Free LevellingUp Mastermind Cohort – Q&A Session
2020-07-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Monday, July 6; 2-3pm ET Price: FREE!
LevellingUp Mastermind Cohort – Q&A Session
Do you need to get really good, really quickly, at what you do? Are you ready to make it happen?
Join a Mastermind Cohort, and you’ll discover a proven shortcut to growing advanced skills in self, team, and business leadership.
In this open Q&A session, find out if a LevellingUp Mastermind Cohort is right for you.
By combining interactive coaching with collaborative community, LevellingUp Mastermind Cohorts offer you a unique, powerful, and affordable way to secure success and experience joy.
You’ll experience warm community, expert support, and the leg-up you need to succeed!
Register Here
What is LevellingUp?
Many of us feel abandoned or alone in our leadership roles, and we’re looking people who can join us on our journey. By combining interactive coaching & collaborative community, LevellingUp offers a unique, powerful, and affordable way for growing professionals to secure success and experience joy.

Free Webinar - Are My People Ok?
2020-07-14 11:00 - 12:00
If you are a leader you need to know this. Your people are coping with unprecedented levels of stress right now.
In this video you learn what three things you can do right now to help your people.
If you want to take a deeper dive into this topic, join me for my free webinar on July 14th at 11:00am ET.
Register Today!

Jacqueline Arnold ● Founder
519-386-9610 ● jackie@iheartmywork.ca
www.iheartmywork.ca

COVID Recovery and Preparing for the Fall Wave
2020-08-26 16:30 - 18:00
COVID Recovery and Preparing for the Fall Wave
Date: Aug 26, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute and OPBA Jointly Host Their Third Learning & Networking Event (Virtually)
Stay tuned for more details.
Opening Note: Laura Cocuzzi, Manager – Procurement & Planning, Region of Peel | Board Member – Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute
Panel Introduction: Chris Penny, Kinetic GPO
Panel:
Umesh Kalia – Procurement Manager, City of Vaughan
Tina Iacoe – Procurement Manager, City of Hamilton
Tracey Dennis – Chief Procurement Officer, The Ottawa Hospital
Mai Gagujas – Procurement and Supply Chain, The Manitoba Securities Commission
Register here
Pricing

Member – $10
Non-Member – $20

Earn 2 CPD Points

Systemic Racism: What Are You Doing To Bring Change?
2020-09-29 16:30 - 17:30
Free Live Chat Session
Systemic Racism: What Are You Doing To Bring Change?
Join our Panel discussion about Systemic Racism and learn how to proactively participate in supporting the movement towards equality in your workplace.
Opening Remarks:
Hugh Lawson
Director, Business Development, Canada
Staples
Moderator:
Wael Safwat
Director of Procurement, North America
Black & McDonald
Panelists:
Jason Murray
President and Managing Partner
BIPOC Executive Search
Theresa Harrison
Director, Environmental Social Governance Services, Procurement, Business Enablement
Ernst & Young LLP
Hugh Amiel
Director of Procurement
University Health Network (UHN)
Our panelists will share their personal stories and we encourage you to share your story or your question for the panel here
Complimentary for members and non-members
Earn 2 CPD Points
When: September 29, 2020
Where: Zoom
Price: Free
REGISTER HERE

Free Webinar - Systemic Racism in Supply Chain: What Are You Doing to Bring A Change?
2020-09-29 16:30 - 18:30
Live Chat Series – Systemic Racism in Supply Chain: What Are You Doing to Bring A Change?
Date: September 29, 2020
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm EDT
Zoom Virtual Platform – Complimentary Webinar
Join our Panel discussion about Systemic Racism and learn how to proactively participate in supporting the movement towards equality in your workplace.
Opening Remarks:
Hugh Lawson
Director, Business Development, Canada
Staples
Moderator:
Wael Safwat
Director of Procurement, North America
Black & McDonald
Panelists:
Jason Murray
President and Managing Partner
BIPOC Executive Search
Theresa Harrison
Director, Environmental Social Governance Services, Procurement, Business Enablement
Ernst & Young LLP
Hugh Amiel
Director of Procurement
University Health Network (UHN)
Complimentary for members and non-members
Earn 2 CPD Points
Register here

Adapting Inventory to Spikes in Demand and Short Supply
2020-10-27 17:00 - 18:00
Free Live Chat Session
Adapting Inventory to spikes in demand and short supply
How are you adapting your Lean Inventory strategies post-pandemic? With the challenges demonstrated by “just-in-time” inventory practices recently, sudden advent of unexpected peak season and the upcoming holiday season, what does an ideal inventory management strategy look like?
When: October 27, 2020
Where: Zoom
Price: Free
REGISTER HERE

