Spring into Business: Marketing for Profit - A Resounding Success!
The third annual Spring into Business was a fabulous day for all the business and professional women in attendance. We laughed, we learned, and we were inspired!
Melanie Taljaard, More in Store Marketing Solutions certainly delivered MORE! The three workshops were packed full of valuable marketing tactics, and examples we could relate to. Funny and eye-opening videos drove home the key points. Well done!
During the workshops, participants applied the ideas to their own businesses by filling in worksheets. Each participant took home a workbook to further build on the work started during the day.
Throw in an innovative networking 'game' … everyone made new contacts and had fun!
The keynote speaker, Betty Hadley, told the heart-warming story of the Work for Widows program. Betty presented slides taken by Pam Porodo in Sri Lanka. Seeing pictures of the women and children helped by this program inspired us all.
Over a Dozen Door Prizes Given Out!
A special bonus - fantastic door prizes were awarded to participants. See list of prizes and winners below.
Spring into Business 2011 Sponsors
We owe a huge thanks for our sponsors. We could not host such a high calibre event without their generous financial support. Our exceptional sponsors include:
- The Centre for Women in Business
- South Shore Opportunities
- The Bridgewater Comfort Inn
- RBC Royal Bank
A note of thanks to the Days Inn for providing comfortable conference rooms and tasty luncheon.
Thanks to our Participants and Volunteers
Great participants make for a great event. Your passion and support contributed to the fantastic day. Thank you.
Finally, we want to celebrate the hard work and effort of our volunteers. Without your contributions Spring into Business would only be an idea. Your dedication brought it to life. Merci!
Door Prizes and Winners for 2011
| Donated By | Door Prize | Prize Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Gordia MacDonald, Centre for Women in Business | CWB 1 year membership | Sonja Meisner, Xocai |
| Arina Winkelman, Arina Winkelman Web Design | Custom Facebook Welcome tab page | Madelyn Steele, Claussen Walters & Associates |
| Debbie Dorey, Visible Image Design Studio | 2 hours design time | Mary Jayne Veinot |
| Michele Stevens, Michele Stevens Sailloft | Sail Cloth Tote Bag | Mab Cole Smith |
| Mab-Cole Smith, Mab's Jewels & Jems | Gift Certificate | Cheryl Keddy, Pine to Products |
| Barbara Claussen, Claussen Walters & Associates | Kitchen Witch Gift Certificate | Gordia MacDonald, CWB |
| Deborah Chapman, Jockey Person to Person | Gift Certificate | Susan Corkum Greek, Windward Isles Sailing Ship |
| Deborah Chapman, Jockey Person to Person | Jockey scarf | Ruth Anne Whicher |
| Mia Lockhart, Arbonne International, Eau Spa at the Old Orchard Inn | Arbonne Product pack | Nancy Bain, Supernova Studios, Taylor Design & Prepress |
| Sonja Meisner, Xocai | 2 chocolate gift bags | Rosmarie Bradley Lohnes, Helping Nature Heal Arina Winkelman, Arina Winkelman Web Design |
| Nancy Wentzell, Babylon Draperies | 1 gallon Para Paint | Mary Catherine Dixon, Third Eye Soul Journey |
| Kathy Lantz, Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island | Gift Certificate, La Vista Dining Room - $60.00 Credit | Donna Fancy, Claussen Walters & Associates |
| Rosanne Balsom, EmOcean Health Centre & Spa | Makeover with Karen Byers | Michelle Hayward, Travel Professionals International |
