Sonja Nagel, Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
COWICHAN VALLEY – The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Scotiabank, announces the return of Small Business BIG DAY. This one-day professional development and networking symposium launched in October 2018 to a capacity crowd at the Best Western CVI. This year’s symposium will take place on Tuesday, October 29th and has moved to the Ramada by Wyndham Duncan Cowichan Valley to accommodate an expanded program and a greater number of attendees.
“Small businesses are the back-bone of our Island communities and they make up the majority of our Chamber’s membership base” says Chamber President and MNP LLP Partner, Chris Duncan. “This symposium is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and small business operators to connect with one another and tap into the insights of dynamic presenters who are leaders in their respective fields of expertise.”
Kick-starting the day with a breakfast keynote address, is Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte of LeapZone Strategies. Back by popular demand, Isabelle brings her dynamic, unconventional and no-BS approach, which has earned her global recognition as a go-to branding strategist. Isabelle’s TEDx Talk, The Power of Zero Tolerance, has over two million views and she’ll touch on some of this content in her symposium keynote, Get Into Your LeapZone.
“If you can’t say no to what you don’t want, you will never have the time and the energy for what you do want” Isabelle recites, speaking to a life-lesson learned from her Mother when she was 9 years old. “Successful people know that their performance is a direct result of their daily habits and their daily rituals. They truly know what they need to be and stay at their best.”
The breakfast will be followed by a 2-part panel series, hosted by MNP, that will address the key considerations and framework needed to navigate the lifecycle of a business. David Greenfield from A. Spire by Nature will be making a luncheon presentation on the Malahat Skywalk Project. Following Lunch, PD Stover Professional Corporation will be taking attendees through “an exciting (as possible) journey into the perils and pitfalls of WCB claims”. Rounding off the day of learning, SPIRO Creative will lead a fun and interactive workshop on how to create impactful video for your business using your smartphone or tablet.
Small Business BIG DAY will be held at the Ramada by Wyndham Duncan Cowichan Valley on Tuesday, October 29th, during Small Business Month. Each of the sessions can be booked individually. Full Day Passes, which include both breakfast and lunch, are also available at a discounted rate. Capacity is limited, advance registration is required, and ALL members of the business community are welcome.
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Sonja Nagel is the Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at 250-748-1111 or manager@duncancc.bc.ca.