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City of Quinte West: 2018 All Candidates Night – Municipal Election

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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

Click here for the list of certified candidates

Loyalist Training & Knowledge Centre: The Lean Supply Chain Professional Certificate Program – Lean Material Flow (Course 3 of 3)

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ENTIRE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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

REGISTRATION AND FACILITATOR INFORMATION

Loyalist Training & Knowledge Centre: The Lean Supply Chain Professional Certificate Program – Lean Warehousing (Course 2 of 3)

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ENTIRE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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

REGISTRATION AND FACILITATOR INFORMATION

Loyalist Training & Knowledge Centre: The Lean Supply Chain Professional Certificate Program – Lean Supply Chain (Course 1 of 3)

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ENTIRE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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

REGISTRATION and FACILITATOR INFO

HRPA Quinte & District Chapter Partners with Other HRPA Chapters – First Ever Eastern Conference

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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.

FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Free Webinar! Senior Entrepreneurs Matter

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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

REGISTER and MORE INFO

 

Canadian Export Challenge: Global Accelerator and Pitch Compeition Tour – Deadline to Apply September 5 2018

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Program Name: GLOBAL ACCELERATOR AND PITCH COMPETITION TOUR
Deadline To Apply: September 5, 2018

Program Details:
This Fall, Startup Canada, in partnership with UPS, Export Development Canada, and the Trade Commissioner Service are showcasing and supporting the global ambitions of 2,500 borderless businesses across Canada.

Apply now to join the 2018 Global Entrepreneurs Cohort and get:

  • Exposure to and support from Canada’s export, trade and growth ecosystem;
  • Free access to a 1-Day Global Accelerator in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Halifax, or Vancouver;
  • Secured entry into the Canadian Export Challenge to pitch to win $10,000 in cash and $100,000 in support to scale;
  • Entry to win an expense-paid trip to Ottawa to pitch in front of CBC Dragons on the Main Stage at Startup Canada Day on the Hill; and,
  • Exclusive information about trade missions, CTA cohorts, market intelligence and new initiatives to help you scale.

APPLY NOW

Eligibility Criteria:
Rolling applications open for the 2018 Global Entrepreneurs Cohort closes September 5, 2018. Applications re-reviewed every 48 hours.
Critical Dates:

• Applications open until program is full
• Application due September 5th

Organizer Name: Startup Canada
Contact Name: Startup Canada
Email: hello@startupcan.ca