Markham Small Business Forum 2008 – “Business Success In Changing Times”

Wondering how small business can cope in changing times? Looking for tips on growing your business? Seeking new business opportunities? Join us at this premier small business event in Markham to

- Learn Small Business Trends

- Get Expert Guidance from Professionals

- Exchange Ideas to Improve and Grow Your Business

- Network to Build Contacts and Referrals

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008  Time: 8:30am – 1:30pm

Location: 1380 Rodick Road, Lucent-Avaya Building, The Showcase, Markham, L3R 4G5 (west of Warden Ave., north of HWY 7)

Event Schedule:
8:30am Registration/Breakfast
9am Welcome Remarks – Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Town of Markham

- Representative (tbc), Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services

Presentations:

“Small Business Economic Review” – Dawn Desjardins, Assistant Chief Economist, RBC Financial Services

“Effective Web Strategy” – Paul Chato, President, Your Web Department

“Networking That Works” – Rick Mamros, Director, Learn2Network

“Keys To A Computer’s Top Performance” – Daniel Gauthier, TwinBytes

10:45am Q & A

11:10am Breakout Sessions – Ask the Experts (please choose one)

1. “Finding Money – Financing for Growth” – Brian Clarke , RBC Royal Bank

2. “Overcoming Your Marketing Challenges” – Wolfgang Frank, President, Words at Work

(Welcome to bring your company brochure/flyer for critique)

3. “Tax Tips for Small Business” – George Simpson, CA., Senior Manager, BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants & Advisors

4. “Succeeding in the Chinese Market” – Stephen Wong, President, ESM Group Inc.

12pm Keynote/Networking Lunch

“Business Success in Changing Times” -

Tina Kalogeropoulos, Marketing Manager, Pizza Pizza Limited

1:30pm Final Remarks/Door Prize Draw

Cost: $35 (GST, light breakfast/lunch included) Registration & Advance Payment Required.

Register online at www.msbec.markham.ca

SEATING IS LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

Presented by: Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre

Partners: Town of Markham, Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services, Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

Title Sponsor: RBC Royal Bank

In Association with: Markham Board of Trade, Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs

Sponsors: BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants & Advisors, ESM Group Inc., Markham Executive Offices Ltd.

For information, contact:

Sandra Tam  Manager
Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre
Economic Development Department, Town of Markham
1380 Rodick Road, Suite 100
Markham, ON L3R 4G5
Tel: (905) 248-2736 Fax: (905) 479-2055
Email: sandratam@markham.ca

Please visit our website at www.msbec.markham.ca