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September 12, 2007, Toronto, ON
“Beyond the Box”
Lola Rasminsky, Founder of the Avenue Road Arts School and “Beyond the Box”, and recipient of the 2006 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award for Trailblazer, illustrates how you and your team's creativity and ability to react quickly to change is your competitive edge. Imagination helps to build teams, solve problems and boost workplace performance. Beyond the Box training fortifies the capacity for original thinking in an atmosphere that is playful and fun.
Location: Toronto
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $55
Info: The Powerpoint Group, Tel: 416-923-1688 or 1-800-354-3303; e-mail: info@powerpointgroup.com
September 18, 2007, Toronto, ON
“OWIT-Toronto Annual JoAnna Townsend Award Ceremony”
Join Organization of Women in International Trade-Toronto (OWIT-Toronto) as it presents this annual award which recognizes an outstanding woman in Ontario who, through her business and personal networks, fosters opportunities that actively support women entrepreneurs to achieve success in international business. Keynote speaker at this barbeque and networking event is Kyle MacDonald, Director & CEO of Phoenix Interactive Design Inc. and recipient of the 2006 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award for exporting.
Location: Toronto, ON
Time: 5.30-9:00 pm.
Cost: $65 (members); $85 (non-members)
Info: Barbara Vink, e-mail barbara.vink@ontario.ca
September 18, 2007, Oakville, ON
“The Fast Track on Fall Fashions”
Company of Women presents a show, coordinated by Images that Suit, showcasing fashions from business to casual to a night out on the town! Gail Friedlander of Images that Suit will also be sharing the best-dressed secrets for the fall season colour direction, what’s in, what’s out, trends to follow and fads to avoid. Dinner included. Exhibitor opportunities are also available.
Location: Oakville
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $45; Non-members $60
Info: Anne Day, e-mail: anneday@companyofwomen.ca
October 10-12, 2007, Miami, Florida
"Emerging Markets: Finance, Business and Trade"
This year's Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) annual world conference will feature panel discussions including: Riding the Chinese Dragon - Taking Part in the Boom; Has Privatization Helped Economies in Latin America and Eastern Europe?; The Role of International Financial Institutions; Micro-credit and Entrepreneurship; Finance - Investing in Emerging Stock Markets; and Is India the Next China - What Has Been Holding India Back?
Location: Miami, Florida
Cost: Members before September 1 US$375; Non-members before September 1 US$450
Info: Helen Picard, Tel: 305-775-1650, e-mail: hmpicard@bellsouth.net
October 17, 2007, Toronto, ON
“Canadian Women’s Foundation Annual Professional Breakfast”
Hosted by Sally Armstrong, award-winning activist, journalist and author, this year’s CWF event will feature keynote speaker Rebecca MacDonald, Chair, Energy Savings Income Fund. With annual sales of over $1 billion, Energy Savings was ranked as the fastest growing Canadian company this year by PROFIT Magazine. Proceeds from this breakfast go to CWF, a national public foundation dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls.
Location: Toronto, ON
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $200
Info: Erin Burgess, Tel: 414-365-1444, ext 221; e-mail eburgess@canadianwomen.org
October 17, 2007, Toronto, ON
"Unlocking your Powers"
Rona Maynard, former Editor of Chatelaine and author of an inspiring new memoir, surpassed her dreams for the future by embracing the legacy of a strong, proud woman born too soon – her mother. She will speak about a challenge facing every modern woman: how to mine our mothers' wisdom for treasures and tools that will move us forward.
Location: Toronto
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $55
Info: The Powerpoint Group, Tel: 416-923-1688 or 1-800-354-3303; e-mail: info@powerpointgroup.com
October 19, 2007, Toronto, ON
“21st Annual Persons Day Breakfast”
On October 18, 1929, Canada's highest court ruled that women are persons under the law. Every year, the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) joins with thousands of "persons" at LEAF Persons Day Breakfasts across the country to celebrate "The Famous Five" and historic advances in women's equality. This event features a panel of young women leaders (Laurel Mitchell, Salimah Y. Ebrahim, and Tonika Morgan), moderated by Marcia McClung.
Location: Toronto, ON
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Cost: $85
Info: LEAF, Tel: 416-595-7170 x222, Email: pdb2007@leaf.ca
November 14, 2007, Thunder Bay, ON
”Northern Ontario Women’s Leadership Forum”
Themed “The Power of Connection”, this day-long event brings together women and men from all backgrounds to share ideas and discuss leadership issues through keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Location: Thunder Bay
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $165
Info: Tel: 807-768-6682; e-mail: heather@nwoinnovation.ca
November 20, 2007, Toronto, ON
“2007 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards Gala”
Join the exciting tribute to Canada's most outstanding women entrepreneurs when Awards will be presented in honour of the winners of The Deloitte Start Up, The Intel Innovation, The RBC Momentum, The Bell Trailblazer and The Energy Savings Group Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Location: Toronto, ON
Time:5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost:$185
Info:Lisa Constanzo, Tel: 416-923-1688 or 1-800-354-3303; e-mail: info@powerpointgroup.com
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