September 14, 2011

Mark Hatfield – Former NFL player

There is a definite process for achieving your dreams! It's not easy to come by, and it takes some work. However , once you master it, you WILL find doors opening that you didn't know existed. Mark Hatfield developed his 'Game Plan for Success' while striving to live his dream and be the first person in the history of his university to make it to the NFL. After playing with the Miami Dolphins, the Houston Oilers, and the BC Lions he used his 'Game Plan' process to live his dream of hosting his own TV show, starring on the Comedy Network and motivating others to achieve their full potential.

October 12, 2011

Rhonda Scharf, CSP

Rhonda Scharf is a Professional Speaker, Trainer and Author, based in Ottawa . She has spoken to tens of thousands of people in 7 different countries with her humourous and approachable style. Rhonda was the 2004 National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and is also a member of the International Speakers Association as well as named in the 2011 edition of "Who's Who in Professional Speaking".

Rhonda has also earned her CSP designation which is "Certified Speaking Professional". It is the highest speaking designation in the world that can be earned.

November 9, 2011

Chief John S. Gardiner, Brockville Police Service

Chief John S. Gardiner began his policing career with the Gloucester Police Service in September of 1978. Having completed over thirty-two years of policing and since the Ottawa Police amalgamation in 1995, he has held posts of increasing responsibility. Prior to his appointment as Chief of Police he was with the Ottawa Police Service in the Emergency Operations Directorate. During his policing career he has served in Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Operational Support. Chief Gardiner has extensive experience in Criminal Investigation, Incident Command, Crisis Negotiation and Emergency Preparedness. Chief Gardiner is a well-known leader in the Police Community. He is an experienced public speaker, police educator and he has extensive experience with financial management as well as community and media relations.

December 14, 2011

Christmas Party

January 11, 2012

Bob Huggins, CMO in Residence, Regional Innovation Centre (RIC)

Marketing Your Business Online: Bob is a world recognized web pioneer in the transformation of printed images to web based, searchable files. His creation, PaperofRecord.com, is a comprehensive database of newspapers published in their original page images and was sold to Google of Mountain View, California in September of 2006. He brings to this position more than 25 years experience as a professional in the newspaper publishing, web/content publishing and high technology sectors.

Ernst & Young nominated Bob, in 2002 as "Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year". As a member of the founding team of the electronic information service Info Globe, of The Globe and Mail, Toronto Canada; highlights included the implementation of electronic "as of release" documents for Finance Canada and the negotiation of Soviet commercial electronic rights from Nostovi Press of the first commercial statistical trade information to the West for the New York Times Information Services.

February 8, 2012

Cynthia Robinson - webdocdev

Cyndy's experiences include development of graphic designs, corporate identification, development of web sites, e-learning, illustration, photography, multimedia production and editing. She also has knowledge and experience developing marketing and communication strategies, writing content, and creating and implementing online surveys, Cyndy is also a Facilitator of Personality Dimensions, UofTalent, Social Media for business, and BXY Creative Bridge Workshops, and is currently serving as the Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Brockville and Area YMCA.

She has a strong conviction towards helping educate business owners of their options, bridging traditional advertising choices with new media options. She is a very creative soul with a wicked sense of humour. Passion for tangible and intangible creativity through the development of effective graphic design makes Cyndy tick. Writing, creating attractive graphic environments and executing effective media plans is what makes her buzz.

March 14, 2012

David Dargie

David Dargie has been an "everyday philanthropist" for as long as he can remember. Trained as a secondary school teacher, David taught English and Physical Education for 12 years before becoming a Vice Principal and Principal for the last 21 years of his career as an educator.

After "retiring" in February, 2000 David has spent the past 11 years working in various roles, volunteering in the Brockville and area community, and building up his own consulting firm - "Winning Edge Technologies".

"The impulse to 'do good' is in all of us. But there are many of us who are overwhelmed by the sheer number of 'causes' that we could embrace. Let's explore in "How to be an Everyday Philanthropist" how we can give back, pay it forward, and share our personal resources of time, talent and money to make our communities the safest, healthiest and best places to live, learn, work and play!"

April 11, 2012

Catherine Bell - Prime Impressions

Hallmarks of Effective Networkers.

Catherine Bell, AICI CIP is a dynamic international speaker, author, and President of PRIME Impressions who is frequently quoted in the media and has been a guest on Canada AM, CBC Newsworld and CBC radio. She is one of only 13 Certified Image Professionals in Canada and has been inducted into the Association of Image Consultants International's Hall of Fame. Her book, Managing Your Image Potential: Creating Good Impressions Business, is a resource used around the world and she is co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Masters of Networking. Catherine is a catalyst for success for both organizations and individuals as they utilize her expertise on image, etiquette, networking and communications. A polio survivor, she is an advocate for people living with disabilities, and is a Board member of March of Dimes Canada.

May 9, 2012

Annual General Meeting

Diane Dufour - Accurate

Confessions of a Business Geek

Diane is the founder and co-owner of Accurate (est. 1988). She leads an innovative team of account managers, art directors and designers who specialize in strategic web and print communication solutions. Although Diane's trade and roots are in design, her passion is business. A significant advantage for our clients is to have a business savvy, senior creative expert like Diane on the communication's team. Her extensive business background coupled with her creative history, ensures quality messaging targeted to the success of the business objectives.

June 08, 2012

Ad & Sales – Fun Golf Day

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