SBC - Small Business Centre - London Ontario Canada
Bridges to Better Business - Entrepreneurs Conference
Lunch Speaker: Rodney LoverThe Little Red Roaster
Lovers atWork Office Furniture

Rodney has helped to build, market and lead two of London's business-to-business staples, Lovers atWork Office Furniture and Belair Office Products, a commercial furniture manufacturing company. Rodney also heads the online marketing initiatives for Ontario's leading office furniture buying group, atWork Office Furniture.

At Bridges to Better Business 2010, Rodney will draw on his passion for business and online marketing as he shares "My Ideas atWork", a combination of his entrepreneurial outlook and personal reflections mixed with some online tips you'll appreciate.

View Rodney's Complete Bio...

About the Conference:

Hosted annually by the Small Business Centre, Bridges to Better Business is an interactive approach to addressing the various issues and challenges that you, as a business owner, experience on a daily basis.

The Conference Includes:

Your choice of seminars and roundtable discussions, lunch with a keynote speaker, a tradeshow with exhibitor tables and networking with other entrepreneurs.

See what past participants had to say about the conference...

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Bridges to Better Business

Bridges to Better Business

October 20, 2010

Each year, this unique forum brings together businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice, and feedback through the guidance of facilitators and mentors. This year's event is being held on October 20, 2010 at the Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Rd, London.

Designed to maximize your learning and networking opportunities, participants can choose either a discussion group or seminar of a pre-determined topic.

Bridges to Better BusinessDiscussion groups are limited to approximately 10 people, allowing for in-depth and quality discussions. Mentors have been recruited to share their knowledge and ensure a dynamic discussion.

Learn more about Bridges...

Participants must register in advance.

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Event Brochure (PDF)

Agenda

Participant Preparation

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For more info, contact Nancy Kopriva:
519-659-2882 x234

Testimonial
      I wouldn't miss it. I've gone the last 5 years and learned something helpful every time. - Julie MundaySole Decisions
Registration Pricing and Details
Agenda
This year's event is being held on October 20, 2010 at the Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Rd, London :
8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 Welcome & Introductions
8:45 Power Networking
9:45 Trade Show
10:30 Roundtable / Seminar Session 1
12:00 Lunch with Keynote Speaker
1:30 Roundtable / Seminar Session 2
3:00 Tradeshow and Networking
4:00 Door Prizes and Wrap Up
Discussion Groups and Seminar Sessions

Register Early to Get the Activities you Want!

Participants will have a choice of two activities:

Roundtable Discussion Sessions (business owners only):

» Building Your Brand
» Using Google Small Business Tools
» Public Relations - Effective & Affordable
» Networking - Sharing Best Practices
» Growth Financing - Where Is It and How to Get It
» Keeping Your Website Fresh & Relevant

Seminars:

» Marketing Your Business Through Social Media
- Presented by Jonathan Kochis, Resolution Interactive Media

» Understanding Your Numbers: The Key to Profitability
- Presented by Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants

» Selling with an Edge
- Presented by George McCabe, Sandler Sales Institute

Tradeshow Pricing

Exhibitor Tables – available only to Small Business Centre clients. The full day conference must be purchased to qualify for a table. Others may inquire about sponsorship.

» 4 ft. table $30.00

» 8 ft. table $60.00

Register Now (Tables Sell Quickly)

Bridges to Better Business

Limited number of tables, register early!

We cannot guarantee hydro at each table.

Free-standing displays and booths are reserved for sponsors only.

October 20, 2010
Bridges to Better Business
Provincial Sponsors

Ontario Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

2010 Local Sponsors
BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada Collins Barrow - Chartered Accountants RBC - Royal Bank of Canada
Testimonials
      Bridges is consistently the place to connect with small business owners and ideas for the London area. - Jayme CousinsIn House Logic
      I have attended several times and during the course of the day, always met someone who later became a client. - Ron KippThe Franchising Department
      I really enjoyed Bridges to Better Business last year and I am looking forward to attending this year. It is very informative and a great way to meet other business owners and government agencies. Thank you for putting it on. - Fran JonesFJ Bookkeeping & More
2010 Local Supporters
ScotiabankFanshawe CollegeTD Canada TrustTechAllianceNetworking NOW
BMO Financial GroupThe Elgin Middlesex Oxford Local Training BoardLibro Financial Group

More Testimonials

      I've attended Bridges to Better Business for the past two years and each time I've come away with far more than I expected. The workshops are fun, interesting, and informative. The food is excellent. The networking opportunities are outstanding. You won't get a better value for your time and money. This is the one business event that I look forward to all year. I can't wait to see what's in store for me in 2010! - Martyn DellHeart's Write
      The owner of The Little Red Roaster (2009 lunch keynote) shared her real life struggles and achievements in a presentation to all of the entrepreneurs at Bridges. It was the most important presentation a new business owner, such as myself, could receive. Her openness was touching, frank and exhilarating all at once. - Lois WardGoodlines Decor
      This is an event that I look forward to every year. The guest speakers are very informative and they have provided valuable insights into growing my business. I enjoy the mingling and the sharing of ideas with other business owners and entrepreneurs. I also found it to be a very uplifting day, plus the food is excellent. If you are thinking of attending, you will not regret it. - Larry HackmanBios Life Franchise
      Attending the annual Entrepreneurs Conferences has been one of the best investments in personal education for my business. Not only did I learn from the speakers and the topical seminars, but the networking opportunity is of great value as well. By making a commitment to several goals set during that day, my business has had success this year. Many thanks for a day of excellence. - Carol TrickettTrickett Glass
      I attended Bridges for the first time last year and was very impressed with the quality of breakout sessions and mentors. I learned a great deal and was able to connect with a vast array of different business owners to help me grow my business. - Karen AndersonAnderson & Associates
      Bridges to Better Business provided my company with a tremendous opportunity to interact with a large network of entrepreneurs and to attend educational seminars on focused topics all in one day - at one place - with all my professional needs attended to. A wealth of information was exchanged - interaction with similar passionate entrepreneurs - great food and a bit of fun too! A day's investment with a high return! - Don McLeodHAPAV et filme inc.
      I think the SBC does an incredible job of bringing in keynote speakers, mentors and seminar leaders that make the day a "DO NOT MISS" for small business owners. - Margarita Ibbottdownshifting.ca
      Bridges to Better Business is one of the best conferences I have ever been to for small businesses. There is a wealth of resources available and the opportunity to meet other small business owners in unparalleled. I tell all of my friends and small business colleagues about the conference and encourage them to attend. - Yvonne HillChartered Accountant

More Information About Bridges to Better Business

This annual event, hosted by the London Small Business Centre, is an interactive approach to addressing the various business issues and/or challenges that you, as a business owner, experience on a daily basis. This unique forum will bring together businesses in various stages of development with experienced business owners for an open exchange of ideas, advice and feedback through the guidance of a facilitator.

This event will be run in twenty-eight cities across the province. For the past nine years, the London Small Business Centre has hosted one of the largest and most successful events.

You can choose to participate in a round table discussion with peers and mentors or attend a seminar of your choice. Each discussion group will be limited to approximately 10 people, allowing for in-depth and quality discussions. To ensure that it is a worthwhile and productive discussion group, we have recruited successful business owners to share with you their knowledge and experience. To finish the day, there will be a tradeshow and open networking session for all participants. Total attendance is expected to exceed 300 people.

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