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Tuesday
January
31
2006
Desjardins Business luncheon
Alain Lemaire
President and CEO
Cascades Inc.

Sustainable development: A profitable choice

Tuesday, January 31, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Le Centre Sheraton

In association with PricewaterhouseCoopers
 
 
Tuesday
January
31
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Improve the efficiency of your team with the 5-S method!
Jean-Marc Legentil
Senior partner
Bell Nordic inc.

Tuesday, January 31, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
February
1
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Training Management
** SOLD OUT **

Wednesday, February 1, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
February
2
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
Claude Lajeunesse
Rector
Concordia University

Concordia: The committed university

** SOLD OUT **

Thursday, February 2, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
InterContinental Hotel Montreal

In association with SITQ
 
 
Thursday
February
2
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Managing foreign exchange risk
Hughes Lajeunesse
Director, Foreign exchange sales
BNP Paribas Canada

Thursday, February 2, 2006.from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
February
7
2006
International trade – Continuing education
The essentials of international trade
Jean-Paul David
President
Mercadex

Tuesday, February 7, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
February
7
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Urbanization and infrastructures: Play a part in building the cities of tomorrow!
Secure contracts financed by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank

February 7 - 8, 2006
Washington, DC, USA
 
 
Tuesday
February
7
2006
Business networking – Business Rendez-vous
High-tech networking cocktail
Tuesday, February 7, 2006, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec
Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
February
8
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Performance Management
What are the impacts of performance management on employee productivity and motivation?

Nicola D'Alo,Emploi-Québec
Patrick Allard,Emploi-Quebec

*** SOLD OUT ***

Wednesday, February 8, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
February
8
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Electrical product safety certification: A mandatory requirement
André Caron
Agent - Product certification
Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ)

Wednesday, February 8, 2006, from 9 a.m. to noon
CRIQ
 
 
Thursday
February
9
2006
International trade – Continuing education
The ABCs of international transport
André Bourassa
International transport director
UPS Supply Chain Solutions

Thursday, February 9, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Monday
February
13
2006
International trade – Business opportunities
India knocks at your door: Indian manufacturers offer their services
Sunday, February 13, 2005, from 7:45 a.m. to noon
InterContinental Hotel Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
February
14
2006
International trade – Continuing education
CE marking: What are the requirements?
Jean Thibodeau
Engineer and project manager
Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ)

Tuesday, February 14, 2006, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
CRIQ
 
 
Wednesday
February
15
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Managing meetings and communications within a small company
Make your meetings interesting, efficient, and profitable

Patrick Allard
Paul de Rome
Emploi-Québec

Wednesday, February 15, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
February
16
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
Anna Martini
President
Groupe Dynamite Inc.

Recipe for a successful brand

Thursday, February 16, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
InterContinental Hotel Montreal

In association with SITQ
 
 
Thursday
February
16
2006
International trade – Continuing education
How to prepare effective bids on international public markets
Francis Giguère
Business development advisor, public markets
Info-Opportunités

Thursday, February 16, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
February
21
2006
International trade – Continuing education
The C-TPAT program: Who, what, where, when, why and how?
Eric Couture
Assistant Attache - International Trade / Customs Attache Office
US Embassy, Ottawa, Canada

Tuesday, February 21, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
February
21
2006
The Vision, Innovation and Performance Seminars
A growth odyssey
Leaders reveal their secrets

Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Conference: 7:30 a.m. to noon
and/or
Practical workshop: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
 
Wednesday
February
22
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Producing an employee manual
Give your company a practical reference tool for managing human resources

*** SOLD OUT ***

Wednesday, February 22, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
February
22
2006
Business networking – Networking à la carte
Come and nourish your business relationships while fuelling your network!
Wednesday, February 22, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Saint James' Club of Montreal
 
 
Thursday
February
23
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Factoring: Transform your credit sales into cash sales
Pierre Breault
Manager, Export financing
Desjardins International Service Center

Thursday, February 23, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
March
14
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Selling to big retail chains: How to go about it
Marcel Pichette
President
Amgesco

Tuesday, March 14, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
March
14
2006
Desjardins Business luncheon
André Marcheterre
President
Merck Frosst Canada

Montreal – A world leader in life sciences: Is it possible?

