In this Issue:
- BACC News
- Events
- Member News
Mark Your Calendar
- Managing Wa$te. BACC will offer an information session on waste management on Wednesday, September 14th at 7:30 am at the Masonic Hall on North Street. Kirk Symonds will be on hand to give a short presentation and he will then answer questions from the audience. Has your business been fined? Do you find garbage in your dumpster that isn't yours? Are you uncertain how some items should be handled? This free seminar with complimentary conteniental breakfast is for you. Please RSVP mailto:bacc@eastlink.ca. by September 12th. Thank you to RRFB sponsor for this event.
- Attention Businesses in the Town of Bridgewater. There will be a general information session and discussion on the possibility of creating a Business Improvement District with some or all of the business areas in Bridgewater. Your input is required to have the businesses make an informed decision as to whether to proceed with this project. The meeting will be at the Bridgewater Fire Department Hall, 2nd floor on Tuesday, September 20th starting at 6:30 pm Please RSVP to awambolt@bridgewater.ca
This meeting is being organized by the Town of Bridgewater and by the BDA. All business owners in the Town of Bridgewater are encouraged to attend.
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Member News
Congratulations to the management and staff at the Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel and Convention Centre on celebrating their first year of operations on August 18,2011.
The Management and staff are thrilled with the level of support they have received from local business organizations during their first exciting year and they look forward to many successful seasons ahead. They would like to say THANK YOU to all the members of the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce!
First anniversary celebrations at the Best Western Hotel and Convention Centre
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Congratulations to BACC member, ARBY'S on wnning second prize for their float in the Big Ex Parade.
Upcoming Events- Community
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The annual Lunenburg Queens Business Excellence Awards Dinner will be held on October 18th at the Best Western Hotel and Convention Centre in Cookville. Please visit http://www.lqbusinessawards.ca/ to reserve your tickets. Watch for details of finalists to be released in the next few days.
- Come join us for a fun evening
at the Rotary Oktoberfest 2011 & Dance Rotary Club of Bridgewater & District Saturday,October 1, 2011
8 PM - 1 AM, doors open 7:30 PM
Big EX—Large Building
Parking in front of the building (on-site) from Dufferin St.
Band: Sound Castle (formerly "TheTrough")
Fee: $15.00 single—$25.00 couple
Tickets at PharmaSave Bridgewater or at event
Full Bar
AuthenticGerman Food
Must be 19 years or older
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If you have news you would to have included in our next newsletter please email bacc@eastlink.ca
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River Talkers,
the local chapter of Toastmasters International provided the following article for business owner and employees. This article is sponsored by AC Belliveau Veinotte. .
Toastmasters International Rebrand: Where Leaders Are Made
Confidence. The ability to communicate, persuade and lead. The skill to tell one’s story, shape better tomorrows and point others in the same direction. These are the attributes of leaders, and not all leaders are born with talent. They learn it, one experience at a time, and so can you.
For nearly a century, Toastmasters International has been helping women and men of every background, education level and economic standing develop the competency they need to become effective communicators and, ultimately, inspired leaders. That proud tradition continues to this day, bolstered by a reaffirmation of purpose and a new aesthetic vibrancy that includes our logo, colors, fonts and educational materials. Our organization is growing like never before; Toastmasters International now comprises more than 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world, from Myanmar to Mexico, China to the Netherlands. Our new look and feel represents a realization of this truth and a tireless commitment to it going forward.
This is an exciting time in Toastmasters history; more than ever we are prepared to equip a new generation of success-oriented people with the practical communication and leadership skills necessary to improve their confidence and achieve their goals. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home mom, small business owner or CEO, we invite you to join Toastmasters International—where leaders are made!
Source: www.toastmasters.org
Contact River Talkers Toastmasters for more information
www.rivertalkers.ca
Watch your Wa$te
What are some ways that I can reduce the amount of waste that my business produces?
• Purchase supplies in bulk whenever possible.
• Encourage waste less lunch events for you and your employees.
• Switch to electronic billing
• Choose products with less packaging. When possible, reuse packaging.
• Make reusable coffee mugs the norm and discourage the use of paper or Styrofoam cups.
• Rent, or borrow, items that you seldom use.
• Cancel junk mail and unwanted publications
• Make computer files, not paper files when possible
This material has been provided by
Kirk Symonds, Regional Educator Region 6 Solid Waste Management Office (902) 624-1339 Cell (902) 350-0828 r6educator@ns.sympatico.ca www.ecomom.org
BACC Member, ID Marketing is pleased to announce a new way to advertise your business.
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The “ADHITCH” Mobile Advertising billboard is a 100% business tax write off. The “ADHITCH” fits in the 2" hitch receiver of any trailer hitch. It swings away from the vehicle allowing rear access. It can be taken off the vehicle, put on a stand and rolled out on a sidewalk or into a store front window. The key to the effectiveness and versatility of “ADHITCH” is the rotation of the 3 prisms and the ability to change out your advertising campaign! In terms of impact and value, the “ADHITCH” total marketing system is second to none.
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Our “AD Hitch” Outdoor mobile Advertising rules the landscape of traditional advertising mediums. When you want it working for you just turn it on. When your vehicle is running you are advertising your business and the businesses of your co-advertisers. Now is the time to drive your company ahead of the competition and move away from traditional advertising (newspaper, bus stop advertising, bench advertising and vehicle wraps). To be successful you need to be noticed. The new “AD HITCH” advertising program is designed to get you noticed and get results.
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Call Howie of ID Marketing to get the details, 902-877-2123.
The Visitor Information Centre will remain open until September 23rd, 2011. The new hours for the VIC is Monday to Thursday 9-2, Friday 10-5 and Saturday and Sunday noon-4.
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