2017 Businesss Showcase

October 17 2:00-7:00 In celebration of BDC’s Small Business Week

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In celebration of BDC’s Small Business Week

October 17 2:00 - 7:00PM Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam Tickets start @ $15 AT

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Celebrate Small Business with the Tri-Cities Chamber

Michael Hind, CEO Tri-Cities Chamber

As always, we’re excited to be participating in BDC’s Small Business Week. To kick off the week of celebration, we’ll be hosting a one-day tradeshow-style event. Not your old-school tradeshow, we invite you to join us in the new era at the second annual Business Showcase.

Connect with the community and build business on Tuesday, October 17 from 2:00 – 7:00 PM at the Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam.

This high-energy learning and networking event is co-presented by The Business Development Bank of Canada, TD Canada Trust, The City of Coquitlam, and Sharon Perry Inc., Chartered Professional Accountant. Featuring over 50 exhibitors and more than over 500 professionals in attendance this is your opportunity to build relationships with key stakeholders in our community.

The Education Lab sponsor, Coquitlam Continuing Education, is hosting four seminars throughout the afternoon. These seminars will provide entrepreneurs and employees the tools they need to be efficient and elevate their business to the next level. From optimizing your Microsoft Outlook skills to aligning your business and personal goals, from small business tax tips to prioritizing challenges and opportunities, the Education Lab will provide new skills and techniques, giving you a competitive edge in the marketplace.

At the end of the day, you’ll walk away with numerous new connections, tangible skills, and a better understanding of what the Tri-Cities has to offer. We encourage members of the community at large to stop by and meet their local businesses. The Tri-Cities is the best place to live, work, and play. Join us to find out why.

Register today at www.tricitieschamber.com. I hope to see you there!

EVENT DETAILS Tuesday, October 17 Tickets start at $15+GST 2:00 - 7:00PM Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam

AGENDA 2:00 2: 30

3:45

SHOWCASE OPENS Accounting & Tax 101: Answers to Most Commonly Asked Small Business Questions Sharon Perry, CPA Sharon Perry Inc., Chartered Professional Accountant Microsoft Outlook 101: Tips to be Effective & Efficient Michael McGlenen, Coquitlam Continuing Education

5:00

The Importance of Aligning Personal Goals with Business Goals Mary Vellani & Tracy Lundell, TD Canada Trust

6:00

Prioritizing Small Business Opportunities & Challenges Michael Russo & Marcus Schalle BDC

7:00

SHOWCASE ENDS

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EXHIBITORS Aging My Way Home Care Anderson Prototypes Austin Heights BIA Avia Employment Services (Back in Motion Rehab) Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC Big Hearts Homecare Business Development Bank of Canada Butter Studios Photography Canadian Western Bank City of Coquitlam Coast Therapy Community Fire Prevention Coquitlam Continuing Education Coquitlam Florist Crossroads Hospice - Workplace Grief & Loss Support Dezyne It Douglas College Edward Jones - Lena Keshysheva Envision Financial

Stop by the Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam between 2:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 17 to meet with local Tri-Cities businesses.

Express Employment Professionals Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam Function Health Club - PoCo CrossFit Galactic Entertainment Hills Foods Impact Canopies Canada Jazzfly Video Productions Ledgers (Coquitlam) LegalShield Longevity Graphics Mortgages by Catherine - Verico Xeva Mortgage Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Pinnacle Wealth Brokers Qualicare Tri-Cities Ranger West Insurance Services Chamber Group Insurance Plan Redstamp Agency Ryan Oake - Dominion Lending Centres Producers West Sandpiper Signs & Decals Seasonal Leaf Interior Designs

Serenity Homeopathic Clinic Sharon Perry Inc., Chartered Professional Accountant ShelfGenie Signarama Tri-Cities Small Business BC Stonehaus Realty Strive Health + Performance Target Specialty Advertising TD Canada Trust TELUS Communications The Travel Network Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Tri-Cities Cleaning Services Tri-City News Tri-City Transitions Society Westminster Savings Women's Collaborative Hub

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Coquitlam INVEST INNOVATE GROW

Thank You to Our Small Businesses!

Join us in celebrating national Small Business Week from Oct. 15 – 21.

Stay tuned to the City of Coquitlam’s Facebook page for daily updates and visit us online at coquitlam.ca/smallbusinessweek

Do you have a small business?

Visit coquitlam.ca/ecdev for support and resources to help you succeed. economicdevelopment@coquitlam.ca

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COQUITLAM CONTINUNING EDUCA Accounting & Tax 101: Answers to Most Commonly Asked Small Business Questions

Microsoft Outlook 101: Tips to be Effective & Efficent

Time: 2:30 PM

Time: 3:45 PM

Presented by:

Presented by:

Sharon Perry, CPA Sharon Perry Inc., Chartered Professional Accountant

Michael McGlenen, District Principal Coquitlam Continuing Education

How do I pay myself - dividends or salary? It’s time for a new car – should I lease or buy? Should I put the vehicle in my company name? My car is wrapped so it’s 100% deductible, right?!

My neighbor says my dog is security for my business and I should claim his food and vet bills.

Tax rules change often but legitimate and reasonable business expenses should remain relatively constant. Sharon specializes in small business, accounting, and tax. She is passionate about what she does and understands many small businesses don’t know the answers to these commonly asked questions. She explains in a manner that is understandable to all, no intimidation or accounting and tax lingo.

This informative session will answer small business owners’ every day questions about what you can write off and what the CRA is looking at.

