SELLING YOUR WAY OUT OF A TOUGH ECONOMY
Presented by the Retail Council of Canada and RBC Royal Bank
This seminar will teach the skills of salesmanship to small business owners and their staff. It will demonstrate how to approach new clients, how to build customer loyalty, how to overcome objections, and the art of up-selling and cross-selling.
Strongly focused on customer service, the speakers will teach you how to make sure that your customer returns again and again. You will learn how to measure your success, and how to interpret ‘the bottom line’.
The speakers from The Retail Council of Canada – Erin Francis and Robyn Russell – presented this seminar to an enthusiastic group of business owners and their employees in Collingwood, and are very much looking forward to sharing their insights with our business community.
Date: Wednesday, April 18th
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Location: Gravenhurst Opera House
Admission: Free
Pre-registration is requested to: mdelang@gravenhurst.ca or by phone 705-644-9397
New Billoard - 2011
Bracebridge is a centre for Post-Secondary Education
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Battlefield Equipment opening on April 2nd
March 6, 2012 - Media Release
The management and staff of Battlefield Equipment proudly announce the official opening of our new facility in Bracebridge, Ontario on April 2, 2012. Located at 6 Kirkhill Drive, easy access to the new branch is provided off Hwy 11 via Muskoka Road (Hwy 118 W). This will be Battlefield Equipment’s 30th location in Ontario, for a total of 37 locations throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador.
With the addition of the new Battlefield Equipment Bracebridge branch, Battlefield Equipment plans to focus on its customers by continuing to provide excellence in service, quick responsiveness to customers needs and by allowing ease of business through all market segments. The dedication of our Bracebridge staff will continue to provide solutions to its business communities which will allow businesses to adapt to whatever challenge they might face.
Battlefield Equipment offers a full range of machines, tools, equipment and supplies to meet all of your jobsite and homeowner needs. To handle your complete rental needs, Battlefield Equipment also sells a wide selection of specialized tools and supplies. All of our equipment has been regularly serviced by our Factory Trained Technicians and has undergone a strict maintenance schedule to the ensure equipment will perform reliably on your jobsite, or in your home.
The facility itself is something to see as the impressive Bracebridge branch, a 10,000 sq.ft. facility, sits on 5 acres of land. The new branch houses a 2,000 sq.ft. showroom displaying building products, safety supplies and consumable items; an 8,000 sq.ft. warehouse with 3 dedicated Service Bays, a Wash Bay and an additional bay for Equipment Pick-Up and Drop-Off. The Wash Bay includes an environmentally friendly state-of-the-art, totally closed-loop wash water recycling / biological treatment system which rapidly degrades organic contaminants (oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, herbicides and pesticides).
Battlefield Equipment also offers a full line of Safety Training Services to assist with the training of your staff and helping ensure compliance. Battlefield Equipment is your trusted source for training programs which are dedicated to promoting worker safety in, on or around the jobsite, ensuring everyone arrives home safely, every day. Our Safety Trainers will teach your staff how to reduce the risk of injury. You will also learn more about environmental, health and safety concerns that impact jobsites, machine inspections and operator safekeeping.
Battlefield Equipment operates Cat® Rental Stores, and is the exclusive Caterpillar® dealer for Compact Equipment in Ontario, Manitoba and Newfoundland. For more information on the products, services and Training Programs that Battlefield Equipment provides, please call 1-800-RENT-CAT to reach your nearest location.
Battlefield Equipment Rentals
Bracebridge Location Contact Information
6 Kirkhill Drive, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 0A1
Ph.: (705) 646-8888 Fax: (705) 646-9801
Website: www.BattlefieldEquipment.ca
The management and staff of Battlefield Equipment proudly announce the official opening of our new facility in Bracebridge, Ontario on April 2, 2012. Located at 6 Kirkhill Drive, easy access to the new branch is provided off Hwy 11 via Muskoka Road (Hwy 118 W). This will be Battlefield Equipment’s 30th location in Ontario, for a total of 37 locations throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador.
With the addition of the new Battlefield Equipment Bracebridge branch, Battlefield Equipment plans to focus on its customers by continuing to provide excellence in service, quick responsiveness to customers needs and by allowing ease of business through all market segments. The dedication of our Bracebridge staff will continue to provide solutions to its business communities which will allow businesses to adapt to whatever challenge they might face.
Battlefield Equipment offers a full range of machines, tools, equipment and supplies to meet all of your jobsite and homeowner needs. To handle your complete rental needs, Battlefield Equipment also sells a wide selection of specialized tools and supplies. All of our equipment has been regularly serviced by our Factory Trained Technicians and has undergone a strict maintenance schedule to the ensure equipment will perform reliably on your jobsite, or in your home.
The facility itself is something to see as the impressive Bracebridge branch, a 10,000 sq.ft. facility, sits on 5 acres of land. The new branch houses a 2,000 sq.ft. showroom displaying building products, safety supplies and consumable items; an 8,000 sq.ft. warehouse with 3 dedicated Service Bays, a Wash Bay and an additional bay for Equipment Pick-Up and Drop-Off. The Wash Bay includes an environmentally friendly state-of-the-art, totally closed-loop wash water recycling / biological treatment system which rapidly degrades organic contaminants (oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, herbicides and pesticides).
Battlefield Equipment also offers a full line of Safety Training Services to assist with the training of your staff and helping ensure compliance. Battlefield Equipment is your trusted source for training programs which are dedicated to promoting worker safety in, on or around the jobsite, ensuring everyone arrives home safely, every day. Our Safety Trainers will teach your staff how to reduce the risk of injury. You will also learn more about environmental, health and safety concerns that impact jobsites, machine inspections and operator safekeeping.
