“Business Success in Changing Times”
Markham Hosts Annual Forum for Small Business Owners
In celebration of Small Business Month, the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, and the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre, is hosting its annual small business forum.
This year’s theme is "Business Success in Changing Times." More than 70 local entrepreneurs and small business owners are expected to attend to learn practical and creative strategies to grow their business, gain valuable insights into key small business trends from business leaders, and network to build contacts and referrals.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
8:30 a.m. Welcome from Mayor Frank Scarpitti and other government representatives.
8:45 - 9 :45 a.m. Keynote presentations
o Beata Caranci, Director of Economic Forecasting, TD Bank Financial Group
o Jim Stewart, Founder, ProfitPATH
o Rick Spence, writer, speaker and business consultant; former editor and publisher of PROFIT magazine
10:30 - 11 a.m. Panel Discussion
11 - 11:45 a.m. Ask the Experts Breakout Seminars
Location: Markham Civic Centre, Canada Room
101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham
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