New Brunswick Small Business Events in October
On October 10, McCain Foods Limited will receive a special
"Business of the Millennium" award at a Dinner and Awards evening to recognize
local business that have contributed to the economy in Woodstock, organized by the
Carleton Regional Development Commission. Premier Bernard Lord will be the special
guest speaker. Contact Heather Graham
at (506) 325-4956 for more information.
The Community Connect Conference is October 15 through 16 in Fredericton.
This conference about Community-owned broadband networks will give participants the
chance to explore topics such as
community fibre network infrastructure, business models and regulatory
requirements , the impact of wireless and right of way management policy. For
more information, contact 1-800-701-7788.
There are Business Award ceremonies organized by local Chambers of Commerce occurring
in almost every N.B. community,
including the Greater Moncton Business Excellence Awards on October 17 (contact
Brigitte Landry-Babin at (506) 857-2883),
the Greater Sackville Chamber of Commerce Business of The Year Award Dinner on
October 24 (contact the Greater Sackville Chamber of Commerce at (506) 364-8199),
and the St. Stephen Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Dinner on October 25
(contact Dan Daley at (506) 636-5242).
The Young Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur of the Year Gala 2001 is October 25 in
Bathurst. The evening of a dinner and entertainment beginning at 6:00 p.m. will
culminate in the crowning of Chaleur region's Entrepreneur and Young Entrepreneur
of the Year 2001. Cost is $40 per person for this event presented
by the Chaleur Regional Development Commission. Contact the Chaleur Regional
Development Commission at (506) 547-7445 to make reservations before October 23.
And the Women in Business Showcase starts at 11:30 a.m. October 25 in Moncton.
This trade show promoting women in business is a great opportunity for some
business to business networking. Contact Brigitte Landry-Babin
at the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce at (506) 857-2883.
PEI Small Business Events in October
The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Small Business Week
Kick Off Breakfast at 8 a.m. October 22 at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club.
There will be a guest speaker at this business mixer. Contact John MacDonald at
902-436-9651.
John MacDonald at the Greater Summerside
Chamber of Commerce (902-436-9651) is also the person to contact if you're interested
in attending the Business Excellence Awards in Summerside. The Awards Dinner is
October 24 at the Loyalist Country Inn.
Charlottetown's Small Business Week Mixer is October 25. Exhibitors or anyone else
who would like further information should call the
Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce at (902) 628-2000.
