The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s Business Development committee is pleased to offer the 2010 TGIF Workshop Series presented by Bonner Business Center.
“TGIF workshops provide small business owners the tools to increase the likely-hood for long-term success, in addition to helping professionals expand their advancement and employment opportunities,” said committee chair Amy Whalen of Graphic Ink Creative Group. “Covering a variety of business topics, these workshops are designed to inspire entrepreneurship and further develop our community’s workforce.”
Launched in 2009 these 90-minute workshops provide instruction on niche topics of interest to businesses.
Over forty business professionals attended the first workshop in the 2010 series titled Make Time Work For You instructed by Jessica DeHaan of Express Employment Services. The committee welcomes back executive director of Life Skills Northwest and business consultant Linda Spagon to instruct the second workshop, Communication: Lessons from the Tower of ‘Babble’ on February 19th where Linda will answer question on how to connect the broken lines of communication.
Other upcoming workshops include Small Budget, Big Buzz: How to Promote Your Business without Breaking the Bank with Jennifer Leo of GraphiComm Inc., Dealing with Difficult Employees with Ruth Wimberly of Wimberly Human Resources Consulting, Conversations with Successful Entrepreneurs with Doug Hawkins of Litehouse, Paul Schaller of Quest Aircraft, and Doug Faude of Molehill Mountain Equipment, and Social Networking: Building a Network to Grow Your Business with Joe Davis of Coldwater Creek.
The workshops continue throughout the year, with future workshops planned. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members and includes a boxed lunch. Workshops are held once a month on Fridays at noon to 1:30 pm. To view the schedule or make reservations, visit SandpointChamber.com or call (208) 263-2161.
Photo Caption: The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s business development committee kicked off the 2010 TGIF Workshop Series with Make Time Work For You instructed by Jessica DeHaan, owner of Express Employment Services. Pictured is a work group discussing pros and cons of time management styles.
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