Managing Email Overload in Times of COVID
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
Managing E-Mail Overload – Is Your Schedule Realistic?
Part 2 – Wednesday, October 28 (12pm – 1pm, EST)
Does your inbox make you sweat?
With the majority of the workforce now working from home due to COVID, e-mail traffic is at an all-time high.
In this webinar we will provide you with strategies to help you to organize and prioritize the traffic jam in your inbox while maximizing productivity and purpose while working from home and most importantly – learning how to clear the clutter!
Learn More & Register Here

Plain Language Report Writing for Municipal Council & Community
2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE WEBINAR
November 4, 2020 12pm – 1pm (EST)
Literacy has significantly changed over this past decade and its meaning has expanded far beyond basic reading and writing skills. In Canada, we have a 99% literacy rate, however, literacy also encompasses the ability to use; language, numbers, images, and technology.
Plain language as we know it, (aka plain English) is a way of writing or presenting information so that readers can understand quickly and easily. Plain language should be easy to read, easy to understand and easy to use. The more concise your messaging, the more likely you will connect with your audience and they will relate and appreciate what you say.
Today, it is more important than ever, that we communicate in plain language. In this webinar we will discuss:

Writing Styles
Why it is important to leave the jargon behind
Boosting writing speeds & shedding bad habits
Tools & Techniques so you don’t kill your content
Understanding rules you should break & rules you shouldn’t
Utilizing report templates to increase time management
Joint Authorship
Understanding Council Expectations
Grammar Tips & Tricks and what to avoid
How mind mapping can get you going & help organize the thought process
Computer Tools: readability stats, fonts & features (ODOA Compliance)
Design Tips

Learn More & Register

The Art of Mindful Storytelling - How Storytelling can level you up as a leader
2020-11-05 05:30 - 18:30
Toronto VRA Social Event – The Art of Mindful Storytelling – How Storytelling can level you up as a leader
Our Volunteer Regional Ambassadors (VRAs) for 2020-21 are finalized and that the regional (virtual) networking events for Fall 2020 are now open for registration.
Please welcome our VRAs, as they are indeed excited to be back and to have the opportunity to meet you all virtually. Our VRAs have planned these events to ensure that the essence of collaboration and learning is retained even though the events take place virtually.
VRA 2020-201 and Upcoming Regional Networking Events
The Art of Mindful Storytelling – How Storytelling can level you up as a leader
Join the Toronto VRA’s Dorina Vendramin and Wendy Nguyen as they welcome Co-Founder and VP, Admit One Productions & Double J Lifestyle, Jennifer James. Jennifer will teach how storytelling can level YOU up as a leader.
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Presentation by Jennifer James
6:30 pm – 6:50 pm – Open Q&A

Tickets:
Members – $10
Non-Members – $15
Date: November 5, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
Learn More & Register Here

Durham VRA Social Event
2020-11-12 19:00 - 20:30
Durham VRA Social Event
Our Volunteer Regional Ambassadors (VRAs) for 2020-21 are finalized and that the regional (virtual) networking events for Fall 2020 are now open for registration.
Please welcome our VRAs, as they are indeed excited to be back and to have the opportunity to meet you all virtually. Our VRAs have planned these events to ensure that the essence of collaboration and learning is retained even though the events take place virtually.
VRA 2020-201 and Upcoming Regional Networking Events
7:00 PM – 7:10 PM EST – Opening of the event and Durham VRA Introduction
7:10 PM – 7:40 PM EST – Presentation
Stephanie Lin
Founder and CEO – Smart Living 365
7:45 PM EST – 8:30 PM EST – Networking
Tickets:
Members – $10
Non-Members – $15
Date: November 12, 2020
Time:7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
Learn More & Register