Tuesday, March 14, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Hilton Montreal Bonaventure

In association with Gowlings
 
 
Tuesday
March
14
2006
Business networking – Canada Mission
Help your business take off in Canada's airports
Meet with buyers from Western Canada’s airport facilities

March 14 - 16, 2006
Calgary and Vancouver
Alberta and British Colombia, Canada
 
 
Wednesday
March
15
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Recruiting and selecting personnel
Discover the art of recruiting the ideal person with the right skills

Nicola D'Alo
Emploi-Québec

Wednesday, March 15, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Friday
March
17
2006
RBC Financial Group Special business luncheon
Jean Charest
Premier of Quebec

Rising to our challenges, conquering our future

Friday, March 17, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Le Centre Sheraton

In association with Le Journal de Montréal
 
 
Monday
March
20
2006
International trade - Buyers hosting
Export Alliance Construction
A unique opportunity to position your products on the U.S. market 
 
Wednesday
March
22
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Organizing task training
Effectively communicating your expectations and work processes to employees

Wednesday, March 22, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
March
23
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Tax implications of doing business in the US
KPMG

Thursday, March 23, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
March
23
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
Mark Tewksbury
Co-chair of the Board
1st World Outgames Rendez-vous Montréal 2006

The legacy of Montréal 2006: The 1st World Outgames and their financial, social, and political impact

Thursday, March 23, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Hilton Montreal Bonaventure

In association with Canada Economic Development
 
 
Tuesday
March
28
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Letters of credit: Features and applications
Nino Makdessi
Manager, Trade finance
National Bank of Canada
Audrey Ireson
Advisor, Import/Export Department
National Bank of Canada

Tuesday, March 28, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
March
29
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Act to foster the development of manpower training (Bill 90)
*** Sold out ***

Shirley Pollak
Emploi-Québec

Wednesday, March 29, 2006, from 9 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
March
30
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
James C. Cherry
President and CEO
Aéroports de Montréal

The contribution of Aéroports de Montréal to Greater Montreal’s economic development

Thursday, March 30, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Venue to be confirmed

In association with Pratt & Whitney Canada
 
 
Thursday
March
30
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Achieving success in Europe in 2006: Two practical workshops
Thursday, November 24, 2006
Workshop A: from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Workshop B: from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
April
4
2006
Desjardins Business luncheon
Thierry Vandal
President and CEO
Hydro-Québec

Hydro-Québec, its development and customers: Overview and priorities

Tuesday, April 4, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

In association with SNC-Lavalin
 
 
Tuesday
April
4
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Training and education experts:
Share your knowledge with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank

April 4 - 6, 2006
Washington, DC, USA
 
 
Tuesday
April
4
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Introduction to international marketing
Mark Drake
President
Corsley

Tuesday, April 4, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
April
5
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Training Management
Wednesday, April 5, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
April
6
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Incoterms 2000: Obligations, costs and risks
André Bourrassa
International transportation director
UPS Supply Chains Solutions

Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
April
6
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
Rémi Racine
President and executive producer
Artificial Mind & Movement

How can Montreal consolidate its position as a creative hub?

Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Venue to be confirmed

In association with Robic
 
 
Friday
April
7
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Mergers and acquisitions in the US: Carrrying out a successful venture
Yves Quintin, Lawyer
Duane Morris, Philadelphia

Friday, April 7, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
April
12
2006
Business networking – Networking à la carte
Come and nourish your business relationships while fuelling your network!
Wednesday, April 12, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Saint James' Club of Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
April
25
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Multisectorial Trade Mission to U.S. Customs
Tuesday, April 25, 2006, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Champlain and Plattsburgh, NY, USA
 
 
Thursday
April
27
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
Clément Demers
Director general
Quartier international de Montréal

Is our downtown all that it should be?
Urban planning: A luxury or a necessity?


