Monday, March 23, 2009

Upcoming Free Business Workshop

Baker County Economic Resource Alliance**
BUSINESS WORKSHOP AND FAIR

Friday, April 3rd 3:00 Pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 4th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Register now for this no-cost event

Full workshop schedule and registration at www.visitbaker.com or call Baker County Chamber of Comerce 523-5855 or HBC 523 5442

Changing Rules: Doing Business in a New Economy

No more business as usual! With the shift the economy, it is a whole new ball game these days. Things have to change. Figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Statistics show that those who prepare for times of change are those who do more than just survive, they can thrive.

Prepare yourself to lead your customers and community. Entrepreneur and strategist, Kathie Nelson will inspire you with fresh insight and tools to sort through conventional business wisdom with critical new business strategies to guide you through the upcoming year.

  • get un-stuck when you find yourself stalled out.
  • successfully re-purpose, re-tool, or re-position yourself – and why you must do it.
  • create a business dashboard that keeps your finger on the pulse of the activities that make you money
  • identify your ideal customers and grab their attention
  • become the “Voice of Reason” in a turbulent business climate

Keynote Speaker:
Kathie Nelson, Entrepreneur, Coach & Strategist
Sharpen Your Entrepreneurial Edge in Tough Times
Bombarded with negative press it is easy to become fear and scarcity focused. Now, more than ever, you can’t afford to waste time in worry and despair. Kathie shares simple techniques to take charge of the attitude, words, and actions that keep you from moving forward. Leave with 3 easy to implement practices that set you apart as a leader and encourage those around you.

Kathie Nelson’s signature talks leave audiences motivated with tools in hand to more effectively serve customers and build sustainable businesses doing what they love!

Kathie Nelson, founder and CEO of Connectworks, is a serial entrepreneur and born powerhouse when it comes to connecting people to business growth. Kathie is a three time author, highly sought after speaker, top tier business strategist, and coach. Her contributions have impacted local organizations like Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon, Portland Business Alliance and IKEA Portland as well as businesses across the US from boutique law firms to wineries to day spas. More about Kathie and her latest e-book "Turn Passion to Profit: The Essential DIY Guide to Package your Talent, Leverage your Time, and Get the Clients you Want" at www.KathieNelson.com

Complete schedule and registration available on the Chamber’s Community Calendar for April 3rd at www.visitbaker.com For more information call Baker County Chamber of Commerce 523 5855

**BC-ERA is a Business Resource Alliance formed by the Baker County Chamber of Commerce, Baker County Economic Development, Historic Baker City, Inc., and Baker City Economic Development.

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