Battlefield Equipment operates Cat® Rental Stores, and is the exclusive Caterpillar® dealer for Compact Equipment in Ontario, Manitoba and Newfoundland. For more information on the products, services and Training Programs that Battlefield Equipment provides, please call 1-800-RENT-CAT to reach your nearest location.
Battlefield Equipment Rentals
Bracebridge Location Contact Information
6 Kirkhill Drive, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 0A1
Ph.: (705) 646-8888 Fax: (705) 646-9801
Website: www.BattlefieldEquipment.ca
Small Business Seminar Series
The Muskoka Small Business Centre and the Port Sydney/Utterson & Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to start a new seminar series. If you are an entrepreneur, visioneer and involved in a new business or one looking for growth and expansion, this series is for you. The four-part series starts on March 20th and will be held in Port Sydney. The series features guest speakers and pertinent topics like business planning, social media, marketing and more.
4 EVENING SESSIONS
SESSION 1 - TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 VIABILITY AND RESEARCH
SESSION 2 – TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 NUTS & BOLTS
SESSION 3 – TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 DOLLARS & SENSE
SESSION 4 – TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 SPREADING THE WORD
Cost: $25 for all 4 sessions
Location: Port Sydney Chamber of Commerce Office
Click here for more information or download the registration form to hold your spot.
4 EVENING SESSIONS
SESSION 1 - TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 VIABILITY AND RESEARCH
SESSION 2 – TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 NUTS & BOLTS
SESSION 3 – TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 DOLLARS & SENSE
SESSION 4 – TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 SPREADING THE WORD
Cost: $25 for all 4 sessions
Location: Port Sydney Chamber of Commerce Office
Click here for more information or download the registration form to hold your spot.
Pathways to Intelligent Communities
Join Muskoka Community Network Join for a discussion on the Pathways to Intelligent Communities
Friday, March 23, 2012
Location: Nipissing University, Bracebridge
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Link for more information and to get tickets
Friday, March 23, 2012
Location: Nipissing University, Bracebridge
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Link for more information and to get tickets
Bracebridge Branding
Updates for the Bracebridge brand are posted on the Town of Bracebridge website - check there for the most recently updates.
WORKSHOP - Navigating the HR Mind-Field
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association is hosting a workshop to help manufacturers with their workforce issues.
Navigating the Human Resources Mind-Field will focus on some of the most pressing HR challenges that manufacturers face today or will face in the future, including skills shortages, retaining and optimizing talent, regulatory risks and adjusting to economic volatility.
Participants will also learn about the steps that companies are already taking to address these challenges and explore strategic opportunities for further improvements.
Join CME and leading experts who will expand on solutions to common HR problems being faced by today’s companies. Case studies and panel presentations will provide you with real-time solutions to your HR needs.
Date: March 26, 2012
Location: Mississauga Grand - 35 Brunel Road
Time: 8:oo a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mississauga Grand (35 Brunel Road, Mississauga)
Cost: CME Members: $99+hst CME Affiliate Members: $129+hst Non Members: $149+hst
For more information - also ask for the Affiliate rate because you heard about this from the Town of Bracebridge
Navigating the Human Resources Mind-Field will focus on some of the most pressing HR challenges that manufacturers face today or will face in the future, including skills shortages, retaining and optimizing talent, regulatory risks and adjusting to economic volatility.
Participants will also learn about the steps that companies are already taking to address these challenges and explore strategic opportunities for further improvements.
Join CME and leading experts who will expand on solutions to common HR problems being faced by today’s companies. Case studies and panel presentations will provide you with real-time solutions to your HR needs.
Date: March 26, 2012
Location: Mississauga Grand - 35 Brunel Road
Time: 8:oo a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mississauga Grand (35 Brunel Road, Mississauga)
Cost: CME Members: $99+hst CME Affiliate Members: $129+hst Non Members: $149+hst
For more information - also ask for the Affiliate rate because you heard about this from the Town of Bracebridge
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Input needed for New Bracebridge Community Improvement Plan
The Town is asking for your participation in the review of the Town's Community Improvement Plan.
That plan, based on Section 28 of the Planning Act, provides the municipality access to a number of tools that are designed to assist in increasing the level of economic activity in the community. In addition, using these tools can make our municipality become much more competitive with our neighbours in surrounding communities – outside of Muskoka.
We are still collecting input from the business community, so whether or not you were able to attend the Focus Group, we just want to ensure that we are able to reach out to you and get your feedback.
Here is a link to the background on the project.
http://www.bracebridge.ca/component/content/article/58-general/279-community-improvement-plan-project.html
Here is a link to the presentation from the Open House and Focus Groups sessions held March 6 and 7th ( a VERY interesting read)
http://www.bracebridge.ca/images/stories/docs/EcDevDocs/CIP/Bracebridge_Consultation_Boards_March_2012_compressed22.pdf
Here is a direct link to the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2R2TF63
Thank you for your assistance on this important project.
That plan, based on Section 28 of the Planning Act, provides the municipality access to a number of tools that are designed to assist in increasing the level of economic activity in the community. In addition, using these tools can make our municipality become much more competitive with our neighbours in surrounding communities – outside of Muskoka.
We are still collecting input from the business community, so whether or not you were able to attend the Focus Group, we just want to ensure that we are able to reach out to you and get your feedback.
Here is a link to the background on the project.
http://www.bracebridge.ca/component/content/article/58-general/279-community-improvement-plan-project.html
Here is a link to the presentation from the Open House and Focus Groups sessions held March 6 and 7th ( a VERY interesting read)
http://www.bracebridge.ca/images/stories/docs/EcDevDocs/CIP/Bracebridge_Consultation_Boards_March_2012_compressed22.pdf
Here is a direct link to the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2R2TF63
Thank you for your assistance on this important project.
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