Note:Workshop and seminar information provided is subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of Capturing Opportunities 2010 sponsors and organizers.
EDAM Spring Forum
April 21, 2010 9:00am - 4:30pmVenue: Upper Curling Lounge
The Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) Spring Forum will include a half-day session on Regional Approaches to Economic Development with Brock Dickinson. This session will explore how the changing realities of economic development are prompting higher levels of regional co-operation, and how Canadian economic development structures are evolving to reflect the new reality. The session will explore how regions are shaped and defined; how economic development organizations co-operate across regions; and why economic developers increasingly focus on regional perspectives. The session will also look at how to manage diverse stakeholder expectations across broad regions, and how diverging stakeholder expectations can be met. Drawing on his economic development work in communities across Canada and more than 50 countries, presenter Brock Dickinson will have session participants thinking in new directions, exploring novel concepts, and even laughing out loud.
Gerald Cathcart will also be providing an overview of Brandon's Business Retention and Expansion Strategy, sharing both the process and lessons learned. The day concludes with a panel of economic development officers discussing job descriptions, structures and experiences of economic development delivery in Manitoba.
Training is included in Conference Registration for EDAM members. Non-members registration for training is $125.
For more information, contact Lana Cowling-Mason at (204) - 461-0357 or e-mail at wdldsedo@mts.net.
Program: EDAM Training
Entrepreneur Boot Camp
April 21-22, 2010 10:00am - 4:30pmVenue: Manitoba Room
Manitoba entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in this exciting, new two-day Capturing Opportunities event. Competitors in this unique contest spend Wednesday learning how to perfect their business pitch in a workshop with Rob Warren of the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (U of M) and Chad Hughes, winner of the 2009 Manitoba Venture Challenge. On Thursday, they pitch their business idea to panels of business professionals and compete for three prize packages which are a combination of cash and business services of up to $2000.
For more information, or to register, call 1-800-933-9863 or e-mail christopher.bird@gov.mb.ca
Program: Capturing Opportunities Boot Camp
Networking Breakfast
April 22, 2010 8:00am - 9:00pmVenue: UCT Pavilion
This networking breakfast is a good opportunity to meet your peers and fill up on ideas. Enjoy good food and stimulating conversation - a great way to start the day.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Richard Worzel: What's in Your Future?
April 22, 2010 9:00am - 10:30amVenue: UCT Pavilion
Speaker(s): Richard Worzel
Canada's leading forecaster and futurist Richard Worzel, challenges organizations to examine the prospects for the future and plan for the dizzying changes to come. A chartered financial analyst and member of the World Future Society, Worzel helps communities understand these changes and use them to their advantage. Knowing how future trends will affect community businesses helps residents better anticipate and plan their infrastructure needs. Worzel is a best-selling author; his most recent book is Who Owns Tomorrow: 7 Secrets for the Future of Business. He is also a frequent media commentator on business and economic trends.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Great Manitoba Food Fight
April 22, 2010 9:00am - 4:00pmVenue: Pioneer Lounge
The Great Manitoba Food Fight (GMFF) competition is an exciting one day event that will take place on Thursday, April 22 in the Pioneer Lounge of the Keystone Centre. In the GMFF, local food entrepreneurs face off in a battle of taste - competing for major cash prizes and the opportunity to bring new products to market. Competitors pitch their ideas and provide product samples to a panel of judges. Three finalists are chosen to attend the Hydro Celebration banquet, where they are presented their awards. Each finalist will also receive a complimentary membership to the Manitoba Food Processor's association.
Program: Great Manitoba Food Fight
Manitoba Research Institute: Young Entrepreneurs Challenge
April 22, 2010 9:00am - 4:00pmVenue: Brandon University
For 20 years, the Young Entrepreneurs Challenge has offered Manitoba high school students an opportunity to gain valuable business skills. The Challenge actively encourages Manitoba students to consider business careers and has served to supplement business courses and curriculum. Under the management of the Manitoba Research Institute, the Challenge has seen its most successful year to date, with 400 students and 100 teams participating.
The Challenge ends with a provincial championship held at Brandon University during the Capturing Opportunities Event. The top 8 teams are eligible to move into the final compeititon and compete for up to $3500 in prizes. Awards are presented at the Capturing Opportunities Hydro Celebration Banquet on Thursday, April 22.
Contact: Kay Gardiner, Operations Manager, Manitoba Research Institute. Telephone: (204)-771-7720. E-mail: kay_gardiner@shaw.ca.
Program: Youth Events
What's Keeping You Up at Night - Get Advice from the Experts
April 22, 2010 10:00am - 4:00pmVenue: Kinsmen Optimist Viewing Area
Many of us need some good business advice but don't know where to get it. This year's forum offers many excellent opportunities to talk to the experts. Book your one-on-one appointments with professional advisors to discuss:
- Marketing and market research
- Financing and financial programs
- Other issues that may be causing you to worry at night.
