Business Success in Changing Times Markham Small Business Forum 2009 Friday, October 23, 2009 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham L3R 9W3 Cost: $30 Registration and Advance Payment Required (special rate available to partner members) Join Markham’s business leaders for a powerful lineup of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and “how-to” sessions that will provide valuable insights on key small business trends, strategies and opportunities. Hosted by Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre, supported by Markham Board of Trade and various business groups, the Markham Small Business Forum features three keynote presentations that small business owners would not want to miss. Supported by: Partners: Title Sponsor: Are we seeing signs of stability and economic bottom? How does a small business owner prepare for the recovery? What practical and creative strategies are required to grow your business in this everchanging marketplace? Sponsors: YMCA Markham Business Centre Small Business Economic Outlook AGENDA by Beata Caranci, Director of Economic Forecasting, TD Bank Financial Group 8:00 am Registration/Breakfast 8:30 am Welcome Remarks • Frank Scarpitti, Mayor, Town of Markham (tbc) • Representative (tbc) Ministry of Economic Development & Trade • Representative (tbc) Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre 8:45 am Keynote Presentations • “Small Business Economic Review” Beata Caranci, Director of Economic Forecasting TD Bank Financial Group An in-depth analysis of Canada’s domestic economy, economic performance and the implications for small business owners. Market Wisely to Grow Your Business in Challenging Times by Jim Stewart, ProfitPATH Get the top tips for business owners pursuing profit growth strategies during tough times. Learn how to avoid competing on pricing and giving away profit margin. Understand how to fine tune your marketing tactics to increase your response rate. Find out how to get more leads while keeping your marketing expenses down. And Now, the Recovery – Riding Out Hard Times, Productively by Rick Spence, Writer, Speaker, Business Consultant and former editor and publisher of PROFIT Magazine Just because the recession has been “declared over”doesn’t mean the period that follows will be kind or gentle. Marketers still face tight budgets and too many competitors. Entrepreneurship and marketing expert Rick Spence will offer leading-edge stories, tips and strategies to help your organization beat its rivals to the punch and win share in an unforgiving market. Also participate in panel discussions with business leaders from the local community. Learn tips and tricks and share their success stories. Then choose a breakout seminar where you can ask the experts questions about specific issues affecting your own business, including “Finding Money – Financing for Growth”, “Government Resources for Small Business” and “Tax Tips for Small Business”. Last but not least, don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity to build contacts and referrals. Seating is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. Register online at www.msbec.markham.ca MSBEC is a co-venture of the Town of Markham and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Design by Franklin Beecham 9:15 am • “Market Wisely to Grow Your Business in Challenging Times” Jim Stewart, Founder, ProfitPATH 9:45 am • “And Now, the Recovery - Riding Out Hard Times, Productively” Rick Spence, Writer, Speaker and Business Consultant; former editor and publisher of PROFIT Magazine 10:15 am - NETWORKING BREAK 10:30 am 10:30 am 11:00 am Panel Discussion – Business Success in Changing Times (Moderated by Wilbert Lai, CMA, Advisor to ACCE) • Matthew Bodkin, Founder, InnovationOne Applied Technology • Beata Caranci, Director of Economic Forecasting, TD Bank Financial Group • Elizabeth Dawson, Centre Manager, Markham Executive Offices • Loretta Lam, President, Focus Communications Inc. • Rick Spence, Writer, Business Consultant, Canadian Entrepreneur Communications • Jim Stewart, Founder, CEO, ProfitPATH 11:00 am - Breakout Seminars – Ask the Experts: 11:45 am (please choose one) 1.“Finding Money – Financing for Growth” • Representative, TD Canada Trust Location: Ontario Room 2.“Government Resources for Small Business” • Vernier Tao, Senior Business Advisor, Ministry of Eco Dev & Trade Location: Canada Room 3.“Tax Tips for Small Business” • George Simpson, CA., Senior Manager, BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants and Advisors Location: York Room 11:45 am - Wrap Up/Networking 12:00 pm
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