CHAMBER 2011 CALENDAR
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The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to take advantage of our networking and training opportunities.
Of special note: If you are not a member of the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, there will be a $20 charge to attend a Business After Business.
Networking Tip Don't underestimate the power of listening. Those who don't have the gift of gab shouldn't despair. Listening is just as important as talking when it comes to establishing good relationships with others. There's nothing extroverts like better than having someone listen to them talk. |
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March 22: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Business Excellence Seminar Series
Using Facebook as a Marketing Tool - Do's and Don'ts 
Already familiar with Facebook? Then you probably already know it can play a major role in your marketing plan. Facebook continues to add more tools for marketers, beginning with the recently revamped Facebook pages, and continuing with functions such as places and deals. Learn how to brand your Facebook page with graphics, links and functions similar to a website, and get a basic overview of how to use Facebook ads to target people who will be interested in your business.
Case studies on successful - and not so successful - Facebook marketing campaigns will be showcased.
To register, please call (250) 492-4103. Payment is required when registering.
Where & WhenWine Country Visitor Centre 553 Railway Street Penticton, BC Tuesday, March 22 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: $45 + HST for members $65 + HST for non-members 2nd Floor Boardroom |
March 24: 5 - 7 pm
Business After Business 
Join our host, Zero Gravity Hair & Esthetics for an evening of great networking, refreshments and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
Zero Gravity Hair & Esthetics
107 - 437 Martin Street
Penticton, BC
Thursday, March 24
5 - 7 PM |
April 5: 11:45 am
Business Luncheon 
Join us for lunch with Special Guest Derek Burleton, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist TD Bank Financial Group. Derek will focus on the medium-term outlook for financial markets and the local-area economy.
Derek Burleton received his Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University and an M.Sc. in Economics from the London School of Economics.
Recently, Derek was promoted to Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist to TD Bank Financial Group. In his current position, he heads a team that provides leading Canadian economic and financial analysis. Derek has also authored a number of reports that have generated considerable attention across the country, including: "A New Normal: Canada's Potential Growth During Recovery and Beyond," "The Coming Era of Fiscal Restraint" and "Canadian Household Debt a Cause for Concern." He is frequently called upon to speak to the media on economic issues and he gives numerous presentations to various groups within and outside TD.
Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling (250) 492-4103. Tickets are $30 + HST for Members or $40 + HST for Non-Members.
Riverside Room
152 Riverside Drive
Penticton, BC
Tuesday, April 5
11:45 am - 1:30 PM |
April 7: 5 - 7 pm
Business After Business
Join our host, Giardino of Penticton for an evening of great networking, refreshments and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
Giardino of Penticton
149 Upper Bench Road South
Penticton, BC
Thursday, April 7
5 - 7 PM |
April 8: 8:45 am - 11:30 amBusiness Excellence Seminar Series
Working with Difficult People
Introduction to Assertion
Objectives of this workshop are:
Recognizing Aggressive, Passive & Assertive Behaviours
Self-Management Techniques;
Physiological & Internal Messages
Communication Skills; Acknowledging; Empathy; Descriptive Language and "I" Statements
Practice Techniques
To register, please call (250) 492-4103. Payment is required when registering.
Where & WhenWine Country Visitor Centre 553 Railway Street Penticton, BC Friday, April 8 8:45 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: $45 + HST for members $65 + HST for non-members 2nd Floor Boardroom |
April 12: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Business Excellence Seminar Series
Connecting with your Colleagues: Professional Networking via Social Media
You might be using social networks to connect with your family and friends, but networks such as LinkedIn can also be powerful tools to seek and connect with like-minded professionals. Learn how to discover connections that can help you in your job hunt or in developing business opportunities, give and get good business information, and position yourself as an expert in your field as a consultant, speaker or future employee. We'll focus on LinkedIn, but touch on several emerging networks such as Quora and Plancast. It's time to take your resume to the next level on social media.
To register, please call (250) 492-4103. Payment is required when registering.
Where & WhenWine Country Visitor Centre 553 Railway Street Penticton, BC Tuesday, April 12 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: $45 + HST for members $65 + HST for non-members 2nd Floor Boardroom |
April 28: 5 - 7 pm
Business After Business
Join our host, Hillside Estate Winery for an evening of great networking, refreshments and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
Hillside Estate Winery
1350 Naramata Road
Penticton, BC
Thursday, April 28
5 - 7 PM |
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Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce
553 Railway Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8S3 CANADA
(250) 492-4103
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