Teri Hetherington
Events Coordinator
Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
April is now upon us and while this week is a little quiet on the networking events side, we still have a number of outstanding events from small 30 person seminar sessions to large 400+ professionals under one roof. Find out what’s in store this month!
Home Hardware Business After 5 at Calla Studio – April 8th
Next Tuesday, April 8th we take over the beautiful Calla Studio in Elmira for our nextHome Hardware Business After 5. This year’s BA5 event season has been record setting and with such a fabulous location to be hosted in I encourage you to come out, along with 150 of your fellow professionals for what is sure to be another wonderful and productive Business After 5!
Don’t forget this event is complimentary for members!
Manulife Chamber Academy – Modern Selling: Presentation Skills – April 8th
We have another Manulife Chamber Academy session in April and only a handful of spots are still available. This time we take a look at improving your presentation skills to stand out during sales pitches, but also standing out any time you are presenting your thoughts to individuals or groups.
Breakfast Seminar on Social Media: What to Say and When to Say It – April 10th
Social media has been around long enough that it’s hard to deny that it is important for business and professionals to be part of the online conversation in one way or another. Join us on Thursday, April 10th for a special Breakfast Seminar on Social Media: What to Say and When to Say It by Sharad Verma from Bright Blue Wave and presented by Four Corners Group.
Second Foundation Chamber Young Professionals at the Accelerator Centre – April 15th
April also brings with it another relaxed Second Foundation Chamber Young Professionals networking event this time at the Accelerator Centre in Waterloo fresh off of its Innovation Award win at the 2014 Business Excellence Awards. There will also be a brief and very informative talk by Jackie Lauer who is an experienced Accelerator Centre mentor. The focus of Jackie’s talk will be leadership and personal branding.
Manufacturing Summit 2014 – May 1st
The third annual Manufacturing Summit is also right around the corner on May 1st and will play host to over 300 manufacturers and supply chain businesses from Waterloo Region and southwestern Ontario. The focus of this year’s Summit is Local Opportunities in the Global Marketplace. Keynote speakers include Jayson Myers, President and CEO at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, and Jim Thorne, President and CEO at Marsen Foods. With 3 breakout sessions and insightful keynotes this year’s Manufacturing Summit should not be missed.
Hope to see you at an upcoming event!
