Brandon Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Location: Keystone Centre, UCT Pavilion, Brandon.
Date: October 21
Time: Cash bar:11:30 a.m.; lunch: 12:00 p.m. 
This luncheon will feature two local business stories, and the presentation of The Chamber Business Builder Award.
Presented by: The Business Development Bank of Canada and the Brandon Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $12.00 per person (GST included). $84.00 for a table of 8 (GST included).
FMI: For tickets and information, call 204-571-5340.

Business Start Program

Location: Assiniboine Community College, Brandon.
Date: October 21, October 24, October 28, October 31, November 4 and November 7.
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Interested in starting a business? The Manitoba Business Start Workshop is a 18 hour workshop about management, business management, sales and marketing. (A certificate of completion from this workshop is a requirement for the Business Start Program, the Rural Entrepreneurship (REA) Program and the Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP).)
Presented by: Manitoba Industry, Trade and Mines, Western Regional Office.
Cost: Free.
Registration: Pre-register by October 18 by calling 204-726-6250 or faxing 204-726-6403.

First Year Income Tax For Small Business

Location: Classroom C, Agriculture Extension Centre, Brandon.
Date: October 22
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Keith Glennie, C.A., will provide participants with all the information they need to fill out their income tax forms, including details about home office expenses, cash versus accrual accounting, and determining business income.
Presented by: Manitoba Industry, Trade and Mines, Western Regional Office.
Cost: Free.
Registration: Pre-register by October 18 by calling 204-726-6250 or faxing 204-726-6403.

Focused Promotion And Advertising To Grow Your Business

Location: Royal Oak Inn, Brandon.
Date: October 22
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Learn how to evaluate your marketing goals and then match promotion and advertising techniques to reach those goals - even on a tight budget - in this workshop presented by Andrew Lane of A.C. Lane Consulting.
Presented by: Wheat Belt Community Futures Development Corporation.
Cost: Free. Sandwiches and refreshments are included.
Registration: Pre-register by October 18 by calling 204-726-1513 or 1-888-347-4342.

Manitoba Marketing Network Inc. Southwest Chapter

Location: The Learning Company, Town Centre, Brandon.
Date: October 23
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Choose one of these seminars to help hone your business skills; learn how to make sure your marketing strategy fits your target market and objectives in "Promoting Your Business" or discover whether or not you're suited to become the next great entrepreneur in "Exploring Your Entrepreneurial Potential".
Presented by: Manitoba Industry, Trade and Mines, Western Regional Office.
Cost: $20 per person. Sandwiches and refreshments are included.
Registration: Pre-register by October 18 by calling 204-726-6250 or faxing 204-726-6403.

Opportunities In Agriculture

Location: Agriculture Extension Centre, Brandon.
Date: October 26
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Get information, ideas and contacts for possible income generating ventures for both small acreages and larger farms in this seminar that explores agricultural diversification and value added opportunities.
Presented by: Manitoba Agriculture and Food.
Cost: $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple (lunch is included).
Registration: Pre-register by October 21 or get more information by calling 204-726-6482.

Best Business Awards Luncheon

Location: Westward Resort Hotel and Conference Centre, Portage la Prairie.
Date: October 24
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jim Carr, Business Council of MB, will be the guest speaker at this dinner to honor local business people.
Presented by: Portage la Prairie Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: TBA.
Registration: Register online or call 204-857-7778.

Small Business Seminar Series

Location: Westward Resort Hotel and Conference Centre, Portage la Prairie.
Date: October 21 - October 25
Time: Varies depending on seminar chosen.
You're sure to find something of interest in this slate of seminars! Topics include "Managing Performance", "Hiring and Recruiting The Best", "Customer Service", "Stress/Work Life Balance", and "Motivation In The Workplace".
Presented by: Portage la Prairie Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Chamber members: $20.00 per seminar; Non-members: $25.00 per seminar.
Registration: Register online or call 204-857-7778.

Business Start Program For Entrepreneurs

Location: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre, Winnipeg.
Date: October 22, October 23, and October 24
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Designed for new entrepreneurs, this workshop also provides valuable information for those currently operating a business. Learn about the components of a business plan, accounting, business management, and marketing.
Presented by: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre.
Cost: Free.
Registration: To register contact Jeannine Lafond at 204-984-0037 or 1-800-665-2019.
FMI: Additional information on the Business Start Program is available from Ann O’Connell, Coordinator, at 204-945-7721 or 1-800-665-2019.

Small Business Seminar Series

Location: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre, Winnipeg.
Date: October 21 - October 25
Time: Varies depending on seminar chosen.
"Identifying Business Ideas", "Creative Marketing", "Understanding Finance", "E-Trade", "Exporting To The U.S." - these are only some of the workshops being offered in this series of seminars designed to give participants information and practical advice.
Presented by: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre.
Cost: Free.
Registration: To register call 204-984-2272 or 1-800-665-2019.

Strictly Business Trade Show

Location: Canad Inns, Polo Park, Winnipeg.
Date: October 23
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Make contacts and showcase your business at this all day forum for networking, education, marketing and promotion of your products and services.
Presented by: The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Contact the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce.
Registration: To register call 204-774-4154.

Business of Science Symposium 2002

Location: Fairmont Hotel, Winnipeg.
Date: October 22 - October 23
Time: Activities start at 5:00 p.m. October 22 and end at 6:00 p.m. October 25.
Explore, celebrate and build on the strengths of Manitoba's life sciences industries. The symposium features investment opportunities, scientific expertise and a technology showcase.
Presented by: Manitoba Industry, Trade And Mines.
Cost: $200 + GST.
Registration: Deadline is October 11; register online.
FMI: Visit the Web site listed under registration.

The Small Business Events Guide 2002 is a joint publication of About, RBC Royal Bank, and Home Business Report.