Free Webinar - Federal Technology Fund Addresses Covid-19 Community Challenge
2020-12-11 14:00 - 15:00
Webinar – Federal Technology Fund Addresses Covid-19 Community Challenge
COVID-19 is forcing over 3200 communities across Canada to find new ways to address the immediate and ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. Infrastructure Canada created the Healthy Canada Communities Initiative to help municipalities identify and deliver innovative digital projects that address changing community needs through the use of data and connected technologies.
The agency responsible for coordinating the procurement of all proposals under the $31 million fund will be announced shortly.
In the interim, communities especially the smaller ones, are encouraged to develop innovative project ideas that address immediate and ongoing needs arising from Covid-19. To help you with that, we invited the federal government, technology leaders and social service organizations to share ideas that will help build successful innovative digital projects that is inclusive and recognizes Canada’s proud history of diversity and youth. Our panel of experts will share how digital solutions can respond to immediate and ongoing needs arising from COVID-19 as municipalities build back better using good tech as tech for good.
The diverse panel of experts include Minister Bardish Chagger MP for Waterloo, Iain Klugman of Communitech, Tracy Elop from Carizon, John Neufeld from House of Friendship, and Dana Fox from Athena Software.
Kick start your conversation and discover innovative digital projects that address your changing community needs through the use of data and connected technologies.
Your build back better plan starts December 11 at 2 PM EST with ideas, planning and funding. It’s all here.
Click here to register.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Free Webinar - Workplace Stress - From Bandaid to Real Aid
2020-12-15 12:00 - 12:30
Workplace Stress: From Bandaid to Real Aid – Executive Briefing
In this informative 30-min webinar you will:

Learn about the 7 areas of organizational stress. Each of which can be measured, and is within your control!
See the power of actionable data.
Discover 3 key action items you can do right now to reduce stress in the workplace.

All participants will receive a “10 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence” ebook + a special offer.
Join Sophie Mathewson, PCC of Prism Group Int’l in this eye-opening briefing where you will clearly see that there are many workplace stressors that can be identified and quantified and may validate or invalidate current beliefs.
Register Here

Customer Service Excellence - Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Customer Service
2021-01-19 12:00 - 13:00
AccessE11 Citizen Issue Management – Municipal 311 Software Designed for Local Government
Is your municipality looking for ways to improve your complaint and service request management? Do you want to better understand the issues citizens are bringing to your municipality? Would you like valuable reports for your department heads and council? How about collaborating with staff on the issues they are managing? Want to streamline services requests and effectively manage them?
AccessE11 is a cloud-based, easy-to-use software solution to assist municipalities in better managing, tracking and reporting citizen inquiries, issues and complaints impacting your community.
Register for our January Webinar to learn about all of this and more!
January 19th 12pm – 1pm EST

Presented in Partnership with The Ontario Municipal Leadership Institute

Everything You Need to Know about Municipal Procurement in 30 Minutes
2021-01-27 11:30 - 12:30
The Procurement Drop-In – Monthly Call-In Show
Join us for an interactive 30-40 minute presentation on relevant topics in by experts who work in the field of municipal procurement. Stick around after each session to get answers to your burning questions!
Complementary Training Session #1 – Everything You Need to Know about Municipal Procurement in 30 Minutes
A 30-minutes overview of all you need to know about municipal procurement law, including key common law principles and the main trade agreements and where the risks lie for municipalities.
What You’ll Learn: Key principles of municipal procurement law and common pitfalls to avoid!
Register here.
Note: This is a series of six (6) complementary training sessions on municipal procurement. Be sure to check out the others here.

Responding to Complex Social Issues: Municipal Roles and Promising Solutions to Homelessness, Addictions, and Social Disorder
2021-02-11 14:00 - 15:30
CAMA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – FREE WEBINARS
As part of our ongoing commitment to our members we are pleased to introduce the CAMA 50th Anniversary Professional Development Series for 2021. This new program will be comprised of various webinars that are coordinated for the CAO/City Manager, senior managers and their employees. Along with our own webinar series, CAMA Partner companies will be providing educational and informative learning opportunities that showcase innovative services and products relevant to municipal management.
Free of charge to all CAMA members this will be a wonderful way to provide an eclectic selection of resources to all your employees. Please forward to your staff members.

Webinar: Responding to Complex Social Issues: Municipal Roles and Promising Solutions to Homelessness, Addictions, and Social Disorder

Hosted by: Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA)
Date: Thursday, February 11th, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST
Virtual Zoom Platform
Speakers:
Dr. Alina Turner, HelpSeeker/Turner Strategies
Dena Kae Beno, Housing and Homelessness Coordinator, City of Abbotsford, BC
Who Can Attend this Webinar?: CAMA Members and Their Employees. Non-Members are also welcome to attend.
Who Will Benefit from this Webinar: CAOs and Senior Management
Registration Cost: FREE but registration is required
Registration Link
Click here for more details about the session
Municipalities of varying sizes across Canada are struggling to respond to the increasing visibility and velocity of complex social challenges. The visibility of the drug crisis, compounded by housing affordability challenges, and convoluted health and social response systems have highlighted the need for new ways of approaching these issues.
What are promising approaches within the municipal purview and sphere of influences? This session will provide a practical overview of the national landscape to ground emerging promising approaches and learnings from diverse communities. Rather than a silver bullet, the focus will be on untangling the current complexity involved in social challenges into actionable, systems responses that balance diverse community needs.
Contact Jennifer Goodine, CAMA Executive Director at admin@camacam.ca if you have any questions about this opportunity.