Call 1-800-933-9863 or (204)-761-6317 to book your appointment or for more information.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
A Manitoba Competitive Advantage - Manitoba Infrastructure & Technology
April 22, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pmVenue: Salon A
Our province has a strong infrastructure foundation that supports a wide variety of initiatives. For example, CentrePort Canada, a transportation focal point, is positioning Manitoba as an infrastructure hub, providing tremendous opportunity for the province. Learn about our infrastructure advantages and how they can positively affect local business.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Branding - Your Competitive Edge
April 22, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pmVenue: Lower Curling Lounge
Elizabeth Mitchell and Dan Debreuil of Edge Business Consultants. A review of marketing basics will help you solidify your organization or business objectives and set realistic marketing targets. Learn how to effectively lay the groundwork for branding and marketing success.
Rural Development Using the Web - CDEM
April 22, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pmVenue: Salon B
The Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities' Web Portal is an innovative web-based tool for rural economic development. It focuses on attracting foreign investment and immigration. This presentation will be delivered in French by CDEM (the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities) with translation to English.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
The People Side of Your Business: Why Should You Care? MB Entrepreneurship Training and Trade
April 22, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pmVenue: Upper Curling Lounge
Physical infrastructure and financing are key factors in the success of every business. But the people who work for you - make, sell, package and deliver your products/services - are equally important to your success. There are innumerable approaches to making the most of your human resources. Find out more about building the human element of your business infrastructure.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Beat 2 Tweet
April 22, 2010 1:00pm - 2:00pmVenue: Salon A
Lloyd Hannesson of New Media Manitoba. Every business and community group can expand its marketing potential enormously using these Internet tools. Discover how social marketing and networking can help you promote and build market awareness at extremely low cost.
Brock Dickinson: The Sweet Smell of Success
April 22, 2010 1:00pm - 2:00pmVenue: UCT Pavilion
Speaker(s): Brock Dickinson
A national economic development expert with a reputation for turning theory into success, Brock Dickinson brings his unique expertise to rural Manitoba communities. His keynote speech, in which he reveals how to identify specific areas of economic development potential, will be followed by a workshop where Dickinson will put his theories into practice. Topics covered will include learning to identify new business oppportunities, expansion options and emerging industry sectors.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Junior Achievement's Entrepreneur Elimination
April 22, 2010 1:00pm - 4:00pmVenue: Upper City Square Viewing Lounge
Junior Achievement's Entrepreneur Elimination
Cash is at stake when teams from the Junior Achievement "Company Program" pitch their best business ideas to a jury of successful Manitoba entrepreneurs in pursuit of a cash prize.
Schools from throughout rural Manitoba who have participated in the Company Program, select their best teams to come forward for this competition. Nerve-wracking fun is at hand as some of Manitoba's brightest young business people try to sway a majority of panelists and audience members to award them a cash prize.
Contact: Stacie Cardy at (204) - 874-2370.
Program: Youth Events
Brock Dickinson - Cluster Workshop Part 1
April 22, 2010 2:30pm - 3:30pmVenue: Upper Curling Lounge
The results of a recent business-cluster project in the Central Plains Region will be reviewed. The project identified the region's unique competitive advantages and business investment attraction opportunities. Areas of strength and weakneess in the community's exisitng business and resource base were defined, providing priorities for local business expansion efforts. Discover the tools needed for a community to understand and pursue its economic (and cluster) development goals.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Capitalizing on Renewable Energy Sources - Manitoba Hydro
April 22, 2010 2:30pm - 3:30pmVenue: Salon B
Although our source of electricity in Manitoba is water/hydro, a renewable source, most of the heating sources are based on fossil fuels. Bio-heat is an exciting area of development for Manitoba. Learn more about capitalizing on opportunities for biomass development.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Let the People Come....But Where Will They Live? Manitoba Housing and Community Development
April 22, 2010 2:30pm - 3:30pmVenue: Salon A
Housing infrastructure is a key component to successful community development. Providing a variety of affordable housing options is key to building and sustaining a healthy community. Learn more about building the housing inventory in your community and the opportunities for co-operative housing development.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Strategic Planning for Business Infrastructure Needs - Manitoba Local Government
April 22, 2010 2:30pm - 3:30pmVenue: Lower Curling Lounge
Land use planning and infrastructure factors are important considerations in allowing the development of new business operations in a community. Local decision-makers must review the most appropriate locations when they receive applications to set up ventures in their areas. Early planning can help ensure the community's long range vision and policies are supported. Evaluate how your development plan reflects your community's priorities and sustainability.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Brock Dickinson - Cluster Workshop Part 2
April 22, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pmVenue: Upper Curling Lounge