Looking for easy ways to use your tech time more wisely? Learn a variety of tips and tricks for Microsoft Outlook to help you use your time more effectively. Learn about e-mail, calendar, and task features that will help you in your day-to-day use of Microsoft Outlook.

Leave this session with a cheat sheet full of new ways to better utilize your time, skills, and improve your efficiency.

Improve Your Networking Skills 1. Pre-event: Perfect your elevator pitch 2. Approach at least 1 person you don’t know without an introduction 3. Listen and be truly engaged 4. Keep a few questions in your back pocket for that awkward silence

5. Elaborate on your answers with personal anecdotes 6. Share authentic stories about your struggles > accomplishments 7. Ask genuine questions 8. Make introductions

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Not your old-school tradeshow... welcome to the new era!

TION - EDUCATION LAB The Importance of Aligning Personal Goals with Business Goals

Prioritizing Small Business Opportunities & Challenges

Time: 5:00 PM

Time: 6:00 PM

Presented by:

Presented by:

Mary Vellani, Area Manager TD Canada Trust - Business Banking Tracey Lundell, Investment Advisor TD Wealth Private Investment Advice

Michael Russo, Senior Account Manager Business Development Bank of Canada Marcus Schalle, Account Manager Business Development Bank of Canada

Ensuring your business goals are aligned with your personal goals by understanding your core values is important in business, as well as work/life balance. How do you articulate your core values and make them come alive for you, your employees, your clients, and your community?

And how does this process help you to deliver the outcomes that you desire for your business?

Join TD in learning how to align your core values with your business goals and your clients’ goals.

Using a Priority Profile tool, Business Development Bank of Canada will show entrepreneurs how to go about establishing priorities.

With real-life examples, business owners will learn how to prioritize all the opportunities and challenges that they may be facing. In learning how to prioritize, entrepreneurs will also be taught how to determine which of these opportunities and/or challenges are the most important to tackle and how to move forward with such initiatives.

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A Salute to Small Business!

Thank you for keeping our province and economy strong.

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Mike Farnworth, MLA

Rick Glumac, MLA

Selina Robinson, MLA

Fin Donnelly, MP

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Positions include: • Office Services •(604) Office Services • Commercial • Commercial 944-8530 •103 Temporary Permanent Staffing •Solutions Temporary Hire - 2973 Glenand Drive • Direct Hire Coquitlam, BC V3C 4S9 ExpressPros.com/coquitlambc Call or go online today to see how Express can help.

Save the date to celebrate the holidays with your team over a family style turkey “dinner” at the Chamber’s jolliest event of the year!

When: Where:

Thursday, December 7 Molson Canadian Theatre @ Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

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Tri City News MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT MANAGER The Tri-City News is looking for a dynamic, driven and experienced sales professional to join our team as a Multimedia Account Manager located in Port Coquitlam, BC

We are looking for someone who is: • Confident selling print, digital and media products • Comfortable challenging customers thinking to beyond status quo • Responsible for identifying and creating qualified sales opportunities • Responsible for building and managing existing accounts and generating new revenue • Ready to be part of a dynamic sales team, manage multiple sales calls and print & digital presentations on a daily basis • Able to execute our print and digital sales strategy creating integrated media opportunities • Ready to grow our core products and digital offerings through identifying new revenue opportunities within a geographical territory • Able to attend industry & company networking events and invest in the Tri Cities

You are a fit if you are: • Interested in technology and in becoming an expert in your space • Driven and self-motivated • Collaborative and can contribute to a culture where change is the norm and innovation is celebrated • A strong communicator, proactive, positive and energetic in all work situations • A whiz at developing proposals and have above average presentation skills Excel and PowerPoint a must • Incredibly organized with solid planning and analytical thinking • Comfortable with leveraging multiple social channels to connect and network with the community (twitter, etc.)

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You bring these skills with you: • Passion for technology, marketing and sales • Formal training in any modern selling technique (The Challenger Sale, etc.) is valued but not required • Minimum of three (3) years of print & digital sales experience, or equivalent work experience • Demonstrated knowledge of the complex multi-media landscape, relevant industry trends and competition • Demonstrated knowledge of the digital advertising sales landscape and related technologies • Post-secondary education in marketing, sales or another related discipline (not required but an asset) This position offers a base salary and a competitive commission structure with uncapped potential. Our working environment focuses on positive collaboration where your opinions and experience are valued.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter to: Shannon Mitchell smitchell@tricitynews.com with your name and “Multimedia Account Manager” in the subject line

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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Not your old-school tradeshow...

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1 OCTOBER 17 DECEMBER 7 Business Showcase General Meeting Christmas Luncheon Nominees’ welcome to theLuncheon newAnnual era!

2:00 - 7:00PM Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam

11:15AM - 2:00PM Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club

RUN FOR THE BOARD

11:15AM - 2:15PM

6:00PM - 12:00AM The Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

UPCOMINGNominations CHAMBER EVENTS close The Molson Canadian Theatre October 31 @ 11:59PM

OCTOBER 17 Business Showcase

NOVEMBER 1 Nominees’ Luncheon

NOVEMBER Annual General Meeting

2:00 - 7:00PM Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam

11:15AM - 2:00PM Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club

RUN FOR THE BOARD Nominations close October 31 @ 11:59PM

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DECEMBER 7 Christmas Luncheon

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Save the date to celebrate the holidays with your team over a family style turkey “dinner” at the Chamber’s jolliest event of the year!

When: Where:

Thursday, December 7 Molson Canadian Theatre @ Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

CYBER SECURITY LUNCHEON Protecting your business in a digital world

THURS OCT 19

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam Register today @ www.tricitieschamber.com

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