Customer Service Excellence - Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Customer Service
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:00
Customer Service Excellence – Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Customer Service
AccessE11 Citizen Issue Management – Municipal 311 Software Designed for Local Government
Is your municipality looking for ways to improve your complaint and service request management? Do you want to better understand the issues citizens are bringing to your municipality? Would you like valuable reports for your department heads and council? How about collaborating with staff on the issues they are managing? Want to streamline services requests and effectively manage them?
AccessE11 is a cloud-based, easy-to-use software solution to assist municipalities in better managing, tracking and reporting citizen inquiries, issues and complaints impacting your community.
Register for our February Webinar to learn about all of this and more!
Presented in Partnership with The Ontario Municipal Leadership Institute

Finding Efficiencies in Procurement
2021-02-24 11:30 - 12:30
The Procurement Drop-In – Monthly Call-In Show
Join us for an interactive 30-40 minute presentation on relevant topics in by experts who work in the field of municipal procurement. Stick around after each session to get answers to your burning questions!
Complementary Training Session #2 – Finding Efficiencies in Procurement
Done poorly, procurement can be a time and resource consuming activity. This session will provide low-lying fruit strategies to streamline procurement efforts while still ensuring compliance.
What You’ll Learn: Common strategies used to streamline procurement and lower transaction costs.
Here’s an article from the Toronto Star on how the Municipality of Brockton recently updated its procurement policy to find efficiencies.
Register here
This is one of six (6) complimentary training sessions on municipal procurement. Be sure to check out the others here.

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Webinar
2021-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Webinar – March 5

Description
The Government of Canada has announced that the Community Foundations of Canada, along with the Canadian Urban Institute, are now accepting proposals for access to $31 million under the Healthy Communities Initiative. Please join us on Friday, March 5th at 1 p.m. EST for a hands-on webinar as we walk through how to apply and share ideas from communities that use Penelope software to assist those most affected by COVID-19.

Time

Mar 5, 2021 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Learn more by viewing our recent article.
Register here

Free Webinar- Up Your Game: Choose to Challenge Yourself
2021-03-08 12:00 - 12:30
In Celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8 – Prism Group Int’n presents:
IWD2021 “Up Your Game: Choose to Challenge Yourself”

You likely seldom question your attitudes, perceptions and beliefs. It’s difficult and challenging to see the world through a lens that is not of your making. Yet, sometimes your biases and lenses get in the way of your own fulfillment and success because of the level of “fact” you place on them either consciously or unconsciously.

So, Up Your Game: Choose to Challenge Yourself!

Learn More about this special complimentary webinar, in celebration of International Women’s Day!

Join me, Sophie Mathewson, PCC, Strategic Advisor & Coach – on Monday, March 8th at noon (EST) for a virtual Brown Bag Lunch n’ Learn
Register Here!

Free Webinar - Customer Service Excellence - Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Customer Service
2021-03-23 12:00 - 13:00
Customer Service Excellence – Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Customer Service
March 23rd 12pm – 1pm EST
AccessE11 Citizen Issue Management – Municipal 311 Software Designed for Local Government
Is your municipality looking for ways to improve your complaint and service request management? Do you want to better understand the issues citizens are bringing to your municipality? Would you like for your citizens to be able to view and update the issues they bring to your municipality?
Would you like valuable reports for your department heads and council? How about collaborating with staff on the issues they are managing? Want to streamline services requests and effectively manage them?
AccessE11 is a cloud-based, easy-to-use software solution to assist municipalities in better managing, tracking and reporting citizen inquiries, issues and complaints impacting your community.
Register for our March Webinar to learn about all of this and more!
Presented in Partnership with The Ontario Municipal Leadership Institute

Making Procurement Work in Your Small Municipality
2021-03-31 11:30 - 12:30
The Procurement Drop-In – Monthly Call-In Show
Join us for an interactive 30-40 minute presentation on relevant topics in by experts who work in the field of municipal procurement. Stick around after each session to get answers to your burning questions!
Complementary Online Training – Session #3 – Making Procurement Work in Your Small Municipality
Doing procurement without procurement staff? This session is designed for you. In this session we review a checklist of items that small municipalities should have in place to operate a do-it-yourself procurement model while managing legal, operational and reputational risks associated with procurement.
What You’ll Learn: Building a governance framework that facilitates a DIY model for procurement.
Register here
This is one of six (6) complimentary training sessions on municipal procurement. Be sure to check out the others here.