The results of a recent business-cluster project in the Central Plains region will be reviewed. The project identified the region's unique competitive advantages and business investment attraction opportunities. Areas of strength and weakness in the community's exisiting business and resource base were defined, providing priorities for local business expansion efforts. Discover the tools needed for a community to understand and pursue its economic (and cluster) development goals.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Building an Entrepreneurial Culture - Praxis International Institute
April 22, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pmVenue: Lower Curling Lounge
Young peoples' creativity, energy and enthusiasm are valuable community resources that can help build and maintain an entrepreneurial culture. Brent Krueger from Praxis International Institute (Craik, SK) will discuss the best ways to encourage and support youth in developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Learn how you can help your community capitalize on this valuable asset.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Capitalizing on Manitoba's Research Potential - U of M & MAHRN
April 22, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pmVenue: Salon A
Manitoba is a respected global leader in research and innovation, particularly in the food for health/nutraceuticals industry. Dr. Gary Fulcher (University of Manitoba) will provide valuable insight into how you can translate research and innovative new products into viable commercial ventures and get the competitive edge. Find out how you can begin to use the commercialization infrastructure available to you.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Connecting Manitoba - Visitor Services Networks
April 22, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pmVenue: Salon B
The new Visitor Services Network is a Travel Manitoba pilot project for 2010. This exciting new initiative is strongly promoting Manitoba's tourism industry, at home and internationally. It is a key part of Travel Manitoba's strategy to build a successful ambassadorial culture in the province and also improve the province's overall infrastructure for the travelling public.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Manitoba Hydro Celebration Banquet
April 22, 2010 5:00pm - 9:00pmVenue: UCT Pavilion
Speaker(s): Chad Hughes
Hydro Celebration Banquet (UCT Pavilion, 5:00, Thursday, April 22) This gala evening banquet has become a tradition at Capturing Opportunities to enjoy good food, good discussions and to celebrate the achievements of:
- Rural Youth
- Community volunteers, organizations and business
- Local food entrepreneurs
All Capturing Opportunities and Youth awards will be presented at the Celebration Banquet. Take in our featured speaker, inspiring local entrepreneur Chad Hughes.
Program: Hydro Celebration Banquet
Chad Hughes: Manitoba Hydro Celebration Banquet Speaker
April 22, 2010 7:00pm - 8:00pmVenue: UCT Pavilion
Speaker(s): Chad Hughes
Winner of the 2009 Manitoba Venture Challenge, entrepreneur Chad Hughes has earned his position as a global leader in the diverse and competitive mobile services industry. His company, Res Q Mobile Services, connects people, data and applications instantly and securely from anywhere in the world. Operating out of rural Manitoba, Hughes is an inspiration to local businesses and communities.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Jonathan Calof: Competitive Intelligence - A Smart Approach for Businesses
April 23, 2010 8:30am - 10:00amVenue: UCT Pavilion
Speaker(s): Jonathan Calof
More than 15 years as a "competitive intelligence practitioner" and professor have made Jonathan Calof a leader in his field. He is recognized internationally for helping companies and governments enhance their abilities to gather useful information that gives them a competitive edge. During his speech, Calof promises to answer the questions: What is competitive intelligence and how can it be used to identify new opportunities for rural businesses and communities?
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Student Business Plan Challenge
April 23, 2010 9:00am - 2:00pmVenue: Upper Curling Lounge
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Contact for this event is: Shaun Hampton – Manitoba ECY, Phone: 945-4284, Cell: 793-0615, Email: shaun.hampton@gov.mb.ca
Program: Youth Events
Bob Johansen: New World - New Ways to Lead
April 23, 2010 10:30am - 12:00pmVenue: UCT Pavilion
Speaker(s): Bob Johansen
A leading consultant to the top 20 Fortune 500 companies, Bob Johansen is a celebrated trend forecaster with the Institute for the Future. He has spent more than three decades identifying trends and exploring the human side of new technologies. Following his keynote, Johansen will lead a three-hour workshop on developing and identifying future leadership skills based on his book Leaders Make the Future - Ten new Leadership Skills for an Uncertain World.
Program: Capturing Opportunities Conference
Bob Johansen Leadership Workshop
April 23, 2010 1:30pm - 4:30pmVenue: Salon A
Speaker(s): Bob Johansen
Join Bob Johansen, author of Leaders Make the Future, in a facilitated workshop where he will unveil ten critical new skills required today. Drawing on his latest ten-year forecast from the Institute of the Future, Bob combines research-based forecasts, real-world examples, and astute analysis to explore the external forces shaking the foundations of leadership. Bob argues that leaders who combine vision, understanding, clarity, and agility can succeed. The dilemmas we confront, the workforce we lead, the technologies we use, and our organizational lives will change over the next decade. Bob has developed new skills uniquely suited to help leaders make connections through the chaos and thrive in the uncertain world around us.
Registration price - $130 and includes:
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Afternoon workshop led by Bob Johansen
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Hardcover book Leaders Make the Future: Ten New Leadership Skills for an Uncertain World (2009)
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Online assessment: Ready Yourself for the Future
Note: This workshop is not included in the Caputuring Opportunities Conference fee. To attend, please register as follows:
Contact Bev Lischka at lischkab@brandonu.ca or call 204-571-8515 by Friday, April 9, 2010.
Limited Seating
Program: Bob Johansen Leadership Workshop
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