7 Secrets to Building a Successful Business – March 4 in Owen Sound

The Business Enterprise Centre, Owen Sound & Area, is hosting the “7 Secrets to Building a Successful Business – A Growth Strategy” on Friday, March 4, 8 a.m., at the Days Inn in Owen Sound.

For more info and to register, Secrets to Growth Flyer – Owen Sound SBEC – March 2011

Still Time to Register for Bridges to Better Business!

Join us for our first Bridges to Better Business event being held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the old Southampton Town Hall.

Mix and mingle with other business owners in a relaxed atmosophere and enjoy refreshments from the cash bar and a light buffet catered by Carrie and Kevin Purdy.

Guest speaker Joanne Sutton shares her knowledge on the challenges and characteristics of our multi-generational customer base, followed by lively round-table discussion.

Cost is $25 a person – start time is 5:30 p.m.

See attached invitation for more details – an RSVP is appreciated!

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Invitation

We’re Closed for Family Day!

The SSBEC office will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2011 for Family Day. Hope you’re able to spend some time with your family on that day!

How to Kill Innovation in the Workplace

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Bridges to Better Business Event – March 2, 2011

The Saugeen Shores Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to be hosting its first “Bridges to Better Business” event on Wednesday, March 2 at the old Southampton Town Hall.

For details on the event and how to register, read more.

Gifts and Tablewares – Canadian Family Businesses Outpacing Global Counterparts: PwC Report

Gifts and Tablewares – Canadian Family Businesses Outpacing Global Counterparts: PwC Report.

Info from Service Canada re: Canada Summer Jobs

In early February, Ontario Region will be hosting Community Information Sessions on Canada Summer Jobs 2011. This will provide an opportunity for applicants to learn more about the initiative and the application process.

To register, please call 1-866-945-7342 or email: on-csjemployer_eecemployeur@servicecanada.gc.ca

New Summer Company Video Now Available for Viewing

Check out the new Summer Company video.

Bruce County Library Director Receives Award

Marzio Apolloni, the director of the Bruce County library system, was to receive a lifetime achievement award Thursday night from the Ontario Public Library Association at the group’s annual general meeting in Toronto.

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Source: The Owen Sound Sun Times, February 4, 2011

McGuinty Government Strengthening Local Economic Development in Saugeen Shores

SSBEC Manager Jill Roote, Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith, Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, MPP Huron-Bruce, pose for photos after the announcement.

Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and MPP for Huron-Bruce, was the bearer of good news yesterday at the Plex announcing funding of $25,000 for the Saugeen Shores Business Enterprise Centre and Chamber of Commerce for an exciting new business venture.

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