Thursday, April 27, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Venue to be confirmed

In association with Canada Economic Development
 
 
Thursday
April
27
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Staff movement to the US: Immigration and visas
Micheline Dessureault, Lawyer
Partner
Joli-Cœur, Lacasse

Thursday, April 27, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Friday
April
28
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
The verbal communication skills in business: Communicate to convince
Become an efficient, energetic and well structured communicator

Nicole Simard
President
Nicole Simard Communications

Friday, April 28, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
May
3
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Performance Management
What are the impacts of performance management on employee productivity and motivation?

Wednesday, May 3, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
May
3
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Meet with general contractors and architects in Philadelphia
In partnership with the Association de la construction du Québec

May 3 - 4, 2006
Philadelphia, PE, USA
 
 
Thursday
May
4
2006
International trade – Continuing education
Drafting international sales contracts, distribution agreements and international licences
Bernard Colas, Laywer
Gottlieb & Pearson

Thursday, May 4, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
May
9
2006
Alcan Hot issues@lunch
Maurice Forget
President
Conseil des arts de Montréal

Tuesday, May 9, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
 
 
Wednesday
May
10
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Managing meetings and communications within a small company
Make your meetings interesting, efficient, and profitable

Patrick Allard
Paul de Rome
Emploi-Québec

Wednesday, May 10, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Thursday
May
11
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
Elliot Lifson
Vice-chairman
Vêtements Peerless Clothing Inc. and
President
Canadian Apparel Federation

A well-kept secret: The garment industry remains a pillar of our economy

Thursday, May 11, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Venue to be confirmed

In association with Pratt & Whitney Canada
 
 
Wednesday
May
17
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Producing an employee manual
Give your company a practical reference tool for managing human resources

Nicola D'Alo
Emploi-Québec

Wednesday, May 17, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
May
24
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Sectorial trade mission in partnership with the Quebec Aerospace Association
May 24 - 25, 2006
USA
 
 
Thursday
May
25
2006
International trade – Continuing education
International payment methods: What are your options?
Suzelle Bélanger
Trade Manager
RBC Global Services

Thursday, May 25, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
May
30
2006
Desjardins Business luncheon
Jacques Parisien
President
Astral Media Radio and Astral Media Outdoor

Montreal… media city, creative hub?

Tuesday, May 30, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Venue to be confirmed
 
 
Wednesday
May
31
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Public sector reform and modernization:
Export your governance expertise!

From May 31 to June 2, 2006
Washington, DC, USA
 
 
Wednesday
May
31
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Recruiting and selecting personnel
Discover the art of recruiting the ideal person with the right skills

Nicola D'Alo
Jeanne Tremblay
Emploi-Québec

Wednesday, May 31, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
 
Tuesday
June
6
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Trade mission to New York aimed at the hotel procurement industry
June 6 - 7, 2006
New York City, NY, USA
 
 
Thursday
June
8
2006
Allstream Trends business breakfast
Roger Plamondon
Regional vice-president, Canada East
Home Depot Canada

How to stand out in a highly competitive market

Thursday, June 8, 2006, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Venue to be confirmed
 
 
Tuesday
June
13
2006
Desjardins Business luncheon
Larry Smith
President and CEO
Montreal Alouettes

Key steps of rebuilding the Montreal franchise

Tuesday, June 13, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
 
 
Wednesday
June
14
2006
Business networking – Networking à la carte
Come and nourish your business relationships while fuelling your network!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006, from noon to 2 p.m.
Saint James' Club of Montreal
 
 
Wednesday
June
14
2006
International trade – Trade mission
Meet venture capital firms in Boston
Targeted companies: Information technology

Wednesday, June 14, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Boston, MA, USA
 
 
Wednesday
June
14
2006
Continuing education - Learn and earn
Organizing task training
Effectively communicating your expectations and work processes to employees

Wednesday, June 14, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
 
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