Cryptocurrency 101: The Basics of Bitcoin and Beyond

For anyone who is curious and interested…Sept 26 7-8:30pm

Downtown Library

http://barrielibrary.libnet.info/event/1128222

The terms Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin have been thrown around in the media a lot in recent times. Though, it is rare that they truly explain what it is all about. If you are interested in understanding these strange digital currencies, join us to learn more. Presented by Simon Fischer, host of PIVX Class, a YouTube channel devoted to cryptocurrency education. In this class, you can expect to learn how Cryptocurrencies function, whether they are safe, why they exist, how you can be involved, and more. There will also be time for a Q&A if you have questions of your own to ask.

Patricia

Are you a business in your first 2 years of operation? For those two years you are able to join the Chamber for $99.00 (+HST) and gain access to all the Chamber benefits. (from preferred pricing, to affinity programs that save you money and networking to grow your business, to deeper involvement – e.g. in a committee that connects you to more people and access to an Ambassador to help you discover more value in the Chamber).

If you want to learn more – there is a free event on Wednesday September 12th at the Chamber office (121 Commerce Park Drive) from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: register here: http://barriechamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/chamber-orientation-wine-cheese-september-12-2018-4105

I’ll be there to help you as well!

If you want to try another networking event at the Chamber – be my guest for a free Business After 5 event. Just email me – patricia@growvantage.com to let me know you’d like to be my guest.

Upcoming events: For Members and Non-members

August 23, 2018: Know Your Power A free breakfast (from 8:45 am to 10:00 am). The event will bring together representatives from your local distribution company, natural gas distributor and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), along with businesses and community leaders from the area, to share information about available energy-saving programs and how to enroll.

http://barriechamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/know-your-power-free-breakfast-workshop-with-the-occ-4084

September 14th – Annual Chamber Golf Tournament (At Tangle Creek):  Win 2 tickets to anywhere in the world worth $5,000.00

Registered players will all have an opportunity to win 2 tickets to anywhere in the world that Turkish Airlines flies (worth $5,000). The Golf tournament is an amazing way to showcase your business as well – through prizes or auction items. Please go to: barriechamber.com/golf to register for golf or sponsorships.

New Programs and Initiatives for Members

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) – for Exporters

We have negotiated to receive a $5,000.00 discount for our members to attend the acclaimed Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), effectively this discount makes the program free for you.

TAP is designed to help you develop a market entry/export strategy to get the best global exposure for your business’ products or services.  Program participants will have access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources, and contacts, giving them the individual, one-on-one training, and support they need to become successful international traders in their specific business sector.

Sessions start as early as August 28; sign-up now to attend the TAP here: barriechamber.com/tap

Amazon Project

We are offering an exclusive opportunity for our members to access an invite-only pilot project with Amazon. This project will offer members access to one-on-one interactions with Amazon’s direct sales team, free of charge.  The team will help you evaluate and use the right tools for your business whether listing creation tools, logistics tools including Fulfilment by Amazon and marketing tools, including Sponsored Products and Deals.  They will even help you get deals set-up for free while you’re getting started.

Webinar scheduled for August 15; sign up for this pilot project here: barriechamber.com/amazon

Israel Consul General 

To discuss trade and high-tech, we have invited the Israel Consul General to brief our membership and community on the benefits of engaging in trade with the State of Israel, and she will be joining us on August 27.  Sign up to attend this event here: barriechamber.com/trade

Program Information:

• Dates: Wednesday July 18 to Wednesday August 8^th
• Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
• Location: ESS Direct; 411 Huronia Road, Barrie, Unit 5 (In the Moksha Yoga and Vin Bon Plaza at Big Bay Point Intersection)
• Some of the main topics of focus:
  • Leadership qualities, direction, perceptions of life
  • Values Inventory (its a process that tells us how we respond in our environments, what our values are and look at the various values of the group and how they intertwine)
  • Communication styles (Representational Systems); what is your main representational system and how to understand what your staff/clients/customers’ preferred way to communicate is
  • Business and personal needs assessments, standards of integrity exercise
  • Building rapport in business and personal relationships; communication model, matching and mirroring, etc.
  • Demo’s of rapport exercise and Business Improv exercise
  • New strategies and tools to implement inside the workplace and at home, to be present and in harmony with in life; scheduling, focus activities, clarity created through intentions and goal setting in a unique way!
  • Immediate opportunities to practice the tools learned each week and then come back the following week to report on successes and areas that presented opportunities for growth

The link to register is: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-your-life-on-purpose-course-tickets-47718437130?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Only 10 Spots available:

Danielle Reaume Coaching & Consulting
Board Certified Master Coach & Practitioner; NLP, Timeline TherapyTM
Certified Practitioner ~ Quantum Change ProcessTM – Level 1
(416) 899-9829
Website: www.daniellereaume.ca
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Jean Leggett, GV 30 and her husband Blair have raised over $300, 000 in funding to fuel the development of their company, One More Story Games. She is willing to lead a special bird’s eye view on funding for Grow Vantage, and will cover their personal experience and lessons learned:

• What we started with – what we were willing to leverage, our personal investment
• When friends and family came onboard – the beginning of crafting that pitch letter, how we handle that with lawyers, communication with investors
• The challenges of building a biz with other people’s money
• Accessing government funds – the challenges and the successes
• Going through and using Research Innovation Centres like ventureLAB, Henry Bernick, Communitech – what the highlights were and where they drop the ball
• How mentors can effectively help your business
• Building an effective brand for yourself and your business
• What I wish I knew sooner – “fastest path to cash” strategies

If you would like to participate, please complete a short poll (link is below) so that we know which date to choose in July or August. We are asking for no more than $10 to cover expenses.

https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/N2TL6BH

Any questions, please contact me at patricia@growvantage.com.

Patricia