A one stop shop for all your business and entrepreneurship needs. Resources for all stages of the business life cycle under one roof!
February 6, 2019 will be a day to re-hydrate your business or business ideas! The goal of this expo is to attract and support new and existing entrepreneurs in the region. “The expo will provide an opportunity to new and existing business persons to learn and network.” stated chairperson, Tanis Chalmers, Manager of Economic Development, RM of Pipestone. There will be learning sessions from industry experts throughout the day. These sessions will provide innovative ideas and tools to succeed in the competitive business environment. The sessions include but are not limited to: Working Together, Rural Entrepreneurial Success, How to Create Systems that Enable Business Growth, Develop and Market Your Food Product, and Mindfully Managing Your Business.
Author and Business Owner, Pat Hirst has been selected as one of the keynote speakers of the day. Pat believes in order for our businesses and organizations to thrive, we need to work collaboratively with our own teams and build trust with clients and stakeholders. Relationships matter. In a perfect world, everyone would be good tempered, listen carefully and be accountable for their actions. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, consider the three keys for creating successful working relationships and a positive workplace culture: connect | evolve | resolve.
The tradeshow area will provide a unique experience by offering business resources at your fingertips. No need to go through hoops to discover what resources are available to rural business, the tradeshow will offer a one stop shop for all your business needs! Once again, we will have a door prize valued at $3,500! Lucky Break Ranch and Tack once again has generously donated a Team Building Workshop that a lucky business will win!
It is time for start-up entrepreneurs and existing ones looking to expand to register for the Business Pitch Session! “The committee has over $6,000 in CASH prizes available, and we are securing new cash prizes as we get closer to the event.” stated Chalmers. Registration for this portion of the event is happening now. A limited number of business persons will have the opportunity to present to a panel of expert judges with a chance to win CASH! Successful pitch entries will be notified by January 24, 2019. The successful entries include a tradeshow space to promote their business free of charge!
The 2nd Annual Southwest Business and Entrepreneur Expo is scheduled for February 6, 2019 at the RES Centre, Reston, MB. To participate in the tradeshow exhibits, speakers and attend business pitch sessions there is a minimal $20 registration fee. Your registration includes coffee breaks and lunch.
The communities of RM of Souris-Glenwood, RM of Pipestone, Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth, Town of Melita, Municipality of Grassland, RM of Sifton, and RM of Deloraine-Winchester., have come together to organize and facilitate the SW Business & Entrepreneurship Expo. If you have any questions about the event, or would like to register please contact Tanis Chalmers, RM of Pipestone 204-877-3669, find us on Facebook at SWentrepreneurexpo or www.swbusinessexpo.com . All updated information about the event and sponsors will be posted here as it becomes available.