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Bridges to Better Business - Entrepreneurs Conference

Bridges to Better Business is an interactive approach to addressing the various issues and challenges that you, as a business owner, experience on a daily basis.

This full day conference brings together businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice, and feedback through the guidance of facilitators, mentors and guest speakers.

The Conference Includes:

• Continental Breakfast & Networking with Allison Graham
• 2 Breakout sessions with your choice of
- 6 Discussion groups
- 3 Seminars
• Lunch with Keynote David Ciccarelli, CEO Voices.com
• Tradeshow
• Networking, networking, networking…

Networking Kickoff: Allison Graham

Elevate Training Seminars + Strategic Development

Business networking expert Allison Graham will provide you with unique strategies on how to catapult your business networking skills to raise your community profile, penetrate new circles of influence and open doors for revenue growth opportunities.

Allison will share inspiring stories and applicable skills from her diverse experience in the media, political, business and charitable sectors. Not everyone is a natural-born networker but everyone has the potential to make lasting business connections. Allison will teach how to develop valuable business relationships from casual business card contacts.

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Lunch Speaker: David Ciccarelli

Co-founder and CEO, Voices.com

As one of Canada's fastest growing digital media companies, Voices.com has ranked twice on Profit Magazines Profit Hot 50 list. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies all rely upon the Voices.com marketplace to search for, audition and hire voice talent.

As CEO, David Ciccarelli has lead the company to become the frontrunner in its industry; attracting clients such as NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader's Digest, Comcast, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Nortel, Ford, and GM.

At Bridges to Better Business 2011, David will tell the inspiring story of building Voices.com from a humble 2 person operation into a multi-million dollar organization employing a team of twenty and will share his insight and strategies for future growth.

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See what past participants had to say about the conference...

Agenda

This year's event is being held on October 26, 2011 at the Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Rd, London:

8:00	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30	Welcome & Introductions
8:45	Networking Kick-off with Allison Graham
9:45	Tradeshow
10:45	Roundtable / Seminar Session 1
12:00	Lunch with Keynote Speaker David Ciccarelli
1:45	Roundtable / Seminar Session 2
3:00	Tradeshow and Networking
4:30	Door Prizes and Wrap Up

Helpful Resources

Registration Options

Event Brochure (PDF)

Agenda

Participant Preparation

Effective Networking

Bridges Photo Gallery

For more info, contact: 519-659-2882 x0

Discussion Groups and Seminar Sessions

Participants will have a choice of two activities:

Roundtable Discussion Sessions (business owners only):

» Marketing Strategies
» Using Google Small Business Tools
» Public Relations - Effective & Affordable
» Networking - Sharing Best Practices
» Growth Financing - Where Is It and How to Get It
» Maximizing Your Online Presence

Seminars:

» Your Customers are Online But Can They Find You?
- Presented by Liz Gray, Instructor, Fanshawe College

» The New Sales Paradigm: Helping Customers Buy
- Presented by Laurie Hawkins, Focal Point Coaching

» Making Plans for Brand Success
- Presented by Bark Communications.

Tradeshow Exhibitors

Want to showcase your business at the tradeshow? A limited number of tables are available for purchase. Each table is 8 ft in length and includes tablecloth and skirting. Tables may be shared, with a maximum of 2 businesses per table. Only tabletop displays will be permitted. Free standing booths and displays are reserved for sponsors only.

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» 8 ft. table $100.00

Sharing of tables is the responsibility of the purchaser. Full day conference must be purchased to qualify for a table. Tables are assigned the morning of the event on a first come/first served basis. Hydro cannot be guaranteed at all tables.

Limited number of tables, register early!

October 26, 2011

Testimonial

Bridges to Better Business is one of the best conferences I have ever been to for small businesses. There is a wealth of resources available and the opportunity to meet other small business owners in unparalleled. I tell all of my friends and small business colleagues about the conference and encourage them to attend. - Yvonne HillChartered Accountant

Provincial Sponsors

2011 Local Sponsors

BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada

2011 Local Supporters

More Testimonials

This year’s Bridges to Better Business did not disappoint. The interesting keynote speakers, informative seminars and the all-important networking provided us with a host of inspiration, knowledge and mutual satisfaction. - Phil PentecostPresident, Arioso Consulting Services Inc.

This is an event that I look forward to every year. The guest speakers are very informative and they have provided valuable insights into growing my business. I enjoy the mingling and the sharing of ideas with other business owners and entrepreneurs. I also found it to be a very uplifting day, plus the food is excellent. If you are thinking of attending, you will not regret it. - Larry HackmanBios Life Franchise

Attending the annual Entrepreneurs Conferences has been one of the best investments in personal education for my business. Not only did I learn from the speakers and the topical seminars, but the networking opportunity is of great value as well. By making a commitment to several goals set during that day, my business has had success this year. Many thanks for a day of excellence. - Carol TrickettTrickett Glass

I attend the Bridges to Better Business Conference for several reasons: to network and meet new prospects, to learn and increase my knowledge of running a business from strategically targeted seminars, to brainstorm with like minds going through the same challenges I am, and to experience the many exhibitors’ booths. As a Business Connector this conference is a must in helping me grow my business.. - Karen AndersonAnderson & Associates

Bridges to Better Business provided my company with a tremendous opportunity to interact with a large network of entrepreneurs and to attend educational seminars on focused topics all in one day - at one place - with all my professional needs attended to. A wealth of information was exchanged - interaction with similar passionate entrepreneurs - great food and a bit of fun too! A day's investment with a high return! - Don McLeodHAPAV et filme inc.

I think the SBC does an incredible job of bringing in keynote speakers, mentors and seminar leaders that make the day a "DO NOT MISS" for small business owners. - Margarita Ibbottdownshifting.ca

I really enjoyed Bridges to Better Business last year and I am looking forward to attending this year. It is very informative and a great way to meet other business owners and government agencies. Thank you for putting it on. - Fran JonesFJ Bookkeeping & More

More Information About Bridges to Better Business

This annual event, hosted by the London Small Business Centre, is an interactive approach to addressing the various business issues and/or challenges that you, as a business owner, experience on a daily basis. This unique forum will bring together businesses in various stages of development with experienced business owners for an open exchange of ideas, advice and feedback through the guidance of a facilitator.

This event will be run in twenty-eight cities across the province. For the past nine years, the London Small Business Centre has hosted one of the largest and most successful events.

You can choose to participate in a round table discussion with peers and mentors or attend a seminar of your choice. Each discussion group will be limited to approximately 10 people, allowing for in-depth and quality discussions. To ensure that it is a worthwhile and productive discussion group, we have recruited successful business owners to share with you their knowledge and experience. To finish the day, there will be a tradeshow and open networking session for all participants. Total attendance is expected to exceed 300 people.

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