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Upcoming Events
The St. Catharines - Thorold Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of informative and entertaining events, including business networking and social opportunities, special events, and information learning sessions. Click on the event to find more information – you may register for any of our upcoming events by clicking on the link in the event description and filling out the registration form.
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March 2010
Icon Lunch & Learn - Building Business Through Facebook: The Sequel!
spacer Part 2 on How Social Media Can Help Your Business
March 10, 2010 - 11:45 AM
Presented by: Walter Sendzik, Executive VP/GM of the Chamber and Corrina Massicotte, Events Coordinator
Where: FaceBook Part II - Building Business, Chamber Education Centre, Unit 14, 1 St. Paul Street (entrance off Ontario), St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Part 2 of the very successful session on "How Social Media Can Help Your Business"
  • This session includes:
    - How to set up a Facebook page for your business
    - How to get "Facebook Fans" of your page
    - How to keep your fans interested using status updates, photos, links, events applications, and notes
  • Advance registration required - $25 (includes lunch & GST) per chamber member. Open to Chamber members only.
  • Deadline to register is Friday, March 5, 2010.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
Adobe Acrobat File Registration Form 0.55 MB DownloadDownload
Icon Community Events & Notices
spacer Niagara Dodgeball Classic
March 13, 2010 - 7:00 PM
In support of Brock University Athletics
Where: Niagara Dodgeball Classic, Ian Beddis Gym, Brock University, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • The St. Catharines Jaycees present the community of St. Catharines-Niagara next epic event! Purposely planned around an activity with universal appeal. Niagara Dodgeball Classic in support of Brock Athletics will bring together 20 teams and lots of spectators to battle it out, party it up and raise money for Brock University's Athletic Department!
  • 20 Dodgeball Teams, teams of 6 - 10 people, including 2 females per team minimum
  • Must fundraise a minimum of $50 per person
  • Prizes for Best Costume, Money Raised, and Tournament Champions
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
Adobe Acrobat File Information Flyer 0.51 MB DownloadDownload
Adobe Acrobat File Registration & Pledge Form 0.20 MB DownloadDownload
Icon Business Breakfast Before Nine
spacer Be the EARLY BIRD! Get the LEAD!
March 17, 2010 - 7:15 AM
The Breakfast series is sponsored by St. Catharines Enterprise Centre
Where: Business Breakfast Before Nine, Ostin Room, Quality Hotel, 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Do you want to INCREASE your business?
  • Do you want to MEET new contacts?
  • Do you want to get AHEAD of the competition?
  • Don't wait until you get to the office to build your business!
  • This exciting opportunity offers you two minutes to talk about your business, any special events or services you have to offer, and a GREAT chance to NETWORK!
  • Open to members only - $20 registration fee includes taxes and breakfast.
Adobe Acrobat File Registration Flyer 0.75 MB DownloadDownload
Icon BILL 168 - Get the Facts - Be Prepared
spacer Breakfast & Learn
March 23, 2010 - 7:15 AM
Presented by:Aileen Turnbull, GDM, HR Off-Site, and Michelle MacIntosh, Symmetries
Where: Bill 168 - Breakfast & Learn, 327 Ontario St, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Changes to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Bill 168) become effective for all Ontario employers on June 15, 2010. This is a significatn change for your workplace.
  • Please join us for a 60-minute introductory session that offers insights to the legislative changes and the important steps you will need to take to have a solid prevention program in place.
  • Cost is $20 for members, $50 for non-members.
  • Deadline to register is Friday,
Adobe Acrobat File Registration Flyer 0.41 MB DownloadDownload
Icon Community Events & Notices
spacer 2010 IRON CHEF Niagara
March 23, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Presented by Johnny Rocco's Italian Grill
Where: 2010 IRON CHEF Niagara - Striploin & Shrimp, Johnny Rocco's Italian Grill, 271 Merritt St, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Last year we raised over $22,700 at the Niagara Falls event for 8 local charities.
  • Our hope is raise a substantial amount for 4 St. Catharine area charities, Red Roof Retreat, Wellspring, Niagara Child and Youth Services and Community care of St. Catharines and Thorold.
  • See flyer for full details.
  • Call Johnny Rocco's to purchase your tickets. $65 per event - $75 for final battle event.905-680-9300
  • Or visit www.johnnyroccos.com for more information.