Customer Service Excellence - Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Customer Service
2021-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
April 15th 12pm – 1 pm EST
Customer Service Excellence – Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Customer Service
AccessE11 Citizen Issue Management – Municipal 311 Software Designed for Local Government
Produce better relationships with citizens through automated status updates with a highly-integrated platform your staff will love.

Is your municipality looking for ways to improve your complaint and service request management?
Do you want to better understand the issues citizens are bringing to your municipality?
Would you like for your citizens to be able to view and update the issues they bring to your municipality?
Would you like valuable reports for your department heads and council?
How about collaborating with staff on the issues they are managing?
Want to streamline services requests and effectively manage them?

AccessE11 is a cloud-based, easy-to-use software solution to assist municipalities in better managing, tracking and reporting citizen inquiries, issues and complaints impacting your community.
Register for our April Webinar to learn about all of this and more!
Presented in Partnership with The Ontario Municipal Leadership Institute

Digital Speaker Series - An Introduction to Surety Bonds
2021-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
bids&tenders Digital Speaker Series
An Introduction to Surety Bonds
Presented in partnership with the Surety Association of Canada, Steve Ness and Sharon Clark-Koufis have been invited to speak on the growing prevalence of e-bonding.

This one-hour session will cover the following topics:

Overview of Surety Bonds – What are they? How do they work?
In-depth review of standard construction bonds
E-bonds – What are they? What are the benefits?
Myths & misconceptions of surety bonds
Contractor default – what happens during the claim process?
Bonds for non-construction obligations (e.g.. maintenance/service contracts)
Q&A

Register now for an overview of surety bonds, including a discussion on e-bonding and the myths & misconceptions of surety bonds. Thurs Apr 22 at 1:00 PM ET.

Digital Speaker Series - Trade Treaty Obligations in Canadian Public Sector Procurement
2021-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
It has been nearly four years since the implementation of CETA and CFTA. In that time we have seen the arrival of CPTPP, the shift from NAFTA to CUSMA and Canada’s continued negotiation of more public procurement agreements. Join public procurement lawyer Timothy Cullen’s interactive presentation for:

an overview of applicable trade treaty procurement rules;
a post-implementation update on the trade treaties in force; and
insights on what lies ahead.

Join us Tuesday, April 27 at 10:00 AM ET to learn more!
Learn More & Register Here

How to Deal with Unhappy Bidders
2021-04-28 11:30 - 12:30
The Procurement Drop-In – Monthly Call-In Show
Join us for an interactive 30-40 minute presentation on relevant topics in by experts who work in the field of municipal procurement. Stick around after each session to get answers to your burning questions!
Complementary Session # 4 – How to Deal with Unhappy Bidders
The CFTA and CETA have provided unhappy suppliers with new legal rights and remedies including a right to a debrief and new avenues of complaint. We’ll look at the do’s and don’ts of handling bidder complaints.
What You’ll Learn: Why you should offer debriefings and tips on how to effectively manage complaints to head off future litigation.
Register here
This is one of six (6) complimentary training sessions on municipal procurement. Be sure to check out the others here.

Digital Speaker Series - Debrief is Not a Dirty Word!
2021-04-29 13:00 - 14:00
bids&tenders – Digital Speaker Series – Debrief is Not a Dirty Word!

Join Doreen Wong, Principal Consultant with Robinson Global Management, for a webinar shining a spotlight on public sector debriefs.

Do you ever wonder why you have to give debriefs or what you should or should not say in debriefs? Does the thought of conducting debriefs cause you to break out in a cold sweat? Then, join Doreen as she offers the “real talk” on:

WIIFM – What’s in it for me (my organization)?
Do’s & Don’ts in Delivering Debriefs
Move the Needle on Debriefs: From Dodgy & Disturbing to Diligent & Defensible

Register to join us Thursday, April 29 at 1:00 PM ET to learn more!

