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Nov 4 11:45 AM

4 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Speakers Corner
"Small Business Survival in the Wild West of the Internet"
... Scott Wright
Information Security Risks and Tips for Online Entrepreneurs"

This Informative and Educational session by Scott Wright will help you recognize what kind of Wild West your business is facing, and how you can reduce risks to your critical business information as you venture out to do business online.
You will also learn how to leverage some of the new Internet tools like Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter.

Scott Wright, The Streetwise Security Coach, is a 20 year veteran of Ottawa's high tech industry. His mission is to help businesses that are struggling to SAFELY leverage the power of the Internet. Scott is the founder of The Streetwise Security Zone website (at http://www.streetwise-security-zone.com), a free, collaborative web community for managers and staff concerned about protecting business information and work flows.

www.sba-canada.ca

Cost: CAD20.00

Local Heroes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

4 Yes
0 Maybe

Oct 28 5:00 PM

1 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Helping small businesses manage in challenging economic times
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
This is a Free Event. Please register online.

Join us for an information and networking event with representatives from more than 20 government organizations.


Find resources for business planning, financing, marketing,
importing/exporting and more.
Ask your small business tax questions.
Learn how to sell your goods and services to the government.

Program:
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration and Opening Remarks
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Seminars

Details:
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

RA Centre
Clark Room
2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, ON

Free parking available, refreshments included

To register:
Online: www.canadabusiness.ca/ontario
Call to1 I-free: 1-888-576-4444
Complimentary event

Government of Canada
Gouvernement du Canada

RA Centre, Rideau Room
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

1 Yes
0 Maybe

Oct 21 11:45 AM

3 attended (est.) – No rating yet

New Format - New Location - New Time

Effective, Fun, and Easy Networking Format:
Join us for the most effective networking happening in Ottawa today.
Speed Networking: You get to speak to and learn about people most effectively in a short period of time.
An excellent form of power networking.
You really have to have focus and know what you want to share...
New Location!!!
Location: Local Heroes, 1400 Clyde Ave at Merivale, S of Baseline
New Time!!!!:

Registration: 11:45am-12:00pm Members $15.00 and Non-Members $20.00/person
Informal Standup Networking 11:45am -12:15PM
Focused Speed Networking 12:15 - 12:45 pm
Sit-down Lunch includes tax and tip 12:45-1:30pm
Announcements, Introductions etc.

Please RSVP online at this Meetup.

Cost: CAD20.00

Local Heroes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

3 Yes
0 Maybe

Oct 19 12:00 PM

4 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Ottawa Public Library celebrate Small Business Week Events Oct 19th through to October 23

Small Business Week Speaker Series @ Ottawa Public Library

Drop in at lunch hour (12:00 – 1:00) during Small Business Week (October 19-23) for informative sessions to assist entrepreneurs, held at the Main Library, 120 Metcalfe!
For more information, email Business@BiblioOttawaLibrary.caor call a business librarian at 613-580-2424 x32140 or x41467.

Monday, October 19, 2009 at noon
Mairi Miller from OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre presents “Get Your Business Up & Growing”, a session full of information about resources and support available to new and growing entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at noon
David French, Patent Lawyer from Canadian Intellectual Property Office provides crucial information on getting patents and trademarks.

Wednesday, October 21, at noon
Bernard Charlebois from virtuo.ca CMS Technologies provides valuable tips and tools for success in electronic marketing.

Thursday, October 22, noon
Christine Racine and Tom Huffman from Alterna Savings explore and explain financing options for business.

Friday, October 23, noon
A discussion panel about how to use networking in business.
Participants Laura Booker of eWomen Network, Roger Deveau of Learn About Networking,  Erin Kelly from the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, Andrea Steenbakkers from the Barrhaven Business Improvement Area, and Ben Stewart, a Multipreneur, bring their knowledge and experience to this lively and informative discussion.  We are very excited about our line-up for our second annual Lunch and Learn Speaker Series. Pick up tips, get advice, and learn from experts!

www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca

Ottawa Public Library
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5M2

4 Yes
3 Maybe

Oct 7 11:45 AM

1 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Speakers Corner October 7, 2009 Wednesday

Running a Successful Business is A Lot Like Climbing Kilimanjaro...
---- Barbara Carriere,
SPEAKER, TRAINER, COACH
barb@icoachwellness.com

During these harsh economic times, businesses large and small are faced with challenges unlike before.
At times it feels like an uphill battle just to survive day to day. Barbara Carriere climbed the highest free standing mountain in the world and in doing that she discovered that climbing Kilimanjaro is a lot like running a successful business. Accompanied by some amazing photos of her climb, Barbara will show you how running a successful business and climbing Kilimanjaro is correlated. As she shares the lessons learned, she’ll entertain and also inspire you to continue on your journey.

