Program
Wednesday May 2, 2012 - Opening Conference Reception
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Mix and mingle, need we say more?
It’s a fact, entrepreneurs are busy. So we have one day passes ready and waiting for you! Our incredible $300 one-day price includes breakfast, lunch and a full day of Connecting to Success. Or, if you don’t want to miss any of the action register for our Full 2 day “all access” pass!
Thursday May 3, 2012
Fuel Your Passion
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7:30 - 8:30AM Registration, Hot Buffet Breakfast, and Showcase8:30 – 8:45AM Welcoming Remarks
8:45 – 9:45AM Opening Keynote – Michele Bailey, Blazing THE Agency
Nothing can keep a strong entrepreneur down! Michele's story will leave you breathless. After building a very successful company, Michele owed several millions of dollars and was near having to declare bankruptcy after someone she trusted stole from her business. What happened next? Join us to find out.
9:45 – 10:15AM Service Providers Showcase & Networking Break
10:15 – 11:45AM “Your Leadership GPS” – Charmaine Hammond, Hammond International
Is your leadership style taking you in the right direction? Navigate your way to your personal and business goals by understanding your strengths and make the most of your unique leadership style. Be prepared for Charmaine's action challenge! Read more about Charmaine in our Special Article...
11:45AM – 12:00PM “Express Your Passion” – Denise Leclair, Bedouin Beats Ltd.
She had the choice to sit out or to dance…and had the courage to leave her corporate life and open a unique studio to share her passion for dance. Denise's story followed by her studio's special performance aims to fuel your entrepreneurial fire!
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12:00PM – 1:00PM Buffet Lunch
12:15PM – 12:45PM: “Government Contracts” - Shereen Miller, OSME
How is the Canadian government improving YOUR access to the billions they spend on contracts by reducing barriers, using e-strategy initiatives, and simplifying the process? Join us to find out from Shereen Miller, Director General of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprise.
1:00 – 2:15PM “Bid and Win” Contract Success Panel – Shereen Miller, OSME; Jodee Prouse, Happy Hippo Bath Co.; and Mary Anderson, WEConnect Canada
Imagine selling to Kellogg’s, Microsoft, or the Government of Canada - contract success is within your reach! Our panel will shed light on contract realities; what differentiates 'winners' and 'losers' in bidding situations; and winning and delivering amazing deals.
2:15 – 2:45PM Service Providers Showcase & Networking Break
2:45 – 4:00PM Expert Connections –free advice from some of the brightest minds we know in social media, law, marketing, contracts, technology, and more. Bring your questions and join in the small group conversations on topics that matter to you.
Experts:
Michele Bailey - Advertising and Communications
Charmaine Hammond - Leading Teams
Jodee Prouse - Winning Contracts
Mary Anderson - WEConnect Canada Certification
Jessie Hislop - Becoming a Supplier to a $14B Market
Kurian Tharakan - Pitching Your Business
Dana DiTomaso - Digital Marketing and Social Media
Stacey Lafrance - Innovation
Angela Armstrong - Business Financing
Julianna Cantwell - Building Your Network
Joanne Rowe - Retaining the Best
Julia Cordray - Recruiting Talent
Carol DeJong - Small Business Taxes
Jordan Thachuk - Managing Your Cash
Cidnee Stephen - Marketing Strategies for Success
Sheila Shand - AWE Financing
Optional Evening Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm at the Hotel MacDonald, Edmonton, AB
Celebration of Achievement Award Ceremony
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Friday May 4, 2012
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7:30 – 8:30AM Registration, Hot Buffet Breakfast, and Showcase
8:30 - 9:15AM "Technology with Heart" - Tara Kelly, Splice Software
Hear how in less than five years, Tara Kelly took a revolutionary concept – personalized human voice messaging – and turned it into a million dollar company and international leader in the telecommunications field.
9:15 – 10:15AM "Marketing Magic" - Cidnee Stephen, Strategies for Success
Let’s face it, turning marketing concepts into reality takes time, money and some pretty savvy tools if you plan on implementing them before they (or you) become obsolete. Cidnee will show you some amazing tools and tricks you can use immediately to take one simple concept and turn it into a series of marketing pieces from videos, to facebook posts, to webinars, and even white papers; all without losing quality, relevancy, and most importantly, your sanity!
10:15 – 10:45AM Service Providers Showcase & Networking Break
10:45AM – 12:15PM “The Power of HR” Panel – Julianna Cantwell, JUNA Consulting; Joanne Rowe, Peters’ Drive-In; Julia Cordray, Career Fox; and Chris Rokosh, CanLNC
You’re only as strong as your weakest link. Great advice and lessons learned on connecting people the right way; leading a diverse team of employees; and bringing in and keeping the best talent. Expect honest answers on how to best manage one of the most challenging areas of business –people.
12:15PM – 1:00PM Buffet Lunch and Showcase
1:00 – 2:15PM Expert Connections – free advice from some of the brightest minds we know in social media, law, marketing, contracts, technology, and more. Bring your questions and join in the small group conversations on topics that matter to you.
Experts:
Charmaine Hammond - Leading Teams
Mary Anderson - WEConnect Canada Certification
Tara Kelly - Tech Tactics
Cidnee Stephen - Marketing Strategies for Success
Darlene Chuka - Becoming a Supplier of Professional Services to the Government of Canada
Dana DiTomaso - Digital Marketing and Social Media
Angela Armstrong - Business Financing
Stacey Lafrance - Innovation
Julianna Cantwell - HR Strategies
Joanne Rowe - Retaining the Best
Julia Cordray - Recruiting Talent
Carol DeJong - Small Business Taxes
Jordan Thachuk - Managing Your Cash
Seanna Collins - Connecting to Media
Sheila Shand - Financing for Women-Owned Businesses
2:15 – 2:30PM Service Providers Showcase & Networking Break
2:30 – 3:00PM Action Circles
Divide and Conquer! Wrap up your conference experience by formulating a personal action plan to achieve new goals for your business.
3:00 – 4:00PM “Sharing the Passion” – Jessica Jackley, KIVA.org
You’ve got heart. You’ve got passion. You’re an entrepreneur. Join KIVA Co-founder Jessica Jackley as she shares her personal story of creating globally influential organizations that brings people together from all walks of life to share in the common goal of entrepreneurship. Jessica will also uncover her new venture ProFounder, a company designed to ensure that all entrepreneurs and small businesses have access to an easy and simple fundraising platform.
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