Industry Standard Bid Documents vs. Agency Specific Bid Documents
2021-05-03 16:30 - 17:30
Industry Standard Bid Documents Versus Agency Specific Bid Documents
Date: May 3, 2021
Time: at 4:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
There are merits to using your internal bid documents but sometimes that isn’t possible. We will explore and compare industry standard bid documents versus internal templates. Join our panel to learn everything you need to know about how to create value in the process regardless of which bid documents you use.
Moderator:

Michelle Palmer CSCMP, CPPB– Manager of Purchasing, Risk and Asset Management, City of Owen Sound
Panelists:
Jackie Osti – Manager of Purchasing and Risk Management Services, County of Wellington
Victoria Mirlocca, CPPB, C.Mgr., C.I.M, CMM II – Procurement Manager, Client Relations & Category Management, City of Vaughan
Tina Iacoe – Procurement Manager, City of Hamilton
Pricing
Member Price: $10
Non-Member Price: $15
Earn 2 CPD Points
Register here

Digital Speaker Series - Supplier Performance & Management
2021-05-04 10:00 - 11:30
Building a strong and productive relationship with suppliers is a key element to successful procurement. Supplier performance is a key aspect of that relationship. Laura Case will be discussing how supplier performance and management can impact your procurement process, and what you need to know to run a successful Supplier Performance Program.

This one-hour session will discuss:

The differences between supplier management & performance,
The benefits of having a centralized supplier management platform,
Who maintains the information,
Who creates and manages performance criteria, and
Tips on creating a Supplier Performance Program.

Join us Tuesday, May 4 at 10:00 AM ET to learn more!
Learn More & Register Here.

Digital Speaker Series - bids&tenders Information Session
2021-05-04 13:00 - 14:00
Douglas Faulkner, Account Executive with bids&tenders, will be doing a high-level presentation on the functionality and features of our eProcurement platform, with time to answer any questions you may have.

This thirty-minute session will cover how bids&tenders can help:

Bring procurement processes entirely online
Reduce spend through competitive bidding, reduced labour costs, etc.
Save time in every aspect of the procurement process
Reduce or eliminate late and non-compliant bids

Join us Tuesday, May 4 at 1:00 PM ET to learn more!
Learn More & Register Here.

Building Blocks to Business Bootcamp
2021-05-14 12:00 - 2021-05-15 17:00
Building Blocks to Business Bootcamp: ** (Friday May 14 – Saturday May 15)
When: Friday May 14th, 12:00 noon, and Saturday May 15th
Do you want to start a business? Or have you started one but aren’t sure that you are on track?
Think about it: are you tired of the extra pressure of working for someone else? Of doing the work that someone dumps on your desk? Work that may have very little meaning? (At least to you?)
You may already be working from home. Wouldn’t you love to stay there – only be doing something for your family, doing something that has an impact on the world, or working on your own business – for your family and for you? Putting your family’s schedules and needs first?
Is this the right time to start a business…. In the middle of a pandemic?
Well… yes. It can be. Why?
Businesses have learned a lot from this pandemic – how to get around restrictions and what is needed to grow – even in this environment
Vaccinations have begun to be distributed widely which means although we’ll be restricted for a little while – it giving new businesses time to prepare.
Finally, typically an economic downturn is followed more often than not by accelerated business growth. The economy actually began to recover last summer as businesses opened up…
And BDC (the Business Development Bank of Canada) has projected a growth rate of 4.5% GDP this year (assuming vaccinations continue).
Now is the time to learn what needs to be learned to start a successful business!
But: What if you don’t know where to start?
What if you aren’t sure about what’s involved?
What if you could benefit by learning how to reduce the risk of starting a new business as we come out of a pandemic?
Building Blocks to Business Bootcamp is a 1 1/2-day event from May 14 – 15th in which we will prepare potential business owners to start their businesses with confidence. Note: our original time frame was postponed a week to allow people to better manage their schedules in a lockdown.
Building Blocks to Business Bootcamp: what you need to know:
What will you accomplish?

Turning your dream into reality
Stages of becoming an entrepreneur
Identify your resources and skills
Reduce risk
Maximizing money (investments, pricing, revenue)
Determine what you’ll need to plan and prepare
Develop your entrepreneurial mindset
Tools and techniques
Where do you start?
And more … including case studies

You are invited to a webinar.
When: May 14, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Building Blocks To Business Bootcamp
Fee: $197.00 + HST ($221.61)
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
