Do you want to learn how to navigate MailChimp?

Perhaps you want to create a newsletter, landing page, pop up form or survey?

Join us for this interactive, fun and educational virtual or in-person MailChimp Training! Supported by the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program.

To register in advance, please visit: https://www.pacf.ca/event-details/mailchimp-workshop

 

Are you a volunteer for a non-profit organization in a rural community? Better your non-profit organization through financial management. This Board module demonstrates the relationship between financial management and long-range goals that boards must establish. Boards must be able to set financial policies and evaluate their organization’s financial performance. 

Participants will:

• Recognize roles in financial management;
• Examine how to establish accountability for achieving the objectives set out in the board’s plans;
• Identify the financial reports that are used to measure the financial performance of the organization; and
• Review financial objectives and audits, and understand the role of the audit in maintaining accountability.

 

As a small business owner, it's important to constantly be looking for ways to improve your brand.

Join Tammy and Brittany of Merge Brand Co. as they emphasize the importance of your brand! As a small business owner, it's important to constantly be looking for ways to improve your brand and stand out in a crowded market. One way to do this is by investing in professional video and photo services.

Tammy & Brittany care deeply about the woman behind her brand. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the heart and soul of yourself in your business. Your perspective matters to us, we love to listen to you, and create content that represents who you truly are.

Learn how to use CANVA to create eye catching digital content to market your business products or services and get noticed online!

 

 This session will focus on and discuss three primary areas related to this process:

Area #1 – the need to plan ahead of the budget process and determine what Council’s or any organizations priorities are for capital spending in particular and operational areas of concern for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Area #2 ‐ the need for Administration to present to Council or the Board, meaningful and detailed budget data in order for them to understand what is being proposed and how costs were arrived in a format that makes sense and can be equated to the tax structure in the municipal context.
This includes the presentation of enough budget detail to Council so they fully understand what constitutes the final numbers that are being presented to them for consideration and make an informed decision. HMC would introduce examples of our budget modelling system for illustrative purposes here.

 

Area #3 – the need for consistent application of the process via policy so that Council and Administration are on the same page year after year, subject to review. This means agreeing upon common budget language when it comes to defining what is a capital versus operating item.

 

 

Control and manage your professional reputation both online and off.

In our increasingly competitive and technologically connected business world, it is more important than ever to take steps to control and manage your professional reputation both online and off. Client referrals, repeat business, judgment on your abilities, and access to opportunities are hugely influenced by your reputation. Still, most people do not take the necessary steps to control the story that is being told. In this session, We will touch on a list of simple steps you can take to get your personal brand and professional reputation tuned up.

Daria Malin is the owner of Boost Strategic Coaching and the author of the book Hands-On Marketing: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Advertising & Branding. Daria is a strategic advisor to business owners and professionals in the areas of sales, business development, professional branding, and advertising.

 

Learn how to protect yourself, your clients and your business through contracts and service agreements.

Fresh out of high school, Adrienne Forgeron earned degrees in law and business (#gogetter). In the 15 years since, she has taken a beautifully winding career path that has included working in big law (both private and publicly traded), engaging in healing arts, and acting as senior legal counsel for government. She now serves and works for business changemakers like YOU.

Whether you are in the early stages of starting your business, dealing with growth challenges, or desiring a talented intuitive and logical guide to elevate your team’s cohesiveness (and consciousness!), Adrienne capitalizes on her extensive legal and corporate experience to serve your business’ highest and truest needs.

 

Bridging Communities – Reconciliation: A Journey Together

In this engaging session, we'll delve into the vital importance of cultural understanding and collaboration between communities. Discover the key principles for fostering respectful connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples, and creating ‘ethical space’ to bring together different worldviews. We will discuss strategies, stories, and experiences based on meaningful engagement, collaboration, and reconciliation. Gain insights into how strong relationships can lead to a more inclusive and equitable world. Join us on a journey towards mutual respect, partnership, and shared prosperity.

 

Thinking about retirement?

This session will discuss concerns, things to consider, tips for preparing, etc. This is not about the financial side of things, but the mental, and social side of retirement.

Leah Knibbs has successfully transitioned to retirement after owning and operating a professional HR Consulting business since 2002. Leah is also a sessional lecturer with the University of Regina, and developed and delivered undergrad and graduate classes, on campus and via distant delivery. Leah has a Bachelor of Administration, a Masters of Business Administration, and three professional designations, Certified Human Resource Professional, Certified Personnel Consultant, and Certified Payroll Manager.

Join Dawn Martin of Daybreak Consulting.

Daybreak Consulting works primarily in the non-profit and quasi-governmental sector. Dawn Martin, the principal of Daybreak, is a certified consultant with the Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute. She uses a capacity building approach to her work, meeting her clients where they are in their own evolution and development. Her work focuses in the following areas: Governance, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement and Management, Business Planning, Program Evaluation.

Dawn’s graduate training is in Applied Social Psychology with a focus on program evaluation. Dawn has experience in numerous leadership and strategic roles in the non-profit sector and in government. She has most recently worked for the City of Regina as the Manager of Public Policy. Prior to that, she served for six years as Executive Director of the Culture and Heritage Division for the Government of Saskatchewan. In that capacity, Dawn led several major policy and program reviews including reviews of the Saskatchewan government’s programs and investment in both the film industry and the music industry.