setting smart goals for smart women

Programme
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WORKSHOP 1:
B. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS?:
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
(MAIN BALLROOM)
What are the challenges and barriers women face in particular, when wanting to start or grow a business in Northern
Ontario? Where can you access resources in your community, and in what ways can PARO work with you to overcome
these challenges?
Facilitators: Stacia Kean, Suzanne Brabant & Linda McGuire (Simultaneous French translation available. Traduction
simultanée en français.)
DE QUOI AVEZ-VOUS BESOIN POUR FAIRE CROÎTRE VOTRE ENTREPRISE?: 14 H – 15 H (MAIN BALLROOM)
Quels sont les défis et les obstacles auxquels les femmes font face, surtout lorsqu’elles veulent démarrer ou faire
croître une enterprise dans le nord de l’Ontario. Où pouvez-vous accéder les resources dans votre communauté et de
quelles façons peut PARO travailler avec vous pour surmonter ces défis?
Animatrices: Stacia Kean, Suzanne Brabant & Linda McGuire
C. LANDING THE BIG DEAL! HOW TO READY YOUR BUSINESS FOR LARGER CONTRACTS: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ICELANDIC ROOM)
For a small business, landing a deal as a supplier for a municipality or other large organization can be a dream come
true. But how do you turn that dream into reality? Meet the manager of Materials Management for the City of Thunder
Bay and learn what he looks for in a successful supplier. You’ll also hear how other small businesses landed their own
deals with larger buyers in the region.
Facilitator: Barbara Gauthier
Presenter/Guest: Dan Munshaw, Manager Materials Management, City of Thunder Bay
WORKSHOP 2:
B. GROWING NORTHERN ONTARIO AND THE ECONOMY: 3:10 PM – 4:00 PM
(ICELANDIC ROOM)
Even though women’s entrepreneurship in the North has grown significantly over the past decade, there is much
work to be done to fully capitalize on the economic impact these businesses—in addition to new ones—can have on
Ontario’s Northern economy. The consultation will focus on identifying the barriers and solutions to further support
the financial growth of women’s businesses in the North.
Government agencies/funders, First Nations community leaders, banks, and practitioners from economic, business
development, job development, and women’s support agencies are welcome.
Facilitators: Stacia Kean & Suzanne Brabant
Programme
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A. ANISHNAWBE IDOL – MENTOR:
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(MAIN BALLROOM)
3:10 PM – 4:00 PM
From time immemorial Anishnawbe wisdom has been around, and the word MENTORING may not have been used
but the practise of mentoring has been here for a very long time. We will discuss the Seven Grandfather Teachings,
and introduce Aboriginal Women leaders who represent the Teachings.
Facilitators: Linda McGuire & Joanne Fisher-Wade
Presenter/Guest: Edna Wigwas, Elder, Gull Bay First Nation , Eleanor Hughes, Owner, Northland Aircraft Services , and
Corrine Nabigon, Aboriginal Activist Elder, Long Lac #58 First Nation
C. THE GOOD, THE BAD, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING -
GET IT!:
3:10 PM – 4:00 PM (MAIN BALLROOM)
Have you ever walked into a business and experienced the worst customer service ever? Then, to your dismay, you
find out that it was the owner behind the counter? This type of situation can be avoided if you know what your
business needs to succeed, what you do well, and recognize what you may not do as well. Are you spending too much
time on tasks others should be doing for you? This revealing workshop will provide you with valuable information on
what is working, what isn’t working and what you can do to enhance and grow a successful business. Get information
on wage subsidy options, apprenticeship grants, and potential employee placement opportunities to support your
business and provide valuable job skills training to other women.
⇒ Know What They Know and What They Don’t Know.
⇒ Dare to Dream and Know What’s Needed To Succeed!
⇒ Strive to Be the Best That They Can Be and Share the best they can be with others!
Facilitators: Brenda McDougall & Linda Farmer (Simultaneous French translation available. Traduction simultanée en
français.)
Le bon, le mauvais, à quoi pensiez-vous? Les femmes entreprenantes comprennent : 15 H 10 - 16 H
(MAIN BALLROOM)
Êtes-vous déjà entré dans une entreprise pour y recevoir le pire service à la clientèle jamais vu? Ensuite, à votre
grande surprise, vous avez découvert que c’est le propriétaire qui est derrière le comptoir? Cette sorte de situation
peut être évitée si vous savez ce dont votre entreprise a besoin pour réussir, ce que vous faites bien, et reconnaître ce
que vous faites un peu moins bien. Dépensez-vous trop de temps sur des tâches que d’autres devraient accomplir pour
vous? Cet atelier révélateur vous fournira de l’information intéressante sur ce qui fonctionne, ce qui ne fonctionne pas
et ce que vous pouvez faire pour mettre en valeur et faire croître une bonne entreprise. Obtenez de l’information sur
des options de subventions salariales, sur des subventions pour les formations d’apprenti, et des occasions potentielles
de stages d’employés pour appuyer votre entreprise et offrir de précieuses compétences en emploi à d’autres femmes.
Les femmes entreprenantes
• Savent ce qu’elles savent et ce qu’elles ne savent pas.
• Osent rêver et savent ce qui est nécessaire pour avoir du succès!
• Visent être à leur meilleur et le partagent avec les autres!
Animatrices : Brenda McDougall et Linda Farmer