monteregie entrepreneur support network (esn) thursday february 28 th 2009 7-9 pm chateauguay...
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MonteregieEntrepreneur Support
Network(ESN)
Thursday February 28th 2009
7-9 pm
Chateauguay Chapter
Success
Entrepreneurs Networking
Dictionary Definition of “Networking”…
…an informal system
whereby persons having
common interests assist
each other.
IntroductionsResources and Services available to you…
Centre Local de Développement Roussillon (CLD Roussillon).
Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi (CJE) Centre D’aide aux entreprise (CAE) Nova Career Centre Chateauguay English Community Network
(CECN) Community Learning Center (CLC)
How did the ESN originate? 2005, South West Quebec CEDEC began
exploring how to promote entrepreneurship. 2006, Support Network idea discussed with
partners. 2007, facilitated first ESN meeting in
Ormstown. 2008, first meeting in Chateauguay held.
Haut Saint-Laurent Chapter
7 meetings have been held 2 electornic bulletins created Membership increased from 17 businesses to 30. Partnership developed with South West Business
Newspaper
Since launched in April 2007
Workshops held…- Time Management- Marketing- Website Design- Accounting/Bookkeeping- Community Learning Center
Upcoming Workshops….- Buying/selling on E bay or other- Display booths
Haut Saint-Laurent Chapter
Ideas for future workshops Copyright Information Location of your business Quality systems Business plans Insurance Contracts Financing Partnership Agreements
Community Learning Center
What is Mentoring…
Mentoring Testimonial Mentor:
David Wright, Entrepreneur Consultant
Mentee:
Cathy Cyr- Dade, Cucine Catering
ESN Testimonial Rebecca Holzgang,
Owner Holzgang Nature
Discussion Period in small groups What do you need in terms of support?
How could you be helped? What type of activities would you like seen
put in place? (support groups, theme nights)
Are you interested in being part of a Network?
Next Steps… Membership form Survey Next meeting
Thank you for joining usHave a great evening!