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INFORMATION SESSIONS, morning coffee mixers & EVENTS
Join us in a casual setting to get a few tips that will help ease the stress of networking at the "Basic Networking Toolkit" on March 12th at 2:30 at C&B Corner Cafe Kensington !
This workshop will include discussion around basic business networking concepts, aimed at helping Islanders build meaningful relationships that increase business visibility, create new opportunities, and support sales growth. We will focus on various skills, strategies, and habits that enable individuals and teams to connect effectively with customers, partners, and influencers. Participants will also be provided with a "Tips & Tricks" manual to take away, enabling the opportunity to blending known best practices with their own personality style and communication preferences.
The session will be facilitated by Kevin Landry with CBDC Central PEI
Kevin is a seasoned business leader with more than 30 years of local, regional, and global experience across the IT, financial services, and military sectors. He has held progressive roles in management, sales, and operations within organizations of all sizes. Kevin is a strong advocate for employee development and believes that empowered, well‑trained teams are essential to organizational success.
This is a free session but RSVP is preferred since space is limited, please sign up online.
Join Andrew Sharpe with Cox & Palmer to learn more about what business structure would work best for you.
Andrew will cover key considerations for business owners or entrepreneurs on business structures, transactions and succession planning, as well as resources they should employ to assist in these important topics.
Wed, March 25th 1:00pm in the lower level Boardroom in Kensington Town Hall
55 Victoria Street, Kensington
Free for any Island Chamber member and $10 for non-members
Contact the Chamber office for tickets at kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com or online.
Join Iain McCarvill to learn more about wills and estate planning on Tue, April 21st. Iain is a lawyer with Key Murray Law.
Free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. RSVP required.
Contact the Chamber office to save your spot at kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com or online.
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​We are excited to partner and host various Information Sessions on a variety of topics.
These events are as easy as they sound.
Different topics are discussed at each of the 1 hour sessions. Come and join us for coffee and snacks and learn some helpful information!
Contact the Chamber office to register for an upcoming session or if you are interested in hosting a session. If you have an idea for a session, we would love to hear from you, if you think it would be helpful to yourself or your business, chances are other people would too!
Call 902-836-3209 or Email the Chamber Office.
What are Business Socials?
The Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Socials provide an fantastic opportunity to kick-back and relax while growing your network and recommending your products and services.
Word-of-mouth in a small community is important, and success often depends on “who you know or tell.”
Our socials welcome members and non-members to attend.
Don't forget to bring your business cards to share and maybe to WIN something!
tips on hosting a
social
Here are a few tips that will help you host an effective, successful Business Social:
* If you have a large enough office, throw a Business Social there to get exposure for your business
* The venue must be large enough to accommodate up to 20-40 people
* Have space to set up exhibitor’s tables with access to electrical outlet
* Offer food and beverage stations * Plan the Social no less than eight weeks in advance
* Invite as many guests as you can think of
* Get businesses/people to donate door prizes
* Designate several of your staff to greet the guests as they arrive
* Name tags should be available
* At the end of the Social, spend no more than about ten minutes doing introductions and giving door prizes
* The host provides complimentary refreshments for a minimum of 20-40 people
* Optional: The host arranges to have a cash bar at the venue. The host is required to obtain a temporary license if the facility is not licensed
Interested in hosting? Contact Julie at the office and book a date!
exhibiting at a social
* Each exhibitor will be provided with a table to display
your product or marketing collateral.
* It is FREE to exhibit if you are a member
and is $15.00 if you are a non-member.
* We recommend you provide a door prize and a ballot box
on your table to collect business cards
* Follow up with them after the event is over
* Remember space is usually limited.
* For exhibiting opportunities please contact Julie.
