources and curriculum to connect adults to learning in the workplace. She is a professor at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and past Chair for the Manitoba Prior Learning Assessment Network. Carol is currently involved in projects relating to Workplace Culture and Diversity, Older Workers and Strategies for a Multi Generational Workplace. RSVP to the Chamber Office by March 4th, 2011 at (204) or chamber@winklerchamber.com Winkler/Stanley Economic Development Would you like to start your own business? Need help with a business plan? Looking for industrial property? Services Offered Business Consulting Financial Program Information Business & Industry Assistance Other Development Services Darlis Collinge. Economic Development Officer 185 Main St., Winkler, Manitoba Office: (204) Cell: (204) Winkler StanleyEDO@mts.net 4

5 Why Women Leaders Quit A Lunch and Learn Presentation by Resolution Skills Centre in Partnership with Genesis House Thursday, March 10, 2011 Location: Heartland Inn, Winkler Address: 851 Main Street Facilitator: Lois Coleman Neufeld, Trainer and Workplace Consultant Resolution Skills Centre ( 11:30 AM 12 PM Registration and Lunch (provided) 12 PM 1:30 PM Why Women Leaders Quit Pre registration required by 3 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2011 Registration fee: $30.00 Seating is Limited To register please contact: Genesis House: or sccfv@genesis house.ca Business planning workshop Date: March 22 24, 2011 Location: Twisters Restaurant, Time: 9:00am 4:30pm Starting or expanding your business? An introduction to starting or growing your small business in Manitoba! Starting a Business in Manitoba: Forms of Business Organization License & Permits Resources & Financial Programs available to Small Businesses Business Plans Accounting & Financial Management: Accounting & Bookkeeping Financial Statements Small Business Taxation Rates & Deductions GST, PST & Payroll Requirements Marketing: 1. Market Research 2. Advertising & Promotions 3. Marketing Strategies 4. Websites & Social Media Workshop attendance is a requirement for the Business Start Loan Guarantee Program, Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) and the Rural Entrepreneur Assistance Program (REA) Free Three day Business Planning Workshop * Advanced Registration Required Phone: or * land@cfheartland.ca 5