Updated on 08/01/08
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August 5
Business After Hours
Dooly's, Cambridge, ON
Bring your staff, spouse or colleague to this friendly networking session. Don't forget your business cards or promotional material to exchange with other business owners when mingling or discussing business strategies. Take the opportunity to build lasting business relationships and make connections to help your small business grow. There will also be a draw for a $500 VIA Rail gift certificate that you won't want to miss.
August 7
Lunch N' Learn
That Chocolate Shoppe by the Lake, Ajax, ON
How safe are you and your employees? Join Shirley Bankey as she discusses the trend of identity theft crimes and how you can protect yourself, your business and your employees. Bring business cards to exchange with other business owners before lunch or after Bankey's presentation.
August 12
Networking Breakfast
Cora's Breakfast and Lunch, Pickering, ON
Bring plenty of business cards and promotional material to this breakfast session to get work done before your day even starts. Connect with potential clients or investors, share business tips with other entrepreneurs and build business relationships that will help your small business grow. Expect to leave with a hand full of business cards and business leads.
August 12
Business Accelerators Networking Group
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Centre, London, ON
"Looking for a great way to market and grow your business?" This free one-hour networking session, hosted by Cheryl Hawken of Central London Business Centre, allows plenty of time for participants to exchange business cards, business ideas and strategies. It also features local leaders and experts, so new or young entrepreneurs can learned from seasoned owners. Participants will also get the opportunity to introduce their business and services to the group for even more exposure and possible word-of-mouth business opportunities.
August 12
Golf Tournament
Cedar Green Golf and Country Club, Garson, ON
Don't miss the early 11 a.m. shotgun start of this four-player best bal tournament, which features an 18-hole game, BBQ and dinner. All participants receive a registration gift and the availability of a golf cart. If you plan to join, bring plenty of business cards or promotional material to exchange on the green or during dinner, which is where trophies and door prizes will be awarded. Note that spaces are limited, so registration is recommended.
August 19
Annual Golf Tournament
Canadian Golf & Country Club, Ashton, ON
Not a golfer, but want to partake in some business banter on the green? For the first time this year, this tournament is allowing all members of the business community to participate by offering 18-hole and nine-hole games. The 18-hole game begins at 10:30 a.m. and includes lunch, an electric cart and dinner. The nine-hole option starts later at 2 p.m. and includes an electric cart and dinner. A dinner-only option is also available for those who would rather pass on the round of golf. Prizes will be awarded during dinner.
August 19
Annual Golf Tournament
Hammond Golf & Country Club, Ottawa, ON
The Eastern Ottawa Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Orleans Chamber of Commerce for this large business golf tournament. To entice early registrants, two full-week passes to the CN Canadian Women's Open, which will be held at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club the week before, are up for grabs. A portion of the tournament proceeds will be donated to the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre and the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre. On game day, don't forget to bring plenty of business cards to the 1 p.m. shotgun start to swap on the green. Note that sponsorship opportunities are available.
August 20
2008 Golf Tournament
Sawmill Creek Golf Resort & Spa, Camlachie, ON
This double-shotgun golf tournament allows participants to decide when they want to start their game: 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. The morning game includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, coffee, a buffet lunch, dinner and prizes. Morning golfers who stay after the game will be able to use the pool facilities and driving range as the afternoon game plays out. Due to popularity, registration for this tournament is based on a "first come, first served" basis.
September 3
Networking Breakfast
Strate's Restaurant, Etobicoke, ON
This networking breakfast encourages business owners and entrepreneurs to mingle with potential clients and colleagues to build lasting business relationships. Bring business cards to exchange while you explain business ideas, swap referrals and discuss issues affecting local businesses. Also take the opportunity to rub elbows with business leaders to glean tips on how to sustain a small business during these complicated times.
September 5
22nd Annual Golf Tournament
Tangle Creek Golf Course, Barrie, ON
Don't miss this year's annual golf tournament as it will have more participants for you to mingle with and more prizes for you to win. Pack plenty of business cards with your clubs to exchange on the green or during the dinner and award presentations.
September 9
Networking After Five
Ajax Convention Centre, Ajax, ON
Bring plenty of business cards and promotional material to this networking session as it includes a mini-tradeshow for participants to generate word-of-mouth business. This three-hour event also gives you an opportunity to discuss business ideas or strategies with potential contacts, clients and colleagues.
