UPCOMING SEMINARS
November 2013
Entrepreneurship Manitoba and the Manitoba Marketing Network are pleased to present the following seminars:

Make Tradeshows Work for You
Friday, November 22, 8:00am to 11:00am
$25 + GST

Successfully tackle a tradeshow by focusing on key activities in planning, attendance and post-tradeshow phases. This seminar is for business owners and marketing professionals wanting to expand sales by increasing connections with customers in local, Canadian or International markets.

www.embevents.ca


LinkedIn for Business Owners and Professionals
Wednesday, November 27, 8:30am to 11:30am
$25 + GST

There is no better social media tool than LinkedIn. However, to achieve successful results with a LinkedIn participation, it is critical to follow some best practices, focus on where the real opportunity is and have a process to take action. This workshop will cover best practices for successfully developing relationships and new business through LinkedIn.

www.embevents.ca


Facebook 1.0 – Make $$$ For Your Business Using Facebook
Friday, November 29, 9:00am to 4:00pm
$120 + GST

Part one of a two-part series that introduces business owners to a proven system of Facebook participation that will produce significant revenue gains.

This workshop is for business owners and business professionals who want to use Facebook effectively as a component of a result-oriented marketing strategy. All participants must bring a laptop for this full day, hands on workshop.

www.manitobamarketingnetwork.ca/events

Come and join us for BDC's Small Business Week "kick-off"

BDC Small Business WeekTM is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada has been organizing for 34 years.

Entrepreneurship Manitoba and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) are proud to host the launch of Small Business Week 2013 on Friday, October 18, 2013 in partnership with Manitoba Marketing Network.   See below for workshop information and registration details.

Small Business Week Kickoff Luncheon 2013

Description:

Celebrate the dedication and perseverance of Manitoba's entrepreneurs at the launch of BDC Small Business Week™ 2013 hosted by Entrepreneurship Manitoba and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in partnership with Manitoba Marketing Network.

The theme of the 2013 Small Business Week, "Success ahead! Map your future growth." will be highlighted during the Manitoba Marketing Network's feature presentation:

"Sales is More than a Numbers Game"

Sales is more than just a numbers game, but what does it take to be effective at selling?  Find out how to generate and qualify leads, manage your reputation and follow a disciplined process.  Sales Expert, Dan Debreuil will give a presentation on effective selling featuring an outline of the important skills required and best practices.

This event is free, don't miss out on this opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and business service providers!

Event Details:

Date:               Friday, October 18, 2013
Time:              11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
11:00am:              Registration and Networking
11:30am:              Event Begins
Location:         Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg (Jean-Paul-Aubry Hall)
Fee:                 FREE
Details:               lunch will be served.

Register online:  www.embevents.ca

Other Links:

Small Business week after mixer
Small business week Winnipeg Freepress info kit
Sales expert website

Thank you to our recent and past event Sponsors/Partners/Hosts:

• Entrepreneurship Manitoba(EMB)

• Business Development Bank of Cda (BDC)

• Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (CMBSC)

• The Brandon Chamber of Commerce (BCC)

• The Better Business Bureau (BBB)

• The Delta Winnipeg Hotel

• The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (WCC)

• Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)

Spring Activities for 2013

Hello Manitoba Business Owners,

MMN is winding up for Spring

with two exciting events and we

can accept three more

Mentoring applications for our

March 31, 2013 intake.

Applications can be found by

selecting the services tab above

and then select mentoring.

We wish you much business growth.

Profile:

Dominick Blais, Board Member,

Manitoba Marketing Network (MMN)

*Note: Registration opens THREE weeks prior to event dates.

Event 1: A two-day Marketing Conference in Brandon

Details: Starting Tuesday, April 23rd, Royal Oak Inn, 3130 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB

Sponsors: Brandon Chamber of Commerce and CKLQ / Star FM radio


Event 2: Strategic Marketing for Service BusinessesDetails: Thursday, May 23rd, Delta Winnipeg Hotel,
Sponsors: Better Business Bureau (BBB)

* Dont miss out, sign up for MMN's event notification in the right-hand margin and receive event announcements when registration opens.

Thank you to our recent and past event Sponsors/Partners/Hosts:

• Business Development Bank of Cda (BDC)

• Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (CMBSC)

• The Brandon Chamber of Commerce (BCC)

• The Better Business Bureau (BBB)

• The Delta Winnipeg Hotel

• The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (WCC)

• Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)