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Internet and online marketing experts will be in Estevan on May 29, 2012 to speak at a social media workshop hosted by Community Futures (CF) Sunrise, the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, South East Regional College and Can-Sask Career and Employment Centre.  Mike Klein, CEO of Meshy  Communications Inc. and Harley Rivet, CEO of Deep Dish Digital will lead participants through an informative,...

In the next ten years, two-thirds of Canadian business owners say they plan to transition out of their current business.  Many business owners cite retirement, investing in new opportunities or realizing a return on their investment as reasons for this change.  The time is now to prepare your business for this upcoming transition.  Attend the Succession Planning Luncheon on March 12, 2012 in...

Members of the Carnduff and area business community are invited to attend a business luncheon slated for February 29, 2012.  Brought to the community by the Carnduff Economic Development office and Community Futures Sunrise, the event will focus on succession planning information and resources for small business owners.    “In the next three to ten years, many ‘baby boomer’ business leaders...

Winners of the 2011 YouthBiz competition were announced on December 9, 2011.    A total of $2,100 in prize money was awarded to students in southeast Saskatchewan for their efforts in describing their business ideas and developing business plans.  This year, 170 students registered to compete in this innovative business contest.  YouthBiz is an initiative coordinated by Community...

Winners of the 2011 YouthBiz competition were announced on December 9, 2011.    A total of $2,100 in prize money was awarded to students in southeast Saskatchewan for their efforts in describing their business ideas and developing business plans.  This year, 170 students registered to compete in this innovative business contest.  YouthBiz is an initiative coordinated by Community...

Providing solutions to business staffing issues is the focus of an upcoming workshop in Estevan, Saskatchewan on December 7, 2011.  The workshop, Successful Staffing, is an interactive session featuring human resource professional and speaker Stacy Brownridge of Hire Yield HR Solutions.  Providing tried and tested methods of employee retention and recruitment, Stacy will discuss advertising...

The session, Facebook for Business, will be held on Tuesday, November 1st at the Estevan Public Library Branch.  Community Futures (CF) Sunrise and the Estevan Public Library Branch are pleased to bring this informative evening workshop to Estevan.           CF Sunrise staff and session facilitator, Verna O’Neill, will discuss many social media related topics including:  how...

Community Futures (CF) Sunrise will be offering some top-notch learning sessions in October 2011, all with a focus on developing social media marketing strategies for business.   “Social media and its relevance to business are hot topics right now.  Many business owners want to explore Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but are hesitant to start their company’s social media...

The session, Facebook for Business, will be held on Tuesday, October 4th at the Senior’s Centre in Montmartre.  Community Futures (CF) Sunrise and Montmartre Economic Development and Tourism Committee are pleased to bring this informative evening workshop to Montmartre.           CF Sunrise staff and session facilitator, Verna O’Neill, will discuss many social media related...

School is back in session and students are excited to prepare for the 2011 YouthBiz E-Show!    Registrations are now open to compete in the 5th annual E-Show.  Students and teachers have already contacted Community Futures (CF) Sunrise to arrange for school workshops and E-Show resource material.  “The YouthBiz E-Show keeps gaining momentum every year.  It’s great to see...