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Summer Company Program

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On behalf of the BACD …

Working on your application but still have questions that are unresolved?  Attend the upcoming Summer Company 2013 Information Session and learn about all the components of the Summer Company program and walkthrough the business plan template with program providers!

If you are applying for the Summer Company program it is recommended that you attend this information session

March 19th, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Click here to register for this event!

To access additional information relating to the Region of Durham Summer Company program, join us on Facebook or Twitter (accessible below) for key deadlines, information workshops and resource support.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact:

Ryan Ounjian, Business Consultant & Youth Program Coordinator
Business Advisory Centre Durham
rounjian@bacd.ca
905 668 4949 x225
Visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany for further program and application details.

Thank you for your time,
Ryan Ounjian

Summer Company – Calling All Youth Entrepreneurs!

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On behalf of Teresa Shaver at the BACD …
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SUMMER COMPANY – CALLING ALL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS!

The Summer Company program is open to all Ontario students between 15 and 29, who are returning to school in the fall.  The program is 8 – 12 weeks long and allows students to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with the financial assistance of the Ontario government.   Students can receive up to $1,500 at the start and up to $1,500 on the successful completion of the program.  The Summer Company program provides practical hands-on training, mentoring and the essential skills to learn to run their business.

The Summer Company program is funded by the Ontario government and in Durham, the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) manages this program. This successful program started in 2001 and has supported close to 2500 students and 99% of past participants would recommend the program to their friends! Application deadline May17th, 2013 or when program reaches capacity.

Summer Company Information sessions here at BACD offices:

Mar19th, April 9th & 23rd, May 7th & 14th

Register online at www.bacd.ca

To learn more and apply, visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany

For more information on the program and it’s requirements contact:  Ryan Ounjian, Summer Company Program Coordinator (905) 668-4949 or rounjian@bacd.ca

For more information contact:

Teresa Shaver
Executive Director
(905) 668-4949
tshaver@bacd.ca
www.bacd.ca

Search Engine Optimization with the BACD – FREE!

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Two part series of workshops on SEO is happening with BACD … and they’re both free of charge! Register now as spots will go quickly!!!

SEO: Google Demystified – Tips for Better Performance in SEO and Social

Search Engine Optimization – Paid Search & Social Promotion 101

This session will cover the basics of both Paid Search and Social Promotion, from setting up your accounts, to choosing the right keywords and writing ad copy that will engage people and drive action.

We’ll look at real life examples of how both Paid Search (PPC) and Social Ads, through networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn, can deliver real results for your business. We’ll go through the common missteps that people make when setting up and running campaigns and how to avoid them yourself. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped to start your own campaigns and begin driving prospective customers to your website or social media profiles.

When: Wednesday December 12, 2012 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: Clarington Board of Trade Boardroom- 54 King St. East, Unit 102, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N3

Contact: Marlene White- Business Advisory Centre Durham Inc. clientservices@bacd.ca 905 668 4949 x221

SPOTS GO QUICKLY & WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO REGISTER FOR ON THE DAY OF

PUNCH!media Social Media Workshop at the BACD

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The BACD and Government of Ontario present:

SMALL BIZ SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP

Social Media is rapidly changing our world.  There is a dramatic shift from traditional “push marketing” (one message to many people) to “pull marketing” (interactive engagement).

When: Wednesday September 26, 2012 at 6:00 PM to Wednesday September 26, 2012 at 9:00 PM  Continue reading →

Workshop with an OSEB Grad!

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Small Biz Social Media Workshop Registration
In Partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation

Workshop Leader, Leslie Hughes
Tuesday March 20th, 2012
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Business Advisory Centre Durham, Whitby
&
Tuesday March 27th, 2012
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Durham College, RM B239, Oshawa
$10 per person, Limited to 22 attendees

This workshop is intended for those who have or are in the process of developing social media marketing for their small business.  This is not a beginners course.

Social Media is rapidly changing our world.  There is a dramatic shift from traditional “push marketing” (one message to many people) to “pull marketing” (interactive engagement).

Join Leslie Hughes from PUNCH!media as we show you how to leverage your existing network of connections to:
increase the visibility of your business (more word-of-mouth!)
position yourself as an expert
deepen the relationship with your customers and prospects
grow your business
Empower yourself with knowledge about which platform works best for your business, how to begin and the best ways to maximize your presence while managing your time effectively.

The session on March 20th will offer a social media “crash course” concentrating on the various social media tools and how to use them effectively, where to find content and how to start developing an organized social media campaign.  The session on March 27th will give attendees the opportunity to have hands-on training on how to build a rock-solid presence on LinkedIn and build a Facebook Fan Page.

To learn more about MEDI E-Business Programs, please visit
http://www.ontario.ca/economy

To learn more about PUNCH!Media, please visit
http://www.punchmedia.ca

Register Now For This Workshop!
Business Advisory Centre Durham Inc.
3000 Garden Street, Suite 200
Whitby, Ontario L1R 2G6
905-668-4949

.: Last-Minute Workshop :.

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Thursday November 24th, 2011
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Business Advisory Centre Durham, Whitby
No Cost, Limited to 18 attendees
 
If you manufacture, import, distribute or sell a consumer product in Canada, as of June 20, 2011 there are new federal requirements under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act which affect you.
 
The CCPSA covers a wide variety of consumer products including children’s toys and equipment; children’s jewellery; textiles; household products; and sporting goods.  Items such as natural health products, food, cosmetics and drugs are not covered under this Act (other legislation applies). 
Several measures that are clearly defined in the Act will impact all businesses across Canada. 
 
The new Act introduces additional responsibilities for business, but also provides additional benefits. After all, product safety is not only everyone’s business – it makes good business sense as well.
 
An unsafe product in the marketplace is bad news for consumers and businesses. For businesses, unsafe products create negative public perception and shaky consumer confidence. Product recalls are costly and disruptive for industry. The new approach will help keep unsafe products out of the market.
 
Finally, by introducing consistency and compatibility with the product safety systems of international trading partners, Canadian manufacturers will be in a better competitive situation when exporting their products.
 
To learn more about the CCPSA, please visit http://hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/indust/ccpsa_ref-lcspc/index-eng.php