Cultivating high levels of employee engagement remains one of the greatest challenges for entrepreneurs and for business managers.

Studies show that engaged employees result in higher productivity, improved information retention, enables higher recruitment, and boosts overall profitability.

This workshop is an interactive team-oriented approach to maximize team effectiveness and performance through collaboration and communication.

Each participant will engage as they learn together through simulated and interactive experiences. Some outcomes include effective communication skills, advanced critical thinking, a positive relational dynamic among employees, and visible results in your sphere of business. You will see your business grow through a positive change in your employees’ attitudes, behaviours, training, and engagement.

Start:  9:00 AM
End:  12:00 PM

Location:
Trent Port Marina
15 Creswell Drive, Trenton

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OFFICIAL KICK OFF TO BUSINESS WEEK!

Join our local dignitaries, sponsors and the Quinte Regional Chambers of Commerce for the official kick off for buisness week. This event will showcase the importance of business in the Quinte Region and outline the week long activities.
In an increasingly connected, automated and data-driven world, businesses need to embrace new technologies or risk falling behind.nEnjoy light refreshments and presentation by the Business Development Bank of Canada.

Start:  10:00 AM
End:  12:00 PM

Location:
Quinte Business Centre
284B Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd., Belleville, ON Room
P49

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This is a FREE webinar to small and medium sized business and will be focused on providing education and an opportunity to help.
If the registrant is unable to attend, we will be sending a recording.

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Start:  10:00 AM
End:     5:00 PM

Location:  Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville

Interpreter will be available 11-3pm

This one day event is a unique opportunity that puts many different employers under one roof to network with potential employees.
From a job seeker’s perspective this gives you the chance to explore and learn more about industries and organizations, to connect with employers face-to-face and demonstrate your own skills and assets that you can bring to an organization. Job seekers are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume.

From the employer’s perspective this is a great opportunity to profile employment opportunities, promote your organization and to meet and increase your pool of potential, qualified candidates.

This event is sponsored in part by Quinte Region Employment Ontario Service Providers.

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Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

Location:
Trenton High School
15 4 Ave,
Trenton, ON
K8V 5N4

Event Description:
The City of Quinte West Residents will go to the polls to elect their Mayor and City Councillors on October 22, 2018. By voting, you are not only exercising your democratic right, but you are also ensuring your support for those candidates who share your vision for your community and neighbourhood.  The All-Candidates night will be held at the Trenton High School 6pm-9pm on Monday October 1st. Doors will open to the public at 6:00pm with the candidate forum starting sharply at 7:00pm.

6:00pm  Meet and greet all candidates in the lobby.

7:00pm  Councillor candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and explain their platforms to the public.

8:00pm  Mayoral candidates will be asked for their position on a range of issues that are relevant to the community. Media and the general public are welcome and questions from the public are encouraged.

9:00pm  The candidates will be asked to remain in the Trenton High School lobby so the attending public can meet with them for any personal inquiries, or simply to meet.

9:30pm  Event closes

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Course 3 of 3:  Lean Material Flow

This course works backward from customer demand to manufacturing conveyance and presentation to supplier replenishment methods and frequencies in order to develop, deploy and sustain end-to-end lean material flow processes. You will learn the critical components of Plan For Every Part (PFEP) that ensure delivery of the right parts, at the right time, in the right place, in the right quantity, with the right quality, at the right cost.

Who Should Attend?
Executive through front-line team leaders responsible for working capital improvement, supply chain, logistics, materials, purchasing, production, warehousing, and transportation.

How you’ll Benefit?
• Reduce total cost of ownership
• Reduce inventory levels
• Reduce logistics costs
• Reduce space requirements
• Reduce lead time
• Increase fill rates
• Improve supplier performance and accountability
• Improve customer satisfaction and customer relationships
• Reduce overall organizational and operational waste

Duration: 2 Days
Location: Loyalist College
Cost: $1299 per module or $1129 each when booking all 3 at the same time

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Course 2 of 3 – Lean Warehousing

Warehousing operations are often plagued with extended lead times and unbalanced business process connections. This course covers lean principles that can help you reduce waste in your warehousing operations by as much as 25%, manage and reduce the flow of inventory, instill disciplined processes, and effectively use visual management.

Who Should Attend?
Executive through front-line team leaders responsible for working capital improvement, supply chain, logistics, materials, purchasing, production, warehousing, and transportation.

How you’ll Benefit?
• Reduce total cost of ownership
• Reduce inventory levels
• Reduce logistics costs
• Reduce space requirements
• Reduce lead time
• Increase fill rates
• Improve supplier performance and accountability
• Improve customer satisfaction and customer relationships
• Reduce overall organizational and operational waste

Duration: 2 Days
Location: Loyalist College
Cost: $1299 per module or $1129 each when booking all 3 at the same time

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Course 1 of 3 – Lean Supply Chain 

In this first course, you will be introduced to lean thinking, principles, and critical lean supply chain concepts. By gaining applicable tools and valuable skills that allow you to identify and eliminate waste at the root cause, you can formally solve real business problems in the supply chain and improve cost, quality, service, and delivery.

Who Should Attend?
Executive through front-line team leaders responsible for working capital improvement, supply chain, logistics, materials, purchasing, production, warehousing, and transportation.

How you’ll Benefit?
• Reduce total cost of ownership
• Reduce inventory levels
• Reduce logistics costs
• Reduce space requirements
• Reduce lead time
• Increase fill rates
• Improve supplier performance and accountability
• Improve customer satisfaction and customer relationships
• Reduce overall organizational and operational waste

Duration: 2 Days
Location: Loyalist College
Cost: $1299 per module or $1129 when booking all 3 at the same time

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HRPA’s 1st ever Eastern Conference !

On September 20, 2018 HRPA Quinte & District Chapter along with other HRPA Chapters will be bringing in top industry speakers to provide the very best professional development to HR professionals at the Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre in Kingston, Ontario.

This one day event will provide you with a great opportunity to hear about the latest trends in Human Resources and features 3 amazing keynote speakers: Barry Pokroy, Kate Davis, and Mike Lipkin. Don’t miss out on this fall’s premier HR event!

Special Prize Giveaway! One lucky delegate of the HRPA Eastern Conference will receive a $1,000 travel voucher with itravel2000.com, redeemable for any travel experience you choose.

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Free Webinar: Senior Entrepreneurs Matter – Who Are They, What They Need, and How You Can Help

Although there’s an increasing number of older adults venturing into entrepreneurship, nearly four in 10 older entrepreneurs state that they face challenges in terms of support and funding required to launch their businesses. According to a new CERIC-funded study on The Status of Senior Entrepreneurship in Canada, there’s a pressing need to understand this growing demographic and address these gaps in order to enhance the support mechanisms required for businesses to thrive. This Webinar aims to discuss the results of the survey and make a note of key recommendations of the participants that are necessary to drive change.

Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

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