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Weekly Bulletin 

Week of 
October 3, 2011

In This Issue
This Week's Event
Post Event - Summary
Upcoming Craft Talk - Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Onsites - Mark Your Calendar!
Member News
Reminder to all Members
This Week's Event

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 (5-8pm) 

Hosted by: Eric and Ron Kunstadt of Kunstadt Sports

Classification: Sporting Goods - Retail

The location of this onsite will be 462 Hazeldean Road 

 

Special Note: There will be a 1 hour bike ride for members and their guests prior to the start of the onsite.  Don't have a bike, but want to participate?  Contact Jennifer to arrange a bike for the ride. 

 

 

Post Event - Summary

Stephen Simcox of Power Displays & Exhibits
Classification: Trade Show Displays & Exhibits

 

Power Displays & Exhibits provides Trade Show Displays in Ottawa. They offer complete graphic printing services for trade show displays or large format printing and can also ship their products across Canada or put clients in touch with one of their Dealers.  Power Displays & Exhibits' focus is on Quality and Service. Whether you are the end user or reselling their products they prefer to team with you as a partner. Your success is their main priority.

 

Stephen Simcox is the President and owner of Power Displays & Exhibits and has been working in the trade show display and

graphic printing industry since 1980. Stephen was born and raised in Ottawa and has experienced the transition of the

industry first hand. He insists everyone at Power Displays meets your needs on time and on budget.

 

Power Displays & Exhibits is a respected trade show and display company in Ottawa who are active in the business community

with memberships in the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce,

Ottawa Executives Association and Toastmasters Ottawa.

 

At last week's meeting Stephen started his craft talk by outlining for members some of the equipment and machinery that he uses in his business including Printers, Rip Station, Laminator and Plotter.

 

Stephen then advised members that Power Displays and Exhibits is a company offering large format, visual communications solutions including trade show displays, large format printing and signage.  He then talked about the different types of products available within each category. 

  • Trade Show Displays
    • Pop Ups
    • Roll Ups

    • Y-Banners

    • Tower Displays

    • X-Banners

    • I-Banners

    • Sandwich Boards 
  • Large Format Printing
    • Custom Wall Graphics (similar to wallpaper)
    • Snap Frames

    • Banners 
  • Signage
    • Outdoor Signage
    • Plexi with Vinyl

    • Window Signage

    • Custom Frames with Plexi

    • Car Wraps 

Stephen showed members several different examples of the above mentioned displays etc. during his presentation and talked about the different sizes that are available.  He also touched on some of the different materials currently being used including the newer ECO banner which is made from Bamboo and is biodegradable and printed with inks that are UV stable and weatherproof. These banners can be used indoors or outdoors for years at a time while giving the user peace of mind knowing they are vegetable based, and safe to decompose without leaving harmful chemicals in our environment. 

 

To learn more about Power Displays & Exhibits and how they can "Put the POWER of Exhibiting in your hands" contact Stephen Simcox at (613)422-9109.

 

 

 

Upcoming Craft Talks - Mark Your Calendar!
 

Luncheon at the Rideau Tennis Club
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Thursday, October 13, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

Round Table Discussion: IEA Conference Wrap Up 

Menu: Seasonal Mixed Greens, Rainbow Trout topped with Mediterranean Salsa and Strawberry-Rhubard Pie

  

Thursday, October 27, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

Craft Talk Speaker: Pauline Fleming of ProActive Business Leadership 

Classification: Business Coach

Menu: Butternut Squash Soup, Roast Pork Loin with Teriyaki Glaze and Caramel Cake

 

Thursday, November 3, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

Craft Talk Speaker: Pierre Dulude of Walton Capital Mangement

Classification: Land Based Investments 

Menu: Caesar Salad, Chicken Portobello and Double Chocolate Brownie Delight

 

Thursday, November 17, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

Craft Talk Speaker: Adrian Spitzer of Valpak Ottawa 

Classification: Discount Coupons

Menu: Little Italy Buffet

 

Thursday, December 1, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

Craft Talk Speaker: Dr. Kreisman 

Classification: Dentist

Menu: Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup, Southwest Steak and Apple Pie

 

Thursday, December 15, 2011 - with Thank Yous 

OXA Christmas Luncheon - This will be the last meeting of 2011 

Menu: Christmas Buffet

 

Interested in doing a craft talk? Contact Jennifer to arrange a date.

 

Upcoming Onsites - Mark Your Calendar!
 

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 (5-8pm) 

Hosted by: François Brunet of D.E. Systems

The location of this onsite will be 2212 Gladwin Cres., Unit C6 

 

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (5-8pm) 

Hosted by: Berend Velderman and Sully Sullivan of Golder Associates

The location of this onsite will be 32 Steacie Dr.

 

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 (5-8pm) 

Hosted by: Mike Charania of Jubilee Fine Jewellers

The location of this onsite is to be determined 

 

 

Member News

 

Two centrepieces from the OXA 75th Anniversary Gala are missing.

If you have either of these centrepieces or know who might have them please contact Jennifer at the Executive Coordinator's office (613)749-5975 ext. 252 or Andreea at Beaudry's Silk Greenhouse & Fresh Flowers (613)789-7676.

 

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SPECIAL OFFER FOR OXA MEMBERS:

 

Toni Newman who was Wednesday's closing keynote speaker at the IEA Conference is coming back to Ottawa on October 12th as a guest of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.  Toni will be presenting a special one day event entitled "Attract, Keep and Engage More Customers More Often: How to use customer experience innovation to drive radical growth in your business!"

 

Pauline Fleming has been able to secure a special "Member Price" for all OXA members and/or their staff who are interested in attending.  Click here for additional details and to register for this worthwhile learning experience.  

 

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If you have member news that you would like to share, please send an email to Jennifer Baker at info@oxa.org.  Deadline for submission is the end of day every Wednesday.

 

Reminder to All Members
 

Members are encouraged to bring along guests, potential members or clients to our weekly luncheons at the Rideau Tennis Club. There is no cost to the member for any potential member attending an OXA luncheon for the first time. Please notify Jennifer Baker, Executive Coordinator at info@oxa.org.

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Mark Your Calendar
for 2011!


Wednesday, December 7: Annual Christmas Celebration  

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International Executives Association

 

Monthly Newsletter

Are you interested in learning more about the International Executives Association? Check out their monthly newsletter for details on the upcoming conference, news from other chapters and on joining the IEA Linked In group.

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OXA's Code of Conduct 

 

For the benefit of all of our newest OXA members, it is useful to take the opportunity to review the OXA Code of Conduct from time to time.  Please take a minute to refresh or familiarize yourself with this week's highlighted code of conduct as noted on the OXA banner.    

  

 

 

Generate referrals and leads as often as possible to as many members as possible.  

 

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Executive Coordinators

 

Jennifer Baker &

Raymonde Lemire

c/o Documents Etcetera

Suite 200

435 St. Laurent Blvd

OTTAWA ON K1K 2Z8

 

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