Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce
Partnering Today, for Tomorrow
BACC BUZZ - August 2008
In this issue:
1. Upcoming Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce Events:
There are a number of exciting events being planned for the upcoming months. Not all the details are available at this time but the following list is a start. Mark those calendars.
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 Alive @ Four
Come and enjoy good company, good food, meet the Board of Directors and network with other Chamber members.
Where: The Fairview Inn, Queens Street, Bridgewater.
When Tuesday, September 16th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Complimentary Munchies
RSVP bacc@eastlink.ca or call 543-4263
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Tuesday, September 30th Noon to 1:30
Lunch with CEO of Credit Union Atlantic. Details to be announced.
RSVP bacc@eastlink.ca or call 543-4263
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Monday, October 6th Meet the Candidates for Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Lunenburg
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October 20 to October 24, 2008 Small Business Week. There are a number of exciting events planned for this week. Watch our website for the full schedule.
The Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Home Based Business Panel. More details to follow.
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Monday, October 27, 2008 - Lunenburg County Business Excellence Awards. Mark your calendars now.
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March 2009 2nd Annual Spring Into Business Expo
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2. Events from Other Organizations and Partners
The Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship is proud to present…
Business Communication & Email Etiquette
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: ACSBE Resource Centre, 215 Dominion Street, Bridgewater (inside Sears mall)
Presenter: Rachel Cooper, In Other Words
Fee: no fee
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: phone (902)-543-1067 or email acsbecrc@eastlink.ca
1 thing we no 2 be true: ppl will juddge ur business based on how u communicate.
and believe it or not, bad spelling, poor grammar, unclear and unpersuasive writing
can stand between you and your next customer – no matter how great your product
or service is.
In ‘Business Communication & Email Etiquette’, communications expert Rachel
Cooper guarantees she can help improve your communication skills. From simple
Email etiquette rules to avoiding your industry’s techno-jargon, Rachel takes you
on a unique – and sometimes humorous ride – down the path to greater business
communication.
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: phone (902)-543-1067 or email acsbecrc@eastlink.ca
The Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship respects individuals’ privacy and
freedom from unwanted or unsolicited email. If you do not wish to receive future emails from
ACSBE, please respond to this email using the subject line ‘remove’
Joel Stoddart
Business Counsellor
38 Crowell Drive
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6
Phone: 902.585.1180/902.543.0461
Fax: 902.585.1057
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3. Your Board of Directors
Craig Collins - Principal of the Lunenburg Campus, North Street Bridgwater Chamber President
Mike Conklin - Independent Mortgage Broker 1st Vice President
Larry Rosborough - Michelin 2nd Vice President
Bernice Theriault - Manager, Comfort Inn Secretary
Cy Mayo - Accountant with Belliveau Veinotte Treasurer
Judy Koster - Owner Arby's Past President
Malinda Lohnes - Haley and Associates
Sandra Richards - The Home Centre
Debbie Hiltz - BMO
Jerry Porodo - Owner, The Fairview Inn / Cranberrys
John Swain - Accountant, Owner John Swain CA
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4. Opportunities to Volunteer
If you would like to work on any of the following committees please let me know.
- Curling Bon Spiel January 2009
- Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting May 2009
- Spring Into Business Expo for Women in Business March 2009
If you are available for a specific time or for only a couple of hours a month we can use your help. We will be scheduling events, and committee meetings to maximize all the time and skills available from our members. This promises to be an exciting year and we would welcome your active participation.
If you have any questions or wish to become involved please drop me an email at bacc@eastlink.ca or phone 543-4263.
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5. Contact Information
Ann O'Connell, CMA
Executive Director
Bridgewater & Area Chamber of Commerce
902-543-4263
902-543-1156 Fax
220 North Street
Bridgewater, NS
B4V 2V6