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Gala Tickets Are Still Available. But Going Fast.
Tickets are available by calling the Chamber office at 204-325-9758 or by email at chamber@winkleronline.com
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Winkler Leadercast COMING MAY 8th, 2015
Leadercast 2015 / May 8, 2015 / Friday, 8:00 am
Location
Emmanuel Mennonite Church
750 15th Street
Winkler, MB R6W 1M1
Contact
204-325-9758 or email chamber@winkleronline.com
BILL & GIULIANA RANCIC - AWARD-WINNING PERSONALITIES & CO-HOSTS OF LEADERCAST
Sponsored by:
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Message From Executive Director
As the Executive Director of the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce, I am beginning to learn so much about the entrepreneurial spirit of Winkler. With all that I’ve experienced so far in this position; I can’t even begin to describe how proud I am to be representing such a strong and forward moving business community! It is my job to ensure that the chamber is doing everything we can to help you maintain, develop and grow your business.
I invite you to reach out to me directly with any challenges or problems you are facing. Your local chamber has some amazing resources available through alliances with the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and various other groups. We’d also love to hear about anything exciting that is happening within your business. Tap into your chamber network by highlighting your new products and/or services through our e-newsletter, website & social media sites!
- Tanya Chateauneuf
Email: tanya@winkleronline.com
Phone: (204) 325-9758, Ext. 102 |
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English at Work Spring Classes
APRIL - MAY 2015 (6 WEEKS)
PRONUNCIATION AND CULTURE AT WORK
- Winkler
- Mon/Fri, 9am-12pm, Apr.10-May 15 @ 725 Main St.
- Tues/Thurs, 6-9pm, Apr.7-May 14 @ 725 Main St.
- Morden
- Tues/Thurs, 6:30-9pm, Apr.7- May 14 @ 34 Stephen St.
WRITING SKILLS AND TEST TAKING
- Winkler
- Mon/Fri, 3-6pm, Apr.10-May 15 @ 725 Main St.
All english for work classes are for Canadian language benchmarks 4-8. In addition to permanent residents, a limited number of Canadian citizens and work permits may also register for english for work classes. To register or for more information, please contact:
Steve Reynolds, Program Coordinator
English at Work @ Regional Connections
204.325.4059 | eaw@regionalconnections.ca
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IELTS Test
Do you have newcomer employees on work permits (Temporary Foreign Workers) who plan to become permanent residents so they can continue to work and live in the community long-term? They may need to take the IELTS test as part of their permanent residence application. In the past this test could only be accessed in Winnipeg, but it is now being offered in Winkler on Saturday, May 30th. Please contact Regional Connections for more information.
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Open House Winkler
Presenting a new way to promote your business!
May 29 and 30, 2015, be a part of Open House, Winkler
For two days, Winkler businesses, organizations, manufacturers and tourist attractions, will be invited to hold an Open House to show what they have to offer.
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Winkler Senior Centre Workshops
April 18, 2015 “Caregiving: Assisting our Aging Parents”
Wendy Sutton of 'Where Next? Pathways to Eldercare' will share the insights and challenges she and her mother have encountered.
Practical information and toolbox for anyone currently in the caregiver role or for anyone who may be in the caregiver role in the future.
See poster for more details
April 30, 2015 – “Ready, Set, Yardening”
Are you looking forward to spring, BUT dreading the aching sore muscles from working in the garden or on the yard?
Get a head start with functional exercises to strengthen and stretch all the muscles needed for your outdoor spring yardening. Work on better balance for walking on unstable surfaces and learn the easiest way to get up off the ground. No Equipment needed. Instructional & Interactive. Everyone Welcome!
See poster for more details |
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Tweet, Share, Post and Blog Your Way to Success:
Social Media Strategies for Small Business
Whether you’re just getting started in social media or you’re already on board, learn what a well-thought-out social media strategy can do for your small business. Eliminate random acts of social marketing in order to generate leads, connect with customers and expand your market reach.
In this seminar you will learn:
- The importance of a social media strategy
 How to choose platforms to best meet your goals- How to use analytics to make better decisions
- Business best practices
- Do’s and don’ts of social media
- Foolproof tips for writing compelling posts, tweets and blogs
- How to respond to negative comments
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 8 am to 10 am
Location: Canad Inns Polo Park
Fee: $30 + GST
Register Online
Presented by:
Elizabeth Mitchell, Owner of Clearwater Social Media
Dominick Blais, Co-founder of Digital Relay Inc. and Owner of Sphere Media
Continental breakfast will be served.
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Big Win for Canadian Exporters
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper that Canada will establish a new export market development program and expand the Trade Commissioner Service.
“This is a big deal. By helping entrepreneurs manage the costs of international expansion and by strengthening our trade offices in priority countries, we’ll be making a real difference on the ground,” says Canadian Chamber President and CEO Perrin Beatty.
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