The Brand Secret: Interactive seminar




"Brand" is one of the most-talked about yet least understood must-haves for any business. Join this lively, 90-minute interactive seminar that will debunk brand myths, identify the elements of a brand, and help you discover and build your own. You will leave with tools to help you polish - or change - your brand.


A luncheon prepared by Chris Giugovaz, chef and manager of The Grocery Basket will be served.

 Be sure to arrive by 12:15 to settle in with your lunch. The discussion begins at 12:30, sharp.

 Colleen Gareau has worked in public relations for more than 20 years. She developed and led the communications department of the RCMP; was a senior consultant for the re-engineering of Canad's pension systems and led communications for departments and projects at al levels of government. Colleen has consulted with such companies as Canada Post, Bell Canada, professional associations, small businesses and nonprofits including the Canada Games and Amnesty International. Her work has been recognized by IABC and her volunteer work by the NS Legislature and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

 This session is co-hosted by Happy, Healthy Women, Kingston.

 Date: May 17, 2017
Time: 12:15 to 2 P.m. 
(Doors open at noon.)
Place: The Sanctuary, 221 Queen St., Kingston
Cost: $35
Tickets at Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/2nOLX5i



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts

How to build a great slide

Image
Watching a presentation the other day (and hoping my loss of consciousness didn't show on my face) I was reminded of the need for people to know what makes a great presentation. It all starts with a great slide. Why do we use slides? Basically, because we humans have poor memories and even worse concentration. Slides are to used to engage another sense (vision) in addition to hearing to increase the audience's attention and retention. Although there are a lot of different numbers out there, experts seem to agree that you will remember a very small percentage of what you hear (about 10 per cent), about 20 per cent of what you read and about 80 per cent of what you see. That's why a visually arresting slide makes you and your presentation much more effective. How to create a great slide Unless someone gives you a set amount of slides (a completely inane practice), don't worry about the number of slides in your deck. The number of slides has absolutely
Read more

Dry Stone Festival 2017

Image
We love our clients. Our most entertaining project this month is for the Frontenac Heritage Foundation, sponsors of this year's Dry Stone Festival. Each year, Dry Stone Canada finds a location to restore or build walls, bridges or other structures using the dry stone technique. If you've seen photographs of rural Ireland, you've seen dry stone walls stretching for miles. These walls are build with stone only -- no mortar -- and last for hundreds of years. It's an ancient art that visitors to the festival can observe or actually participate in and learn when they register for a workshop. There's even a free kid's workshop where they too can learn and practice their new dry stone skills. This year's event is being held at St. Mark's Anglican Church in Barriefield Village, Kingston, Ontario on September 30 and October 1. Barriefield residents are taking part by offering other activities as well. There will be walking tours, scheduled tours of S
Read more