Barbara Carriere is an entrepreneur at heart with extensive experience in property management, Real estate, sales and marketing and is a certified Nia fitness instructor. Her passion is health and wellness. Barbara’s desire is to green the planet, one household at a time, coach people on living a healthier lifestyle, and to make a difference in the world.

www.sba-canada.ca/

Cost: CAD20.00

Local Heroes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

1 Yes
0 Maybe

Oct 6 4:00 PM

9 attended (est.) – 4.00 4.001

The Green Home & Lifestyle Showcase
Taking Green Action by Greening Our Lives!
FREE Event


Tuesday October 6th, 2009
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Campus
Rooms T102 A, B, C for the Showcase
Room T130 for the Presentations


The Green Home & Lifestyle Showcase[ will bring together the local green entrepreneurs and sustainable-conscious people and students of Ottawa in an evening of learning of how to take green action in our lives!
Designed around a “How To” theme, the Showcase will present practical ways to reduce personal impact on the environment and options for green careers and volunteering. With the help of green business exhibitors and speakers, discover a wealth of resources available to take your green goals and intentions to the next level!


Come and learn more about how to green your home and lifestyleby attending this showcase and complimentary presentations.


4:00 PM Event opens to the public with exhibitors display
5:00 PM Cam Mather - Speaker
5:30 PM Visit exhibitors and networking
6:00 PM David Chernushenko - Speaker
6:30 PM Visit exhibitors and networking
7:00 PM Green Fashion Show
8:00 PM Event closes


Refreshments and Snacks will be Provided
Free Parking in Lots 8 and 9

http://sba-canada.ca/exhibitors/images/showcaselogo.jpg

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON, K2G 1V8

9 Yes
1 Maybe

Sep 16 11:45 AM

4 attended (est.) – No rating yet

New Format - New Location - New Time

Effective, Fun, and Easy Networking Format:
Join us for the most effective networking happening in Ottawa today.
Speed Networking: You get to speak to and learn about people most effectively in a short period of time.
An excellent form of power networking.
You really have to have focus and know what you want to share...
New Location!!!
Location: Local Heroes, 1400 Clyde Ave at Merivale, S of Baseline
New Time!!!!:

Registration: 11:45am-12:00pm Members $15.00 and Non-Members $20.00/person
Informal Standup Networking 11:45am -12:15PM
Focused Speed Networking 12:15 - 12:45 pm
Sit-down Lunch includes tax and tip 12:45-1:30pm
Announcements, Introductions etc.

Please RSVP online at this Meetup.

Cost: CAD20.00

Local Heroes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

4 Yes
0 Maybe

Aug 19 11:45 AM

8 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

New Format - New Location - New Time

Effective, Fun, and Easy Networking Format:
Join us for the most effective networking happening in Ottawa today.
Speed Networking: You get to speak to and learn about people most effectively in a short period of time.
An excellent form of power networking.
You really have to have focus and know what you want to share...
New Location!!!
Location: Local Heroes, 1400 Clyde Ave at Merivale, S of Baseline
New Time!!!!:

Registration: 11:45am-12:00pm Members $15.00 and Non-Members $20.00/person
Informal Standup Networking 11:45am -12:15PM
Focused Speed Networking 12:15 - 12:45 pm
Sit-down Lunch includes tax and tip 12:45-1:30pm
Announcements, Introductions etc.

Please RSVP online at this Meetup.

Cost: CAD20.00

Local Heroes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

8 Yes
0 Maybe

Aug 5 11:45 AM

5 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Speakers Corner

How to have confidence as a business person in these trying times...

- Chipo Shambare

Chipo Shambare is a certified Intuitive Counsellor, Motivational Public Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer and Coach based in Ottawa, Canada. She offers keynotes, workshops, team coaching sessions and consultation services to individuals and groups who want to boost their vital energy, increase their productivity, and live a happier and healthier life.

Chipo's healing and health background, combined with her experience as a professional Intuitive Counsellor / Consultant, Spiritual Healing Course Developer, Trainer, Author and Facilitator, Coach bring actionable, practical, simple techniques and tools to your table. Chipo works with the body, mind, spirit, and emotions to assist people in connecting with their true inner self to bridge their mind and heart — a technique referred to as the "Healing Bridge".

Cost: CAD20.00

Local Heroes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

5 Yes
0 Maybe

Jul 15 11:45 AM

3 attended (est.) – No rating yet

New Format - New Location - New Time

Effective, Fun, and Easy Networking Format:
Join us for the most effective networking happening in Ottawa today.
Speed Networking: You get to speak to and learn about people most effectively in a short period of time.
An excellent form of power networking.
You really have to have focus and know what you want to share...
New Location!!!
Location: Local Heroes, 1400 Clyde Ave at Merivale, S of Baseline
New Time!!!!:

Registration: 11:45am-12:00pm Members $15.00 and Non-Members $20.00/person
Informal Standup Networking 11:45am -12:15PM
Focused Speed Networking 12:15 - 12:45 pm
Sit-down Lunch includes tax and tip 12:45-1:30pm
Announcements, Introductions etc.

Please RSVP online at this Meetup.

Cost: CAD20.00

Local Heroes
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1

3 Yes
0 Maybe