CREDA Report
October 29, 2008
Local groups and organizations are invited to attend a pair of volunteer workshops being hosted by CREDA on Wednesday, November 5th at Tantramar Theatre, 98 Victoria Street, Amherst.
The first workshop will focus on recruiting, motivating and retaining volunteers and will run from 9:00 am to 11:45 a.m. If finding and keeping volunteers is one of your biggest challenges this workshop can help with new ideas and suggestions that will get your recruitment efforts back on track and on the way to success.
Fundraising, a simple and easy approach will be covered during the afternoon workshop from 1:15 pm to 4 pm. This is a hands-on workshop using a case study approach. If fundraising within your organization needs a boost, this workshop can help.
Both workshops will be facilitated by Max Chauvin who has over 16 years of senior management experience in a variety of organizations. He holds an MBA with a specialism in Strategic Planning from the Edinburgh Business School.
There is no cost for these workshops and a light lunch will be served. Participants are asked to pre-register by November 3rd by calling CREDA at 667-3638.
October 22, 2008
Terry Kelly has wowed thousands across Canada and the U.S. with his strategies for living a happy and healthy life at work and at home. Now the Springhill and Area Chamber of Commerce and Kelly are teaming up to help Cumberland residents find the path to “Building a Culture of Confidence in Small Towns”.
A seven-time East Coast Music Award winner, Kelly is also a former Canadian track star and has distinguished himself as the third blind person to run the mile in under five minutes. Drawing on his accomplishments and experiences, Kelly will use anecdotes sprinkled with humour, music, and audience participation to deliver a powerful message at a Wine and Cheese Reception on Thursday, November 6th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre.
Tickets are $25 dollars each or $20 dollars for groups of two or more. For further information or to book tickets contact the Anne Murray Centre at 597-8614.
This event is sponsored by CREDA, CBDC Cumberland, Nova Scotia Business Inc., Nova Scotia Economic Development and Business Development Canada.
October 15, 2008
Learn hints and tips that will enhance the steps needed to find your next job by attending a Job Search Information Session on Tuesday, November 4th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cumberland Economic Resource Centre, 35 Church Street, Amherst.
Hosted by the Career Resource Centre as part of Career Week 2008, this one day session will help you discover your skills, demonstrate your abilities, access the hidden job market, and communicate your strengths to potential employers. There is no fee for attending the Job Search Information Session, however participants are asked to pre-register by contacting the Career Resource Centre at 667-3638 or toll free at 866-667-2344. You can also drop into the CRC at 35 Church Street or go on-line at www.amherstcrc.net.
The Career Resource Centre is an initiative funded by Service Canada and sponsored by CREDA.
October 1, 2008
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with CREDA, the Town of Amherst, the Downtown Amherst Revitalization Society, and the Joggins Fossil Institute to offer the Amherst business community an opportunity to tour the new Joggins Fossil Centre and the fossil cliffs. Representatives from businesses who serve the public such as stores, restaurants, motels, banks and others are invited to participate in the familiarization tour of the recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chamber members are encouraged to send one or more staff members to become more knowledgeable about Joggins so they can promote the fossil cliffs when in contact with tourists. It’s hoped that as the word spreads, more visitors will make Amherst and Joggins a travel destination.
The familiarization tour is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8th and will include a guided tour of the new interpretive and educational centre, the fossil cliffs and lunch. The tour will depart from Amherst Town Hall at 10:45, rain or shine, and can accommodate 48 business representatives. Transportation will be provided by Cumberland Transit.
There is no charge for participating businesses as the costs are being covered by the Amherst partners. Interested businesses are asked to call the CREDA office at 667-3638 by 3:00 pm this Friday, October 3rd to register. Participants will be selected on a first come first serve basis.
If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638.CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000. |