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Chamber Insider  |  March 5th, 2015
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You are your greatest asset in teaching other people about what your business can do for them. By attending the networking events listed below, you can spread the word about your business to other Chamber members in our community. This is also an opportunity to learn about other businesses and how they can be of service to you.  Scroll down for some quick luncheon etiquette tips.

 

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Chamber Events
LUNCHEON SERIES: Champion of Agriculture

Sponsored by CPA MB Joint Venture - Westman Chapter

      

Thursday, March 12th 

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Victoria Inn


 Hear from Jim Snyder, National Director, Agriculture Practice Development at BDO Canada, as he shares his passion for agriculture and his experience working with a network of independent business owners. Snyder will share his management skills, best practices, and 2 simple tools to conduct conversations for implementation of business goals. Click here to register before Monday, Mar 9.
 
Friday Coffee @ The Chamber - International Women's Day

  

Friday, March 6th 
Chamber Office, 1043 Rosser
10:00 am - 11:00 am 

 

March 8 is International Women's Day. To celebrate, we are inviting local businesswomen and entrepreneurs along with our regular Chamber members to join us for a casual, complimentary event to meet, share and learn about our own local women in business. sponsored by Tim Hortons.

Registration Deadline is March 12th
WORKSHOP: Winning in the New Media Economy   
 
Thursday, March 12th 
Keystone Centre
8:30 am - 11:00 am 

 

Attend this completely new advertiser seminar designed to help you capture the opportunities that exist in the face of adversity. Facilitator Wayne Ens, will show you how to succeed without discounting, keys to unlocking advertising ROI, and the best way to mix new and traditional media. Click here to register. Chamber Members receive special pricing.

 

Brought to you by: Star FM/CKLQ, Leech Printing, The Brandon Chamber of Commerce, The Keystone Centre, and RBC Royal Bank
BRHC Foundation is hosting a fun night out on April 16, 2015 at the Victoria Inn with gaming entertainment & over $10,000 in prizes to be won! Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $40.00 with proceeds going toward the Patient Ward Renovation Campaign. Call 578-4227
- Is your business faced with labour shortages?
- Want to enhance your business with employees from a diverse workforce? 

Recruit at the 13th Annual Westman Aboriginal Job Fair 9am - 9pm at the Brandon Shoppers Mall, Tuesday, March 17th.
The Registration Form can be found here.

Etiquette Tips for Business Dining
  • Arrive Early and share your business cards with members
  • Wear a Name Tag to help with introductions and memory
  • Offer bread to the left and then help yourself
  • Water is on the right, bread goes on the left
  • Avoid placing personal items like your phone, wallet or purse on the table
  • Pass the salt & pepper together
  • Don't use gestures with utensils in hand
  • Set a goal to Meet Someone New at each event
  • Be Yourself - wear what you wear to work

 
Ambassador Program

Chamber Ambassadors are volunteers from the Chamber Membership Community that serve to welcome new members and connect with other Chamber members. They help facilitate introductions and networking interactions for new and current members alike.

 

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