Presents

"Grammar in Action!"
Workshop

Date: Friday, November 16^th, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Place: Western Development Museum
2610 Lorne Avenue
Saskatoon, SK

Transform your grammar from a static set of rules into a powerful writing and editing tool. You'll learn how to adapt your grammar to a variety of business, academic, and literary audiences, and discover what the costs of bad grammar are - and the benefits when you get it right.

(Saskatoon Chapter)

Presents

Emotional Intelligence
Luncheon Presentation

Date: Friday, November 16^th, 2007
12 p.m.

Place: Saskatoon Club
417 21^st Street East
Saskatoon, SK.

The presenter at this luncheon will be Debra Dell.

The presentation will provide participants with basic information about emotional intelligence - what it is and what it isn't. Why emotional intelligence matters in a business case will be explained. Some practical tools for understanding leadership and emotional intelligence will be covered in the session. Finally, an understanding of the tools available for business growth and development in the emotional intelligence realm will be reviewed.

Presents

Lt. Col. Robert Walker
Chamber Luncheon

Date: Thursday, November 20^th, 2007
11:30 a.m. - Registration

Place: Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre
1818 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK

The Regina Chamber invites you to a presentation with Lt. Col. Robert Walker, CD, Commanding Officer, Second Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Presents

"Stand on Guard"
Chamber on Business Luncheon

Date: Wednesday, November 21^st, 2007
12 Noon

Place: Hilton Garden Inn
90 22^nd Street East
Saskatoon, SK

The Honourable Dr. Lynda Haverstock, President & CEO, Tourism Saskatchewan will speak on the topic: "Stand on Guard".

Trade Show & Exhibition

Canadian Western Agribition is one of North America's largest and best known agricultural marketplaces. Annually, over 4,000 head of livestock including purebred beef, commercial and dairy cattle, heavy and light horses, sheep, goats, llamas, and bison are on display during the six day show.

Agribition also hosts over 600 trade show exhibits featuring agri-business & technology products and services, western arts and crafts, home and lifestyle products, as well as food products and samples.

The Agribition International Business Centre is renowned as a premier networking and business venue by both international guests and Canadian exporters. Canadian Western Agribition welcomes your membership in the International Market Development Program. Canadian Exporters purchasing an International membership are able to meet qualified prospects and enhance their international business opportunities.

The Six Thinking Hats^TM
Program

Date: November 26^th, 2007
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Place: Holiday Inn Express
315 Idylwyld Drive North
Saskatoon, SK

Cut your meeting time in half and guarantee a decision! Learn how to lead shorter and more productive meetings, reduce adversarial interactions, increase participation and guarantee decision-making. Used in more than 50 countries, this simple, practical and powerful framework will help you and your organization to think more effectively, efficiently and creatively.

You will learn:

• the six distinct thinking modes;
• your personal style of thinking and the style of others;
• how to use the hats systematically in powerful combinations and sequences to generate different outcomes;
• techniques to maximize the collective thinking of your team;
• how to effectively analyze problems, ideas and opportunities.

Presents

"Request for Proposals (RFPs)"
Training

Date: November 26^th & 27^th 2007
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Place: TBA
Regina, SK

This two-day course will focus on the planning and development of RFPs, including the analysis and preparation of the RFP and project requirements, establishing proposal evaluation criteria, information gathering and solicitation processes, suggested RFP and proposal formats, conducting proposal evaluations and debriefings, negotiation considerations and contract preparation.

"Online Marketing"
Meeting

Dates: Wednesday, November 28^th, 2007
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Innovation Place
The Atrium, Vicogen Room
Saskatoon, SK

Thursday, November 29^th, 2007
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Research Park
The Terrace Building, Board Room C
Regina, SK

MiX is starting a new series of marketing interactions/meetings. You are invited to share and discuss your experiences with Online Marketing, as well as provide your input for future topics.

The annual membership is $25.00 for SATA members, and $40.00 for non-members. This will give you access to the marketing information exchange group once a month till the end of 2008. It can provide valuable input to your business strategies and give you insight into your marketing challenges.

MiX meeting discussions prepared by:

For more information, or to register:
Telephone: 306-244-3889, or
E-mail: info@sata.ca

Visit the MiX Web site:

Presents

Remco Memorial Ltd.
Breakfast with Champions

Date: Thursday, November 29^th, 2007
7:30 a.m. - Registration

Place: Sandman Inn
1800 Victoria Avenue East
Regina, SK

The Regina Chamber invites you to a Breakfast with Champions, hosted by Remco Memorial Ltd.

Presents

2008 National Student Entrepreneurs
Business Plan Competition

Deadline Date: December 7^th, 2007

To be eligible for the award, students and their businesses must meet the following criteria:

• Be a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate student at a Canadian university or college for the 2007-2008 academic year;
• Be a founder and have at least 50% ownership of the company and be principally responsible for its operation;
• Have been in business for at least the past six months; and
• Have not competed in the final round of the National Student Entrepreneur Competition in the past.

GST New Registrant
Workshop

Date: Tuesday, December 11^th, 2007
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Place: Saskatoon Fieldhouse
Meeting Room
1 - 2020 College Drive
Saskatoon, SK

This free workshop provides general information to help you apply goods and services tax (GST). Topics include handling the administrative aspects of GST and completing a GST return.

Learn:

• How to complete the GST Tax Return for Registrants
• The Basics of the GST and the PST
• Services offered by Canada Revenue Agency, Client Services
• Methods to simplify tax collection and remittance

GST New Registrant
Workshop

Date: Wednesday, December 12^th, 2007
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Place: Regina Tax Services Office
1783 Hamilton Street
1 - 2020 College Drive
Regina, SK

This free workshop provides general information to help you apply goods and services tax (GST). Topics include handling the administrative aspects of GST and completing a GST return.

Learn:

• How to complete the GST Tax Return for Registrants
• The Basics of the GST and the PST
• Services offered by Canada Revenue Agency, Client Services
• Methods to simplify tax collection and remittance

(Saskatoon Chapter)

Presents

Christmas Luncheon

Date: Thursday, December 13^th, 2007
12 p.m.

Place: Park Town Hotel
924 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK.

In celebration of the festive season CAFE invites you to lunch with a view of the South Saskatchewan river. You will have the opportunity to network with other members while you enjoy turkey and all the trimmings.

Offers the

Business Administration Certificate
Program

Date: December 17^th, 2007
Deadline to apply for admission

Place: University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK

Offered with the Edwards School of Business, this part-time evening program is designed to expose you to a broad array of business topics. You will become familiar with the business environment, language, concepts and types of problems encountered in organizations, and you will become familiar with the techniques used to solve these problems. Classes run weekly from January to April.

Dates & Advisor Schedule: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

First Wednesday of each Month	Accountant
Second Wednesday of each Month	Business Consultant
Third & Fourth Wednesdays of each Month	Lawyer

Note: The Program will not run in June, July, August or the last week of December.

The Guest Advisor Program:

• Is confidential, one-on-one consultation over the phone or in person.
• Is provided without obligation, free of charge.
• Is an introduction to a variety of business services available to you within the community.
• Is an opportunity to discuss your business situation with a professional in a neutral location.
  All consultations are 20 minutes long. Your session with the Advisor can take place in person, or via telephone.
  There is no charge for these consultations, but space is limited.

  For more information, or to make an appointment, contact:
  Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374,
  or E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca