We’re ready for your comments! Here’s the draft Agenda for our April 29th Tune-Up. Remember, INfusion events are participant-driven. We value your input… in fact, it helps to shape the event. To start with, have a look at the Draft Agenda and leave your comments. What would you like to see our speakers talk about. What questions do you have. What would you value the very most from this type of event. Check back for specfic questions that will allow you to dig a little deeper as well as an online survey that will be released prior to the event. Thank you!
Infusion 2010 DRAFT AGENDA 
SPRING TUNE-UP, Thursday, April 29th 5:30-8 pm
Goals for the Tune-Up
- To provide a Coast-wide, multi-sector, cross-organizational platform for business people to network in a relaxed, fun and funky atmosphere;
- To provide relevant, meaningful information that you can implement into your business immediately; and,
- To provide an environment where business owners and entrepreneurs have access to various local organizing, time management and image professionals to be able to connect and ask questions.
Registration starts at 5:15 pm
Date: Thursday, April 29th, 2010 Time: 5:30-8 pm
Location: Cedar’s Inn, Banquet Room Cost: $25, networking, nibblies, prizes
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Agenda Item |
ACTIVITY |
Time |
| 1. Registration | Please arrive by 5:30 pm as we have a full evening! |
5:15-5:30 pm |
| 2. Networking & Nibblies | Enjoy yummy delectables from Sailor Dan’s restaurant while you have an opportunity to network with the who’s who in the room. Cash bar open. |
5:30-6:10 pm |
| 3. Who’s In the Room Introductions – 20 min. | Each participant has 20 seconds to introduce themselves, their business and name 1 specific thing that would move their business forward this Spring, referral they are looking for or person they hope to connect with! |
6:10-6:30 pm |
| 4. Spring Tuner – Brian Bonney, CFIB Director of Provincial Affairs, BC | Brian BonneyBrian’s talk will be shaped by feedback we receive on our blog. He has 24 years of business experience and areas of expertise include strategic planning, business development, sales system development, and working with all levels of government. 25 minute presentation, 10-15 minute Q&A. |
6:30-7:10 pm |
| 5. Leadership Lab – What’s Your Growth Strategy? What’s Our Growth Strategy? – Mike Worsfold | Mike WorsfoldMichael’s career spans over forty years. He has founded or cofounded five businesses evolving from publishing to training and development, to organizational effectiveness consulting and most recently to partnering strategies consulting. Mike will address any leadership / growth strategy comments or questions you post on the blog and share a few of his own. |
7:10-7:25 pm |
| 6. Spring Tune-Up Activity | An activity that will help you link to the people you need to before you leave the room to get all of your Spring Tune-Up Activities taken care of!
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7:25-7:45 pm |
| 7. Wrap-Up | Charlene SanJenko, announcements about our next events, door prize(s), and wrap-up. |
7:45-8 pm |
Event Partners: CFIB, Just Business People Canada, Cedar’s Inn, Trail Bay Printing & Photoworks, Sailor Dan’s Restaurant, DJ Astrid, www.maxart.com. Always… looking for more!
Business Partners: Various business organizations that show their support will be listed here.
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Charlene is a Creative Catalyst for Positive Change who enjoys bringing an entrepreneurial edge to social change. Charlene’s business experience in the financial services industry, law, accounting, and as an entrepreneur have given her a unique, well-rounded perspective from which to work with clients she enjoys and projects she is passionate about. Born and raised on the Canada’s West Coast, Charlene enjoys projects grounded in tourism and community economic development especially where collaboration and innovation are present. Her extensive network and strong relationships allow her to manage quality, unforgettable experiences, events and excursions that Distinctly West Coast is quickly becoming known.
