 WorldHost® Training ServicesCommunity Futures – Shuswap, as the Delivery Organization for WorldHost® Training Services, is pleased to advise that we have scheduled WorldHost “Fundamentals” Workshops for August 11th, September 22nd, October 20th, November 24th and December 15th, 2010. Fundamentals: A one-day workshop that teaches front-line employees the skills and techniques to provide exceptional customer service. The objectives of the Fundamentals workshop are: 1. To provide participants with an understanding of the importance of excellent customer service skills. 2. To help participants make their communication with customers more effective and efficient . 3. To help participants demonstrate their attentiveness to customer needs. 4. To provide participants with an understanding of the social and economic contribution that a healthy tourism industry makes to their home communities and to the province as a whole. 5. To teach the five key Fundamentals commitments that help BC’s tourism workforce go that ‘extra mile’. The five commitments are: Give fully Respect everyone Empathize with others Excel at your job Teamwork works If you are interested in attending this Workshop, please contact Carol @ Community Futures for a registration form. The cost of the workshop is $75.00 plus HST. For more information on WorldHost Training, visit: http://www.tca.gov.bc.ca/WorldHost/index.htm Shuswap Photo & Video QuestShuswap GeoQuest is a tourism initiative of Community Futures – Shuswap. The project embraces technology to showcase the Shuswap as a 4-season destination.Shuswap Photo & Video QuestShuswap Tourism, in conjunction with Shuswap GeoQuest, is holding a photo and video contest. There are 10 photo/video challenges to complete. The first person to complete all of the challenges will win a $100 prize. There will also be a $100 prize for the best overall photo and another $100 prize for the best overall video. Additional prizes may also be added throughout the competition. The contest will be open until Sept. 30, 2010. All photos and videos must be taken in the Shuswap Region. The goal of the photo/video quest is to showcase the Shuswap on the internet. Pictures and Videos will be visible on Google Earth (using Panoramio and YouTube) and on the Facebook group, “Shuswap Photos & Videos”.Visit: www.ShuswapGeoQuest.com/photos.html for more information. Okanagan 4H Stock Show and SaleThe Okanagan Stock Show and Sale will be held at the Armstrong Fairgrounds on July 6 - 10, 2010. Come out and support our 4H entrepreneurs! For more information, contact Trudy Schweb, Club Leader at (250) 832-3322 AGM - June 29, 2010The Community Futures – Shuswap Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 5:30 pm and will be held in the Community Futures Boardroom at #101, 160 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC.
This meeting is open to the public. HBB Meeting May 26, 2010The next Home Based Business Networking Group Meeting is being held on May 26, 2010 @ 6:30 pm in the Community Futures Boardroom. Special Guest Speaker is Laura Lavigne from the Salmon Arm Observer and the topic of this month’s home based business meeting is “Creating Effective Advertisements”. Laura Lavigne will discuss how to prepare an effective advertisement. Whether you use newspaper ads, flyers, or any other printed materials, this is valuable information for any business owner. These meetings are not only an excellent opportunity to learn more about the topic of the month, but also to network and share with other home based business owners. For more information, or to confirm your attendance, please contact Mavis @ 250.803.0156 or 1.877.803.0156. Business Excellence AwardsCommunity Futures Development Corporation of the Shuswap supports the "Business Excellence Awards". For more information, visit the following link: http://shuswapbusiness.com/nominations/default10.php EI for Self-Employed IndividualsSelf-employed individuals can now sign up for Employment Insurance (EI). This is a voluntary option which allows you to pay into EI and be eligible for receiving EI benefits in case of maternity, parental, sickness, or compassionate care. For more information regarding this program and how to register, visit: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/self_employed_workers.shtml.Shuswap GeoQuestGeocaching is a high-tech version of hide-and-seek where Geocachers seek out hidden treasures utilizing GPS coordinates posted on the Internet. The Shuswap has many treasures waiting to be discovered. The Shuswap Geo Quest strategy will take advantage of the trend toward increased use of GPS systems for navigation and recreation to highlight the Shuswap as a 4 season destination. The project will help to create economic, cultural and social benefits for the region. For more information please contact James Gjaltema at 250.833-5906 or e-mail geoquest@futureshuswap.com Call Us Toll-freeCommunity Futures is pleased to announce toll-free calling is now available for those residing outside the Salmon Arm calling area. Community Futures Shuswap's toll-free number 1.877.803.0156 |
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