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 Get out there. For the currently unemployed, don't let the embarrassment about not having a job keep you from attending social events and networking. If people ask you what you do, simply tell them you will be making a career move in the new year. |
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September 29: 5 - 7 pm
Business After Business 
Join our host, Valley First, Cherry Lane Branch, for an evening of great networking, refreshments and door prizes. Don't forget your business cards!
Valley First
Cherry Lane Branch
2111 Main Street
Penticton, BC
Thursday, September 29
5 - 7 PM |
October 6: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Business Excellence Seminar Series
Serving Customers Better
"Customers - The Centre of Your Business" 
Serving Customers Better is a three and a half hour workshop that targets business owners and employees to expand on their definition of service and creates a refreshing approach to the important customer service issue that affects your bottom line.
For anyone who is dedicated to being successful in business and wants to increase profits, grow their business and produce satisfied customers.
Great customer service requires that all members of a business/organization are focused and dedicated to this end. This workshop is an opportunity for business owners, managers, service providers, professionals, and employees to gain an understanding about serving customers better.
The contents include: defining who customers/clients are; providing information on "The Paper Factory"; discussing do's and don'ts of advertising; and providing steps for Great Customer Service.
This is an interactive, fun, seminar-style presentation and opportunities for everyone to participate are provided throughout.
Facilitated by Wilfred Barranoik, Westrand Consulting Group www.westrandconsulting.com
Space is limited. Register EARLY! To register, please call (250) 492-4103. Payment is required when registering.
Where & WhenWine Country Visitor Centre 553 Railway Street Penticton, BC Thursday, October 6 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Cost: $45 + HST for members $65 + HST for non-members 2nd Floor Boardroom |
October 11: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Business Luncheon  "Rethinking Government & Moving Forward in the New Economy"
Join us for lunch with Special Guest Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla
Dan Albas has been a Penticton resident since 1981. After attending Okanagan university College, Dan chose to move into small business, where his company Kick City Martial Arts has flourished, training hundreds of men, women and children to bring out their best. For his work on child safety and awareness, Dan was the recipient of the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce "2005 Entrepreneur of the Year" award.
Dan and his wife Tara reside in Penticton, where they raise their three daughters. Dan has served as campaign chair for the United Way of the South Okanagan-Similkameen in 2006-7, and 2010-11, both times surpassing their fundraising goals. As a community leader, Dan was elected to Penticton City Council in the 2008 municipal elections. Through his work as a City Councillor, Dan has proven himself to be a strong constituency worker delivering results and standing up for what he believes in. Dan is honoured to serve the residents of Okanagan-Coquihalla as their Member of Parliament.
To purchase tickets, please call 250-492-4103 or email admin@penticton.org. Payment is required when registering.
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (Atrium)
273 Power Street
Penticton, BC
Tuesday, October 11
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $40 + HST for Members
$50 + HST for Non-Members |
October 13: 5 - 7 pm
Business After Business
Join our host, Whole Foods Market for an evening of great networking, refreshments and door prizes. Don't forget your business cards!
Whole Foods Market
103 - 1770 Main Street
Penticton, BC
Thursday, October 13
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October 20: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Business Excellence Seminar Series
Build Your Business with Email Marketing
- Learn how an effective email marketing program can help you gain and retain valuable customers and grow your business
- Discover the reach and impact that a professional e-newsletter can have on building your business
- Learn ways you can keep your email list fresh, up to date and effective
- Tips to create a professional looking email marketing campaign
Facilitated by Trina Links-Gowe - Certified Marketing Director www.trinalynnb.com
To register, please call (250) 492-4103. Payment is required when registering.
Where & WhenWine Country Visitor Centre 553 Railway Street Penticton, BC Thursday, October 20 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: $45 + HST for members $65 + HST for non-members 2nd Floor Boardroom |
October 27: 5 - 7 pm
Business After Business
Join our host, OSNS Child Development Centre for an evening of great networking, refreshments and door prizes. Don't forget your business cards!
OSNS Child Development Centre
103 - 550 Carmi Avenue
Penticton, BC
Thursday, October 27
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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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