What's New
The ABC’s of Entrepreneurship – Two Aboriginal Business Day Workshops scheduled in February.
Everyone welcome – come with an idea for a new business seeking hands on tools for start up or to take your existing business to the next level.
A full day workshop – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
No cost to attend – reservation required – lunch provided
Register Below
Call Diane (807)467-4643 ( Kenora) or Stefanie (807)223-1166 (Dryden) for more information about this great event!
Eagle Lake First Nation Community Hall - Tuesday, February 14
Couchiching First Nation Bingo Hall - Thursday, February 16
Learn about business support services, programs and funding accessible through intergovernmental agencies and other partners.
Keynote Speaker: Jeremiah Windego, Chief Executive Officer of the Naicatchewenin Development Corporation
Limited Bus transportation available, please advise when registering.
Open to all ages – Youth, Adults, Elders
Made possible through funding from the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development & Innovation, The Northwest Business Centre, with support from PACE (Patricia Area Community Endeavours) and Rainy River Future Development Corporation
Registration
Don’t forget that Summer Company is now open for applications. The deadline is May 7, 2012 (or earlier if we reach our quota for bursaries). You can check your eligibility to participate on our website today. http://www.ontario.ca/summercompany
Diane and Stefanie are available to assist you with your application and to explain the program criteria.
Our holiday hours will be as follows:
December 23 – Open 8:30-Noon
December 26 & 27 – Closed
December 28 & 29 Open for Business
January 30 – Open 8:30-Noon
January 2 – Closed
January 3 – Business Hours as usual
2011 has been a successful year for the Northwest Business Centre and many of our clients saw their dreams of business ownership become reality. We bid goodbye to our colleague Mike Greaves and hello to our new team leader Diane Schwartz-Williams. We foresee more dreams of business ownership coming true in 2012 and other businesses expanding. Whatever the new year holds for you, we are here to offer guidance, support and encouragement. Our 2012 calendar will hold many workshops and events for you our valued clients. Our best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!
Today's Tidbits
BizKids Camp 2011
Thank you!
Thank you to all our BizKids, parents, sponsors and the community for a successful BizKids Camp 2011. 27 BizKids took part in our two camps.
Every year the BizKids impress us with their intelligence, ambition, creativity and imagination. This year was no different with businesses like: flower bookmarks, homemade dog treats, on-the-spot freshly squeezed lemonade and bumble bee screen stickers.
Looking forward to BizKids 2012!
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