Adobe Acrobat File Information Flyer 6.19 MB DownloadDownload
Icon Lunch & Learn - Social Media in Your Pocket!
spacer Staying Connected and In Touch Everywhere!
March 31, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Presented by Janice Arnoldi and Robin McPherson, Social Media Strategist, Arnoldi McPherson
Where: Social Media In Your Pocket, Chamber Education Centre, 1 St. Paul St Unit 14, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • How smart is your Smart Phone?
  • How to connect with your customers using your Smart Phone
  • Hands-on tutorial including:
    • How to download and use applications
    • How to upload photos using your mobile device
    • How to manage all of your social media tools in one place using your mobile device
  • Cost is $25 (includes GST & Lunch) - Chamber members only!
  • *NOTE: This session will be most beneficial to those who own a Smart Phone or iPod Touch or plan on purchasing one. Please bring your Smart Phone or iPod Touch with you.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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April 2010
Icon Business After Five!
spacer Hosted by: Performance Mercedes
April 06, 2010 - 5:00 PM
2010 BA5 series is sponsored by: Desjardins Payroll and Human Resources Services
Where: Performance Mercedes, 371 Ontario St., St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • ADMISSION IS FREE
  • Meet & Mingle with Chamber members and their guests!
  • Find out more about our host location!
  • Bring LOTS of Business Cards and wear a name tag!
  • A great place to relax and do business!
Icon Brock Leadership Seminar Series
spacer Coaching for Performance
April 15, 2010 - 6:30 PM
In partnership with Brock, please register for this seminar through the Chamber Office.
Where: Coaching for Performance, Chamber Education Centre, 1 St. Paul St Suite 14, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • The primary focus of management is often seen as the speedy and effective completion of the task. However, developing others is emerging as a critical competency of superior leaders and managers.
  • This seminar will show you how to work with employees to increase their awareness and capacity for self-discovery and to motivate them to begin a process of continuous learning and development.
  • Barry Wright is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business at Brock University. Dr. Wright's research centres primarily on change and its influence on organizational members. With a PhD in Management and a MA in Psychology of Sport from Queen's University, he has provided consultation to a number of organizations including: Sobeys Inc., Bank of Montreal, Swim Canada, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
  • Cost is $119 + Tax for Chamber members, or $149 + Tax for non-members.
  • Registration forms below.
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Icon Business Breakfast Before Nine
spacer Be the EARLY BIRD! Get the LEAD!
April 21, 2010 - 7:15 AM
The Breakfast Series is sponsored by St. Catharines Enterprise Centre
Where: Business Breakfast Before 9, Ostin Room, Quality Hotel, 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Do you want to INCREASE your business?
  • Do you want to MEET new contacts?
  • Do you want to get AHEAD of the competition?
  • Don't wait until you get to the office to build your business!
  • This exciting opportunity offers you two minutes to talk about your business, any special events or services you have to offer, and a GREAT chance to NETWORK!
  • Open to members only - $20 registration fee includes taxes and breakfast.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
Adobe Acrobat File Registration Form 0.75 MB DownloadDownload
Icon Annual Presidents Dinner
spacer and Annual General Meeting
April 23, 2010 - 5:30 PM
Where: Annual Presidents Dinner, Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre, 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • More information to follow.
Icon Community Events & Notices
spacer 5th Annual Scrabble for Literacy!
April 30, 2010 - 5:00 PM
Catering service provided by Niagara Catholic District School Board Hospitality & Tourism Students
Where: Scrabble for Literacy, Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre, 327 Ontario St, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Full Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner (included)
  • Door Prizes
  • Silent Auction
  • Penny Sale
  • Cash Bar
  • Join us for an exciting evening! Please call 905-687-8299 to reserve your seat now! Or, mail completed registration form with fee to:
    Niagara Regional Literacy Council
    3 Great Western St
    St. Catharines ON L2S 2K3
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Upcoming Events
Event Lunch & Learn - Building Business Through Facebook: The Sequel!
Mar. 10, 2010 - 11:45 AM
FaceBook Part II - Building Business
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Event Community Events & Notices
Mar. 13, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Niagara Dodgeball Classic
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Event Business Breakfast Before Nine
Mar. 17, 2010 - 7:15 AM
Business Breakfast Before Nine
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